Girl Power with Kiarra Pearcy: Women’s Health Questions You’ve Always Wanted to Ask

On this episode of Girl Power, Sarah sits down with women’s health nurse practitioner Kiarra Pearcy for an open and informative conversation about women’s health at different stages of life.As the mom of a 16-year-old daughter, Sarah starts with questions many teens and parents may have, including what to expect at a first OB-GYN visit, how often young women should be seen, birth control options and when irregular periods may be a reason to talk with a healthcare provider.Sarah and Kiarra also discuss severe period pain and when it may be more than typical cramping, including signs that could warrant a conversation about endometriosis. They cover the HPV vaccine and prevention, breast self-awareness and the importance of knowing what is normal for your body.The conversation then turns to women later in life, including why Kiarra recommends continuing regular women’s health visits after a hysterectomy and the importance of discussing changes associated with perimenopause and menopause.Plus, Sarah shares some of her own experiences along the way and previews a future Girl Power conversation about perimenopause.Have a women’s health question you’d like answered? Send it to Girl Power, and Sarah and Kiarra may discuss it on an upcoming episode.