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The Hurt By The Female Pain DocsFinding Hope While Dealing with Chronic Pain: A Discussion with Reverend Christine DaviesIn this episode, Dr. Alopi Patel delves into the profound connection between spirituality, faith, and chronic pain. Reverend Christine Davies shares her perspective on how spiritual frameworks can offer resilience, purpose, and comfort to those navigating long-term pain conditions. Whether you're a provider, a patient, or someone seeking meaning in the midst of suffering, this conversation offers a thoughtful look at how faith can be a powerful tool in the journey toward healing.Podcast Note: There are brief audio connection issues in a few moments during this podcast. Apologies for the inconvenience.2025-05-1228 minThe Hurt By The Female Pain DocsAllyship for the LGBTQ+ Community in Medicine: A Discussion with Dr. Blair PetersIn this episode, The Female Pain Docs are joined by Dr. Blair Peters, also knows as @queersurgeon on social media. Dr. Peters is a plastic surgeon specialized in gender affirmation surgeries, who also advocates for the LGBTQ+ community. In this episode, they discuss representation and allyship for the LGBTQ+ community, the progress within medicine so far, and how patients can be better served.2025-04-0738 minThe Hurt By The Female Pain DocsAddiction Medicine: A Discussion with Dr. Sudheer PotruThe opioid epidemic has swept the nation since the 1990s. In its aftermath, many patients with chronic pain have experienced the unfortunate reality of addiction to the medications they previously received as pain treatments coupled with inadequate treatment of their pain while dealing with addiction and dependence. In this episode, Dr. K explores the field of addiction medicine with special guest, Dr. Sudheer Potru, an interventional pain physician and addiction medicine specialist, whose goal is to find a balance between treating addiction while also adequately treating chronic pain.2025-03-0429 minThe Hurt By The Female Pain DocsWhat is Medical Gaslighting?: A Discussion with Patient Advocate Ilana JacquelineIn this episode, The Female Pain Docs are joined by patient advocate Ilana Jaqueline to discuss the topic of medical gaslighting. Medical gaslighting occurs when a healthcare professional dismisses a patient’s concerns or wrongly misdiagnoses symptoms as mental illnesses. They discuss signs for patients to lookout for, how patients can advocate for themselves, and changes that need to be made within the medical community to combat medical gaslighting.2023-05-1535 minThe Hurt By The Female Pain DocsCommon Pelvic Pain Conditions in Men: A Discussion with Dr. Rena MalikIn this episode, Dr. P interviews Dr. Rena Malik, a urologist who specializes in pelvic medicine. Dr. P and Dr. Malik discuss men’s health and unique problems within sexual medicine. Pelvic pain in and of itself is a stigmatized topic, especially within the men’s population. In this jam packed episode, Dr. Malik breaks down common causes of men’s pelvic pain and treatment options.2023-05-1025 minThe Hurt By The Female Pain DocsThe Journey of a Chronic Pain Patient from Adolescence to Adulthood: A Discussion with Nikita Chopra In this episode, Dr. P of The Female Pain Docs chats with special guest Nitika Chopra. Nitika is a patient advocate who has experienced chronic pain for the majority of her life. She has made it her life's mission to empower patients to take control of their health. Dr. P and Nitika discuss how challenging life can be for chronic pain patients. They discuss methods to advocate for care in a broken healthcare system where patients often have to speak up to get adequate care. This is an enlightening episodes for doctors and patients alike.2023-04-2638 minThe Hurt By The Female Pain DocsGender Affirmation Surgeries: A Discussion with Dr. Bella Avanessian In this episode Dr. P discusses gender affirming surgeries with Dr. Bella Avanessian, a board certified plastic surgeon who provides surgical care to transgender patients, intersex patients and to victims of female genital mutilation. She performs feminizing and masculinizing procedures of the face, chest and genitals. Dr. P and Dr. Avanessian discuss the comprehensive approach to surgical interventions for gender affirmation from the face to the chest to the pelvis. This is an insightful episode and worth a listen even for LGBTQ+ allies!2023-04-1929 minThe Hurt By The Female Pain DocsDisrupting Healthcare: A Discussion on the Future of Healthcare with Dr. Dana