For decades, medical research and clinical trials overlooked differences in women, assuming their bodies mirrored men's.

If you've ever felt dismissed or been told, "it's just hard being a woman" — you're not alone. Thankfully, growing awareness, investment, and research are transforming how we understand, diagnose, and care for women.

We're approaching a new era  — one built for women's health — and we can't stop talking about it. 
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#8

The First Drug-Free Treatment for Vaginal Infections

Vaginal infections are equally common and uncomfortable. Dr. Kim Langdon, former OB-GYN and founder of Coologics,  joins Her House to unpack why conditions like yeast infections and bacterial vaginosis remain so persistent — and why current treatments are increasingly falling short. From her own experience as both a patient and physician, Dr. Langdon shares how frustration with outdated, drug-heavy solutions led her to develop a completely new, drug-free approach. We dive into the science behind vaginal microbiome balance, the growing problem of antifungal resistance, and how a simple shift in temperature may offer a breakthrough in treatment — and even prevention of more serious outcomes like preterm birth. We can’t stop talking about: Why vaginal infections are so common The limitations (and declining effectiveness) of current antifungal treatments  How cooling-based technology may reverse infections by restoring the body’s natural balance  The connection between vaginal health, inflammation, and serious risks like preterm birth  Historical dismissal of women’s health — from clinical research gaps to fundraising challenges Connect with Coologics & Dr. Langdon:Visit: www.coologics.comInstagram: @coologics_womenshealthConnect with Dr. Langdon - info@coologics.comHave an idea or story to share? We’d love to hear from you!Visit: her-house.com/your-stories — 100% anonymous submissions welcome.Contact: melissa@her-house.comInstagram: @herhouse.forwomenshealth
#4

Maria Shriver: Women Deserve Better Healthcare

This episode begins with a personal story of a woman whose persistent abdominal pain led to repeated ER visits, unnecessary surgery, and delayed cancer detection — all because her symptoms were dismissed. We then sit down with Maria Shriver, lifelong advocate for women, journalist and Chief Visionary and Strategic Advisor for the Cleveland Clinic’s Women’s Comprehensive Health and Research Center. Maria shares her mission to transform how women’s health is understood, researched, and delivered — across every stage of life.We can’t stop talking about:The Cleveland Clinic Women’s Comprehensive Health and Research Center because of its investment in integrated, whole-life care for women — from adolescence to advanced age.Menopause triggering new symptoms like migraines, asthma, or other conditions women have never experienced before and the reality that women’s health research is decades behind in areas like hormone therapy, brain health, and disease prevention.How clinical trials are one way to advance women’s health research — and often provide participants with top-tier care.“Women’s health” is not just reproductive health — it’s a continuum that includes mental health, bone health, cardiovascular health, neurological health, and more.Your right and responsibility to advocate for yourself and other women — before, during and after medical appointments. Connect with Maria via her book: I Am MariaLearn more about the Cleveland Clinic Women’s Comprehensive Health and Research CenterHave an idea or story to share?We’d love to hear from you! Visit: her-house.com/your-stories — 100% anonymous submissions welcome.Contact: melissa@her-house.comVisit: her-house.comInstagram: @herhouse.forwomenshealth