Why your doctor never asks if intimacy still matters to you

Your doctor may help you live longer, but has likely never asked if intimacy still matters to you. In this episode, Michael Reed, a board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist, certified menopause practitioner, and fellowship-trained cosmetic gynecologic surgeon, explains why so many women are never given the chance to raise sexual health concerns with their physician. You will hear why medicine taught women that these topics are off limits, why doctors trained to fix what is broken often miss what a patient actually wants, and the plain-language questions any clinician can start asking. You will also hear the small, concrete steps Reed recommends, from handing a patient a mirror to understand her own anatomy, to prescribing vaginal estradiol for dryness and recurrent infections, to knowing when to refer. This episode is based on his article "The exam question OB/GYNs were never taught to ask," published on KevinMD. Press play to hear the one question physicians were never taught to ask, and the simple changes that can help women live well, not just longer. Partner with me on the KevinMD platform. With over three million monthly readers and half a million social media followers, I give you direct access to the doctors and patients who matter most. Whether you need a sponsored article, email campaign, video interview, or a spot right here on the podcast, I offer the trusted space your brand deserves to be heard. Let's work together to tell your story. PARTNER WITH KEVINMD → https://kevinmd.com/influencer SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST → https://www.kevinmd.com/podcast