CorrielIn this episode, Dr. P interviews Dr. Dana Corriel. Dr. Corriel made it her mission to disrupt healthcare by empowering physicians to promote autonomy, build a community of forward thinking professionals and provide cross pollination of ideas to advance healthcare for the greater community and patients everywhere. She has built an online platform to promote healthcare innovation and businesses, called SoMe Docs otherwise known as Social Media Docs. In this episode Dr. P breaks down the common types of medical practices as well as the difficulties of navigating each type.2023-04-1127 minThe Hurt By The Female Pain DocsWhat Supplements Can I Take for Chronic Pain: An Interview with Dr. Tina DoshiIn this episode, Dr. P of The Female Pain Docs chat with special guest, Dr. Tina Dosh, an interventional pain physician with extensive knowledge on neuropathic pain treatments as well as supplements for chronic pain. They discuss the pros and cons of utilizing supplements as well as the role they play in comprehensive pain management.2023-04-0430 minThe Hurt By The Female Pain DocsWe’re Taking Care of You, Who is Taking Care of Us? A Discussion with Dr. Anoushka AfonsoIn this episode, The Female Pain docs discuss physician burnout with special guest, Dr. Anoushka Afonso, board certified anesthesiologist and internal medicine physician. They discuss rates of physician burnout particularly amongst anesthesiologists, risk factors for burnout, as well as outcomes related to physician burnout. They further discuss how this impacts the individual physician, patient care, and the field of medicine as a whole.2023-03-2733 minThe Hurt By The Female Pain DocsPelvic Floor Physical Therapy for Male Patients: A Discussion with Jessie Klein, DPTIn this episode, The Female Pain docs explore pelvic floor physical therapy for the treatment of pelvic pain in persons with male anatomy with special guest, Jessie Klein, physical therapist. Dr. K goes in depth to discuss the anatomy of the pelvic floor muscles, how the integrity of the pelvic floor is assessed, and how physical therapy can help decrease pelvic pain. They also discuss pelvic pain conditions in males and how this affects the pelvic floor. They further discuss what pelvic floor physical therapy entails and who may be a good candidate for pelvic floor physical therapy and...2023-03-2035 minThe Hurt By The Female Pain DocsBreast Cancer Pain: A Discussion with Dr. Amitabh GulatiIn this episode, The Female Pain docs explore breast cancer pain with special guest, Dr. Amitabh Gulati, interventional pain physician specializing in cancer pain. They discuss breast cancer pain throughout the course of the disease - pre cancer treatment, during cancer treatment, and post cancer treatment, as many patients are left with pain after surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation. They explore treatment options for breast cancer pain, including medication, therapy, and procedures.2023-03-1337 minThe Hurt By The Female Pain DocsWhy is the Clitoris So Understudied? A Discussion with Dr. Rachel RubinIn this episode, The Female Pain docs explore the topic of sexual health with special guest, Dr. Rachel Rubin, board certified urologist and sexual medicine specialist. They discuss in particular the clitoris - its anatomy, its physiology, and its history. Research has lagged behind on women’s sexual health, including the clitoris, and they explore why this occurred, where the research and understanding lies now, and what paths will be forged in the future.2023-03-0837 minThe Hurt By The Female Pain DocsHealth, Hormones and Menopause: An Interview with Dr. Kelly CaspersonIn this episode, Dr. P chats with the one and only Dr. Kelly Casperson! Dr. Casperson is a urologist who started the podcast, You Are Not Broken, with the mission to empower women to live their best love lives. Whether you are young or past menopause, single or in a longterm bond…it is never too late or too early to realize that YOU ARE NOT BROKEN. With humor, candor and ease she breaks down the stories that we have been told about being sexual beings to help us play, explore and normalize our lives. Dr. P and Dr. Ca...2022-12-0530 minThe Hurt By The Female Pain DocsHelp! I Have Painful Bladder Syndrome: An Interview with Dr. Sonia BahlaniIn this episode, Dr. P interviews Dr. Sonia Bahlani (@pelvicpaindoc). Dr. Bahlani is an obstetric and gynecology trained physician and pelvic pain specialist. She is an expert in painful bladder syndrome, previously known as interstitial cystitis. Dr. Bahlani