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
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
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
Common concern
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July 31, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Common concern
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Really looking forward to being in Chicago this September (11–13) for the ISSVD Biennial Conference!
It’s always such a special meeting — excellent talks, great conversations, and time to catch up with friends and colleagues.
Hope to see you there!
Www.issvd.org
#Gynecology #dermatology
It’s always such a special meeting — excellent talks, great conversations, and time to catch up with friends and colleagues.
Hope to see you there!
Www.issvd.org
#Gynecology #dermatology
July 15, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Really looking forward to being in Chicago this September (11–13) for the ISSVD Biennial Conference!
It’s always such a special meeting — excellent talks, great conversations, and time to catch up with friends and colleagues.
Hope to see you there!
Www.issvd.org
#Gynecology #dermatology
It’s always such a special meeting — excellent talks, great conversations, and time to catch up with friends and colleagues.
Hope to see you there!
Www.issvd.org
#Gynecology #dermatology
July 14, 2025 at 12:41 PM
The answer is almost always: yes.
Labias come in all shapes, sizes & colors. There’s no “right” way to look — and porn doesn’t reflect reality.
See the range of normal here 🌸: www.labialibrary.org.au
#WomensHealth #PatientEducation #OBGYN Follow my IG account www.instagram.com/drselkdownth...
Labias come in all shapes, sizes & colors. There’s no “right” way to look — and porn doesn’t reflect reality.
See the range of normal here 🌸: www.labialibrary.org.au
#WomensHealth #PatientEducation #OBGYN Follow my IG account www.instagram.com/drselkdownth...
July 13, 2025 at 11:29 AM
The answer is almost always: yes.
Labias come in all shapes, sizes & colors. There’s no “right” way to look — and porn doesn’t reflect reality.
See the range of normal here 🌸: www.labialibrary.org.au
#WomensHealth #PatientEducation #OBGYN Follow my IG account www.instagram.com/drselkdownth...
Labias come in all shapes, sizes & colors. There’s no “right” way to look — and porn doesn’t reflect reality.
See the range of normal here 🌸: www.labialibrary.org.au
#WomensHealth #PatientEducation #OBGYN Follow my IG account www.instagram.com/drselkdownth...
Pregnancy questions. Should I avoid pineapple? www.instagram.com/drselkdownth... #PregnancyMyths #PregnancyFacts #HealthyPregnancy #obgyn
July 11, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Pregnancy questions. Should I avoid pineapple? www.instagram.com/drselkdownth... #PregnancyMyths #PregnancyFacts #HealthyPregnancy #obgyn
Myth: special preparation is required for obgyn appointments #health #women #gynecology #birth #pregnancy. Follow my new instagram @drselkdownthere
July 9, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Myth: special preparation is required for obgyn appointments #health #women #gynecology #birth #pregnancy. Follow my new instagram @drselkdownthere
Today on instagram #knowledge #womenshealth follow @drselkdownthere to learn more!
July 9, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Today on instagram #knowledge #womenshealth follow @drselkdownthere to learn more!
Here’s some of the educational posts from my new instagram @DrSelkDownThere. Please follow and spread the word.
July 9, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Here’s some of the educational posts from my new instagram @DrSelkDownThere. Please follow and spread the word.
At my favourite meeting in Canada @cwimgather -the absolute best meeting for the soul for women physicians. Love it so much. Thanks to organizers, sponsors, and amazing speakers
May 31, 2025 at 8:24 PM
At my favourite meeting in Canada @cwimgather -the absolute best meeting for the soul for women physicians. Love it so much. Thanks to organizers, sponsors, and amazing speakers
Happy long weekend Canadian friends. While it’s grey and chilly where I am, it’s still a great time to spend with family and friends and enjoy Canada!
May 17, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Happy long weekend Canadian friends. While it’s grey and chilly where I am, it’s still a great time to spend with family and friends and enjoy Canada!
aving lived in Toronto for many years and having eaten at many amazing restaurants, I have to give a gold star to Scarmouche. Wow!! Was so good I even ate dessert and all of it…
May 3, 2025 at 11:22 PM
aving lived in Toronto for many years and having eaten at many amazing restaurants, I have to give a gold star to Scarmouche. Wow!! Was so good I even ate dessert and all of it…