Optimizing hormone health is a cornerstone of enhancing quality of life, particularly for women navigating menopause and sexual dysfunction. In a recent discussion, Urologist Dr. Rena Malik, MD highlighted the importance of individualized care and open communication in addressing issues such as low desire, painful intercourse, and other hormone-related challenges. Too often, women's health concerns are dismissed, underscoring the urgent need for improved sexual health training among healthcare providers. Dr. Malik encourages patients to advocate for themselves, ask questions, and seek multiple opinions to find effective solutions. Events like the upcoming “This Girl is on Fire” menopause educational weekend offer valuable insights and resources to empower individuals on their journey to better hormone health.
Get to know Urologist Dr. Rena Malik, MD
Dr. Rena D. Malik is Founder and President of Rena Malik, MD, and on staff at the Long Beach Veterans Affairs Medical Center. She completed medical school at NYU School of Medicine, followed by urologic residency training at the University of Chicago and fellowship at the University of Texas at Southwestern Medical Center. She specializes in reconstructive urology, sexual medicine, hormone management and pelvic pain.
She is an online content editor for the Journal of Urology and Urology Practice journals She served as the spokesperson for bladder health month for the AUA Radio Media tour in 2019 and has been on SiriusXM Doctor Radio Men’s Health Show and several podcasts, including the Huberman Lab, Diary of a CEO and Mel Robbins Podcasts.
Dr. Malik is regularly featured by media outlets, including Insider, Men’s Health, Self, Scientific American, Bustle, and US News & World Report. She has an active YouTube Channel providing urologic education with over 2 million subscribers and 300 million views. She is passionate about dispelling medical misinformation. Due to her clinical excellence, she was awarded Top Doctor between 2019 and 2022 by Baltimore Magazine for Urology and Urogynecology and the AUA Young Urologist of the Year award in 2023. She has published over 80 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters.
Why should you improve hormone health? With Urologist Dr. Rena Malik, MD
Highlights
Introduction to optimizing hormone health and its benefits.
Many women face challenges in receiving adequate care and attention.
Importance of individualized treatment options for hormone issues.
Need for more sexual health training among healthcare professionals.
Encouragement to ask questions and seek multiple opinions.
Key Insights
Empowering Patients: Enhancing hormone health can significantly improve overall well-being, highlighting the need for awareness and education on the topic.
Addressing Misconceptions: Many women are often dismissed regarding their sexual health concerns, underscoring the need for better communication and understanding from healthcare providers.
Individualized Care: Treatment for hormone-related issues often requires a personalized approach, emphasizing the importance of patience and trial-and-error in finding effective solutions.
Training Gaps: There is a critical need for healthcare professionals to receive more comprehensive training in sexual health to support their patients better.
Communication is Key: Open discussions about sexual health and intimacy can foster better relationships and improve sexual experiences.
Persistence in Seeking Help: Patients are encouraged to advocate for themselves and seek multiple opinions when facing health challenges to find the right support.
Educational Opportunities: Online events like “This Girl is on Fire” provide essential information and resources for understanding hormone health and menopause.
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