Incontinence, Interstitial Cystitis, UTIs, Painful Sex, Sexual Health & more with Rachel Rubin, MD

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Dr. Rachel S. Rubin is a board certified urologist with fellowship training in sexual medicine. She is an assistant clinical professor in urology at Georgetown University and owns her own practice in Washington DC. Dr. Rubin provides comprehensive care to all genders. She treats issues such as pelvic pain, menopause, erectile dysfunction, and low libido. Dr. Rubin is currently the education chair for the International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health (ISSWSH) and an associate editor for the journal Sexual Medicine Reviews. She was named a Washingtonian Top Doctor in 2019-2022.
Rachel S. Rubin MD
Urologist and Sexual Medicine Specialist
Assistant clinical professor in Urology at Georgetown University Hospital
6171 Executive Blvd
Rockville, MD 20852
p: 202-888-6731
f: 202- 851-5739
email: [e-mail]
website: www.rachelrubinmd.com/
twitter: / drrachelrubin
instagram: / drrachelrubin
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VIDEO CHAPTERS:
00:00 Guest introduction and Dr. Rubin's practice
0:06:43 Chef AJ Q & A including Interstitial Cystitis
0:30:25 Continued Chef AJ Q & A including Painful Sex and UTI's
0:40:28 Continued Chef AJ Q & A including Supplements for Sexual Health
0:42:15 Viewer and continued Chef AJ Q & A
0:59:00 Final thoughts and show wrap

[@CHEFAJ]

Dear KZbin friends: I don’t think Dr. Rubin monitors the comments here and even if she looks at them I highly doubt she will answer the questions here. I’m trying to get her back on the show so if you have a question the best way to get thrm answered is to submit them to [e-mail]. Remember, she also said she does virtual appointments. Thanks for watching!

[@janeplanner7159]

Chicken was a problem with me. I only realised the link between me eating chicken & getting UTIs when I went vegan 10 years ago. After about a year on a vegan, mostly whole plant food diet, I realised that I hadn’t had a UTI for the whole year. I was used to getting one at least every 6-8 weeks. Never had a UTI since.

[@debbiecollins100]

So I have something to add to this discussion. Twenty years ago I had a bad case of IC. I finally realized that it was gluten causing it. Every time eliminated gluten my symptoms would start to lessen within a few days. Two other things that really aggravated symptoms were carbonated beverages and vinegar. Recently I have come across Medical Medium and my problem with these food items has been validated in that he said they are some of the worst things you can put in your body as they feed viruses. Through his books I have come to believe that I have certain viruses in my body that, as they reproduce, irritate the lining of my bladder as well as my urethra. I hope the rest of you can find some relief as I have. It’s a miserable condition.

[@carolynlapota5495]

Oh my! This doctor was so knowledgeable and caring, i wish she could be my doctor. I will listen to this again, i plan to sign up for her social media. Thanks AJ for having her and please have her again.

[@lisaweinzapfel4240]

I wish she was my doctor! Thank you for having her on your show. Hope she becomes a regular!!

[@jgoodman4656]

Chef AJ - THANK YOU SO MUCH!! for expanding your interviewing gifts to physicians like Dr. Rubin who aren't entirely focused on nutrition. Although I will never tire of your nutrition based video and cookbooks, we are total bodies with other issues. I hope you will continue to expand your reach. Please consider letting your fans know how we can help you diversify, perhaps via referrals to physicians we know and value.

[@jillponce2802]

This was a mind blowing hour of validation and information. She mentioned so many things and products. This is such important information and it needs to be spread, so THANK YOU AJ for spreading this information out there.

[@fluffysuds]

Love her! Uti's are no joke mine was so bad 5 years ago my lung filled up and had lung surgery. I am constantly scared of going through that again.

[@theobserver9639]

Thank you AJ! I have this disease and have been waiting a long time for someone to put this topic on a platform. After having a hysterectomy is when this disease came about. They had diagnosed me with polyps in my bladder. My question would be after having a hysterectomy what other health problems can occur? Eating a plant base diet help me especially the greens, but sometimes stress, certain exercise, acidic foods can inflame my bladder! Thank you again for bringing this topic forward.

[@evy684]

This is one of the absolute best videos about women’s health ! Just amazing !!!! I wish She was my doctor. You are not a broken record! This is much needed information!

[@lisawanderess]

I have been diagnosed with both interstitial cystitis and rheumatoid arthritis and have been eating WFPB for the past 6 months plus avoiding known bladder triggers but night time frequency is debilitating! I’m exhausted all the time. I hate that both of the chronic illnesses I suffer from have a problem where everyone only hears the second words of the diagnoses: “cystitis” and “arthritis” and I have to have to put up with everyone saying “Oh I get a bit of that too” like it’s just a minor inconvenience 🤦‍♀️

[@debbiecollins100]

I would suggest you completely give up gluten, vinegar and carbonated beverages. I have no symptoms when I don’t put these things in my body. The night time bathroom trips are the worst! Sometimes nothing even came out. Horrible.

