Ep. 99 Digital Contraceptives in Reproductive Health Care with Dr. Kerry Krauss

Are your patients looking for a nonhormonal option? Digital contraception could be the answer. In this episode of the BackTable Podcast, urologist Dr. Ruchika Talwar sits down with Dr. Kerry Krauss, an OBGYN and Senior Medical Advisor at Natural Cycles, to discuss the evolving landscape of digital health tools in women's reproductive care. --- Get the BackTable app https://www.backtable.com/app --- This podcast is supported by Natural Cycleshttps://www.naturalcycles.com/ --- Timestamps 01:29 - Introduction03:02 - Contraception Pain Points06:16 - Natural Cycles Origin09:46 - How The App Works12:44 - Effectiveness And Variability15:18 - Ideal Users And Red Days17:34 - Modes Beyond Birth Control19:19 - Clinical Insights From Data22:04 - Future And Privacy24:31 - Counseling And Adoption Tips27:19 - Conclusion --- More about this episode Dr. Krauss shares her journey into tech and wearables and provides insights into the functionality, effectiveness, and future prospects of Natural Cycles, a digital contraceptive app. The discussion covers the utility of basal body temperature tracking, the unique features of the Natural Cycles algorithm, and real-world applications and user experiences. They also explore the broader implications and potential surrounding the integration of digital health tools into patient care, emphasizing the importance of meeting patients where they are.