{"podcast":{"title":"Gyno Girl Presents: Sex, Drugs & Hormones","slug":"gyno-girl-presents-sex-drugs-hormones-6732899","podcast_index_feed_id":6732899,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/gyno-girl-presents-sdh/","website_url":"https://gyno-girl-presents-sdh.captivate.fm","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/164e6594-85e1-4e0b-b3b6-d8042b5709a2/yyI1CwqPFkrdLAL8VmdaLXV3.jpg","author":"Dr. Sameena Rahman","episode_count":131,"summary":"As a fierce champion for women empowering women (and the people that love them), GynoGirl provides the knowledge and education to help you advocate for yourself so that you can live your best life! Dr. Sameena Rahman curates a space for exploring hormonal changes, sexual health, and pelvic wellness, while also emphasizing self-love and life improvement. Through collaborations with leading experts and the personal stories of patients, she provides a platform for knowledge-sharing while also addressing healthcare issues that have impaired women’s quality of life. A board-certified, South-Asian Muslim-American gynecologist who specializes in sex medicine and menopause, Dr. Rahman highlights the influence of religion, culture, racial bias, and societal factors on sexual health experiences.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-26T18:19:17.928838+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/gyno-girl-presents-sex-drugs-hormones-6732899"},"episode":{"title":"Perimenopause: Anger, Anxiety, Sleep Issues, and the Invisible Symptoms with Dr. Amy Jean Voedisch","slug":"perimenopause-anger-anxiety-sleep-issues-and-the-invisible-symptoms-with-dr-amy-jean-voedisch","published_at":"2026-06-26T09:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/gyno-girl-presents-sex-drugs-hormones-6732899/perimenopause-anger-anxiety-sleep-issues-and-the-invisible-symptoms-with-dr-amy-jean-voedisch","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/gyno-girl-presents-sex-drugs-hormones-6732899","url":"https://www.cgcchicago.com/demo-podcast-page/perimenopause-anger-anxiety-sleep-issues-and-the-invisible-symptoms-with-dr-amy-jean-voedisch","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/39351e2c-0e2e-43b7-86db-61d754503dfe.mp3","summary":"Perimenopause is typically attributed to the hallmark symptoms—hot flashes and irregular bleeding. But that represents only a fraction of the clinical picture. The reality encompasses a range of symptoms that often emerge gradually and go unrecognized as perimenopausal. Dr. Amy Jean Voedisch is a gynecologist whose clinical approach mirrors mine. We practice evidence-based medicine through extended patient visits that allow for precision diagnosis and individualized treatment plans. Sleep is one of the foundational pillars Amy emphasizes. It's become central to her practice, and addressing sleep disturbance often requires specialty consultation with a sleep medicine specialist. We also discuss hormone therapy. While it can be an effective therapeutic tool, it's not a panacea and won't serve as a singular solution for all perimenopausal symptoms. This conversation is about what real perimenopause treatment looks like. Episode Highlights The same symptoms may react different to treatment in each patient. Menopause education could have a larger role in medical school training. Birth control might be part of a patient's treatment plan, not just contraception. Reframing expectations about your body and grieving what you had before. The role of life circumstances and stress colliding with perimenopause. Understanding responsive desire in relationships. If you're in your 40s and something feels off, this episode is for you. Perimenopause is something you just have to tolerate and there are doctors who care and want to help. Make sure to subscribe so you don't miss future conversations about what real women's health care looks like. Get in Touch with Dr. Voedisch: Website Instagram Get in Touch with Me: Website Instagram Youtube Substack","meta_description":"Perimenopause is typically attributed to the hallmark symptoms—hot flashes and irregular bleeding. But that represents only a fraction of the clinical pic…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3767,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/gyno-girl-presents-sex-drugs-hormones-6732899/episodes/perimenopause-anger-anxiety-sleep-issues-and-the-invisible-symptoms-with-dr-amy-jean-voedisch/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/gyno-girl-presents-sex-drugs-hormones-6732899/perimenopause-anger-anxiety-sleep-issues-and-the-invisible-symptoms-with-dr-amy-jean-voedisch.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}