Pelvis Party

Welcome back to the Pelvis Party! Today, we are so glad to have Heather Thompson, a patient at Olmsted Medical Center, tell her story about going through total surgical menopause at age 29– what led up to the decision, symptoms and personal struggles. Thank you so much, Heather for being vulnerable and sharing your story with us! Thank you also to Melissa Richards, MD, our favorite OBGYN, for sharing your expertise and opinions. Know that if you are going through something similar that you are not alone! If you have questions, please leave a comment below or submit to [email protected] or send us a DM! Questions will always be anonymous 💞Follow us on social media and wherever you stream your podcasts: ➡️ IG: https://www.instagram.com/pelvis_party/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pelvisparty?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1XUl5XcpxktdILuiZx9kO5?si=8b4070e505dd42f5Apple Music: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pelvis-party/id1845746327https://linktr.ee/pelvisparty

This week, Britt talks with Dr. Pinkhasov, (also known as Dr. P, Dr. Pink or just Alex), a urologist at Olmsted Medical Center. In part one of this series, Britt gets to know Dr. Pinkhasov's personal life -- his upbringing, career path and personal life!Stay tuned for part two where Britt dives deeper into common questions and concerns urologists hear from patients.If you have questions, please leave a comment below or submit to [email protected] or send us a DM! Questions will always be anonymous 💞Follow us on social media and wherever you stream your podcasts: ➡️ IG: https://www.instagram.com/pelvis_party/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pelvisparty?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1XUl5XcpxktdILuiZx9kO5?si=8b4070e505dd42f5Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pelvis-party/id1845746327https://linktr.ee/pelvisparty

Welcome back to Pelvis Party! Today the OG trio is back together for the first time this season to react to some very common over-the-counter women's health products. Have you ever wondered if any of the supplements, cooling technologies or treatments actually work? OBGYN Dr. Melissa Richards is here to let you know. If you have questions, drop a comment down below or email us at [email protected] Follow us on socials!IG: https://www.instagram.com/pelvis_party/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pelvisparty?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1XUl5XcpxktdILuiZx9kO5?si=8b4070e505dd42f5Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pelvis-party/id1845746327https://linktr.ee/pelvisparty

Welcome back to the Pelvis Party! Today, Dr. Mahsa Smoot, a plastic surgeon at Olmsted Medical Center is back again to talk with Britt and Becky about common concerns and questions about breast reductions and Becky shares her personal experience with the procedure.If you have questions, please leave a comment below or submit to [email protected] or send us a DM! Questions will always be anonymous 💞Follow us on social media and wherever you stream your podcasts: ➡️ IG: https://www.instagram.com/pelvis_party/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pelvisparty?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1XUl5XcpxktdILuiZx9kO5?si=8b4070e505dd42f5Apple Music: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pelvis-party/id1845746327https://linktr.ee/pelvisparty

Welcome back to the Pelvis Party! Today, Dr. Mahsa Smoot, a plastic surgeon at Olmsted Medical Center is back again to talk with Becky and Britt about all-things cosmetic care. From Botox to microneedling to hair growth, we cover it all! If you have questions, please leave a comment below or submit to [email protected] or send us a DM! Questions will always be anonymous 💞Follow us on social media and wherever you stream your podcasts: ➡️ IG: https://www.instagram.com/pelvis_party/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pelvisparty?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1XUl5XcpxktdILuiZx9kO5?si=8b4070e505dd42f5Apple Music: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pelvis-party/id1845746327https://linktr.ee/pelvisparty

Welcome back to the Pelvis Party! Today, Dr. Mahsa Smoot, a plastic surgeon at Olmsted Medical center talks with Britt and Becky about cosmetic procedures, and Britt shares some of her own story and experience having an abdominoplasty, or “tummy tuck.”If you have questions, please leave a comment below or submit to [email protected] or send us a DM! Questions will always be anonymous 💞Follow us on social media and wherever you stream your podcasts: ➡️ IG: https://www.instagram.com/pelvis_party/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pelvisparty?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1XUl5XcpxktdILuiZx9kO5?si=8b4070e505dd42f5Apple Music: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pelvis-party/id1845746327https://linktr.ee/pelvisparty