discusses the history of painful bladder syndrome, how to diagnose it and how to manage it. They delve into what lifestyle modifications can make painful bladder syndrome worse as well as other conditions that may be associated with it. If you have ever felt chronic pain in your bladder…this episode is one you will not want to miss!2022-11-1428 minThe Hurt By The Female Pain DocsExercising Your Way to Less Pain: How and Why It WorksIn this episode, Dr. K and Dr. P focus on exercise and how it affects chronic pain. They discuss the physiology behind how exercise affects the brain and body. They also discuss the research behind exercise and its effect on chronic pain and mental health, focusing on a variety of different types of pain conditions as well as different types of exercise. Lastly, they offer simple exercise modifications you can do to achieve better health, better pain control, and better frame of mind.2022-11-0718 minThe Hurt By The Female Pain DocsAll About Acupuncture: An Interview with Dr. Saloni SharmaIn this episode, The Female Pain Docs explore acupuncture as used in the treatment of chronic pain with special guest, Dr. Saloni Sharma, dual board certified physician and acupuncturist. With Dr. Sharma, Dr. K goes in depth into learning the history of acupuncture and reviewing the studies done with the use of acupuncture both for the treatment of acute pain, such as after surgery, as well as the treatment of chronic pain. They also discuss the theories behind how acupuncture works and what to expect for your sessions should you choose to trial acupuncture in your life.2022-10-3136 minThe Hurt By The Female Pain DocsCan I Get Injections for Headaches: An Interview with Dr. Aharon BenelyahooIn this episode, The Female Pain Docs discuss headaches with special guest, Dr. Aharon Benelyahoo, board certified pain physician specializing in injections for the treatment of headache and face pain. In this episode, Dr. K explores the different types of headache and facial pain syndromes that occur and how to manage those conditions with interventional techniques when medicines and conservative therapy have failed. They discuss the safety and efficacy of injections, what to expect for the injection and recovery time, and who may be a good candidate.2022-10-2429 minThe Hurt By The Female Pain DocsWhat You Should Know About Migraines in Pregnancy: Interview with Dr. Mia Minen, Headache SpecialistIn this episode, The Female Pain Docs discuss the hot topic of migraines as they relate to pregnancy with special guest, Dr. Mia Minen, Harvard trained neurologist and headache specialist. In this episode, Dr. K explores how to prevent and treat migraines when they occur during pregnancy using medications and techniques safe for a growing fetus. They also review red flag signs that require a trip to the hospital and how best to keep you and your baby as safe and pain free as possible.2022-10-1733 minThe Hurt By The Female Pain DocsCan Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy Help Me? An Interview with Dr. Mukta ChauhanIn this episode, The Female Pain docs explore pelvic floor physical therapy for the treatment of pelvic pain with special guest, Dr. Mukta Chauhan, physical therapist. Dr. K goes in depth to discuss the anatomy of the pelvic floor muscles, how the integrity of the pelvic floor is assessed, and how physical therapy can help decrease pelvic pain. They further discuss what pelvic floor physical therapy entails and who may be a good candidate for pelvic floor physical therapy and why, including pregnant and postpartum women. 2022-10-1032 minThe Hurt By The Female Pain DocsTreatments for Painful Sex and Pelvic Pain: A Discussion with Dr. Allyson ShrikhandeOn todays episode Dr. P and Dr. Shrikhande talk about painful sex, otherwise known as dyspareunia. They discuss the multiple causes of painful sex including endometriosis. This is an excellent episode to shed light on the multidisciplinary approach to painful sex and pelvic pain.Sponsor: Doc2Doc Lending https://doc2doclending.com/fpd/2022-10-0330 minThe Hurt By The Female Pain Docs"Hysterical" Women Part 2: A Brief History of Women's Reproductive Rights in the USWelcome back for Season 4 of The Hurt by The Female Pain Docs! In this eye opening episode, Dr. K and Dr. P dive deep into the history of women's reproductive health. They objectively break down the timeline for how the women’s health movement has evolved over approximately the last 200 year. This will be an episode you won’t want to miss!2022-09-2623 minThe