Advances in Women's Health

Advances in Women's Health

Advances in Women’s Health addresses advances, breakthroughs, and treatments for conditions related to women’s health, as well as preventive measures physicians can advise their patients to pursue. Topics will include breast health as it relates to cancer, ethnicity, fertility, and pregnancy; osteoporosis; female athletes’ health and emotional issues; mental health; pregnancy and all facets related to it; aging; nutrition and health; eating disorders; alternative medicine; and sex education.

Episodes

September 4, 2025
Guest: Ann Klopp, M.D., Ph.D.
The recent NRG0238 trial evaluated whether adding chemotherapy to radiation improves outcomes in patients with localized endometrial cancer recurrences. Hear from Dr. Ann Klopp as she explains the findings and how they could shift practice patterns for patient care. Dr. Klopp is a Professor of Radiation Oncology, the Director of Brachytherapy, and the leader of the gynecologic section...
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Guest: Ann Klopp, M.D., Ph.D.
Endometrial cancer treatment is continuing to evolve, with surgery guiding initial decisions and new evidence showing that adding immunotherapy significantly improves outcomes in advanced disease. But key questions remain around tailoring regimens to individual patients. Dr. Ann Klopp highlights the latest advances and challenges in management, particularly in patients with pelvic rec...
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Host: Blake Zwerling, MD
The Society of Family Planning and the Society of Maternal Fetal Medicine have released updated guidelines for medication abortion. Tune in as Dr. Blake Zwerling, Assistant Clinical Professor of Complex Family Planning, reviews these updates and shares how they can be used in clinical practice.
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Guest: Christena Raines, NP
Perinatal mood disorders are among the most common complications during pregnancy and immediately following delivery. So front line providers need to be able to initiate treatment. Perinatal Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and Adjunct Professor of Psychiatry at UNC Chapel Hill, Christena Raines, discusses her session at the 26th Annual Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Healthcare Conference...
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Guest: Dawn Kimberly Hopkins, PhD, WHNP-BC
Understanding the manifestations of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) can help to identify this condition in women better. And though it’s a common condition, some providers are unaware of how to diagnose it. Dig into the pathophysiology of PCOS with Dr. Dawn Kimberly Hopkins, Research Associate at the Henry Jackson Foundation in Bethesda, Maryland.
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Guest: Genevieve Hofmann, NP
Menopause can impact everyday life, and many women go untreated for their menopausal symptoms. To learn more about some of the complex issues surrounding menopause management, join Dr. Genevieve Hofmann, Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner, Certified Menopause Clinician, and Assistant Professor of OB/GYN Health at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, who will be discussing thes...
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Guest: Jennifer Herrmeyer, RN
Approximately less than 30 percent of domestic violence patients will seek care for their injuries, so it’s important for us to reach out to those in need. How can we be better at identifying and caring for these patients? Tune in to learn more with Ms. Jennifer Herrmeyer, Emergency Department Nurse at Hennepin Healthcare in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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Guest: Sadia Haider, MD, PhD
After a historic year of legislation for abortion and contraception, there are still many questions surrounding patient care. Tune in as Dr. Sadia Haider, Interim Chair of OB-GYN at RUSH University and President Elect of the Society of Family Planning, discusses the research presented at the 2023 Society of Family Planning Annual Meeting.
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Guest: Mitchell D. Creinin, MD
While the use of levonorgestrel 52-mg intrauterine device (IUD) has been shown to reduce blood loss in patients with heavy menstrual bleeding, these same patients are at an increased likelihood of expelling the IUD. That’s why it’s important to set realistic expectations with patients, as Dr. Mitch Creinin from the University of California Davis Health explains.
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Guest: Mitchell D. Creinin, MD
Dive into the research presented at the 2023 ACOG Annual Scientific and Clinical Meeting that found that the use of levonorgestrel 52-mg intrauterine device (IUD) in patients with heavy menstrual bleeding reduced blood loss by more than 90 percent over six months with Dr. Mitch Creinin, Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology as well as the Director of the Complex Fa...