[@debbiecollins100]

Also, I would highly recommend the Medical Medium books.

[@mchagawa1615]

This really was SUCH an incredible show! I'm so glad you had Dr Rubin on, and that she was so generous, too, with her knowledge and information

[@marly1869]

Wow!! Dr Rubin is amazing!! I’m so glad she touched on the topic of stress and how it could affect our pelvic health, that is something that is so often overlooked and once we have a sensation or symptom we jump the gun and think it’s something very bad, when calming the nervous system goes such a long way.. this is great information about estradiol vaginally and how menopause really affects our entire genitourinary system..🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼thank you ChefAJ for having these amazing guests!!!

[@melissacostello3000]

Thank you for normalizing these conversations. Such an important topic. We need more doctors like this!

[@kimchaffey9827]

A lot of good things have been said about this interview already. But I just want to put my two cents in and say amazing. And I am going to take her advice and start using my cream diligently. And I'll get back to you in 3 months. Thanks again Chef AJ these interviews with different doctors are so beneficial for us women.

[@patriciawallace14]

Please have her back again ❤️

[@nikkigray8919]

Thank you Chef AJ-for doing the research to find these amazing humans!!!!! YOU are an amazing human Chef AJ!!! I feel like we are friends!!❤

[@jamiefaber6262]

This was gold! Thanks Chef AJ and Dr Rubin!

[@billl65]

Thank you so much for this interview and this guest. So relieved to have confirmation that my current treatment is on track and that there is no research to show any harm.

[@Vegebet]

What a great show!!

[@brendafosmire6519]

Amazing topic!!! Thank you. I needed all this information

[@boasjanet7265]

Thank you SO much for this! I look forward to hearing from her again.

[@saraharris9428]

Thank you for this incredibly informative discussion 🙏

[@TAdams-tt8sf]

A huge aspect of sexual health that she didn’t mention is the emotional connection. Trauma. Blockages within yourself and between you and your partner. It’s not all science that requires medication. Highly recommend the work of Kim Anami, Yoni Empire, & Onna Lifestyle. I was a little disappointed that this doctor, albeit eloquently knowledgeable about what she was talking about, didn’t have much of a functional, lifestyle medicine approach, especially around plant based diets, which is why I come to Chef AJ’s channel. I do appreciate her being a woman and advocating for womens health.

[@imperfectvegan5724]

Fabulous presentation, fabulous doctor! I learned so much! Thank you!

[@joyharris2484]

This is so awesome and informative. I have had issues but didn’t know the questions to ask and thought it was just what happened with age. Thanks for giving information that even if it is too late for me I can at least give this information to my daughters

[@debbiel1228]

Thank you so much for this! I am post-meno and 3 months ago I asked for a refill which he told me I do not need to use. Good to know that I should use it forevermore! Could go on but this is a public forum.

[@jimdehart9196]

Thank you for this eye opening interview!

[@CHEFAJ]

Our pleasure!

[@barbarabruce7648]

Why do some menopausal women have none of these problems and some do? Is it because some menopausal women have a little estrogen . Just enough to not have bladder problems etc.

[@conniemeikle6099]

Bravo!!! Bravo!!! BRAVO!!!👏 THANK YOU CHEF AJ & THANK YOU DR RACHEL!!! You both make a super positive difference in this world!!!😘🧡✨️🧡✨️🧡✨️

[@janiceb2530]

Agree ! This was an excellent interview and informative lecture points .. she’s an awesome provider.

[@sallystewart7853]

I had multiple issues, including IBS - I so related to the get a diagnoses and stop looking. Found out (after years of suffering) that I am celiac. Stopped eating gluten and all my issues either completely disappeared (like IBS) or greatly improved. Also had an OB/Gyn tell me that my lack of libido during peri menopause it was just the way it is and offered 0 solutions. It’s great when you can be seen and heard - and believed!

[@debhadden205]

Celiac here too!

[@tinamerlot4403]

Hi Sally. I have IBS-C. It has gotten worse over the years, and the past 4 days have been a nightmare. I don't go out anymore. Several years ago,my gyn said it was a GI issue - and - my GI told me it was a gyn issue. I would appreciate any suggestions. Thanks.

