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Dr. Heather Irobunda, MD

Empowering women to make informed decisions about their health!

  • HOME
  • READ
    • Visiting the Doctor
      • Covid-19 Vaccine and Pregnancy: Here’s What We Know
      • Debunked! 5 Lies About Your First OB/GYN Visit
      • Answered! Your Top Five (Not-So) Silly Questions About Your Annual Well-Visit
      • Testing, Testing, 1, 2, OB: What to expect from your well-visit tests and screenings
      • Asking for a Friend: What is that Bump on My Vagina?
      • How can I prevent having to go to a gynecologist during quarantine? Let’s talk about SCENT!
      • What To Expect: Your First Prenatal Visit And Prenatal Care
      • The Covid Vaccine & Breastfeeding
      • Do you have the “itch”? Here’s how to prevent having to go to a gynecologist during quarantine?
    • Wellness
      • 6 Tips from a Doctor for Stress Management During Coronavirus Quarantine
      • 3 Fitness Tips from a Doctor for Staying Active During Coronavirus Quarantine
      • 6 Tips from a Doctor for Staying Healthy During Coronavirus Quarantine
    • Menstrual Health
      • Real Talk: When You Experience An Unplanned Pregnancy
      • Menstrual Cycles 101 – Part 4: Why am I spotting?
      • Infertility Issues During Coronavirus
      • Menstrual Cycles 101- Part 1: Let’s talk about your cycle!
      • Menstrual Cycles 101 – Part 2: What’s a “normal” period?
      • Menstrual Cycles 101 – Part 3: Where is my period?
      • What Are The Most Common PCOS Symptoms?
    • Pelvic Pain
      • What are Fibroids and Types Of Fibroids
      • Could You Be Missing These Fibroids Symptoms?
      • Pelvic Pain 101 – The Basics of Pelvic Pain: Part 1
      • Pelvic Pain 101 – Endometriosis: Part 2
    • Sexual Health
      • 4 Things to Know About Permanent Sterilization If You Think You’re Done Having Children
      • Sexual Trauma: An Open, Honest Conversation With Dr. Heather Irobunda
      • Sex and the Coronavirus: What You Need to Know
      • Real Talk: Breaking Through the Stigmas Around Sexual Dysfunction in Women
      • Toys and Why They Aren’t Just For Kids
      • Your Top 6 Panic Questions About The Most Common STDs
  • CONTACT
  • PRESS
  • LEADERSHIP
  • ABOUT
    • MEET HEATHER!
    • A Letter From A Doctor To Literally Anyone Who Is Listening
    • Qualifications and Background
    • RESOURCES
    • POLICIES, TERMS & DISCLAIMERS
    • FAVORITES
  • TIKTOK

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I truly had to take a deep breath before I started writing about this.
We need to have some real conversations as a medical community,
It's Father's Day and Juneteenth today!
I will preface this post by stating that by doing this, I’m probably blacklisting myself in some circles in the NYC OB/GYN community. And as much as I would hate to make enemies, I do feel the need to speak up. I’m speaking up because it’s the right thing to do…and I’m speaking up because even if I stay silent, I still probably wouldn’t be someone that these circles would bring into the fold anyway.
I have had so many insecurities working for a fitness company. Often, people expect those who work for a fitness company to be able to be on the cover of a magazine like @womenshealthmag with glistening muscles. I'm a doctor in a larger body and automatically knew that some people wouldn't take me seriously. I've been delighted to have mostly positive interactions with people regarding my role @onepeloton.
It is now becoming very American to be disappointed in organizations and institutions.

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