Why don’t I recognise myself 2 weeks before my period? Understanding PMDD
If you’ve ever felt like your emotions, body, or even your personality shift drastically in the days leading up to your period—only to ‘return to normal’ once it starts—you’re not alone. In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Sneha Wadhwani sits down with maternal-fetal medicine specialist Dr. Ini Thevasthasan to unpack PMDD (Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder), a severe and often misunderstood hormonal condition that affects 1 in 20 womenSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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BONUS: ‘Not little men’ – Ged Kearny’s prescription for change and the funding to make it happen
What will Labor’s $573M in women’s health funding do for you? Join Dr SnehaWadhwani and Assistant Minister for Health and Aged Care Ged Kearny in a discussion about the funding announcement aimed at tackling overdue PBD listings for contraceptives, medical misogyny, endo & pelvic pain clinics & menopause.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Genetic Carrier Screenings: is it worth it?
In this episode, Dr. Sneha sits down with pediatrician and geneticist Dr. Dave (yes, he answers to Batman) to break down everything you actually need to know about genetic carrier screening. They unpack how genes are passed down, what it means to be a “carrier” (spoiler: we all are), the difference between carrier screening and first trimester tests, and why more couples are using this info to make empowered choices.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Why am I still in pain after endometriosis surgery?
In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Sneha Wadhwani sits down with leading gynaecologist Dr. Emma Readman to unpack the truth about endometriosis—from shocking facts (did you know it can grow in the lungs?) to the latest PBS-listed treatments revolutionising care. They tackle the big questions: Do you really need a laparoscopy? Why are hormones unfairly villainized? How can pelvic floor physio change the game? Plus, they debunk social media myths about ‘failed’ surgeries and reveal why pain might persist even after treatment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Doc… mammograms are outdated, right?
Mammograms they’re awkward, and let’s be real—who even knows if they’re still the best way to catch breast cancer? In this episode, breast surgeon Dr. Kylie Snook drops the truth: Are mammograms really the gold standard, or are there better options now? We’ll bust myths about breast screening, talk about the new tech (goodbye, one-size-fits-all squishing!), and answer the questions you’re too embarrassed to ask your GP.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
About Everything from A to V: decoding women’s health
Join Dr Sneha Wadhwani, women’s health GP and advocate, as she de-bunks and de-mystifies some of the most common questions and myths surrounding women’s health. Alongside experts like Dr Ginni Mansburg, Sexologist Georgia Grace, Dr Susan Evans and more, you’ll find answers to perplexing questions like ‘Is pull and pray really a safe contraceptive choice? and ‘why is the women’s bathroom line always so long?’. Delving into a wide range of topics such as menopause, bladder health, STI’s, care for down there, IVF and more, ‘Everything from A to V’ sifts through medical fact and fiction, providing you with the knowledge needed to confidently take charge of your health.
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