[@sallystewart7853]

@@tinamerlot4403 that sounds so frustrating to be passed back and forth like that with no relief. I’m sorry you’re going through that. I had IBS-D and developed microscopic colitis so I totally get the “can’t leave the house” part - it’s no way to live. I would say if you can find a lifestyle medicine doctor, try a consult. They may have ideas that a typical doctor wouldn’t think of. My philosophy has always been if I don’t get results (or don’t click) with a physician, I fire them and find a new one. Sometimes we forget that they actually work for us, not the other way around. If you hired a plumber who told you your backed up drains were all in your head or that it’s actually a carpenter you needed, you’d find a new plumber. This is no different but we seem to feel they’re god-like and shouldn’t be questioned - and that attitude is on both sides of the fence. Again, if a doctor’s feathers get ruffled because I’m asking for clarification, evidence or reassurance, that’s not the practitioner for me. It says nothing about their skills but everything about the interaction. I wish you hope and healing!

[@tinamerlot4403]

@@sallystewart7853 Thank you for replying. Truth be told, I always had the best (read "expensive") health insurance coverage. there was never an issue with what specialist I saw; what tests were ordered; 2nd and 3rd opinions. If I did not like a doctor, I would get another. Years ago, they intimidated me, and, it didn't help that I have trouble speaking up for myself. Similarly, this is the reason I am in this situation. I left a good job to work WITH my ex shortly after getting married. He and I were the only workers. After many years, he had no assets. I have to share -- although he got arrested, and the court put 2 Orders of Protection on him --- I wound up without a job for the first time in my life. Although the divorce was a no brainer - I wasted half of my savings on 2 separate lawyers - Female - who didn't do their job. Besides, no job, as part owner - I did not get my share of the biz; had to pay half of the forensic accountant fees -- the ex had no assets - as a licensed financial planner and biz owner. I had to give him half of my assets.

[@sammakesitsimple6827]

@Chef AJ.. If you have an opportunity to have this amazing physician back, here's a question to add to the apparently growing list below haha... What does the Dr suggest for someone who has amenorrhea due to extreme low weight for a period of time and it never came back? It may be too late (over ten years) as an early menopause thing.. But is there a way to test? Or something to try? Not even sure where to start

[@CHEFAJ]

please submit questions to [e-mail]

[@MsVivian4979]

I looked this up on the Mayo Clinic website. Most of the treatments are prescription. If creams are OTC it would be nice if she would be more specific about brand names and where to buy.

[@LeeAnne151]

vaginal estrogen creams are prescription

[@briannarobinson256]

Lost my bladder to interstitial cystitis. It’s such a nasty disease!

[@regina5749]

when do you take oestrogen and when dhea?

[@curlyjos]

There's new research out. A patient got remission from IC by getting NAC in IV I fusions

[@marciadidier1056]

WOW!!!

[@plantbased-chicoca8654]

My mom suffered from I C. She had to restrict her citrus and all acidic foods or she’d be miserable.

[@galespressos]

Great Dr to have on, and sometimes a little funny. Half the time we say you drink too much and other half you drink too little. Also get different directions from different doctors. In Japan and was told for sticky blood that drinking much more was needed, but then peeing all the time. (pseudo expat, against plans long extension of years overseas)

[@galespressos]

Don’t see Dr Rubins contact info written. Suppose that might be on AJ’s site? Mark Cubins Pharmacy is online I heard and has cash price.

[@CHEFAJ]

please check the show notes

[@kimkincaid9905]

Love your shows! AND..those earrings!!!!

[@cherylshort5005]

What about smokers using hormones locally? I'm on a permanent Foley due to MS, it is thru a supra pubic. And I'm fighting constant UTIs, I was told no antibiotics unless I had visible blood,, so I'm in constant pain & agony with untreated UTI that smells horrendously bad. I'm 60 well past menopause.

[@CHEFAJ]

Quit smoking now! Please 🙏

[@stephko8312]

Can you post the transcript of the show? A lot of medical terms is unfamiliar to us and is hard to follow. Thanks Chef AJ.

[@CHEFAJ]

We don’t have a transcript

[@CHEFAJ]

But KZbin usually has closed captioning

[@stephko8312]

Thank you for the reply. For some reasons, this video does not give the cc option.

[@sammakesitsimple6827]

@@stephko8312 that may have been only while live and/or it was too early to generate. Try again? I am getting them :) it may also be your device

[@stephko8312]

@@sammakesitsimple6827 thanks I woll try again

[@lynnpierce1456]

Dr. Rachel Rubin Every time I tried BHRT creams I gained weight. Is this a side effect of vaginal estradiol? And do you recommend estradiol and DHA or only one of those for vaginal atrophy? Thank you.

[@CHEFAJ]

please submit questions to [e-mail]

[@bethanymorgan6930]

What did you find out? Lynn Pierce? I’d like to know as well