Avaaz Health
@avaaz-voicepodcast.bsky.social
🩺 Award-winning podcast hosted by physicians. Providing the latest fact-based medical information for women, with a South Asian focus.
Listen and subscribe on Spotify and Apple Podcasts @Avaaz.
Listen and subscribe on Spotify and Apple Podcasts @Avaaz.
Happy New Year! This week we're throwing it back to our 2023 podcast episode on alcohol use disorder. Listen to the full episode at Avaaz Health wherever you get your podcasts.
#alcoholusedisorder #MedicalPodcast #southasianheath
@drngrewal.bsky.social @mangoe93.bsky.social
#alcoholusedisorder #MedicalPodcast #southasianheath
@drngrewal.bsky.social @mangoe93.bsky.social
January 19, 2026 at 5:14 PM
Happy New Year! This week we're throwing it back to our 2023 podcast episode on alcohol use disorder. Listen to the full episode at Avaaz Health wherever you get your podcasts.
#alcoholusedisorder #MedicalPodcast #southasianheath
@drngrewal.bsky.social @mangoe93.bsky.social
#alcoholusedisorder #MedicalPodcast #southasianheath
@drngrewal.bsky.social @mangoe93.bsky.social
A Medical Order for Scope of Treatment (MOST) helps your healthcare provider understand how aggressive or conservative you want your care to be.
This is how you make your decisions legally actionable.
#MOSTForm #HealthcarePlanning #AdvanceCarePlanning @mangoe93.bsky.social @drngrewal.bsky.social
December 17, 2025 at 3:51 PM
A Medical Order for Scope of Treatment (MOST) helps your healthcare provider understand how aggressive or conservative you want your care to be.
This is how you make your decisions legally actionable.
#MOSTForm #HealthcarePlanning #AdvanceCarePlanning @mangoe93.bsky.social @drngrewal.bsky.social
Your cultural beliefs, religious values, and personal priorities shape every medical decision.
Advance care planning starts with understanding your values before talking treatments.
#ValuesBasedCare #CulturalCare #SouthAsianElders #MedicalAdvice @drngrewal.bsky.social @mangoe93.bsky.social
December 12, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Your cultural beliefs, religious values, and personal priorities shape every medical decision.
Advance care planning starts with understanding your values before talking treatments.
#ValuesBasedCare #CulturalCare #SouthAsianElders #MedicalAdvice @drngrewal.bsky.social @mangoe93.bsky.social
CPR on TV looks gentle. Real CPR is intense — and can be traumatic for loved ones to witness.
An advance care directive lets you decide what interventions you’d want long before a crisis.
#CPRFacts #AdvanceDirective #EndOfLifeCare #fyp #AgingParents @mangoe93.bsky.social @drngrewal.bsky.social
December 9, 2025 at 3:11 PM
CPR on TV looks gentle. Real CPR is intense — and can be traumatic for loved ones to witness.
An advance care directive lets you decide what interventions you’d want long before a crisis.
#CPRFacts #AdvanceDirective #EndOfLifeCare #fyp #AgingParents @mangoe93.bsky.social @drngrewal.bsky.social
it’s a tough conversation now, but advanced care planning means less stress, less confusion, and more peace of mind after they’re gone. #wills #advancedcareplanning #southasianphysicians @drngrewal.bsky.social @mangoe93.bsky.social
December 3, 2025 at 4:31 PM
it’s a tough conversation now, but advanced care planning means less stress, less confusion, and more peace of mind after they’re gone. #wills #advancedcareplanning #southasianphysicians @drngrewal.bsky.social @mangoe93.bsky.social
Here’s an important reminder: the pill protects against pregnancy, not infections.
Only condoms and other barrier methods can reduce your risk of sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
We explain why combining methods is key to staying protected @mangoe93.bsky.social @drngrewal.bsky.social
November 27, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Here’s an important reminder: the pill protects against pregnancy, not infections.
