V-Day! Loving Yourself & Your Vagina with Dr. Stephanie McNally
In this episode of Modern Gen X Woman, we're joined by esteemed OBGYN and women's health expert Dr. Stephanie McNally.
We talk about the often unspoken aspects of women's health as they journey through midlife and into their later years; including what to ask for in annual check-ups, sexual health and intimacy in menopause and the importance of pelvic floor health. From physical changes to emotional and sexual well-being, no topic is off-limits in this candid and empowering conversation!
What You'll Learn:
Understanding the normalcy of bodily changes through each decade of life.
Insights into common health concerns during postpartum, perimenopausal, and menopausal periods.
The mind-body connection and its role in personal health and comfort.
Approaches to addressing issues like weight gain, mood changes, and sexual health.
The value of systematic health evaluations and the importance of thorough annual check-ups.
The critical role of blood work in assessing health, including hormone levels.
The impact of menopause on sexual experiences and the importance of addressing relational stressors.
The discussion on the lack of FDA-approved libido medication for women and the need for personalized hydration therapy.
Pelvic floor therapy and exercises for bladder control and vaginal health.
The importance of a balanced diet and caution against over-reliance on supplements.
“Your vagina needs love too!”
Dr. Stephanie McNally
Dr. McNally is the Chair of the Northwell Health Physician Partners Operations Committee and uses her skills in operations and organizational awareness for enterprise-wide initiatives including pre-visit planning and provider referrals. She’s an active educator and speaker, recognized for her work in menopausal care and innovation in women's health leadership, co-founding Northwell's female physician leadership program. Her academic background includes degrees from the College of the Holy Cross and Johns Hopkins, with a medical degree from the Albert Einstein School of Medicine and a residency at Weil Cornell.
More about Dr. McNally
Dr. McNally holds a unique and synergistic role at Northwell. She’s Vice President of the OB/GYN Service Line, the Associate Regional Ambulatory Physician Executive and the Director of OB/GYN Services at the Katz Institute for Women’s Health.
In this position, she can effectuate change across multiple disciplines to bring about the best clinical outcomes with the highest quality and innovative initiatives. She’s the co-director of a clinically busy OB/GYN practice in Garden City and Lynbrook, Long Island. Under her leadership and oversight, the practice size has more than doubled providing additional health access for women.
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