GSM, UTI Discussion
Suzette E. Sutherland, MD, MS, URPS, presented “Bladder Microbiome and Recurrent UTIs: Preventing...
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Posted by Suzette E. Sutherland, MD, MS, URPS | Dec 2024
Suzette E. Sutherland, MD, MS, URPS, presented “Bladder Microbiome and Recurrent UTIs: Preventing...
Read MorePosted by Kelly J. Casperson, MD | Dec 2024
Kelly J. Casperson, MD, discusses the complexities surrounding female sexual health, addressing both societal misconceptions and medical gaps. In this 21-minute talk, she emphasizes that sex education, even for medical professionals, has been inadequate, with little attention paid to female anatomy.
Casperson highlights the medical community’s oversimplification of female sexual dysfunction, dividing it into issues of desire, arousal, orgasm, and pain. She critiques the cultural tendency to prescribe medications for low sexual desire without first addressing lifestyle, relational dynamics, and patient understanding of their own sexual health.
In her discussion on treatments, Casperson points out the challenges women face in getting access to effective therapies for sexual dysfunction. Additionally, Casperson addresses misconceptions about menopause and the effects of declining hormones on sexual and urinary health.
Read MorePosted by Kelly J. Casperson, MD | Nov 2024
Kelly J. Casperson, MD, emphasizes the essential role of vaginal estrogen in treating genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM). In this 9-minute talk, she explains that many women are misdiagnosed or undertreated because physicians often lack education about menopause. Vaginal estrogen, an inexpensive and effective treatment, can address multiple symptoms, including urinary tract infections (UTIs), overactive bladder, and pain during intercourse, often misinterpreted as separate issues.
Casperson highlights how GSM affects not only sexual health but also urological function, with estrogen deficiency leading to significant anatomical changes such as urethral dysfunction and vaginal atrophy. She critiques outdated misconceptions and stresses the importance of proper hormone replacement therapy over antibiotics or invasive interventions for recurrent UTIs in postmenopausal women.
Furthermore, Casperson advocates for revisiting FDA guidelines on vaginal estrogen, noting the misleading and harmful warning labels that deter its use. She encourages physicians to integrate vaginal estrogen as a first-line treatment for many menopausal symptoms.
Read MorePosted by Kelly J. Casperson, MD | Sep 2024
Kelly J. Casperson, MD, urologist-turned-podcaster, reflects on her journey into podcasting and the power of finding one’s voice. In this 16-minute presentation, she emphasizes that podcasting isn’t just about the technical aspects—like choosing a microphone—but rather about personal growth and discovering who you truly are. Casperson’s podcast, “You Are Not Broken,” focuses on issues often overlooked in urology, such as female sexual health and menopause.
Dr. Casperson reflects on the growing podcast industry, highlighting its intimate nature and its ability to reach audiences in personal settings. She describes the evolution of podcasting from an audio-only format to a visual medium, noting YouTube’s dominance as a podcast platform. Ultimately, the presentation invites the audience to reflect on their own passions and consider ways to contribute meaningfully beyond traditional clinical work, emphasizing the importance of finding fulfillment through self-expression.
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