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Dr. Martha Boone, a urologist and author, discusses alternative therapies in urology, the importance of quality information, and the changing landscape of hormone therapy. She shares her experiences with alternative treatments for bladder health, pelvic pain, and urinary tract infections. Dr. Boone also discusses the journey of testosterone and prostate cancer, highlighting the shift in understanding and treatment approaches. She emphasizes the importance of considering quality of life in medical decision-making and the need for individualized care. In this conversation, Dr. Martha Boone discusses her experiences in urology practice and her transition to writing. She highlights the challenges urologists face in providing comprehensive care within limited time constraints. Dr. Boone also shares her journey as a writer, including the publication of her books. The conversation explores the differences between writing fiction and nonfiction, as well as the difficulties of writing memoir. The unreliability of memory is also discussed, emphasizing the subjective nature of personal recollections. The conversation concludes with gratitude and encouragement for the next generation of urologists.\n\nTakeaways\n\n\n Alternative therapies can play a valuable role in urology, providing patients with additional options for treatment and symptom management.\n\n Access to quality information is crucial for patients to make informed decisions about their health and navigate the overwhelming amount of information available online.\n\n The journey of testosterone and prostate cancer highlights the evolving understanding of hormone therapy and the importance of individualized care.\n\n Considering quality of life is essential in medical decision-making, as it can greatly impact a patient's overall well-being and satisfaction with treatment. Urologists often face challenges in providing comprehensive care within limited time constraints.\n\n Transitioning from a medical career to writing requires discipline and adaptation to different genres.\n\n Writing fiction and nonfiction require different storytelling skills and approaches.\n\n Writing memoir can be particularly challenging due to the subjective nature of personal recollections.\n\n Memory is unreliable, and individual recollections of events can vary significantly.\n\n Gratitude and encouragement for the next generation of urologists.\n\n\nMartha B. Boone, M.D.Author of:\xa0The Big Free, The Unfettered Urologist, and Mother CharityMarthaBoone.comTwitter:\xa0@drmarthabooneFB:\xa0MarthaBBoone\n\n\n\nFirmTech sponsors this podcast today. Go to \u2060\u2060myfirmtech.com\u2060\u2060 and enter\ncode NOTBROKEN for 15% off today.\n\n\n\nOur other amazing podcast sponsors \n\nTo learn more about Solv Wellness and their products for female pelvic health, visit \u2060\u2060solvwellness.com\u2060\u2060 for 30% off your first purchase of any product. Discount automatically applied at checkout.\n\nWomen of all ages deserve to feel fantastic. And we can\u2014because there is relief to be found. Go to \u2060\u2060myalloy.com\u2060\u2060 to start your virtual appointment today. Use code NOTBROKEN20 it's good for $20 off any purchase, one time use, and expires July 31, 2024\n\n\n\nCheck out details for my retreat: \u2060https://ascendretreats.com/2024-kellycasperson-sedona/\u2060\n\n\n\nListen to my Tedx Talk: \u2060Why We Need Adult Sex Ed\u2060 \n\n\n\nTake my NEW Adult Sex Ed Master Class:\n\u2060https://www.kellycaspersonmd.com/adult-sex-ed\u2060\n\n\n\nJoin my membership to get these episodes ASAP, a private facebook group to discuss and my private accountability group for your health, hormones and life support!\n\n\u2060www.kellycaspersonmd.com/membership\n\n\n--- \n\nSend in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kj-casperson/message\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices