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The go-to podcast for OBGYNs, gynecologic surgeons, and healthcare professionals focused on women's health. Tune in every week for practical, physician-led conversations on common and complex clinical topics in women's health. Hear how experienced physicians approach real cases, and get practical advice from your peers in your field.All rights reserved. Enfermedades Físicas Higiene y Vida Saludable
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  • Ep. 135 Building the Career You Want in OB/GYN with Dr. Chitra Akileswaran

    Ep. 135 Building the Career You Want in OB/GYN with Dr. Chitra Akileswaran
    Sep 29 2026
    What does it take to design a career in medicine that truly fits your values, your life, and your goals? On this episode of BackTable Women’s Health, Dr. Nicole Faulkner welcomes Dr. Chitra Akileswaran, board-certified OBGYN and founder of Avaiyar Private Care, for a candid discussion on building a career that breaks the mold. Dr. Akileswaran traces her path from global public health and a joint MD-MBA to leadership in county health systems, digital health startups, and now direct pay practice, sharing how each chapter reflected her changing priorities. --- Get the BackTable apphttps://www.backtable.com/app --- Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction06:19 - Public Health and Global Work10:33 - Residency and Early Career Choices15:04 - Founding a Digital Health Company19:48 - Ambulatory Operations Leadership24:36 - Leading a County Medical Group29:32 - Physician Needs and Retention34:25 - Physician Compensation Overhaul41:47 - Physician Unionization and Employment46:25 - Pregnancy Loss and Perspective49:09 - Launching a Direct Pay Practice57:10 - Mentorship in Private Practice01:03:28 - Closing Remarks --- More about this episode The conversation explores lessons learned leading hundreds of physicians, overhauling compensation and benefits, and navigating unionization and administrative change. Dr. Akileswaran speaks openly about personal milestones, including pregnancy loss, and how it drove her to redesign her life and practice. Topics include mentorship, apprenticeship, work-life integration, and the practical steps and mindset shifts needed to carve out a fulfilling, sustainable career in medicine. --- Resources Avaiyar Private Care, Dr. Akileswaran's direct pay OBGYN practicehttps://avaiyarprivatecare.com/Cleo, the digital health company she co-foundedhttps://hicleo.com/ ACOG Well-Being and Physician Support Resourceshttps://www.acog.org/career-support/well-being AMA Physician Practice Benchmark Survey: Smaller Share of Doctors in Private Practice Than Ever Beforehttps://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/private-practices/smaller-share-doctors-private-practice-ever MGMA Provider Compensation Data Reports, the benchmarking source referenced on airhttps://www.mgma.com/mgma-data-reports Dr. Chitra Akileswaran, UCSF OBGYN Residency Alumni Profilehttps://obgyn.ucsf.edu/residency-program/chitra-akileswaran-md-mba --- BackTable Women's Health is the go-to podcast for gynecologists, gynecologic surgeons, and other healthcare professionals focused on women’s health. Download the free BackTable app to get early access to new episodes, cases, and courses curated by physicians in your specialty. ► https://www.backtable.com/app
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  • Ep. 134 Shared Decision-Making in Overactive Bladder Care with Dr. Jannah Thompson

