Dr Amanda Selk
@dramandaselk.bsky.social
OBGYN, Professor, WXN Top 100 Most Powerful Women in Canada, Past President Society of 🇨🇦 Colposcopists and of NA-ISSVD. Mom, Host of the podcast "The Vulva Diaries". Board member ISSVD, IFCPC, WCH. Instagram @DrSelkDownThere
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I’ve finally caved and started a work instagram. The goal is education about pregnancy/vulva/cervix and any obgyn topic I’m comfy with. Please follow/share widely as these things are ++work and only worth it if we can get the word out. account is @DrSelkDownThere www.instagram.com/drselkdownth...
Making health content on IG & FB has been way more fun than I expected! It was intimidating at first, but the feedback’s been amazing. We need more healthcare voices online to fight misinformation—if creating feels hard, share trusted accounts (like mine 😉).
#MedEd #OBGYN #drselkdownthere
#MedEd #OBGYN #drselkdownthere
November 7, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Making health content on IG & FB has been way more fun than I expected! It was intimidating at first, but the feedback’s been amazing. We need more healthcare voices online to fight misinformation—if creating feels hard, share trusted accounts (like mine 😉).
#MedEd #OBGYN #drselkdownthere
#MedEd #OBGYN #drselkdownthere
Speaking at the 22nd Annual Everyday Gynaecology Conference, (Mount Sinai Hospital CME)
Session: A Tale of 3 Vulvas
For family drs, OB/GYNs, NPs & nurses
Nov 28 2025 | 8 AM–1:40 PM ET www.eventbrite.ca/e/22nd-annua...
#CME #OBGYN #FamilyMedicine #NursePractitioner #MedicalEducation
Session: A Tale of 3 Vulvas
For family drs, OB/GYNs, NPs & nurses
Nov 28 2025 | 8 AM–1:40 PM ET www.eventbrite.ca/e/22nd-annua...
#CME #OBGYN #FamilyMedicine #NursePractitioner #MedicalEducation
22nd Annual Everyday Gynaecology Conference
This comprehensive webcast will explore the latest research, clinical practices, and best care in for everyday gynaecology.
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November 4, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Speaking at the 22nd Annual Everyday Gynaecology Conference, (Mount Sinai Hospital CME)
Session: A Tale of 3 Vulvas
For family drs, OB/GYNs, NPs & nurses
Nov 28 2025 | 8 AM–1:40 PM ET www.eventbrite.ca/e/22nd-annua...
#CME #OBGYN #FamilyMedicine #NursePractitioner #MedicalEducation
Session: A Tale of 3 Vulvas
For family drs, OB/GYNs, NPs & nurses
Nov 28 2025 | 8 AM–1:40 PM ET www.eventbrite.ca/e/22nd-annua...
#CME #OBGYN #FamilyMedicine #NursePractitioner #MedicalEducation
Heads-up! I’ll be presenting on Vulvar Conditions for the Colposcopist, a live virtual session via IFCPC on Oct 31, 2025 at 7:45 AM ET.
register today — hope you can join! #VulvarHealth #Colposcopy #WomensHealth www.ifcpc.org/event-635301...
register today — hope you can join! #VulvarHealth #Colposcopy #WomensHealth www.ifcpc.org/event-635301...
International Federation for Cancer Prevention and Colposcopy
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October 28, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Heads-up! I’ll be presenting on Vulvar Conditions for the Colposcopist, a live virtual session via IFCPC on Oct 31, 2025 at 7:45 AM ET.
register today — hope you can join! #VulvarHealth #Colposcopy #WomensHealth www.ifcpc.org/event-635301...
register today — hope you can join! #VulvarHealth #Colposcopy #WomensHealth www.ifcpc.org/event-635301...
RSV season is coming. Here’s what important for parents to know! www.instagram.com/p/DPi8f4BDkw...
October 8, 2025 at 12:03 PM
RSV season is coming. Here’s what important for parents to know! www.instagram.com/p/DPi8f4BDkw...
New FB page — Dr Selk Down There 💜 Patient education on vulvar & women’s health (yes, LS too).
👉 facebook.com/DrSelkDownThere
#OBGYN #OB #WomensHealth #VulvarHealth #LS
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#OBGYN #OB #WomensHealth #VulvarHealth #LS
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September 29, 2025 at 11:12 AM
New FB page — Dr Selk Down There 💜 Patient education on vulvar & women’s health (yes, LS too).
