Being healthy is more than just your physical health. Dr. Kirtly Parker Jones and her guests discuss and take your calls on all the aspects that contribute to women's health. You'll also get some great ideas how you can improve your health and the health of your families.
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A gestational diabetes diagnosis is manageable—and early action makes a difference. Michelle Debbink, MD, talks with Kirtly Jones, MD, about how elevated…
Lowering Risks from Gestational Diabetes for You…
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By age 35, your bones are as strong as they are going to get—what you do before and after matters. Kirtly Jones, MD, breaks down what it takes to build and…
Understanding Osteoporosis and Reducing Fracture…
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Most people do not realize their bones are weakening until they experience a fracture. For women, the risk of osteoporosis increases significantly after menopause…
What You Can Do Now to Prevent Osteoporosis Later
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In this episode of Seven Questions for a Specialist, Kirtly Jones, MD, asks fellow OB-GYN Whitney Hendrickson, MD, about her passion for patient care, common issues…
Seven Questions for an OB-GYN
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If frequent bathroom trips disrupt your life, you are not alone. Women's health expert Kirtly Jones, MD, talks to urogynecologist Whitney Hendrickson, MD,…
Overactive Bladder in Women: Symptoms,…
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In the South, women face higher risks of dying from breast and cervical cancer than in other U.S. regions. Kirtly Jones, MD, discusses the contributing factors, from…
Health Disparities in Southern Women's…
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Early menopause is more than just an end to menstruation before the age of 45—it could be a genetic signpost for heightened breast cancer risks. Kirtly Jones,…
Understand Breast Cancer's Link to Early…
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Managing menopause symptoms is not easy, and it can be difficult to find the most effective treatment option. Women's health specialist Kirtly Parker Jones,…
Finding the "Just Right" Non-hormonal…
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A recent study in The Journal of Nutrition challenges the notion that late-night snacking increases the risk of breast cancer, countering the findings of a previous…
Does Late-Night Snacking Increase Risk of Breast…
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The FDA has approved Opill, also known as the Minipill, for over-the-counter access without a prescription in the United States. Opill has been available in other…
What You Need to Know About Opill, the First…
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Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANE) play a vital role in providing compassionate healthcare and support to victims of sexual and domestic assault. SANEs conduct…
How SANEs Help Victims of Sexual Assault
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Sexual assault is the only violent crime in Utah that has a higher incident rate than the national average. But, many survivors may feel hesitant or unsafe seeking…
Navigating the Sexual Assault Exam and the…
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About half of pregnancies in the United States are unplanned. Not every pregnancy journey is the same, and with the spectrum of an unplanned pregnancy comes a spectrum…
Emotional Responses to an Unplanned Pregnancy
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Postpartum mood and anxiety disorders are the most common complication of pregnancy and impact 1 in 4 women. Whether it's Baby #1 or Baby #3, feeling…
Postpartum Depression is Not Normal — But…
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If the ads are to be believed, as a woman, it seems like you need to swallow a pile of supplements daily to be your healthiest self. But if you are a non-pregnant,…
What Should Women Know About Vitamins and…
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In October 2021, the FDA released new safety guidelines regarding breast implants. For patients seeking breast reconstruction, revision, or augmentation surgery, these…
What New FDA Guidelines for Breast Implants Mean…
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