Only condoms and other barrier methods can reduce your risk of sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
We explain why combining methods is key to staying protected @mangoe93.bsky.social @drngrewal.bsky.social
Let’s set the record straight: being on the pill won’t harm your fertility. 🙅♀️
Once you stop, your body quickly returns to its normal cycle.
We share the science to help you make confident choices about your reproductive health.
#FertilityFacts @mangoe93.bsky.social @drngrewal.bsky.social
#FertilityFacts @mangoe93.bsky.social @drngrewal.bsky.social
November 26, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Let’s set the record straight: being on the pill won’t harm your fertility. 🙅♀️
Once you stop, your body quickly returns to its normal cycle.
We share the science to help you make confident choices about your reproductive health.
#FertilityFacts @mangoe93.bsky.social @drngrewal.bsky.social
#FertilityFacts @mangoe93.bsky.social @drngrewal.bsky.social
“Plan B”: It’s an emergency pill that delays ovulation, giving you a second chance to prevent pregnancy — but timing matters! We explain how it works, when to take it, and how it differs from the regular birth control pill.
#MorningAfterPill @mangoe93.bsky.social @drngrewal.bsky.social
#MorningAfterPill @mangoe93.bsky.social @drngrewal.bsky.social
November 21, 2025 at 6:25 PM
“Plan B”: It’s an emergency pill that delays ovulation, giving you a second chance to prevent pregnancy — but timing matters! We explain how it works, when to take it, and how it differs from the regular birth control pill.
#MorningAfterPill @mangoe93.bsky.social @drngrewal.bsky.social
#MorningAfterPill @mangoe93.bsky.social @drngrewal.bsky.social
Vasectomy is safe, quick, and over 99% effective — yet few men choose it. 🩺
We tackle the myths around masculinity, pain, explaining what really happens during the procedure.
#VasectomyAwareness #MenAndContraception #SouthAsianHealth #DoctorPodcast @mangoe93.bsky.social @drngrewal.bsky.social
#VasectomyAwareness #MenAndContraception #SouthAsianHealth #DoctorPodcast @mangoe93.bsky.social @drngrewal.bsky.social
November 19, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Vasectomy is safe, quick, and over 99% effective — yet few men choose it. 🩺
We tackle the myths around masculinity, pain, explaining what really happens during the procedure.
#VasectomyAwareness #MenAndContraception #SouthAsianHealth #DoctorPodcast @mangoe93.bsky.social @drngrewal.bsky.social
#VasectomyAwareness #MenAndContraception #SouthAsianHealth #DoctorPodcast @mangoe93.bsky.social @drngrewal.bsky.social
A birth control shot is a convenient, low-maintenance option — just 1 injection every 3 months
But like some other methods, it has trade-offs: irregular bleeding, weight changes, and possible delay in fertility after stopping.
#InjectableContraception @drngrewal.bsky.social @mangoe93.bsky.social
#InjectableContraception @drngrewal.bsky.social @mangoe93.bsky.social
November 17, 2025 at 6:18 PM
A birth control shot is a convenient, low-maintenance option — just 1 injection every 3 months
But like some other methods, it has trade-offs: irregular bleeding, weight changes, and possible delay in fertility after stopping.
#InjectableContraception @drngrewal.bsky.social @mangoe93.bsky.social
#InjectableContraception @drngrewal.bsky.social @mangoe93.bsky.social
The pill is safe for most — but not for everyone. 🚫
If you have high blood pressure, migraines with aura, a history of blood clots, or you smoke, it may not be the right option.
We explain when to avoid it and what safer alternatives you. @drngrewal.bsky.social @mangoe93.bsky.social
November 15, 2025 at 6:37 PM
The pill is safe for most — but not for everyone. 🚫
If you have high blood pressure, migraines with aura, a history of blood clots, or you smoke, it may not be the right option.
