The Journey of Becoming a Urogynecologist

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Welcome to the episode you never knew you needed! In this episode, I'll unravel the enigma of urogynecology--who we are and where we come from. Plus I'll share why I'm passionate about this unique field. Today's episode covers:

The origins of urogynecology and the different paths that lead physicians to this specialized field
The differences between OBGYN and urology backgrounds in urogynecology
Normal bladder habits, including how to identify "Teacher Bladder" or "Nurse Bladder"
How to master the art of proper urination
Common bladder issues such as stress urinary incontinence (SUI) and overactive bladder (OAB), along with treatments and procedures available for both
The taboo topic of leaking during sex and leaking upon standing

Key moments in this episode are:

01:29 Where do urogynecologists come from

02:41 The urogynecology board certification

03:26 OBGYN backgrounds vs urology backgrounds

04:43 Why I have chosen this field

07:29 What's normal with vulvar anatomy

08:25 The function of labia minora

11:14 What are normal bladder habits

12:08 "Teacher Bladder" or "Nurse Bladder"

13:10 How to urinate properly

14:56 Is any urine leaking normal?

16:29 Types of urinary incontinene

17:34 Stress urinary incontinence (SUI)

19:24 Treatments for SUI

20:21 Procedures for SUI

21:03 Overactive bladder (OAB)

21:18 Treatments for OAB

22:20 Leaking during sex

23:36 Leaking upon standing

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