Hurt By The Female Pain DocsEndometriosis: Injections, Therapy, and LifestyleIn this very special episode, Dr. K interviews Dr. Tayyaba Ahmed, board certified physical medicine and rehab physician in New York City, on the facts, myths, and misconceptions on the topic of endometriosis. They discuss early recognition and non-surgical options for the treatment of endometriosis, including physical therapy, medications, psychotherapy, lifestyle modifications, and more. 2022-06-0658 minThe Hurt By The Female Pain DocsEndometriosis: Should I Have Surgery?In this very special episode, Dr. K interviews Dr. Kathy Huang, board certified obstetrics and gynecology physician in New York City, on the facts, myths, and misconceptions on the topic of endometriosis. They discuss early recognition of endometriosis, collaborative effort to manage and treat endometriosis, with a focus on hormonal and surgical options and outcomes. They also discuss lifestyle factors, social stigma, and their own stories.2022-05-301h 07The Hurt By The Female Pain DocsMedical Marijuana: A Hot Topic in Chronic PainIn this episode Dr. K and Dr. P discuss medical marijuana for the use of chronic pain. They discuss the background, the verbiage as well as the future of medical marijuana. They also address the growing use of recreational and medical marijuana and its implications when undergoing anesthesia.2022-05-2317 minThe Hurt By The Female Pain DocsGetting Anesthesia: Am I At Risk for Side Effects?In this episode, Dr. K and Dr. P discuss common side effects of general anesthesia, including postoperative nausea and vomiting, muscle aches, sore throat, inability to urinate, and postoperative delirium. We discuss why each of these side effects occur, what patient populations these side effects are prevalent in, and what we as anesthesiologists do to prevent and treat these side effects. Are you at risk? Find out in this episode.2022-05-1620 minThe Hurt By The Female Pain DocsMaternal Health in the US: A CrisisIn this episode, Dr. P and guest co-host, Dr. Vibha Mahendra, discuss the intricacies of maternal health in the United States including how statistics are collected, the consequences of lack of access to maternal health, steps to address maternal mortality and more. This is an important episode about how to tackle the issue of maternal health in the US from the perspective of an obstetric anesthesiologist.2022-05-0928 minThe Hurt By The Female Pain DocsNeuromodulation for Pelvic Pain: Is Nerve Stimulation The Solution?In this episode, Dr. P talks to Dr. Kiran Patel about the use of neuromodulation in pelvic pain. Dr. Patel is a board certified anesthesiologist and interventional pain physician. She has been in practice for several years with a primary focus on pelvic pain. She is a pioneer in the use of neuromodulation for pelvic pain and one of the few women physicians to implement this relatively new technology. This is an informative episode addressing the concept of neuromodulation from the history to the current applications in the setting of pelvic pain.2022-05-021h 01The Hurt By The Female Pain DocsThe Opioid Epidemic: Where Do We Go Now?In the second part of this two part episode, Dr. P and Dr. K discuss the opioid epidemic that has swept the nation, starting from the 1990s. This episode focuses on the aftermath of the opioid crisis and the future of opioid prescribing in the U.S. from the viewpoint of two pain physicians. In this episode, we discuss new measures for safe opioid prescribing as well as interventional and alternative therapies and advancements in the field of pain medicine.2022-04-2516 minThe Hurt By The Female Pain DocsThe Opioid Epidemic: How Did We Get Here?In the first part of this two part episode, Dr. P and Dr. K discuss the opioid epidemic that has swept the nation, starting from the 1990s. This episode focuses on how the opioid epidemic came to be in the U.S., and how this has affected public health. We discuss the history of opioid prescribing as well as the surge in opioid prescriptions due to a changing national culture and influence from pharmaceutical companies.2022-04-1821 minThe Hurt By The Female Pain DocsPrecision Medicine: The Future of Medicine?In this episode, Dr. P talks to Dr. Anita Gupta about the field of precision medicine. Dr. Gupta is a double board certified in anesthesiology and pain medicine. She has an illustrious career in not just pain medicine but also health policy, biotechnology, drug development and government affairs.2022-04-1118 minThe Hurt By The Female Pain DocsThe Problem with Pelvic Pain: An Interview with TV Star Paige DavisWelcome to Season 3 of The Hurt by The Female Pain Docs! In this episode, Dr. P interviews TV Star, Paige Davis, and Dr. K. They discuss the stigma associated with pelvic pain and how many women delay finding the appropriate care. This is an exclusive episode you will not want to miss!2022-04-0443 minThe Hurt By The Female Pain DocsFertility Facts: An Interview with A Leading Fertility Specialist (Part 2)In this very special episode 2 Part episode, Dr. K interviews Dr. Jennifer Blakemore, board certified Ob-gyn and reproductive endocrinologist in New York City, on the facts, myths, and misconceptions on the topic of women's fertility. They discuss how age, lifestyle, and vaccines affect fertility, the cost of the process, the difference between IVF, egg freezing, embryo freezing, the latest studies on how hormones predict fertility, and much more. Dr. K also discusses her own experience undergoing embryo freezing, and what the process felt like on a personal level.2022-01-0330 minThe Hurt By The Female Pain DocsFertility Facts: An Interview with A Leading Fertility Specialist (Part 1)In this very special episode 2 Part episode, Dr. K interviews Dr. Jennifer Blakemore, board certified Ob-gyn and reproductive endocrinologist in New York City, on the facts, myths, and misconceptions on the topic of women's fertility. They discuss how age, lifestyle, and vaccines affect fertility, the cost of the process, the difference between IVF, egg freezing, embryo freezing, the latest studies on how hormones predict fertility, and much more. Dr. K also discusses her own experience undergoing embryo freezing, and what the process felt like on a personal level.2021-12-2755 minThe Hurt By The Female Pain DocsAnti-Inflammatory Diet and Pain: What’s the Hype?In this episode, Dr. K and Dr. P discuss how the food we consume can actually affect chronic pain! The discuss the Western diet and how foods can be either pro- or anti-inflammatory which can make pain either worse or even better. They discuss the various foods that are pro- and anti- inflammatory and the role they play in chronic pain.Earn AMA PRA Category 1 CME for listening to this podcast!Click Below:Reflect on how this Podcast applies to your day-to-day and earn AMA PRA Category 1 CMEs here: https://earnc.me/u8...2021-12-2024 minThe Hurt By The Female Pain DocsPediatric Pain: More than Just Pain ManagementIn this episode, Dr. P talks to Dr. Anjana Kundu about pediatric pain. Dr. Kundu is a quadruple board certified physician with certifications in anesthesiology, pain medicine, pediatric anesthesiology and integrative medicine! As a pioneer in the field of pediatric pain medicine, Dr. Kundu has many words of advice for parents. Dr. P and Dr. Kundu discuss how pediatric pain can be treated via different approaches including integrative medicine. They discuss how pediatric pain can take an emotional toll on the patient as well as family members, however there are many ways to acknowledge and treat the pain.2021-12-1343 minThe Hurt By The Female Pain DocsRestorative Sleep: It Hurts to Lose SleepIn this episode, Dr. K and Dr. P focus on how sleep affects pain. They discuss sleep patterns, what is good sleep versus bad sleep, and even how our genetics and hormones affect sleep. They end the episode with a discussion on the factors that we can control in our lives, our lifestyle, and how lifestyle modifications to improve sleep can improve pain.Earn AMA PRA Category 1 CME for listening to this podcast!Click Below:Reflect on how this Podcast applies to your day-to-day and earn AMA PRA Category 1 CMEs here: https://earnc...2021-11-2929 minThe Hurt By The Female Pain DocsMinding Your Migraine: Lifestyle Modifications for MigrainesIn this episode, Dr. K and Dr. P focus on migraines, in particular how our lifestyle can worsen or improve migraines. They discuss sleep patterns, stress and meditation, toxic substances like smoking and alcohol, exercise, and even the foods that can trigger migraines. They go through each lifestyle topic and discuss how you can modify your behavior to improve your migraine pain.Earn AMA PRA Category 1 CME for listening to this podcast!Click Below:Reflect on how this Podcast applies to your day-to-day and earn AMA PRA Category 1 CMEs here: https://earnc.me/1042...2021-11-2223 minThe Hurt By The Female Pain DocsTMJ Dysfunction: A Real Pain In My JawIn this episode, Dr. K and Dr. P discuss temporomandibular joint dysfunction or TMJ pain, which is pain within the