In this episode, Val and cohost Kristina Rosengren are joined by reproductive psychiatrist Dr. Sindhu Vangala for an open and compassionate conversation about postpartum depression. Together, they explore the emotional and psycholog...

In this episode, the girl and her gyno-mom are discussing something that might be a bit more uncomfortable than most topics but is incredibly important: Hemorrhoids.They’ll break down what hemorrhoids really are, why they develop,...

In the second part of our series on urinary incontinence, we explore the medical options available to improve its impact on daily life. From behavioral changes and medications to Botox treatments for overactive bladder, pessary usage, nerve sti...

A Crash Course on Female Reproductive HormonesEstrogen, Androgens, Testosterone, Oh My!Do you feel a bit jipped when you look back at your middle school introduction into women's health? ...

Val sits down with Dr. Poulos to tackle the often-overlooked topic of incontinence.Together, they explore what incontinence is, breaking down the difference between urge and stress incontinence, and offering a clear understanding of how...

Val is honored to have the opportunity to sit down with Melanie Verwoerd, an author, podcaster, and advocate for supporting women and the medical community to better understand hysterectomies, among many other impressive accomplishments.

The Pelvic Floor plays an important role in our bodies. It's an incredible collection of muscles & ligaments that support our bladder, uterus, & rectum.It plays a role in sexual function, in childbirth, in supporting our daily a...

Maybe you had a brief lesson on the menstrual cycle in middle school or high school. But how much do you actually remember?In this episode, Val is joined by the incredible women's health physician's assistant, Kavi Rajendran, to discuss...

In this episode, the girl and her gyno-mom meet up with Dr. Traci Kurtzer. Dr. Kurtzer is an amazing physician and community advocate. She works at Northwestern in the Center of Sexual Medicine and Menopause and is the Medical Director ...

It's estimated that 180 million people worldwide are affected by Endometriosis, yet on average, there is an 8 year gap between people presenting with symptoms and being diagnosed.Join the girl and her gyno-mom, and their special guest, ...

Have you ever rushed to the bathroom with the urge to pee only to find that there's only a few measly trickles? or have you sat down on the toilet to find that your pee is burning and irritating as it comes out?You may have...

The girl and her gyno-mom are back for a second Season. Join Dr. Denise Poulos, a gynecologist based in the Chicagoland area, and her daughter Val, as they continue the conversation surrounding women's reproductive health.T...

The girl and her gyno-mom have finished up Season 1 of Not So Private Parts. WoooHooo!Dr. Poulos and her daughter, Val, are thrilled at the opportunity to get their women’s health project off the ground.Join them in t...

Val and her gyno-mom (Dr. Denise Poulos) are joined again by the brilliant reproductive endocrinologist, Dr. Victoria Snegovskikh.The ladies discuss:What makes couples infertile? Is infertility on the rise and w...

In our previous Menopause episode, we dove down into the depths of menopausal symptoms, touching on hot flashes, vaginal dryness, mood swings, etc. Luckily, in today’s episode we march straight back up, discussing various forms of menopausal ma...

Val is joined by Dr. Victoria Snegovskikh, a reproductive endocrinologist & infertility specialist based in Chicago, who has been working in the space for over 20 years supporting couples to achieve their family building dreams.<...

Pause…..and let’s have a chat about Menopause.Did you know that ⅓ of a woman's life is postmenopausal. Yet sometimes it feels like any learnings or conversations about this stage of a woman's life is kept quiet.<...

Listen in with Val and her mom, gynecologist Dr. Denise Elser-Poulos, as they discuss a phenomena all too familiar to many women (80% of women to be exact): Painful PeriodsHear as listeners describe what painful periods feel l...

Join Gyno-Mom, Dr. Denise Elser Poulos and her daughter, Val, for a mini-episode all about getting to know the mother-daughter duo behind Not So Private Parts. You’ll be able to hear about Dr. D’s path toward becoming a women’s health physic...

Gyno-Mom, Dr. Denise Elser Poulos, and her daughter, Val, discuss a topic that Dr. D is very excited about: Heavy Menstrual Flow. It turns out heavy menstrual flow is quite common, affecting about 1 in 5 females. The mother-daughter duo delv...

Gyno-mom, Dr. Poulos, her daughter, Val, and their special guest women’s health physician’s assistant, Kavitha (Kavi) Rajendran, candidly chat about an ooey-, gooey, taboo topic: Discharge. They delve into what discharge is, what is normal d...

Gyno-mom, Dr. Poulos, and her daughter, Val, discuss a huge host of birth control options available for women: from vaginal rings, injectable birth control, the birth control implant, natural cycle planning, condoms, sterilization, and Plan ...

Gyno-mom, Dr. Poulos, and her daughter, Val, discuss the two most commonly used forms of reversible birth control, the pill and the intrauterine device (or IUD for short). They go over the basics behind these two birth control types touching...