Yes and need transfusions and that is classified by hospitals , government and administration as “benign” gynecology. It drives me crazy

“Benign” gynecology means not cancer.

But it includes things like pain, abnormal bleeding, menopause symptoms, and fertility care.

For many patients, that doesn’t feel “benign.”

The term is technically accurate — but it minimizes impact.

It’s time we reconsider how we use it.

Ingrown hairs after shaving?

It’s not just about exfoliating more — it’s about when and how.

Exfoliating right after shaving often makes it worse.

Wait 24–48h. Use gentle acids, not harsh scrubs.

Posted a quick breakdown on IG.

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If shaving “down there” always leads to irritation or ingrowns… it’s usually technique.

Quick 10-sec reel up with what actually helps.

Also: you don’t have to remove hair.

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PRP “down there” is being marketed for lichen sclerosus and sexual dysfunction.

Patients ask about it all the time.

The issue isn’t that it sounds unreasonable — it’s that the evidence isn’t there.

This is where medicine and marketing start to blur.

Yes but it’s one of those things we know in obgyn but many people don’t know.

The safest permanent birth control isn’t what most people think.

Vasectomy and tubal ligation are both effective — but they’re not equal when it comes to risk.

Vasectomy is generally safer.

Dr Amanda Selk, OB/GYN on Instagram: "“Why are doctors trying to be influencers?” The reality is that people are already getting health information online — whether we like it or not. And a lot of i... 15 likes, 0 comments - drselkdownthere on March 28, 2026: "“Why are doctors trying to be influencers?” The reality is that people are already getting health information online — whether we like it or...

Why are doctors becoming influencers?

Because influencers are pretending to be doctors.

And patients deserve better information.

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100 percent true. Thank you for coming for care

If your periods are consistently more than 35 days apart, it’s not just “irregular.”

It often means ovulation isn’t happening → no progesterone → estrogen acts without balance.

Over time, that can increase endometrial cancer risk.

This is why we use hormonal treatments.

A lot of people think you can’t get pregnant in your 40s.

That’s not true.

If you’re still having periods, pregnancy is still possible — even if it’s less likely.

Everywhere. Walk around the drugstore. Check out social media. Think about Gwyneth Paltrow -A multi billion dollar industry designed

Women were told to use Lysol for “feminine hygiene.”

We now know it causes harm and isn’t recommended.

Some of these messages haven’t disappeared — they’ve just been rebranded.

Why does everyone want to sell me something for my vagina right now? | CBC Life Despite what your algorithm suggests, vulva and vagina care is pretty straightforward.

New great CBC piece on why it feels like everyone is suddenly selling something “for your vagina.”

As an OB-GYN, I see this a lot. People aren’t buying these products because they want to — usually something feels off and no one has really explained what’s going on.

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Losing your period from training isn’t a sign of fitness.

It’s often a sign your body doesn’t have enough energy — so it shuts down ovulation.

This affects bone health, injury risk, and long-term health.

Posted more on this today on instagram.

There’s a lot of talk about splitting OB/GYN into separate fields to improve surgical training.

But much of gynecology isn’t surgical.
It’s bleeding, pain, menopause, vaginitis, vulvar disease.

Who takes this on?

Because now these are the most underserved and least valued areas of care.

Most people don’t realize how much sexual health has moved into everyday spaces like drugstores — access is changing quickly.

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I posted a poll on Instagram asking “did anyone teach you about women’s health growing up” and only one person answered yes and it was my kid. Everyone else said no.

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Persistent vulvar itching is often treated as a yeast infection.

But that’s not always the cause.

Skin conditions, irritation from products, and other infections are common too.

New reel on Instagram explaining why this matters.

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On International Women’s Day:

There are entire areas of women’s health most doctors barely learn about in training.

Vulvar disease.
Menopause care.
Sexual pain.

Women deserve clinicians who are trained.

Women’s health isn’t niche medicine.
It’s half the population.

#InternationalWomensDay

Exactly

Many patients apologize before a gyne exam.

You never need to apologize for body hair, being on your period, or how long it’s been since your last visit.

Your gynecologist has seen it all — please don’t delay care because you feel embarrassed.

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Today is HPV Awareness Day.

HPV is extremely common — most people will be exposed at some point in their lives.

HPV vaccination and cervical screening are powerful cancer-prevention tools.

Prevention works.

#HPVAwarenessDay

Yes that’s a common phrase in gyne

In Ontario, if you pay for a self-collected HPV test and it’s positive, the government requires a provider-collected HPV/Pap before acting on it — even for HPV 16/18.

Evidence shows strong concordance with self-swabs.

Why are we behind on this?

The “feminine hygiene” aisle raises a lot of questions.

I rated some common vaginal washes today from an OB-GYN perspective on Instagram @drselkdownthere

Hot take from an OB-GYN:
You probably don’t need a vaginal wash.