jaw. With the pandemic, cases of TMJ pain have significantly risen, so this episode focuses on the causes of jaw pain, the treatment options from medications, injections, surgeries, and therapies, as well as preventative strategies for jaw pain. They end the episode on lifestyle modifications that you can do at home to get your jaw pain under control.Earn AMA PRA Category 1 CME for listening to this podcast!Click Below:Reflect on how...2021-11-1522 minThe Hurt By The Female Pain DocsTransgender People and Pain: A Painful TruthIn this episode, Dr. K and Dr. P address the issue of chronic pain in transgender people. Transgender medicine is an evolving area of medicine with much research to be done still. Awareness and support can play a vital role in progressing the field of transgender medicine. Dr. K and Dr. P talk about ways to support transgender people as well as pain conditions seen in the transgender community.Earn AMA PRA Category 1 CME for listening to this podcast!Click Below:Reflect on how this Podcast applies to your day-to-day and earn AMA...2021-11-0818 minThe Hurt By The Female Pain DocsPsychology of Pain: Is It All In My Head?In this episode, Dr. K and Dr. P focus on the concept of pain catastrophizing, which is when one imagines the worst possible outcomes of their pain. They discuss how genetics, physical conditions, mental state, and support system affects the mindset, and how the mindset in turn influences the perception of pain. They also discuss how you can alter your mindset and take back control of your pain through a variety of interventions.Earn AMA PRA Category 1 CME for listening to this podcast!Click Below:Reflect on how this Podcast applies to your...2021-11-0121 minThe Hurt By The Female Pain DocsHormones: Whats Sex Got to Do With It?Welcome to Season 2 of The Hurt by The Female Pain Docs! In the first episode of this season, Dr. K and Dr. P discuss how hormones play a huge role in pain processing as well as overall health conditions. They elaborate how men and women are fundamentally different as well as how many health conditions can present differently in men versus women. They end the episode with how even with these differences, there are many ways women can take control of their bodies and feel empowered to speak up.Earn AMA PRA Category 1 CME for listening to...2021-10-2516 min
Doctors and DollarsFellow Travelers on the Podcasting Trail: Doctors and Dollars: S3E9: The Female Pain Doctors, Meera Kirpekar and Alopi PatelSeason 3 Episode 9 of The Doctors and Dollars podcast: Dr Meera Kirpekar and Dr Alopi Patel are anesthesiologists with a sub-specialization in pain medicine. They met in training and are now academic attending physicians in New York. They are also co-hosts of a podcast called ‘The Hurt’ by The Female Pain Doctors. They have released one season so far and are recording the second. Their podcast primarily deals with pain issues in female patients. While they have always been involved with social media, this podcast has given their respective practices a healthy boost. It has also increased their name recognition and...2021-09-2934 min
The Leadership Rx for Women PhysiciansThe Female Pain Docs, Dr. Meera Kirpekar and Dr. Alopi PatelMy guests Dr. Meera Kirpekar and Dr. Alopi Patel are two young anesthesiologists and fellowship trained Pain Medicine physicians who created a podcast and social media platform, The Female Pain Docs, to educate and empower patients as well to promote the use of social media for effective branding, networking and advocacy in the field of anesthesiology and pain medicine. They use social media to educate patients about our profession and allay any hesitations they may have from medical misinformation they may have seen online. As women physicians, both Dr. Kirpekar and Dr. Patel find themselves “a m...2021-07-1544 minThe Hurt By The Female Pain DocsDr. K's Story: Social Stigma and the South Asian CommunityIn the season finale of Season 1 of The Hurt, Dr. P interviews Dr. K to discuss her personal experiences with mental health, sexual dysfunction, social stigma, and the South Asian community.2021-05-1736 minThe Hurt By The Female Pain DocsDr. P's Birth Story: Pregnancy, Post-Partum and Pandemic Life!In this episode, Dr. P discusses her birth story and life as a working mom! Learn more about statistics in pregnancy including pelvic floor dysfunction, postpartum mood disorders, c-section rates and more.2021-05-1041 minThe Hurt By The Female Pain DocsSexual Dysfunction: It’s Time to Speak UpIn this episode, Dr. K