The Gender Gap: Women’s Health Advocacy & Research

The DUTCH Podcast

The DUTCH Podcast
The Gender Gap: Women’s Health Advocacy & Research
May 13, 2025 Episode 105
DUTCH Test

In this episode, Dr. Kayla Osterhoff shares her unique journey from physical therapy to women's health advocacy, driven by personal experiences with the medical system's failures regarding women's health. She discusses the significant gender bias in medical research, highlighting the lack of female representation in studies and the implications this has on women's health outcomes.  

 Dr. Osterhoff and Dr. Smeaton also discuss: 

  • Historical context for the ongoing issues of gender bias in science and medicine 
  • Hormonal influences on mental health  
  • The importance of understanding the female biorhythm  
  • The intricate relationship between the menstrual cycle, hormonal changes, and their impact on women's physical and cognitive performance  
  • How understanding these cycles can help optimize health and performance, particularly during different phases of the menstrual cycle  

Show Notes:
Learn more about Dr. Osterhoff’s company focused on closing the gender gap in science, Her Biorhythm, and follow her on Instagram @dr.kaylaosterhoff

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