From First Period To Last Period
From First Period To Last Period
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BV as an STI?, Period Flow Red Flags, & Katherine’s Rare Pregnancy Diagnosis
37 minutes Posted Apr 29, 2025 at 3:54 pm.
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In this episode of From First Period to Last Period, Katherine shares her emotional and unexpected story: a molar pregnancy that led to cancer treatment. It's a powerful reminder of how complex and unpredictable reproductive health can be — and why these conversations matter.

Kristyn and Dr. Jenna Kahn also tackle some of your most Googled questions: BV vs. UTI — what’s the real difference, and why does it matter? How heavy is too heavy when it comes to your period? And, what's the deal with intermittent fasting — helpful or hype? Our friend Anna Bohnengel, RDN, breaks this one down.

Plus, we dive into a groundbreaking new study in The New England Journal of Medicine that’s changing the way we think about BV: treating male partners too could reduce recurrence by over 50%. Could BV actually be sexually transmitted after all?

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