Episodes

On the Vagina Doctor Podcast with Duncan Turner MD & Karen Spaulding: Real Stories: Riley’s Journey with PCOS In this candid episode of The Vagina Doctor Podcast, Riley opens up about her personal journey with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) — from the ups and downs of birth control to unexpected weight gain, stubborn breakouts, and the emotional toll of fertility worries. She shares her experience navigating treatment options, including her time on metformin, and what she’s learned about advo...

🎙️ This Might Sting a Little – A bold new segment of The Vagina Doctor Podcast featuring GYN Dr. Duncan Turner, Emergency & Regenerative Medicine specialist Dr. Orel Swenson, and Internal Medicine physician Dr. Dennis Hughes. In this debut episode, the doctors go head-to-head with conventional wisdom as they question the "guidelines" of modern medicine. Who writes them? Who benefits? And are they always in the best interest of the patient? This isn’t a whine fest—it’s about to get clinical wit...

The Vagina Doctor Podcast w/ Duncan Turner MD | It All Starts Here Hosted by: Duncan Turner M.D. & Karen Spaulding In this episode, I discuss my experience with Physiological Hormone Replacement Therapy (PHRT) and the transition back to a static hormone dose. I explain the methodology behind PHRT, which aims to mimic the natural 28-day estrogen ovulation cycle, and share mixed feedback from patients who have tried it. We delve into the complications and potential room for error with PHRT as hig...

The Vagina Doctor Podcast With Duncan Turner MD & Karen Spaulding In this episode, we discuss the recent FDA panel initiated to reassess the risks associated with hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for women. The panel revisits the longstanding black box warnings on estrogen-containing products, deemed largely incorrect regarding the increased risks of cardiovascular and breast diseases. Experts now emphasize the life-saving potential of HRT, contradicting past misconceptions and advocating for...

The Vagina Doctor Podcast Hosted by Duncan Turner MD & Karen Spaulding Transformative Medicine: Dr. Patel on Compounding Pharmacy, HRT, and Glutathione. In this episode of the Vagina Doctor Podcast, Dr. Patel shares his journey from graduating top of his class at USC to founding Central Drugs Compounding Pharmacy in 1999. With a focus on hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for both men and women, Dr. Patel also delves into his research and development of a topical glutathione product that offer...

The Vagina Doctor Podcast w/ Duncan Turner MD | It All Starts Here Hosted by: Duncan Turner M.D. & Karen Spaulding Dexa Scans are not mentioned most the time with GYN visits why is this and why are Dexa scans so important? Episode Resources Links To All Platforms: https://www.thevaginadoctorpodcast.com/ Subscribe On YouTube:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@TheVaginaDoctor⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Us On Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

The Vagina Doctor Podcast Hosted by Duncan Turner MD & Karen Spaulding The Impact of Testosterone on Exercise and Muscle Development.T his episode discusses the noticeable effects of testosterone during exercise, highlighting its rapid impact on muscle mass and strength. It also addresses concerns about varying individual responses to testosterone levels and the occasional need for increased dosages in certain patients. Episode Resources Links To All Platforms: https://www.thevaginadoctorpod...

The Vagina Doctor Podcast w/ Duncan Turner MD | It All Starts Here Hosted by: Duncan Turner M.D. & Karen Spaulding Understanding the Rise of Bladder Infections and Antibiotic ResistanceIn this episode, we discuss the rise in bladder infections and the increase in antibiotic-resistant strains. Key contributing factors are explored, including low hormonal levels, dehydration, frequent and aggressive intercourse, and improper bladder hygiene. The importance of accurate diagnosis through urinalysis...

The Vagina Doctor Podcast Hosted by Duncan Turner MD & Karen Spaulding In this episode of The Vagina Doctor Podcast, repeat guest Buck Joffrey delves into his new podcast ventures, 'Longevity Roadmap' and 'Longevity Junkie'. He discusses the complex nature of fasting, the evolving views on diet, the debates surrounding protein intake, and the controversial nature of Metformin and Rapamycin in longevity. The conversation also touches on the role of erectile dysfunction as an early indicator of ...

The Vagina Doctor Podcast w/ Duncan Turner MD | It All Starts Here Hosted by: Duncan Turner M.D. & Karen Spaulding Libido, sex drive & the desire for sex! let's talk about it! Episode Resources Links To All Platforms: https://www.thevaginadoctorpodcast.com/ Subscribe On YouTube:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@TheVaginaDoctor⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Us On Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www...

The Vagina Doctor Podcast Hosted by Duncan Turner MD & Karen Spaulding In this enlightening episode of the Vagina Doctor Podcast, hosts welcome fitness instructor and pelvic floor expert Cat Myklebust from Core Sport Cat shares her journey from teaching physics to becoming a master trainer in the fitness industry, focusing on pelvic floor health and scientific breathing techniques. She discusses her comprehensive approach to educating women on the importance of pelvic floor exercises, proper b...

The Vagina Doctor Podcast w/ Duncan Turner MD | It All Starts Here Hosted by: Duncan Turner M.D. & Karen Spaulding Concierge Practices are on the rise and there is a reason. Having access to care 24/7 is something to consider when it can be so difficult to get in else where when something happens and you need care and direction ASAP. Episode Resources Links To All Platforms: https://www.thevaginadoctorpodcast.com/ Subscribe On YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://...