👉 facebook.com/DrSelkDownThere
#OBGYN #OB #WomensHealth #VulvarHealth #LS
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👉 facebook.com/DrSelkDownThere
#OBGYN #OB #WomensHealth #VulvarHealth #LS
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Tylenol (acetaminophen) is the safest option for treating pain and fever in pregnancy.
⚠️ Fever itself can be harmful if left untreated
Educational only — not medical advice.
#Pregnancy #Tylenol #Fever #OBGYN #WomensHealth #PatientEducation #MythVsFact
⚠️ Fever itself can be harmful if left untreated
Educational only — not medical advice.
#Pregnancy #Tylenol #Fever #OBGYN #WomensHealth #PatientEducation #MythVsFact
September 25, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Tylenol (acetaminophen) is the safest option for treating pain and fever in pregnancy.
⚠️ Fever itself can be harmful if left untreated
Educational only — not medical advice.
#Pregnancy #Tylenol #Fever #OBGYN #WomensHealth #PatientEducation #MythVsFact
⚠️ Fever itself can be harmful if left untreated
Educational only — not medical advice.
#Pregnancy #Tylenol #Fever #OBGYN #WomensHealth #PatientEducation #MythVsFact
🌙 Up to 40% of women in perimenopause report sleep problems.
Progesterone may help some — often more effective with estrogen.
💡 Don’t suffer in silence. There are options.
Learn more @drselkdownthere on instagram
#Perimenopause #MenopauseHealth #SleepHealth
Progesterone may help some — often more effective with estrogen.
💡 Don’t suffer in silence. There are options.
Learn more @drselkdownthere on instagram
#Perimenopause #MenopauseHealth #SleepHealth
September 11, 2025 at 10:56 AM
🌙 Up to 40% of women in perimenopause report sleep problems.
Progesterone may help some — often more effective with estrogen.
💡 Don’t suffer in silence. There are options.
Learn more @drselkdownthere on instagram
#Perimenopause #MenopauseHealth #SleepHealth
Progesterone may help some — often more effective with estrogen.
💡 Don’t suffer in silence. There are options.
Learn more @drselkdownthere on instagram
#Perimenopause #MenopauseHealth #SleepHealth
C-section recovery doesn’t end when you leave the hospital.
Scars need care too.
I shared tips for healing in my new reel → IG: @drselkdownthere 💜 www.instagram.com/drselkdownth...
Scars need care too.
I shared tips for healing in my new reel → IG: @drselkdownthere 💜 www.instagram.com/drselkdownth...
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September 10, 2025 at 10:52 AM
C-section recovery doesn’t end when you leave the hospital.
Scars need care too.
I shared tips for healing in my new reel → IG: @drselkdownthere 💜 www.instagram.com/drselkdownth...
Scars need care too.
I shared tips for healing in my new reel → IG: @drselkdownthere 💜 www.instagram.com/drselkdownth...
Vulvar cancer often presents late — we can do better.
Don’t be embarrassed. Get to know your body. 💜
#WorldGODay #GynecologicCancerAwareness #VulvarHealth
Don’t be embarrassed. Get to know your body. 💜
#WorldGODay #GynecologicCancerAwareness #VulvarHealth
September 9, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Vulvar cancer often presents late — we can do better.
Don’t be embarrassed. Get to know your body. 💜
#WorldGODay #GynecologicCancerAwareness #VulvarHealth
Don’t be embarrassed. Get to know your body. 💜
#WorldGODay #GynecologicCancerAwareness #VulvarHealth
Wrapping up 9 years on the NA-ISSVD board, including 2 as President. Grateful for the chance to help expand education, launch the advanced course + scholarships, and work alongside amazing colleagues. Excited to see what comes next. 💜 #ISSVD
September 8, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Wrapping up 9 years on the NA-ISSVD board, including 2 as President. Grateful for the chance to help expand education, launch the advanced course + scholarships, and work alongside amazing colleagues. Excited to see what comes next. 💜 #ISSVD
Very proud and excited to be promoted to full professor @uoftmedicine.bsky.social. It’s a huge accomplishment. Thanks for recognition!
🎉 Congrats to our faculty members who head into the new academic year with promotions. Three cheers for (pictured l-r) Drs. Amanda Selk, Ally Murji and Deborah Robertson for their contributions to their field and to the department. 👏 👏 👏 Bravo all! 🔗 uoft.me/bO0
#uoft #uoftmedicine #uoftobgyn
#uoft #uoftmedicine #uoftobgyn
September 5, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Very proud and excited to be promoted to full professor @uoftmedicine.bsky.social. It’s a huge accomplishment. Thanks for recognition!
