Dr. Nichole Tyson, MD: Pediatric and Adolescent Ob/Gyn at Stanford | Papaya Talk
In this conversation, we're chatting with Dr. Nichole Tyson, a pediatric and adolescent obstetrician and gynecologist at Stanford. She discusses her journey to becoming a specialist in this field and the reasons why families seek pediatric ob/gyn care. She also explains the basics of the menstrual cycle and how different stages relate to the likelihood of pregnancy, safe sex practices, tips on hygiene and more topics related to women's health. Lastly, she addresses the issue of misinformation and the importance of medical literacy in making informed decisions about reproductive health, and introduces to @gyn.guide on Instagram, an account dedicated to eliminating misinformation around all things pelvic health, run by Stanford residents and med students!
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
03:01 Becoming a Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecologist
09:51 Reasons for Seeking Care from a Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecologist
15:37 Understanding the Menstrual Cycle and Pregnancy
21:25 Preventing Pregnancy and Safe Sex Practices
29:33 Hygiene and Concerns
30:41 Normal Variations in Vulvas and Labias
35:41 Use of Birth Control Pills for Non-Contraceptive Purposes
38:51 Misinformation and Medical Literacy
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