    Ep. 134 Shared Decision-Making in Overactive Bladder Care with Dr. Jannah Thompson
    Sep 15 2026
    Can shared decision-making and patient support change the treatment journey for overactive bladder? On this episode of BackTable Urology, host Dr. Suzette Sutherland and OAB expert Dr. Jannah Thompson discuss how patient education, clear counseling, and ongoing follow-up improve care for patients with overactive bladder and urge incontinence. They cover practical strategies for building an effective OAB care pathway, staff training for better patient navigation, and proactive approaches that increase adherence and access to advanced therapies. --- Get the BackTable apphttps://www.backtable.com/app --- This podcast is supported by Medtronic Pelvic Healthhttps://urgencyisreal.com/ --- Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction04:00 - Shared Decision-Making06:51 - Clinic Efficiency10:38 - Expanding OAB Therapy Options12:27 - Long-Term OAB Care17:41 - Building an OAB Program18:18 - Staff Training and Follow-Up25:32 - OAB Navigator Implementation27:14 - Navigation Outcomes28:39 - Scaling with Staff and Epic30:35 - Algorithm Resources34:08 - Neuromodulation Advances38:37 - New Tibial and Battery-Free Devices40:56 - Quality of Life in OAB Care46:11 - Access and Adoption51:22 - Streamlining Therapy Discussions52:47 - Closing Remarks --- More about this episode The conversation explores the diverse landscape of OAB treatment options, the evolving role of neuromodulation, and how new technologies are enabling more personalized care. Dr. Thompson shares insights on empowering staff as part of the clinical team, leveraging patient navigators to boost follow-up and advanced therapy uptake, and the importance of integrating patient preferences and lifestyle factors into every decision. They emphasize that quality of life, not just symptom control, should be central to OAB management, and discuss how to engage patients as partners throughout their treatment journey. --- Resources Patient navigation for overactive bladder improves access to carehttps://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00192-019-04085-7 --- BackTable Women's Health is the go-to podcast for gynecologists, gynecologic surgeons, and other healthcare professionals focused on women’s health. Download the free BackTable app to get early access to new episodes, cases, and courses curated by physicians in your specialty. ► https://www.backtable.com/app
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    56 m
  • Ep. 133 Advances in Endometriosis: Diagnosis & Management with Dr. Hugh Taylor

    Ep. 133 Advances in Endometriosis: Diagnosis & Management with Dr. Hugh Taylor
    Sep 8 2026
    Advances in endometriosis research are reshaping how clinicians diagnose, understand, and treat this complex multisystem condition. On this episode of BackTable Women’s Health, Dr. Nicole Faulkner welcomes Dr. Hugh Taylor for an in-depth discussion of the systemic nature of endometriosis, including its metabolic, psychological, and cardiovascular effects, as well as central pain sensitization and bowel and bladder symptoms. They also explore how animal models and biomarkers like microRNAs are deepening our understanding of these connections. --- Get the BackTable apphttps://www.backtable.com/app --- Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction03:26 - Endometriosis Beyond the Pelvis05:17 - Understanding Systemic Symptoms10:35 - Why Diagnosis Takes Years12:54 - Key Clues to Endometriosis14:35 - Emerging Noninvasive Diagnostics18:13 - Pain Versus Disease Stage19:33 - Precision Medicine Approaches24:04 - Treatment Strategies and Follow-Up27:17 - GnRH Antagonists and Add-Back Therapy29:45 - Danazol and Surgical Options34:26 - Future of Immune-Based Therapies37:49 - Fertility Counseling and Egg Freezing40:17 - Wrap-Up and Key Takeaways --- More about this episode Given that many patients wait years for a diagnosis, Dr. Taylor emphasizes the importance of presumptive clinical diagnosis and selective imaging to expedite treatment. He highlights emerging biomarkers that may offer more noninvasive diagnostic options and help clarify pain mechanisms. The conversation reviews current management strategies, including continuous oral contraceptives, the challenge of progestin resistance, and the promise of blood-based tests to predict treatment response. They also discuss GnRH antagonists, Danazol, surgery for refractory cases, and future directions such as immune-based therapies targeting the inflammation and immune dysfunction at the root of endometriosis. --- ResourcesClinical evaluation of the oral gonadotropin-releasing hormone-antagonist elagolix for the management of endometriosis-associated pain: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31434540/ Circulating microRNAs as potential biomarkers for endometriosis: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25772772/ ---BackTable Women's Health is the go-to podcast for gynecologists, gynecologic surgeons, and other healthcare professionals focused on women’s health. Download the free BackTable app to get early access to new episodes, cases, and courses curated by physicians in your specialty. ► https://www.backtable.com/app
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    42 m
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