This week’s Friday tip is live!
A small change to your nighttime routine can make a big difference to your skin.
Catch it on IG 👉 @drselkdownthere
A small change to your nighttime routine can make a big difference to your skin.
Catch it on IG 👉 @drselkdownthere
August 29, 2025 at 12:38 PM
This week’s Friday tip is live!
A small change to your nighttime routine can make a big difference to your skin.
Catch it on IG 👉 @drselkdownthere
A small change to your nighttime routine can make a big difference to your skin.
Catch it on IG 👉 @drselkdownthere
Bacterial vaginosis (BV) treatment isn’t always simple. Recurrence is common, and new research is shifting how we manage it.
I cover first-line therapy, recurrence strategies, and the latest partner treatment trial in my new IG post.
👉 instagram.com/drselkdownthere
I cover first-line therapy, recurrence strategies, and the latest partner treatment trial in my new IG post.
👉 instagram.com/drselkdownthere
August 28, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Bacterial vaginosis (BV) treatment isn’t always simple. Recurrence is common, and new research is shifting how we manage it.
I cover first-line therapy, recurrence strategies, and the latest partner treatment trial in my new IG post.
👉 instagram.com/drselkdownthere
I cover first-line therapy, recurrence strategies, and the latest partner treatment trial in my new IG post.
👉 instagram.com/drselkdownthere
Ever heard of BV? Half of those treated will have it come back within 6 months.
This week on Instagram I’m sharing what you need to know—and the latest research on treatment. @drselkdownthere on instagram.
➡️ Learn more at www.instagram.com/drselkdownth...
This week on Instagram I’m sharing what you need to know—and the latest research on treatment. @drselkdownthere on instagram.
➡️ Learn more at www.instagram.com/drselkdownth...
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August 27, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Ever heard of BV? Half of those treated will have it come back within 6 months.
This week on Instagram I’m sharing what you need to know—and the latest research on treatment. @drselkdownthere on instagram.
➡️ Learn more at www.instagram.com/drselkdownth...
This week on Instagram I’m sharing what you need to know—and the latest research on treatment. @drselkdownthere on instagram.
➡️ Learn more at www.instagram.com/drselkdownth...
The summer I turned into a doctor on Instagram 🌸
Because accurate women’s health info belongs in your feed.
#OBGYNLife #PelvicHealth #TheSummerITurnedPretty
Because accurate women’s health info belongs in your feed.
#OBGYNLife #PelvicHealth #TheSummerITurnedPretty
August 23, 2025 at 10:02 PM
The summer I turned into a doctor on Instagram 🌸
Because accurate women’s health info belongs in your feed.
#OBGYNLife #PelvicHealth #TheSummerITurnedPretty
Because accurate women’s health info belongs in your feed.
#OBGYNLife #PelvicHealth #TheSummerITurnedPretty
HPV causes more throat cancers in men than women — but most people don’t know.
The HPV vaccine protects against these cancers. 💉
Awareness saves lives. Prevention saves more.
The HPV vaccine protects against these cancers. 💉
Awareness saves lives. Prevention saves more.
August 17, 2025 at 4:11 PM
HPV causes more throat cancers in men than women — but most people don’t know.
The HPV vaccine protects against these cancers. 💉
Awareness saves lives. Prevention saves more.
The HPV vaccine protects against these cancers. 💉
Awareness saves lives. Prevention saves more.
Do you really need methylfolate instead of folic acid in prenatals?
The science says folic acid is still the proven choice.
Check out the full post on Instagram → Follow @drselkdownthere for evidence-based OB/GYN info.
#WomensHealth #Pregnancy #FolicAcid #EvidenceBasedMedicine #OBGYN
The science says folic acid is still the proven choice.
Check out the full post on Instagram → Follow @drselkdownthere for evidence-based OB/GYN info.
#WomensHealth #Pregnancy #FolicAcid #EvidenceBasedMedicine #OBGYN
August 16, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Do you really need methylfolate instead of folic acid in prenatals?
The science says folic acid is still the proven choice.
Check out the full post on Instagram → Follow @drselkdownthere for evidence-based OB/GYN info.
#WomensHealth #Pregnancy #FolicAcid #EvidenceBasedMedicine #OBGYN
The science says folic acid is still the proven choice.
Check out the full post on Instagram → Follow @drselkdownthere for evidence-based OB/GYN info.