We explain when to avoid it and what safer alternatives you. @drngrewal.bsky.social @mangoe93.bsky.social
The pill isn’t just about avoiding pregnancy.
It also helps with irregular periods, painful cramps, acne, & PCOS symptoms — conditions many South Asian women face.
Our doctors explain how the pill balances hormones and what benefits to keep in mind.
@mangoe93.bsky.social @drngrewal.bsky.social
@mangoe93.bsky.social @drngrewal.bsky.social
November 14, 2025 at 6:42 PM
The pill isn’t just about avoiding pregnancy.
It also helps with irregular periods, painful cramps, acne, & PCOS symptoms — conditions many South Asian women face.
Our doctors explain how the pill balances hormones and what benefits to keep in mind.
@mangoe93.bsky.social @drngrewal.bsky.social
@mangoe93.bsky.social @drngrewal.bsky.social
The IUD — or intrauterine device — is a tiny, T-shaped device that sits in your uterus and prevents pregnancy for years. 💫
Copper IUDs release ions that stop sperm movement, while hormonal ones thicken cervical mucus and thin the uterine lining.
@mangoe93.bsky.social @drngrewal.bsky.social
November 13, 2025 at 6:22 PM
The IUD — or intrauterine device — is a tiny, T-shaped device that sits in your uterus and prevents pregnancy for years. 💫
Copper IUDs release ions that stop sperm movement, while hormonal ones thicken cervical mucus and thin the uterine lining.
@mangoe93.bsky.social @drngrewal.bsky.social
Ever wondered how birth control really works? 🧬
Contraceptives use smart biology to prevent sperm and egg from meeting.
Our doctors explain the science in simple, relatable terms.
@mangoe93.bsky.social @drngrewal.bsky.social
@mangoe93.bsky.social @drngrewal.bsky.social
November 11, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Ever wondered how birth control really works? 🧬
Contraceptives use smart biology to prevent sperm and egg from meeting.
Our doctors explain the science in simple, relatable terms.
@mangoe93.bsky.social @drngrewal.bsky.social
@mangoe93.bsky.social @drngrewal.bsky.social
If you’re treated for an STI but your partner isn’t — guess what? It comes right back. 🔁
Healing is a team effort. watch the full episode on YouTube at the #AvaazPodcast
#STItreatment #PartnerCare #SafeSex #SexualHealth
@drngrewal.bsky.social @mangoe93.bsky.social
#STItreatment #PartnerCare #SafeSex #SexualHealth
@drngrewal.bsky.social @mangoe93.bsky.social
November 7, 2025 at 8:29 PM
If you’re treated for an STI but your partner isn’t — guess what? It comes right back. 🔁
Healing is a team effort. watch the full episode on YouTube at the #AvaazPodcast
#STItreatment #PartnerCare #SafeSex #SexualHealth
@drngrewal.bsky.social @mangoe93.bsky.social
#STItreatment #PartnerCare #SafeSex #SexualHealth
@drngrewal.bsky.social @mangoe93.bsky.social
Chlamydia & Gonorrhea: The Silent Infections
Many women have no symptoms at all — or confuse them with something else. 🚺 Regular screening saves futures.
#AvaazPodcast #WomensHealth #SexualHealth #STIs #GetTested @mangoe93.bsky.social @drngrewal.bsky.social
Many women have no symptoms at all — or confuse them with something else. 🚺 Regular screening saves futures.
#AvaazPodcast #WomensHealth #SexualHealth #STIs #GetTested @mangoe93.bsky.social @drngrewal.bsky.social
November 5, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Chlamydia & Gonorrhea: The Silent Infections
Many women have no symptoms at all — or confuse them with something else. 🚺 Regular screening saves futures.
#AvaazPodcast #WomensHealth #SexualHealth #STIs #GetTested @mangoe93.bsky.social @drngrewal.bsky.social
Many women have no symptoms at all — or confuse them with something else. 🚺 Regular screening saves futures.