We are so thrilled to have Dr. Chris Klingele, urogynecologist at Olmsted Medical Center back on this week’s episode of After Clinic Hours, our mini-series where we talk about women’s health honestly and without shame with the clinicians who provide the care. Part two of Britt’s conversation with Dr. Klingele focuses on specific pelvic health symptoms and concerns, what to expect at the appointment and common concerns women bring into the office. Make sure to check out part one of our After Clinic Hours episodes with Dr. Klingele and stay tuned for more videos coming soon!Check him out here! ⬇️https://www.olmmed.org/find-a-provider/profile/?id=134 – See you next week! 💞If you have questions, please leave a comment below or submit to [email protected] or send us a DM! Questions will always be anonymous 💞Follow us on social media and wherever you stream your podcasts: ➡️ IG: https://www.instagram.com/pelvis_party/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pelvisparty?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1XUl5XcpxktdILuiZx9kO5?si=8b4070e505dd42f5Apple Music: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pelvis-party/id1845746327https://linktr.ee/pelvisparty

Welcome back to the Pelvis Party! Today, Dr. Melissa Richards and Dr. Liz Olive are back to answer YOUR social media questions! From sex drive to UTIs, these two have the answers for you. If you have questions, please leave a comment below or submit to [email protected] or send us a DM! Questions will always be anonymous 💞Follow us on social media and wherever you stream your podcasts: ➡️ IG: https://www.instagram.com/pelvis_party/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pelvisparty?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1XUl5XcpxktdILuiZx9kO5?si=8b4070e505dd42f5Apple Music: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pelvis-party/id1845746327https://linktr.ee/pelvisparty

We are so thrilled to have Dr. Chris Klingele, urogynecologist at Olmsted Medical Center on this week’s episode of After Clinic Hours, our mini-series where we talk about women’s health honestly and without shame.Part one of Britt’s conversation with Dr. Klingele focuses on the clinician behind the care. Dr. Klingele talks about his journey to urogynecology, his hobbies and personal life, as well as the love and passion he has for his career and patients! Be sure to stay tuned for part 2 of our episodes with Dr. Klingele where we will dive deeper into common questions, anxieties and myths about urogynecology. Check him out here! ⬇️https://www.olmmed.org/find-a-provider/profile/?id=134 – See you next week! 💞If you have questions, please leave a comment below or submit to [email protected] or send us a DM! Questions will always be anonymous 💞Follow us on social media and wherever you stream your podcasts: ➡️ IG: https://www.instagram.com/pelvis_party/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pelvisparty?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1XUl5XcpxktdILuiZx9kO5?si=8b4070e505dd42f5Apple Music: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pelvis-party/id1845746327https://linktr.ee/pelvisparty

Welcome back to the Pelvis Party! Today we continue our conversation with Elizabeth Olive, MD, a urologist at Olmsted Medical Center. Becky talked with Dr. Olive about men’s urology care and issues such as prostate specific antigens (PSA) and prostate cancer. If you have questions, please leave a comment below or submit to [email protected] or send us a DM! Questions will always be anonymous 💞Follow us on social media and wherever you stream your podcasts: https://www.instagram.com/pelvis_party/https://www.tiktok.com/@pelvisparty?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pchttps://open.spotify.com/show/1XUl5XcpxktdILuiZx9kO5?si=8b4070e505dd42f5https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pelvis-party/id1845746327https://linktr.ee/pelvisparty

We are back again this week with our new mini series After Clinic Hours where we meet with physicians (you guessed it) after clinic hours. Heidi Gaston, DO is back for part two! Dr. Gaston is an OBGYN who helps patients from every age and stage. Our episode today focuses on the “OB” part of OBGYN. We talk about birthing services and processes, care models and busting some myths you might have heard before. Check her out here! ⬇️https://www.olmmed.org/find-a-provider/profile/?id=658 – See you next week! 💞If you have questions, please leave a comment below or submit to [email protected] or send us a DM! Questions will always be anonymous 💞Follow us on social media and wherever you stream your podcasts: ➡️ https://linktr.ee/pelvisparty  https://linktr.ee/pelvisparty

We are so thrilled to have Elizabeth Olive, MD, a urologist at Olmsted Medical Center on this episode of Pelvis Party to talk through her role as a urologist, pelvic floor health and pelvic floor therapy, when to see a urologist and more! If you have questions, please leave a comment below or submit to [email protected] or send us a DM! Questions will always be anonymous 💞--Follow us on social media and wherever you stream your podcasts: instagram.com/pelvis_partytiktok.com/@pelvispartyspotify.com/showpodcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pelvis-partyhttps://linktr.ee/pelvisparty

Welcome to our new series, “After Clinic Hours”! In these audio-only episodes, Britt meets with physicians on their days off to discuss their personal journeys, what motivates them, why they chose their specialty and more. Today, we have on Heidi Gaston, DO. Heidi is an OBGYN who helps patients from every age and stage. From periods to pap smears, to prenatal visits and perimenopause and post-menopausal bleeding, she brings heart and passion to women’s health. Check her out here! ⬇️https://www.olmmed.org/find-a-provider/profile/?id=658 – See you next week! 💞Don't forget to follow us on Instagram and TikTok and stream the podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts ➡️ https://linktr.ee/pelvisparty  https://linktr.ee/pelvisparty

