EPISODE · Jul 27, 2024 · 32 MIN
Understanding Women's Digestive Health with Dr. Asma Khapra
from Soma Says · host Soma Mandal, MD
Subscribe to the video podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@SomaMandalsays/videos Understanding Women's Digestive Health with Dr. Asma Khapra In this episode of Soma Says, host Dr. Soma interviews Dr. Asma Khapra, a gastroenterologist specializing in women's digestive health and inflammatory bowel disease. They discuss the unique needs of women in gastrointestinal care, the impact of hormonal changes on digestive health, and the importance of personalized care. Dr. Khapra also shares insights on the lack of female gastroenterologists, the benefits of lifestyle modifications, emerging treatments, and the role of probiotics. The episode emphasizes the importance of addressing patient comfort and the value of holistic treatment approaches. 00:00 Introduction and Disclaimer 01:00 Meet Dr. Khapra: A Gastroenterologist's Journey 02:03 Focus on Women's Digestive Health 05:24 Hormonal Fluctuations and GI Symptoms 07:29 Managing IBS During Menstrual Cycles 08:41 Pelvic Floor Issues and GI Health 11:44 GI Changes During Perimenopause and Menopause 17:28 Emerging Treatments and Research in GI Health 23:14 Probiotics and the Microbiome 27:23 Supporting Women in Digestive Health 29:22 Resources and Networks for Women with GI Issues 31:10 Conclusion and Farewell Dr. Asma Khapra can be found at https://gastrohealth.com/physicians/asma-p-khapra-md
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Subscribe to the video podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@SomaMandalsays/videos Understanding Women's Digestive Health with Dr. Asma Khapra In this episode of Soma Says, host Dr. Soma interviews Dr. Asma Khapra, a gastroenterologist specializing in women's digestive health and inflammatory bowel disease. They discuss the unique needs of women in gastrointestinal care, the impact of hormonal changes on digestive health, and the importance of personalized care. Dr. Khapra also shares insights on the lack of female gastroenterologists, the benefits of lifestyle modifications, emerging treatments, and the role of probiotics. The episode emphasizes the importance of addressing patient comfort and the value of holistic treatment approaches. 00:00 Introduction and Disclaimer 01:00 Meet Dr. Khapra: A Gastroenterologist's Journey 02:03 Focus on Women's Digestive Health 05:24 Hormonal Fluctuations and GI Symptoms 07:29 Managing IBS During Menstrual Cycles 08:41 Pelvic Floor Issues and GI Health 11:44 GI Changes During Perimenopause and Menopause 17:28 Emerging Treatments and Research in GI Health 23:14 Probiotics and the Microbiome 27:23 Supporting Women in Digestive Health 29:22 Resources and Networks for Women with GI Issues 31:10 Conclusion and Farewell Dr. Asma Khapra can be found at https://gastrohealth.com/physicians/asma-p-khapra-md
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