The Vagina Doctor Podcast Hosted by Duncan Turner MD & Karen Spaulding In this episode co-host Karen Spaulding breaks down her 3 month experience on PHRT (Physiological HRT) going from a static dose of HRT to cycle dosing. This is a great episode for any post menopausal woman considering making the change to PHRT. Episode Resources Links To All Platforms: https://www.thevaginadoctorpodcast.com/ Subscribe On YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@The...

The Vagina Doctor Podcast w/ Duncan Turner MD | It All Starts Here Hosted by: Duncan Turner M.D. & Karen Spaulding New at home pap test by Teal Health was just approved for market this week! We chat about this and the importance of these types of tests to diagnose HPV and prevent Cervical Cancer. Episode Resources Links To All Platforms: https://www.thevaginadoctorpodcast.com/ Subscribe On YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@TheVaginaDoctor⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

The Vagina Doctor Podcast w/ Duncan Turner MD | It All Starts Here Hosted by: Duncan Turner M.D. & Karen Spaulding Episode 53: Beyond Traditional Medicine: Dr. Dave Marquis on Neurodegenerative Diseases and Functional Medicine Join the Vagina Doctor Podcast as host welcomes Dr. Dave Marquis, a functional medicine specialist focusing on neurodegenerative diseases and neuro developmental issues. Dr. Marquis shares his unique journey from the Bay Area to Pismo Beach, discussing how his passion fo...

The Vagina Doctor Podcast w/ Duncan Turner MD | It All Starts Here Hosted by: Duncan Turner M.D. & Karen Spaulding Welcome to Consult with Me - Every other week, we take a deeper look into our most frequently asked questions! The big question we get asked all the time: Sex after Hysterectomy. Will it still be good? Let us know your questions, comments & anything you'd like us to discuss in future episodes! Contact Us: karen@turnermedicalarts.com Episode Resources Subscribe On YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

The Vagina Doctor Podcast w/ Duncan Turner MD | It All Starts Here Hosted by: Duncan Turner M.D. & Karen Spaulding Episode 52: Dr. Orel SwensonIn this episode ofthe Vagina Doctor Podcast, Dr. Orel Swenson, a board-certified emergencyphysician turned regenerative medicine specialist, discusses his transitionfrom emergency medicine to regenerative and longevity sciences. Dr. Swenson'spractice focuses on optimizing cognitive function, physical performance, andextending health span using cutting-ed...

The Vagina Doctor Podcast w/ Duncan Turner MD | It All Starts Here Hosted by: Duncan Turner M.D. & Karen Spaulding Welcome to Consult with Me - Every other week, we take a deeper look into our most frequently asked questions! In this episode we discuss the difference between all the types of Hysterectomy Surgery. Let us know your questions, comments & anything you'd like us to discuss in future episodes! Contact Us: karen@turnermedicalarts.com Episode Resources Subscribe On YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

The Vagina Doctor Podcast w/ Duncan Turner MD | It All Starts Here Hosted by: Duncan Turner M.D. & Karen Spaulding Episode 51 On this episode of The Vagina Doctor Podcast, Dr. Duncan Turner sits down with Dr. Victoria Gonzalez, a licensed psychologist with a private practice dedicated to maternal mental health. With deep expertise in supporting women through infertility, postpartum depression, and the emotional complexities of motherhood, Dr. Gonzalez offers insight, empathy, and tools for hea...

The Vagina Doctor Podcast w/ Duncan Turner MD | It All Starts Here Hosted by: Duncan Turner M.D. & Karen Spaulding Welcome to Consult with Me - Every other week, we take a deeper look into our most frequently asked questions! In this episode we discuss the importance of these two blood tests... Lipoprotein a & ApoB. Let us know your questions, comments & anything you'd like us to discuss in future episodes! Contact Us: karen@turnermedicalarts.com Episode Resources Subscribe On YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠...

The Vagina Doctor Podcast w/ Duncan Turner MD | It All Starts Here Hosted by: Duncan Turner M.D. & Karen Spaulding Episode 49: In this episode of The Vagina Doctor Podcast, Dr. Duncan Turner is joined by Dr. Salome Masghati, a board-certified GYN specializing in women’s health and hormone optimization. Together, they dive deep into the transformative potential of Rhythmic Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) for optimal heart and bone health. As women age, declining hormone levels can significan...

The Vagina Doctor Podcast w/ Duncan Turner MD | It All Starts Here Hosted by: Duncan Turner M.D. & Karen Spaulding Welcome to Consult with Me - Every other week, we take a deeper look into our most frequently asked questions! Consult With Me: One of our most asked Quesions, unfortunately! Why am I Gaining Weight on HRT? Let us know your questions, comments & anything you'd like us to discuss in future episodes! Contact Us: karen@turnermedicalarts.com Episode Resources Subscribe On YouTube: ...

The Vagina Doctor Podcast w/ Duncan Turner MD | It All Starts Here Hosted by: Duncan Turner M.D. & Karen Spaulding Episode 47 Rachael Wojcik combines Hormone Health with Functional Medicine. Rachael has a passion for creating health & beauty from the inside out, enjoy the episode! Contact Us: karen@turnermedicalarts.com Episode Resources Links To All Platforms: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.lenk.social/vaginadoctor⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe On...

The Vagina Doctor Podcast w/ Duncan Turner MD | It All Starts Here Hosted by: Duncan Turner M.D. & Karen Spaulding Welcome to Consult with Me - Every other week, we take a deeper look into our most frequently asked questions! In this episode we discuss GLP's, patient success & failure to keep weight off and the use of Phentermine for weight loss. Let us know your questions, comments & anything you'd like us to discuss in future episodes! Contact Us: karen@turnermedicalarts.com Episode Resour...