and Dr. P discuss sexual dysfunction in women, including the interesting history of vibrators, the controversial etymology of medical terms, various diagnoses and treatment options.Earn AMA PRA Category 1 CME for listening to this podcast!Click Below:Reflect on how this Podcast applies to your day-to-day and earn AMA PRA Category 1 CMEs here: https://earnc.me/UVuUHo2021-05-0322 minThe Hurt By The Female Pain DocsPain During Pregnancy: Everything Hurts! In this episode, Dr. K and Dr. P talk about the growing pains of pregnancy...literally! Pregnancy is a beautiful journey but comes with its fair share of aches and pains. What is a normal pain of pregnancy versus something more concerning? Dr. K and Dr. P talk about this and some common musculoskeletal pains of pregnancy.Earn AMA PRA Category 1 CME for listening to this podcast!Click Below:Reflect on how this Podcast applies to your day-to-day and earn AMA PRA Category 1 CMEs here: https://earnc.me/mQlR0A2021-04-2617 minThe Hurt By The Female Pain DocsScheduled for Surgery...What if You're Pregnant or Breastfeeding?In this episode, Dr. K and Dr. P discuss the use of common medications including pain medications during pregnancy and breastfeeding. They also talk about anesthesia during pregnancy and how this may affect the mom and the baby.Earn AMA PRA Category 1 CME for listening to this podcast!Click Below:Reflect on how this Podcast applies to your day-to-day and earn AMA PRA Category 1 CMEs here: https://earnc.me/NmUcYx2021-04-1922 minThe Hurt By The Female Pain DocsScheduled for Surgery? What to Know about the Anesthesia!In this episode, Dr. K and Dr. P answer the most frequently asked questions by patients regarding anesthesia as they prepare for surgery, from how safe is anesthesia to will anesthesia affect your birth control, and much more!Earn AMA PRA Category 1 CME for listening to this podcast!Click Below:Reflect on how this Podcast applies to your day-to-day and earn AMA PRA Category 1 CMEs here: https://earnc.me/Xw77me2021-04-1226 minThe Hurt By The Female Pain DocsFibromyalgia: Facts vs FictionIn this episode, Dr. K and Dr. P focus on fibromyalgia, separating fact from fiction to describe its history, symptoms, diagnosis methods, and possible treatment options.Earn AMA PRA Category 1 CME for listening to this podcast!Click Below:https://earnc.me/Z72ons2021-04-0517 minThe Hurt By The Female Pain DocsLabor Epidurals: Myths, Misconceptions and Medications!In this episode Dr. K and Dr. P discuss the historical context of labor epidurals as well as the myths surrounding the safe use of labor epidurals. They touch upon the benefits and side effects of epidurals to educate mothers and empower them to make the right decision for them. Edit: Please note that the risk of paralysis stated in the episode was 0.00125% but is likely much lower with rates estimated to be as low as 0.0003% in the obstetric population.Earn AMA PRA Category 1 CME for listening to this podcast!Click Below:Reflect...2021-03-2916 minThe Hurt By The Female Pain DocsPudendal Neuralgia: More Common Than You ThinkIn this episode, Dr. K and Dr. P focus on pudendal neuralgia including its etymology, surprising symptoms, diagnosis methods, and possible treatment options.Earn AMA PRA Category 1 CME for listening to this podcast!Click Below:Reflect on how this Podcast applies to your day-to-day and earn AMA PRA Category 1 CMEs here: https://earnc.me/QAhIjd2021-03-2216 minThe Hurt By The Female Pain DocsPelvic Pain 101: A Multidisciplinary Approach In this episode, Dr. K and Dr. P talk about pelvic pain. They break this huge topic down to its fundamentals - what exactly makes up the pelvis, why is it so difficult to treat pelvic pain, and why so many health care professionals may be involved in your care. They also discuss how your pain doctor may play a vital role in connecting you with the correct professionals whether thats a pelvic floor physical therapist, urologist, gastroenterologist and more!Earn CME for listening!Click link below:Reflect on how this Podcast applies...2021-03-1517 minThe Hurt By The Female Pain DocsHysterical Women: An Intro to Chronic Pain in WomenWelcome to The Hurt Podcast. In this intro episode we bring to light the history of chronic pain in women, from the ancient Greeks and the word "hysteria" to modern day developments and challenges ahead.Earn AMA PRA Category 1 CME for listening to this podcast!Click Below:Reflect on how this Podcast applies to your day-to-day and earn AMA PRA Category 1 CMEs here: https://earnc.me/a5ya5M2021-02-2816 min