No. You probably don’t need that tummy tuck. You definitely don’t need intimate wipes, creams, or whiteners. And you may not even need the IVF treatment you’ve been offered.My guest today, Dr. Gael Abou Ghannam, is an Obstetrics, Gynecology, and fertility specialist who tackles these uncomfortable, often taboo, topics head-on.Trained in Lebanon and Belgium with a specialization in fertility preservation for cancer patients, Dr. Gael has become one of the leading voices for women’s health in the Middle East—a renowned researcher, podcaster, and brilliant obstetrician.In this episode, we dive deep into fertility myths, IVF alternatives, the widespread issue of vaginismus (particularly in the Middle East), the allure and danger of quick fixes, and how pain is too often normalised for women.Dr. Gael also shares how her personal fertility journey transformed her approach to care, making her a more compassionate and holistic doctor.We hope this conversation empowers and inspires you to make informed lifestyle choices that support your health.03:00 - From psychiatry to obstetrics – How Dr Gael fell in love with obstetrics!07:15 - Dr Gael’s IVF journey and some insightful statistics.14:18 - Why unindicated IVF treatments are so common.17:56 - How experiencing IVF made Dr Gael a better doctor. 19:13 - Common side effects of IVF: fatigue, psychological pressure, weight gain,inhibited muscles.22:35 - Vaginismus: what it is, cultural education and taboos.25:48 - Steps to healing vaginismus.27:40 - What pain is and how it gets normalised for women. 32: 10 - A conversation on C-sections.33:30 - The critical role of lifestyle choices for fertility.37:43 - Hygiene vs. the rise of toxic vaginal products in the Middle East.39:38 – Our thoughts on tummy tucks, “mummy make-overs” and quick fixes.Dr. Gael’s Instagram page [⁠https://www.instagram.com/dr.gael/⁠]Sirat Om: [⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/ae/podcast/sirat-om-%D8%B3%D9%8A%D8%B1%D8%A9-%D8%A3%D9%85/id1567583278⁠– The first podcast in Arabic to offer stories of unfiltered motherhood. Metle Metlik: [⁠https://metlemetlik.com/en/homepage-english/⁠] – A digital education platform co-founded by Dr. Gael, focused on women's reproductive health and sexual education.Don’t forget to share this episode if you found it helpful or if our voices resonatedwith you !

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