64. #femDR Series: Urogynecologist Betsy Greenleaf DO

Published: Jan. 29, 2021, 9 a.m.

If you think doctors are stuffy, you're going to change your mind when you meet Dr. Betsy Greenleaf DO.  Before we get to that, let's get her credentials out of the way.  Dr. Greenleaf is the first female in the United States to become board certified in Urogynecology. She is a women\u2019s health expert, entrepreneur, inventor, and business leader, who has specialized in female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery for over 20 years.  Unlike many other physicians who practice traditional medicine, Dr. Greenleaf takes a holistic body-mind-spirit approach to healing and wellness.

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Included in this conversation:

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  • What is a "urogynecologist" anyway?
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  • Distinction between the MD vs. DO degree
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  • What is "functional" medicine vs. traditional medicine?
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  • The limitations of drugs and medication
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  • Pelvic mesh: dangers vs. benefits 
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  • Your vagina can literally turn inside out!
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  • What else happens to your vagina as you age (and what you can do about it)
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  • Plastic surgery trends (a.k.a. "rejuvenation) for your vagina
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  • The magic of lasers (not just for your face)
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  • The truth about hormone replacement 
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  • How estrogen got a bad rap (and whether it's still true)
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  • How to do a proper Kegel exercise 
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  • What is a pelvic physical therapist (and when do you need one)?
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  • Nutrition and diet for overall wellness and gut health
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  • A few other secrets women should know (and do) for wellness, vaginal health and anti-aging 
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  • Gluten-free diets: bullshit or not?
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I am a huge admirer, supporter, follower and overall fan of Dr. Betsy.  (I've used her myself to restore my gut health and discovered I have a gluten sensitivity).  If you just want to know more about Dr. Greenleaf or potentially work with her, look here:

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Dr. Greenleaf is the CEO of The Pelvic Floor Store, www.pelvicfloorstore.com, an online store dedicated to finding reliable products for pelvic health. She manages a blog at www.drbetsygreenleaf.com, and she is the host of Some Of Your Parts Podcast, www.someofyourparts.libsyn.com, dedicated to women\u2019s wellness and the notion that \u201c you are greater than the sum of your parts.\u201d

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Podcast: www.someofyourparts.libsyn.com

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Instagram: www.instagram.com/drbetsygreenleaf/

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Website: https://greenleafbewell.com/

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dr.betsy.greenleaf

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Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrBGreenleaf

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