#AvaazPodcast #WomensHealth #SexualHealth #STIs #GetTested @mangoe93.bsky.social @drngrewal.bsky.social
Silence around sexual health in South Asian communities can lead to misinformation and risk. 🤐
It’s time to break the stigma — one honest conversation at a time.
🎧 Full episode available wherever you get your podcasts or on YouTube. @mangoe93.bsky.social @drngrewal.bsky.social
🎧 Full episode available wherever you get your podcasts or on YouTube. @mangoe93.bsky.social @drngrewal.bsky.social
November 4, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Silence around sexual health in South Asian communities can lead to misinformation and risk. 🤐
It’s time to break the stigma — one honest conversation at a time.
🎧 Full episode available wherever you get your podcasts or on YouTube. @mangoe93.bsky.social @drngrewal.bsky.social
🎧 Full episode available wherever you get your podcasts or on YouTube. @mangoe93.bsky.social @drngrewal.bsky.social
Can You Catch an STI from a Toilet Seat? Spoiler: You can’t.
Let’s finally bust this bathroom myth.
🎧 Hear more myth-busting moments in the full episode! #AvaazPodcast #STImyths #HealthFacts #SexualHealth @drngrewal.bsky.social @mangoe93.bsky.social
🎧 Hear more myth-busting moments in the full episode! #AvaazPodcast #STImyths #HealthFacts #SexualHealth @drngrewal.bsky.social @mangoe93.bsky.social
November 3, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Can You Catch an STI from a Toilet Seat? Spoiler: You can’t.
Let’s finally bust this bathroom myth.
🎧 Hear more myth-busting moments in the full episode! #AvaazPodcast #STImyths #HealthFacts #SexualHealth @drngrewal.bsky.social @mangoe93.bsky.social
🎧 Hear more myth-busting moments in the full episode! #AvaazPodcast #STImyths #HealthFacts #SexualHealth @drngrewal.bsky.social @mangoe93.bsky.social
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) can lead to long-term pain and infertility. 💔
One missed test isn’t worth the risk. Watch the full podcast on Avaaz Podcast’s YouTube channel
#AvaazPodcast #PID #STIawareness #WomensHealth #PreventDontPanic @mangoe93.bsky.social @drngrewal.bsky.social
#AvaazPodcast #PID #STIawareness #WomensHealth #PreventDontPanic @mangoe93.bsky.social @drngrewal.bsky.social
October 31, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) can lead to long-term pain and infertility. 💔
One missed test isn’t worth the risk. Watch the full podcast on Avaaz Podcast’s YouTube channel
#AvaazPodcast #PID #STIawareness #WomensHealth #PreventDontPanic @mangoe93.bsky.social @drngrewal.bsky.social
#AvaazPodcast #PID #STIawareness #WomensHealth #PreventDontPanic @mangoe93.bsky.social @drngrewal.bsky.social
Protect Yourself from STIs
Stay safe — and smart. 🛡️
✅ Get tested
✅ Use protection
✅ Have the convo
#AvaazPodcast #PreventionIsPower #SafeSex #SexualHealthMatters #STIawareness #fyp
@drngrewal.bsky.social @mangoe93.bsky.social
#AvaazPodcast #PreventionIsPower #SafeSex #SexualHealthMatters #STIawareness #fyp
@drngrewal.bsky.social @mangoe93.bsky.social
October 30, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Protect Yourself from STIs
Stay safe — and smart. 🛡️
✅ Get tested
✅ Use protection
✅ Have the convo
#AvaazPodcast #PreventionIsPower #SafeSex #SexualHealthMatters #STIawareness #fyp
@drngrewal.bsky.social @mangoe93.bsky.social
#AvaazPodcast #PreventionIsPower #SafeSex #SexualHealthMatters #STIawareness #fyp
@drngrewal.bsky.social @mangoe93.bsky.social
Just because you’re in a monogamous relationship doesn’t mean you should skip STI testing.
