Medical Whistleblower: What Your Doctor Doesn’t Know Is Hurting You | Dr Rachel Rubin
Summary
Steven Bartlett interviews urologist Dr. Rachel Rubin about the systemic neglect of women’s sexual and hormonal health. They discuss how medical training gaps leave doctors ill-equipped to treat menopause, libido issues, and urinary tract infections. Dr. Rubin advocates for hormone therapy, explaining how vaginal estrogen can prevent UTIs and improve sexual function, while criticizing the lack of education on topics like the clitoris and testosterone’s role in women’s health.
Topics discussed
Intro and the gap in sexual health education
Medical training gaps and doctor-patient dynamics
Hormonal health, menopause, and testosterone
Birth control side effects and informed consent
Understanding the menstrual cycle and HRT safety
Vaginal hormones for UTIs and GSM prevention
When to start HRT and addressing pain with sex
Pelvic floor health and its impact on sex
Clitoral anatomy, orgasms, and porn myths
Communication, vulnerability, and relationship dynamics
Libido differences and the spontaneity myth
Self-esteem, conflict resolution, and conclusion
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