#WomensHealth #Pregnancy #FolicAcid #EvidenceBasedMedicine #OBGYN
Wear sunscreen. Because skin cancer sucks. And so do wrinkles.
August 13, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Wear sunscreen. Because skin cancer sucks. And so do wrinkles.
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Worldwide shortages of hormone replacement therapy medication leave women struggling
Over the last few years, worldwide shortages of HRT medications have left menopausal and perimenopausal women in the lurch, struggling to find relief from symptoms ...
#cbc #cbc-top-stories #Canada
Over the last few years, worldwide shortages of HRT medications have left menopausal and perimenopausal women in the lurch, struggling to find relief from symptoms ...
#cbc #cbc-top-stories #Canada
August 9, 2025 at 8:04 AM
Worldwide shortages of hormone replacement therapy medication leave women struggling
Over the last few years, worldwide shortages of HRT medications have left menopausal and perimenopausal women in the lurch, struggling to find relief from symptoms ...
#cbc #cbc-top-stories #Canada
Over the last few years, worldwide shortages of HRT medications have left menopausal and perimenopausal women in the lurch, struggling to find relief from symptoms ...
#cbc #cbc-top-stories #Canada
HPV isn’t a game of ping-pong—you can’t pass it back & forth forever.
Most people get it, most clear it, but some types cause cancer. Get screened.
#HPV #CervicalCancerPrevention Follow
@drselkdownthere on instagram for more
Most people get it, most clear it, but some types cause cancer. Get screened.
#HPV #CervicalCancerPrevention Follow
@drselkdownthere on instagram for more
August 11, 2025 at 11:02 PM
HPV isn’t a game of ping-pong—you can’t pass it back & forth forever.
Most people get it, most clear it, but some types cause cancer. Get screened.
#HPV #CervicalCancerPrevention Follow
@drselkdownthere on instagram for more
Most people get it, most clear it, but some types cause cancer. Get screened.
#HPV #CervicalCancerPrevention Follow
@drselkdownthere on instagram for more
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In history circa 2021. Discussed today on my instagram @drselkdownthere
In history circa 2021. Discussed today on my instagram @drselkdownthere
August 8, 2025 at 4:38 PM
My most popular Twitter post
In history circa 2021. Discussed today on my instagram @drselkdownthere
In history circa 2021. Discussed today on my instagram @drselkdownthere
Breastfeeding is amazing—but also hard. Pain, supply issues, guilt… it’s a lot. You’re not alone.
Tips, truths, and support on Instagram: @drselkdownthere 💜
#BreastfeedingSupport #PostpartumCare #FedIsBest #NormalizeBreastfeeding #OBGYN
Tips, truths, and support on Instagram: @drselkdownthere 💜
#BreastfeedingSupport #PostpartumCare #FedIsBest #NormalizeBreastfeeding #OBGYN
August 6, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Breastfeeding is amazing—but also hard. Pain, supply issues, guilt… it’s a lot. You’re not alone.
Tips, truths, and support on Instagram: @drselkdownthere 💜
#BreastfeedingSupport #PostpartumCare #FedIsBest #NormalizeBreastfeeding #OBGYN
Tips, truths, and support on Instagram: @drselkdownthere 💜
#BreastfeedingSupport #PostpartumCare #FedIsBest #NormalizeBreastfeeding #OBGYN
😖 Itchy down there? It’s not always yeast.
I break down the truth in a quick video over on Instagram.
👇
📲 Watch it here: @drselkdownthere
#vulvarhealth #yeastinfection #obgyn #womenshealth #vaginatalk #gynotips #sayvaginamonth
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I break down the truth in a quick video over on Instagram.
👇
📲 Watch it here: @drselkdownthere
#vulvarhealth #yeastinfection #obgyn #womenshealth #vaginatalk #gynotips #sayvaginamonth
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August 5, 2025 at 10:25 PM
😖 Itchy down there? It’s not always yeast.
I break down the truth in a quick video over on Instagram.
👇
📲 Watch it here: @drselkdownthere
#vulvarhealth #yeastinfection #obgyn #womenshealth #vaginatalk #gynotips #sayvaginamonth
www.instagram.com/reel/DM-NRnI...
I break down the truth in a quick video over on Instagram.
👇
📲 Watch it here: @drselkdownthere
#vulvarhealth #yeastinfection #obgyn #womenshealth #vaginatalk #gynotips #sayvaginamonth
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Common concern
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July 31, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Common concern
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