Dr.Sophia, ObGyn - Embrace your body. Embrace yourself.

In celebration of the 3rd  year Anniversary of the Dr Sophia, ObGyn podcast, I'm sharing my favorite episode from the past year “What true care from your obgyn should look and feel like.” Many women don’t go see their obgyn because they had bad experiences in the past where they weren't given the care and attention they needed. So let me start by saying that you deserve care and gentleness from your obgyn in every single encounter. In this episode, we talk about many aspects on why patients might not want to see their obgyn, what “care” actually looks like from a genuinely caring obgyn, how one can express their fear to the health care provider and create a human connection, etc. I dedicate this episode to my grandmother who taught me how to care for others with an open heart. I am joined with my co-host and good friend, Touseef Mirza.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. I had the pleasure of speaking with Dani Trops, a breast cancer survivor who was diagnosed with breast cancer at the young age of 30. Yes, 30! Her willingness to share her story with such openness and vulnerability through social media and on this podcast is remarkable. In this episode, Dani starts by telling her story, how she decided to get a double mastectomy, how she chose her healthcare providers, her experience going through chemical menopause, how she dealt with wanting to become a mom while being a breast cancer survivor, and even how she truly misses her nipples…and so much more. I am joined by my co-host and good friend, Touseef Mirza.
To connect with Dani Trops: on Instagram @dani_trops and at www.aboutdamntime.com.
 
 

We are celebrating 3 years of the Dr. Sophia ObGyn Podcast! To mark this occasion, I talk about my personal journey and why I wanted to become an ObGyn after having my own kids; how, even after 15 years of being an ObGyn, I still love delivering babies; my passion for caring for women the way they deserve, loving women’s health and so much more. I am joined by my co-host and good friend, Touseef Mirza.

It’s not just pads and tampons anymore when it comes to period products. There are also menstrual cups, discs, reusable and disposable period underwear, and more. In this episode, we look at these different options one by one, how to use them, the pros and cons of each, absorbency benefits and considerations, and any risks to watch out for, such as Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS). I am joined by my co-host and good friend, Touseef Mirza.

Being in postpartum after delivering a baby can be a difficult transition period for the body. Being in perimenopause can also come with its own health effects. But did you know that for some women, both can actually happen at the same time, potentially unleashing a hormonal nosedive! In this episode, we talk about what perimenopause and postpartum are, why they occur, when women can experience both simultaneously, the compounding effects of going through both at once, etc. I am joined by my co-host and good friend, Touseef Mirza.

This can be a sensitive, or even to some, politically incorrect topic to talk about considering today’s cultural conversation around body positivity. I am all about body positivity AND as an ObGyn who needs to make sure that your body and your baby’s body is biologically healthy, weight needs to be part of that conversation. In this episode, we talk about why obesity can affect a woman’s pregnancy, such as a higher risk of gestational diabetes during pregnancy, complications that can arise during delivery, higher risk to the baby during and after the delivery, etc. All that being said, with the right precautions and monitoring, a healthy and joyful pregnancy is possible for all women. I am joined with my co-host and good friend, Touseef Mirza.

When most people hear postpartum, they immediately think about postpartum depression. But postpartum is sooooo much more than that. And then there's the 5/5/5 way of approaching postpartum  on social media that keeps popping up; what is that? So let’s clear the air. In today’s episode, we explain what postpartum is exactly, what changes happen to our bodies when postpartum happens (and let me tell you there are many!); and what are the best ways that a new mom can navigate the time after giving birth and recovery. I am joined with my co-host and good friend, Touseef Mirza.

Summer is here and it’s such a fabulous time to be outside, soak up the sun, travel, and be more social. With all of this fun, there’s also unfortunately a few things that can come up, which can affect your vaginal area. In this episode, we go over common situations and activities that can happen more often during the summer: from staying in your swimsuit for too long, taking long road trips, dating more and being more sexually active. We explain how these situations can lead to unpleasant vaginal odor, urinary tract infections (UTIs), vaginal irritation, etc. We also talk about how you can prevent these health issues and have the best summer ever!  I am joined with my co-host and good friend, Touseef Mirza.
 

If you are a perimenopause or menopausal woman in the United States who is on estrogen patches as part of your hormonal replacement therapy (HRT), you may have been encountering difficulty, and maybe even finding it impossible, to get your estrogen patches from your pharmacy. What is happening? First, don’t stress out, we have other solutions. Second, listen to this episode where we talk about why this is happening in 2026, what effects can happen when your estrogen level drops, and options you can look into with your healthcare provider while supplies are scarce. I also share what my own patients are going through and how I am helping them through these challenging times. I am joined with my co-host and good friend, Touseef Mirza.

During childbirth, many things can evolve in different ways depending on many factors, including how the labor progresses, how the baby is doing, and how the mother’s body responds throughout the process of delivery. In this episode we talk about what is happening during a vaginal delivery, if and when to consider having a C-section, when to use various approaches for assisted deliveries, why one way of giving birth versus another occurs, and so much more. I also talk about why, as an ObGyn, my preferred way of delivering babies is vaginally, when it is the safest option for both mother and baby. I am joined with my co-host and good friend, Touseef Mirza.