The First Drug-Free Treatment for Vaginal Infections

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 Langdon shares how frustration with outdated, drug-heavy solutions led her to develop a completely new, drug-free approach.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.com Instagram: @coologics_womenshealth [https://www.instagram.com/coologics_womenshealth/] Connect with Dr. Langdon - info@coologics.com Have an idea or story to share? We’d love to hear from you! Visit: her-house.com/your-stories [https://her-house.com/your-stories] — 100% anonymous submissions welcome. Contact: melissa@her-house.com [melissa@her-house.com] Instagram: @herhouse.forwomenshealth [https://www.instagram.com/herhouse.forwomenshealth]

Life Doesn’t Stop When You Start: New Tech for Managing Period Pain

In this episode, we sit down with Amy Gaston, of OhmBody — a new women’s wellness company using science-backed neurostimulation to dramatically reduce period pain and heavy bleeding. We share a story so many women know too well: feeling unheard, managing pain with limited options, and dealing with disruptions to daily life. We can’t stop talking about: * How a technology originally designed for opioid withdrawal and traumatic blood loss is now providing menstrual symptom relief  *  The staggering number of women suffering from heavy bleeding and pain — and why so many don’t know it’s not normal *  How wearable nerve stimulation can calm the body, balance the nervous system, and reduce bleeding without hormones or surgery *  The power of education, awareness, and self-advocacy  *  The future of women-led innovation — and why more female voices at the table accelerate solutions Connect with OhmBody & Amy: Visit: ohmbody.com Instagram: @ohm.body [https://www.instagram.com/ohm.body] TikTok: @ohmbody [https://www.tiktok.com/@ohmbody] Connect with Amy on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/amygaston/] Have an idea or story to share? We’d love to hear from you! Visit: her-house.com/your-stories [https://her-house.com/your-stories] — 100% anonymous submissions welcome. Contact: melissa@her-house.com [melissa@her-house.com] Instagram: @herhouse.forwomenshealth [https://www.instagram.com/herhouse.forwomenshealth]

An Exam Room and a Wellness Sanctuary — All in One Place

In this episode, we sit down with sisters Dr. Bahar and Dr. Maral Malekzadeh, founders of Advanced Women’s Health & Surgery and The Well in Westlake, Ohio who are transforming the typical gynecology visit into a calm, connected, whole-body experience. We share a story every woman can relate to: feeling rushed, dismissed, or left with more questions than answers after a doctor’s appointment.  We can’t stop talking about: * Their comforting, aesthetic environment — and why thoughtful design, from the lighting to the bathrooms, raises the bar. * Why a practice that offers gynecology, hormone therapy, and aesthetics all under one roof helps women care for their bodies and their minds. * Why postpartum care and holistic follow-up matter so much more than a single 6-week check-in for new moms.  * The importance of seeing a doctor who listens, educates, and advocates — and how not to settle until you find one who does. Connect with Dr. Bahar & Dr. Maral: Visit: clevelandgyn.com [https://clevelandgyn.com/] Instagram: @thewell.westlake [https://www.instagram.com/the.well.westlake/] Have an idea or story to share? We’d love to hear from you! Visit: her-house.com/your-stories [https://her-house.com/your-stories] — 100% anonymous submissions welcome. Contact: melissa@her-house.com Visit: her-house.com [https://her-house.com] Instagram: @herhouse.forwomenshealth [https://www.instagram.com/herhouse.forwomenshealth]

Pads on a Roll: Making Period Care as Standard as Toilet Paper

This conversation explores the need for broader access to menstrual products — a basic necessity that’s still treated as optional. We share a story of a period mishap many women can relate to, followed by an interview with Jennifer Severns of Egal Pads, who is leading a movement to make period products as available and stigma-free as toilet paper. We can't stop talking about: * The design breakthrough of “pads on a roll” — a simple, sustainable solution that hangs right next to toilet paper in stalls at schools, airports, and stadiums. * How stigma and silence around menstruation fuel challenges for girls and women —  unnecessarily missing life events. * Why menstrual equity is both a dignity issue and a business case: when women have what they need, they can stay at school, at work, and in the game. Connect with Jennifer: LinkedIn: Jennifer Severens [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferseverns/]Visit: Egal: Pads on a Roll [https://www.padsonaroll.com/] Have an idea or story to share? We’d love to hear from you! Visit: her-house.com/your-stories [https://her-house.com/your-stories] — 100% anonymous submissions welcome. Contact: melissa@her-house.com [melissa@her-house.com] Visit: her-house.com [https://www.her-house.com/] Instagram: @herhouse.forwomenshealth [https://www.instagram.com/herhouse.forwomenshealth]

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 Maria Learn more about the Cleveland Clinic Women’s Comprehensive Health and Research Center [https://my.clevelandclinic.org/landing/womens-comprehensive-health-research-center] Have an idea or story to share? We’d love to hear from you! Visit: her-house.com/your-stories [https://her-house.com/your-stories] — 100% anonymous submissions welcome. Contact: melissa@her-house.com [melissa@her-house.com] Visit: her-house.com [https://www.her-house.com/] Instagram: @herhouse.forwomenshealth [https://www.instagram.com/herhouse.forwomenshealth]