Welcome to season 3 of Pelvis Party! Thank you for your patience as we planned what the next few seasons of Pelvis Party would look like. We have a lot of exciting content ready to go for the next few weeks, so be sure to subscribe to never miss an upload! In today's episode, we wanted to re-introduce ourselves to our new followers as well as answer some of your social media comments from our previous episodes. If you have questions, please leave a comment on our videos or submit to [email protected] or send us a DM! Questions will always be anonymous 💞See you next week!Don't forget to follow us on Instagram and TikTok ➡️ https://linktr.ee/pelvisparty  https://linktr.ee/pelvisparty

Becky Montpetit is joined back again by special guest, Dr. Natalie Braun, the department chair of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and co-host Britt Marschall from Olmsted Medical Center to discuss hormones. The conversation today focuses on the roles that hormones have with periods, mental health, and all the questions that you might have on hormones.https://linktr.ee/pelvisparty

Becky Montpetit is joined by Britt Marschall from Olmsted Medical Center and a special guest, Dr. Natalie Braun, the department chair of Obstetrics and Gynecology. The conversation today focuses on periods and all the questions and areas that might not be the “normal” topics of discussion you hear. Dr. Braun shares what has changed over the years in consumer goods for periods, what things to be aware of with your period, and more!https://linktr.ee/pelvisparty

It’s something that’s more common than we realize, but pain during sex doesn’t have to be a thing in your life.Certified Nurse Midwife and certified sexual health counselor, Carrie Rochester, joins us again in this discussion to talk about various causes and solutions to pain during sex.https://linktr.ee/pelvisparty

If you’ve ever been expecting a baby or attended a birthing class or sat in an OBGYN’s office and discussed your birth plan, then you know that they prepare you that things don’t always go the way you think they might (ahem, Caesarean section). C-section is an incredible feat of medicine and a true marvel — a wondrous way for a life to enter the world. Olmsted Medical Center works hard to ensure that people who have C-sections at the Birth Center are treated with dignity, respect, and compassion. https://linktr.ee/pelvisparty

Sometimes, for various reasons, it can be hard to visit with a medical professional in an actual office. Telehealth has come a long way, especially since the days of the pandemic when it became immediately necessary in many instances. Olmsted Medical Center offers a virtual option for patients to receive healthcare called On Demand Virtual Care. You’ll receive a medical consult with Amy Nelson, a Family Nurse Practitioner with Olmsted Medical Center.https://linktr.ee/pelvisparty

Listen. There are some topics we discuss on Pelvis Party that are simply good to know. Those, “oh huh! I never knew that!” moments. We really want you to listen to/watch this video. We want you to know what you NEED to know about post-menopausal bleeding. Mostly this, if you bleed after menopause, please go get checked out. Talk to your doctor. Deal?https://linktr.ee/pelvisparty

UTIs. If you’ve had one before, you know that all too familiar tingle — the tell-tale sign that you’re most likely on your way to a UTI (Urinary Tract Infection). It’s probably the weekend…you probably have big plans. Now what? In this episode of Pelvis Party, we’re joined by Tara Suffrins, Nurse Practitioner at in Women’s Health at Olmsted Medical Center. She talks with us about why we get UTIs, how to treat them, what happens if you get them repeatedly, and why it’s a myth that you are “dirty” if you happen to get a UTI.https://linktr.ee/pelvisparty

We have a goal at Pelvis Party…to ensure you never feel alone. That you feel equipped with the knowledge you need to address health issues or concerns you might have with your primary care provider. Sometimes, you might have a question that you feel is so uncommon, no one else could possibly have asked it…we got you.https://linktr.ee/pelvisparty

Pelvic Floor Therapy…what even IS it? Kegels, right? Well, maybe. But, maybe not. In this episode of Pelvis Party, we talk with Gretchen Young, Physical Therapist at Olmsted Medical Center. She specializes in female urinary incontinence and pelvic pain and introduces us to exactly WHAT pelvic floor therapy is and essentially why it’s considered core strength.https://linktr.ee/pelvisparty

Meet Olmsted Medical Center’s first full-time Hospitalist, Dr. Margaret Dow, OB-GYN (and Department Chair)! So what is a hospitalist? Also, what can you expect when you give birth at Olmsted Medical Center? We’ll also hear how much the population grows in 24 hours and a few *crazy* birth stories.https://linktr.ee/pelvisparty

