GynoCurious

About GynoCurious

Welcome Gynocurious listeners, I am Dr. Amy Novatt, board certified ob-gyn, your host of GynoCurious. With each program we are going to explore the experience of being an ob-gyn, the science that guides our practices and the stories women- cis, trans and nonbinary, have shared as they seek health and wellness. From both sides of the speculum we will investigate what it means to be a healer and to be healed. I have been reflecting on 32 plus years of practice; thinking about all that I have learned, heard and thought about and wanted to bring it to a larger audience. This will not be a medical show that tells you how much estrogen you should take or the scientific method used to evaluate data but instead, a conversation about the larger canvas looking at what its like to be a medical professional working with women and how patients experience the world of ob-gyn. What is it like sitting in the exam room with a thin sheet of paper covering your naked body? What has been the impact of a cancer diagnosis? What it is like to go through the menopause?….These are just a few examples of conversations I hope to bring to you. My intention is not to expose my patients personal histories but rather use their stories as stepping stones to explore many aspects of our bodies, our psyches and the landscape of the medical world. In a time when most of us are frustrated by the American medical system; with the challenges of limited access, financial limitations, gender and racial discrepancies in care, the insurance morass and a host of other hurdles; my hope is that GynoCurious creates a community of guests and listeners that bring us all closer- to openly explore and understand the experience of illness and health and to break open decades of silence, misunderstanding and shame for having a vagina. We are going to talk about our fears, sexual explorations and aging adventures with respect, inquiry and science. For me, knowledge and awareness brings awe, authority and autonomy. This podcast represents the opinions of Dr. Novatt and her guests. The content here should not be taken as medical advice. The content here is for informational purposes only, and because each person is so unique, please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions. While we make every effort to ensure that the information shared is accurate, we welcome any comments, suggestions, or corrections. This podcast should not be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in a legal sense or as a basis for expert witness testimony.  No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made on the podcast. In no way does listening, reading, emailing or interacting on social media with our content establish a doctor-patient relationship. Dr.Novatt does not receive any money from the pharmaceutical industry.

Publisher

Radio Free Rhinecliff

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

25 Apr 2023

Latest episode

15 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

18 of 137 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   15 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT

   What is PMDD?

   Host Dr. Amy Novatt interviews author Jen Butler about understanding and diagnosing premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) and its life-changing treatment.

2. 

   1 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Is it Osteoporosis or Osteoarthritis?

   Host Dr. Amy Novatt interviews Sydney Nitzkorski, RD, PT, and co-author, about distinguishing osteoporosis from osteoarthritis and implementing lifestyle strategies for bone and joint health.

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   17 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT

   A Surgeons Perspective about Endometriosis

   Host Dr. Amy Novatt interviews Dr. Mallory Stuparich, a minimally invasive gynecologic surgeon, exploring endometriosis as a systemic condition and detailing diagnostic approaches and management strategies.

Inside a recent episode

What is PMDD?

Published 15 Oct 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] Absolutely. So I want to just talk about treatments and just to be really brief and again to remind the audience this is, you know, this is this conversation is not because you're my patient. This is a conversation that relates to Jen's experience and the general guidelines of treatment for PMDD. So I want you, as you're listening, if this sounds like you, where a very extreme form of PMS, mood, physical symptoms is lasting the two weeks before your cycle and then goes away, and this is changing the way you are in your world, please go to your doctor and speak to them. And moreover, if your doctor's dismissive and says you just have bad PMS, quote unquote, you're going to say, no, I actually know about this phenomenon called PMDD. […]

Who has been a guest on GynoCurious

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Jen Butler
• Sydney Nitzkorski
• Dr Mallory Stuparich
• Lisa Metcalfe
• Lola Manieri

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.9 / 5

46 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

10 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 60 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

91

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

71

Contact GynoCurious

Guest appearances

Books guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.

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