Episodes

Sept. 18, 2023

Introducing Taboo Topics

Coming soon, a new podcast from Orlando Health that gets the answers to your most embarrassing medical questions: from strange to startling and everything in between.

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Oct. 16, 2023

Is My Pee Color a Problem?

What you eat, drink, and do throughout the day and night can affect the color of your pee. We discuss the factors that change your urine’s color – when you should be alarmed, and what to do about it.

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Nov. 20, 2023

What's That Smell?

Odor and discharge provide important clues to vaginal health, but how do you know what’s “normal” and what isn’t? We explore and explain why vaginas are like self-cleaning ovens — but better.

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Dec. 18, 2023

My Butt's Leaking

Most of us have occasional fecal matter blown out when we pass gas. But when it becomes frequent and significant, you may need to consider accidental bowel leakage and how to fix it.

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Jan. 15, 2024

Destination Cosmetic Surgery

Why do some Americans choose to have cosmetic surgery in another country? We discuss the patient risks during and after these procedures with a surgeon who sees botched cases in our ERs.

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Feb. 19, 2024

Is "It" Smaller Now?

The size and shape of the penis may look like it has changed over time. But has it really? Here’s why it could look different and what you can do about it.

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March 18, 2024

Why Am I So Sad?

Most of us know about the baby blues, which affect nearly 80 percent of new moms. But postpartum depression is different. A look at its causes, and how new moms struggling with it can find relief.

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April 15, 2024

What's Hanging Out Down There?

When organs start slipping out of their usual place, you might be surprised where they go. Called prolapse, this condition can make daily activities — even walking — difficult.

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May 20, 2024

Breast Sensation After a Mastectomy

Most think of survival as the goal for breast cancer patients, but few realize how little sensation a patient can have after a mastectomy. Now, advances in technology and technique are helping restore breast sensation and body image after surgery.

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June 17, 2024

Do I Have to Circumcise My Baby?

Circumcising male newborns is commonplace in the U.S. but more parents are questioning the need for it. A look at the pros and cons, and whether it’s ever too late to have it done.

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July 15, 2024

Why Is My Toenail Brown?

If your toenail has turned yellow, brown or even green, chances are it’s more than a bruise — you have a nail fungus. Highly contagious, these infections can spread to surrounding skin, other nails on your feet and hands, and …

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Aug. 19, 2024

Could I Deal with an Ostomy?

With so much myth and misunderstanding around ostomy bags, patients with serious digestive or bladder issues often resist the lifesaving procedure that diverts waste outside the body. We explore what life is really like after these surgeries.

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Sept. 16, 2024

What Don’t I Know About Menopause?

You’ve probably heard about hot flashes, but many other physical and emotional factors are linked to menopause. OB-GYN Christine Greves, MD, of Orlando Health Women’s Institute, explores some key aspects of menopause that most women don’t realize.

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Oct. 21, 2024

Who's Wetting the Bed?

Young children who wet the bed feel guilt and shame. Those feelings are magnified when bedwetting occurs in the teen years. Pediatric urologist Benjamin Rhee, MD, and Taboo Topics host Mary Frances Emmons explore the causes and solutions.

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Nov. 18, 2024

What’s That Bony Bump?

Bunions and hammertoes not only distort the shape of your feet, but they turn walking and shoe shopping into miserable experiences. What are your options for dealing with these unsightly and uncomfortable conditions?

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Dec. 16, 2024

Pain After Sex?

If pain intrudes on your postcoital bliss, it could have many causes. Sexual health expert Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt with Orlando Health Medical Group Urology breaks down the possible causes and offers guidance on what men can do next.

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