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Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP
Guest: Emily M. Godfrey, MD, MPH
A recent study presented at the 2023 ACOG Annual Clinical and Scientific Meeting examined patient perspectives on clinician communication regarding medication abortion during telemedicine versus in-clinic visits and found that patients prefer to receive abortion care via telemedicine. Learn more about the study’s design and results w...
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Guest: Tiffany A. Moore Simas, MD, MPH, MEd, FACOG
According to a poster that was featured at the 2023 ACOG Annual Clinical and Scientific Meeting, only 75 percent of patients at UMass Chan Medical School were screened for perinatal mental health conditions, and of those screened, white patients were more likely to be connected with appropriate care and treatment than black or Hispanic patients. Dive deeper into t...
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Guest: Tiffany A. Moore Simas, MD, MPH, MEd, FACOG
Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP
New guidelines regarding the screening, diagnosis, and pharmacological treatment of perinatal mental health conditions as well as resources like in-depth toolkits and implementation guides are now available to help optimize the management of patients with perinatal mental health conditions. Find out how these tools ...
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Host: Lee P. Shulman, MD, FACMG, FACOG
Guest: Roberto Romero, MD, DMedSci
This program is no longer available for credit. Renowned international expert Dr. Roberto Romero joins Dr. Lee Shulman to walk us through maternal anti-fetal rejection. Find out about its pathophysiology, mechanisms of disease, approach to diagnosis, and potential treatment so that you can broaden your understanding and improve the c...
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Host: Lee P. Shulman, MD, FACMG, FACOG
Guest: James B. Bussel, MD
This program is no longer available for credit. Program Chairman:Roberto Romero, MD, DMedSciChief, Perinatology Research BranchDivision of Maternal-Fetal Medicine and ObstetricsDivision of Intramural ResearchNICHD/NIH/DHHSEditor-in-Chief for ObstetricsThe American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology As the platelet equivalent of hemolytic d...
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Host: Lee P. Shulman, MD, FACMG, FACOG
Guest: Kenneth J. Moise Jr., MD
This program is no longer available for credit. Program Chairman: Roberto Romero M.D. D.Med Sci.Chief, Perinatology Research BranchDivision of Maternal-Fetal Medicine and ObstetricsDivision of Intramural ResearchNICHD/NIH/DHHSEditor-in-Chief for ObstetricsThe American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology Are you taking the right steps t...
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Host: Hector O. Chapa, MD, FACOG
Guest: Susan Crowe, MD
Both UNICEF and WHO recommend exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of life, starting within the very first hour of birth. But are we adhering to that recommendation? Joining Dr. Hector Chapa to discuss the importance of breastfeeding shortly after delivery and how we can help our patients and their newborns reap the benefits of this golden...
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Host: Ana Maria Rosario
Guest: Patricia M. Boatwright, MD
As any healthcare professional would agree, being passionate about your practice is key to having a good relationship with your patients. But choosing a specific specialty isn’t always an easy or clear decision. Joining Ana Maria Rosario to share how she came to her decision and a few experiences that made her into the healthcare professional she is...
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Guest: Patricia M. Boatwright, MD
Ob-gyn Dr. Patricia Boatwright once cared for a patient who told her the following philosophy: "If it doesn't bother you, don't bother it." Sadly, this is far from the only isolated event in which healthcare professionals hear this or a similar mantra from their patients. To help us better manage this all-too-common occurrence, Dr. Boatwright walks us through t...
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Host: Ana Maria Rosario
Guest: Patricia M. Boatwright, MD
When a patient comes to an appointment saying, “I want” or “I need,” it can be difficult to challenge them. But as ob-gyn Dr. Patricia Boatwright explains, doing so is absolutely critical to ensuring they receive the best and most appropriate care. Tune in to hear Ana Maria Rosario and Dr. Boatwright discuss a patient case and how we can do right by...
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