In South Asian communities, we often don’t talk about these things.
🎧 Hear more in the Avaaz Podcast — wherever you get your podcasts or on YouTube. @drngrewal.bsky.social @mangoe93.bsky.social
🎧 Hear more in the Avaaz Podcast — wherever you get your podcasts or on YouTube. @drngrewal.bsky.social @mangoe93.bsky.social
October 27, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Just because you’re in a monogamous relationship doesn’t mean you should skip STI testing.
In South Asian communities, we often don’t talk about these things.
🎧 Hear more in the Avaaz Podcast — wherever you get your podcasts or on YouTube. @drngrewal.bsky.social @mangoe93.bsky.social
🎧 Hear more in the Avaaz Podcast — wherever you get your podcasts or on YouTube. @drngrewal.bsky.social @mangoe93.bsky.social
Just because you’re in a monogamous relationship doesn’t mean you should skip STI testing.
In South Asian communities, we often don’t talk about these things.💬
🎧 Hear more in the Avaaz Podcast — wherever you get your podcasts or on YouTube. @drngrewal.bsky.social @mangoe93.bsky.social
🎧 Hear more in the Avaaz Podcast — wherever you get your podcasts or on YouTube. @drngrewal.bsky.social @mangoe93.bsky.social
October 24, 2025 at 12:56 AM
Just because you’re in a monogamous relationship doesn’t mean you should skip STI testing.
In South Asian communities, we often don’t talk about these things.💬
🎧 Hear more in the Avaaz Podcast — wherever you get your podcasts or on YouTube. @drngrewal.bsky.social @mangoe93.bsky.social
🎧 Hear more in the Avaaz Podcast — wherever you get your podcasts or on YouTube. @drngrewal.bsky.social @mangoe93.bsky.social
Have you ever gone to the your regular grocery store and forgotten where the milk aisle is? It might be dementia impairing your memory. #dementia #wheresthemilk? #womenshealth
Watch the full interview on YouTube @AvaazPodcast @drngrewal.bsky.social @mangoe93.bsky.social
Watch the full interview on YouTube @AvaazPodcast @drngrewal.bsky.social @mangoe93.bsky.social
October 9, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Have you ever gone to the your regular grocery store and forgotten where the milk aisle is? It might be dementia impairing your memory. #dementia #wheresthemilk? #womenshealth
Watch the full interview on YouTube @AvaazPodcast @drngrewal.bsky.social @mangoe93.bsky.social
Watch the full interview on YouTube @AvaazPodcast @drngrewal.bsky.social @mangoe93.bsky.social
Is forgetfulness the same as dementia? Watch the full interview about dementia, with Dr Nav and Connect FM on our YouTube channel at AvaazPodcast
#healthyliving #alzheimers #womenshealth #southasian #fyp @drngrewal.bsky.social @mangoe93.bsky.social
#healthyliving #alzheimers #womenshealth #southasian #fyp @drngrewal.bsky.social @mangoe93.bsky.social
October 8, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Is forgetfulness the same as dementia? Watch the full interview about dementia, with Dr Nav and Connect FM on our YouTube channel at AvaazPodcast
#healthyliving #alzheimers #womenshealth #southasian #fyp @drngrewal.bsky.social @mangoe93.bsky.social
#healthyliving #alzheimers #womenshealth #southasian #fyp @drngrewal.bsky.social @mangoe93.bsky.social
Dementia is not a natural part of getting older. While memory changes happen with age, dementia is a disease that requires medical care and support. Understanding the difference can lead to earlier diagnosis. #dementia #womenshealth #alzheimers @drnavbahal.bsky.social @mangoe93.bsky.social
October 7, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Dementia is not a natural part of getting older. While memory changes happen with age, dementia is a disease that requires medical care and support. Understanding the difference can lead to earlier diagnosis. #dementia #womenshealth #alzheimers @drnavbahal.bsky.social @mangoe93.bsky.social