Seven Domains of Women's Health

with Dr. Kirtly Parker Jones

Being healthy is more than just your physical health. Dr. Kirtly Parker Jones and her guests discuss and take your calls on all the aspects that contribute to women's health. You'll also get some great ideas how you can improve your health and the health of your families.

Are You at Risk for Pelvic Floor Issues After Childbirth?

Jan 9, 2020

A typical vaginal birth can be a joyful experience for a new mother. But most women will say that nothing is really quite the same down there after birth. Dr. Kirtly Parker Jones speaks with pelvic floor disorder specialist Dr. Audra Jo Hill about the risk factors women should be aware of and the di ...

Constipation After Surgery Is Normal

Nov 7, 2019

It is common to have constipation after surgery, even if your surgeon didn't mention it during discharge. As high as 30 percent of women experience severe constipation in the days following the procedure. Dr. Kirtly Parker Jones shares her strategies on how to prevent and treat post-surgery constipa ...

Alternatives to IVF to Help You Build Your Family

Oct 3, 2019

As a woman, we have so many choices in our lives now, but when it comes to getting pregnant we can’t always choose the right time. But there are options available for women who want to get pregnant. Dr. Kirtly Jones speaks with fertility specialist Dr. Joseph Letourneau about alternatives to in vi ...

Could Your Frequent Need to Go Be an Overactive Bladder?

Sep 26, 2019

An overactive bladder can make you feel like a toddler, constantly needing to find a restroom and a fear of incontinence. It may seem embarrassing, but it’s actually a very common condition for men and women as they age. Dr. Kirtly Jones sits down with urologist Sara Lenherr to learn about overact ...

When Is It Too Late to Freeze Your Eggs?

Sep 12, 2019

Women have a loose time frame for making babies. If you're in your late 30s and haven't met the person you'd like to start a family with yet, the end of that time frame might be unfortunately drawing near. Women's health expert Dr. Kirtly Parker Jones talks to fertility preservation specialist Dr. J ...

Are Heart Attacks on the Rise in Young Women?

Sep 5, 2019

Doctors once assumed that women didn't have to worry about heart attacks until menopause, but a new study contradicts that. New findings reveal an increase in women suffering heart attacks—more alarmingly, an increase in young women. ...

The Do's and Don'ts of Breastfeeding

Aug 29, 2019

Breastfeeding may seem like second nature, but it can be complicated. For new mothers that may be anxious, Dr. Kirtly Jones answers some of the major questions about breastfeeding and what you should and shouldn’t do. ...