While scary sounding, having a colposcopy procedure prevents even scarier situations down the road. If there were abnormal cells on your PAP smear, a colposcopy is the next step. Listen in to hear all the details, the truth about the pain, and what you can expect!https://linktr.ee/pelvisparty

The vagina is an amazing and powerful organ. Did you know that the vagina cleans itself? It can be easy to think we need to do a lot to keep ourselves clean down there, but the truth is, water and a soft cloth will do just fine.https://linktr.ee/pelvisparty

It can be tempting to think that you need fancy products to clean your pelvic area. Especially with all of the beautiful marketing and clever packaging. So truly, what’s right for you?https://linktr.ee/pelvisparty

What is Pelvic Health and why are we talking about it?  Pelvic health ensures the best possible functioning of the bladder, bowel, and reproductive organs. Pelvic health plays an important role in physical, mental, and sexual well being.https://linktr.ee/pelvisparty

Is pelvic pain something that you have to just “deal with?” Absolutely not! In this episode of Pelvis Party we dive into what pelvic pain is, the patient experience, and when there is cause for concern regarding endometriosis. Dr. Melissa Richards and Carrie Rochester join forces in this conversation to walk through what to expect when talking to your healthcare provider about pelvic pain. What questions should you ask? What are symptoms of endometriosis?https://linktr.ee/pelvisparty

Today we’re joined by Dr. Chris Klingele, Urogynecologist at Olmsted Medical Center. Dr. Klingele explains what urogynecology is (hint: they specialize in treating pelvic floor dysfunctions) and who might be a great candidate to see him.https://linktr.ee/pelvisparty

Today we’re talking all things IUDs. What they are, how they work, why someone would get them, whether are they painful to have placed, what are they used for (outside of birth control!), and a lot more.https://linktr.ee/pelvisparty

In today’s episode, we talk about incontinence and how normal it is to associate “peeing your pants” as you get older. Aka, sneezing, coughing, laughing…but does it have to be this way? We also talk about Pelvic organ prolapse (yikes!)https://linktr.ee/pelvisparty

The reality is discharge and smells are part of the anatomy of a pelvis. But it’s normal. So normal, in fact, that it is experienced by almost every person. In this episode of Pelvis Party, we’ll talk about it…when it’s normal and not.https://linktr.ee/pelvisparty

Dr. Richards is joined again by Maisa, a gestational carrier, and Emily and Scott, the intended parents, to further discuss their journey together in surrogacy. The conversation dives into what life looks like once the baby is born and how that will affect their relationship and friendship, what the last few weeks of pregnancy will look like, and much more! This is part 2 of 2 with our special guests as we work to bring awareness to surrogacy, gestational carriers, and everything that goes with a decision to grow your family this way.https://linktr.ee/pelvisparty

The idea of a surrogate birth may sound like something only celebrities and the extremely wealthy can have access to. In this episode Dr. Richards is joined by Maia, a gestational carrier, and Emily and Scott, the intended parents, to discuss their journey together in surrogacy. Dr. Richards leads the conversation with our guests as we learn how normal and accessible birth through a gestational carrier can be, and the various options that couples might evaluate before opting for a surrogate birth. This is part 1 of 2 with our special guests as we work to normalize the idea of surrogacy, gestational carriers, and everything that goes with a decision for this style of birthing plans!https://linktr.ee/pelvisparty

Certified Nurse Midwife and certified sexual health counselor, Carrie Rochester, joins us in this special episode of Pelvis Party to bring to light the (potentially) taboo topic of sexual health and its importance to women’s health. For many in OBGYN and midwifery, the discussions and learning around sexual health can be a forgotten topic. Having the resources of a sexual health counselor has made Dr. Melissa Richards more empowered to open the door for these conversations with her patients.https://linktr.ee/pelvisparty

In this episode of Pelvis Party, Becky continues the conversation with JJ and Nicole about the experience of mammograms: What is it like? Why is it important? Will it hurt? If you’re nervous about your first mammogram, you’re not alone. Listen in, as this trio discusses why it’s important to get your mammogram despite your nerves. PLUS, the team at OMC is there to care for you every step of the way.https://linktr.ee/pelvisparty

In this episode of the Pelvis Party, the original Pelvis Party crew is back together to discuss Wellness Exams. The conversations take us through the perspectives of both the patient and clinician and what lists/questions both parties may bring to the table. Knowing how to work together for your health and creating a plan to move forward is front-of-mind in the chat, offering great tips and advice to get the most out of your Wellness Exam.https://linktr.ee/pelvisparty