3W Medical Director Dr. Susan Rutherford shares her commentary on three recent developments, controversies, or stories in reproductive health.

Articles mentioned:

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2004/020687s010-lbl.pdf

https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/fda-marketing-authorization-enables-increased-access-first-step-syphilis-diagnosis

https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/health/dozens-of-pregnant-women-some-bleeding-or-in-labor-being-turned-away-from-ers-despite-federal-law/

Disclaimer: 3W Medical for Women is a program of Women's Accessible Medical Services, PS (WAMS). The information shared in this podcast is the opinion of the speaker, or speakers. Medical information is not intended as individual medical consultation, but for general education only. Always consult your own health professional for personalized advice regarding medical decisions.

Couples therapist and founder of Shiloh Counseling, Dr. Clay Brigance, joins us for a vulnerable conversation on the overlooked topic of reproductive grief among men.

To learn more about Dr. Brigance and his practice, visit shilohcounselingllc.com

Disclaimer: 3W Medical for Women is a program of Women's Accessible Medical Services, PS (WAMS). The information shared in this podcast is the opinion of the speaker, or speakers. Medical information is not intended as individual medical consultation, but for general education only. Always consult your own health professional for personalized advice regarding medical decisions.

Today on Wellness Wednesday, Helen sits down with Maria Lancaster, president and co-founder of Embryo Adoption Services of Cedar Park, to learn more about embryo adoption in general as well as Maria's own personal experience with it.

Connect with Maria and her organization at:

1-888-959-7712 maria@adoptembryos.org adoptembryos.org donateembryos.org

Disclaimer: 3W Medical for Women is a program of Women's Accessible Medical Services, PS (WAMS). The information shared in this podcast is the opinion of the speaker, or speakers. Medical information is not intended as individual medical consultation, but for general education only. Always consult your own health professional for personalized advice regarding medical decisions.

Trigger warning: Child sex abuse and trafficking. This podcast is not intended for children younger than the age of 12.

On today’s episode of Wellness Wednesday we are joined by Brea, a young woman from Washington state, as she shares her story of being trafficked from the young age of just eight years old. Brea comes onto our podcast to uncover the realities and myths of child sex trafficking in the United States, why child sex trafficking is not just something that happens in foreign countries, and what you can do to help.

Resources: - If someone is in immediate danger, call 911. - If you suspect a case of human trafficking, call the National Human Trafficking hotline: 1-888-373-7888 - Washington Trafficking Help Website

Disclaimer: 3W Medical for Women is a program of Women's Accessible Medical Services, PS (WAMS). The information shared in this podcast is the opinion of the speaker, or speakers. Medical information is not intended as individual medical consultation, but for general education only. Always consult your own health professional for personalized advice regarding medical decisions.

Did you know that eating certain foods throughout different points of your menstrual cycle can help alleviate symptoms of PMS, improve your menstrual health, and contribute to your overall health and wellness? Curious to know what those foods are? Tune in to today's throwback episode from 2023 where Nicole Bendayan, Certified Nutritionist, gives us the answers!

Want to get in touch with Nicole or take her masterclass?

Follow Nicole on Instagram/TikTok: @nicole.bendayan

Nicole's website: https://www.nicolebendayan.com/

Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is the opinion of the speaker, or speakers. Medical information is not intended as individual medical consultation, but for general education only. Always consult your own health professional for personalized advice regarding medical decisions.

Trigger warning: Eating disorders and body image

Join us today with licensed mental health counselor, Bekah Watanabe, LMCHA, as she discusses the growing prevalence of eating disorders and negative body image amongst young women. Tune in as she and Helen share about how childhood narratives, culture, and social media can impact our eating behaviors and the ways we perceive our bodies, as well as the complexities on why someone may be struggling with an eating disorder.

Resources:

Learn more about Bekah and her practice at: https://www.everybreathcounseling.com

The Intuitive Eating Workbook

The Binge Eating Therapist

Disclaimer: 3W Medical for Women is a program of Women's Accessible Medical Services, PS (WAMS). The information shared in this podcast is the opinion of the speaker, or speakers. Medical information is not intended as individual medical consultation, but for general education only. Always consult your own health professional for personalized advice regarding medical decisions.

Whether suffering the loss of an unborn child, recovering from an abortion, or grieving infertility, in today’s model of Reproductive Grief care, it is not uncommon for women to be left feeling unseen, unheard, and dismissed. According to licensed clinical professional counselor, Megan Baker Welles, what we tend to find in typical healthcare facilities is stigma, a lack of clear grieving rituals, and insensitivity to grief. Tune in to today’s episode where she proposes an alternative model for Reproductive Grief Care: the Missing Trimester.

Learn more about Megan her website: http://www.meganbakerwelles.com/

Disclaimer: 3W Medical for Women is a program of Women's Accessible Medical Services, PS (WAMS). The information shared in this podcast is the opinion of the speaker, or speakers. Medical information is not intended as individual medical consultation, but for general education only. Always consult your own health professional for personalized advice regarding medical decisions.

On this throwback episode of Wellness Wednesday, we talk about our very diverse and awkward experiences of "the Sex Talk." Join Helen, Lauren, and Theresa as they reminisce on their middle school years and discuss how working in reproductive health has influenced their mindset around sex and well-being.

Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is the opinion of the speaker, or speakers. Medical information is not intended as individual medical consultation, but for general education only. Always consult your own health professional for personalized advice regarding medical decisions.