Elizabeth Stark

Physician Assistant - Cleveland Clinic Family Medicine (she/her)

[Elizabeth Stark @EAStark216]

Of all the graffiti in Lisbon, Portugal, this was by far my favorite. An anatomically (albeit cartoonish) clitoris had me thinking of @drrachelrubin even on vacation!

[Elizabeth Stark @EAStark216]

Started my morning with a lecture from my friend @PBajicMD - incredibly informative and entertaining for primary care providers! #MensHealth #Movemver #SexualHealth #PrimaryCare @CleClinicUro

[Elizabeth Stark @EAStark216]

Two years ago my mentor, Dr @FrankJev13 passed. He was a wise teacher and he exuded kindness and patience. I was lucky to learn from him & think of him often. He once told me life is too short to waste any time on any unfulfilling endeavors. He certainly lived a fulfilled life!

[Elizabeth Stark @EAStark216]

“If it were up to me, everyone would only eat plants and there would be statins in the water” - @drladyheart A fantastic Cardiology Update for Primary Care Providers hosted by @ClevelandClinic this week! #primarycare #preventativecardiology

[The New York Times @nytimes]

The clitoris is "completely ignored" in medical communities, experts say. That omission can be devastating to patients' sexual health, and some doctors are increasingly advocating for better research about the organ. https://t.co/9mdcufUDKD

[Elizabeth Stark @EAStark216]

UPDATE!!! She came in for her 8 week follow up and reported the vaginal estrogen has changed her life. She’s having sex and swimming in a pool again. Not a single UTI symptom. She was overjoyed! A simple solution that can greatly impact women with GSM. @drrachelrubin

[Elizabeth Stark @EAStark216]

Today I saw a woman who has been treated by an outside urologist for UTIs for the past 18 months with self start abx and then prophylaxis for 3 months without a single urine specimen or mention of vaginal estrogen. I COULD SCREAM! 🤬

[Dr Paddy Barrett @Paddy_Barrett]

Exercise is probably the single best way to extend lifespan.

You need to exercise like your life depends on it.

Because it does.

Here's why.
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[Elizabeth Stark @EAStark216]

I was initially embarrassed when I found out my boyfriend (now husband) had a squatty potty. But as @kconnordpt said yesterday “every household in America should have one!” Let’s embrace it and improve our #pelvicfloorhealth! #pelvicfloorpt @CaseUrology @UH_MacDonald

[Elizabeth Stark @EAStark216]

“We have created a culture where menopause is a disease, we have created a culture where there is not enough information for women.” We need to start talking about menopause! - @DrJenGunter #MenopauseSymposium

[Rachel S. Rubin, MD @drrachelrubin]

Let’s change it to “end stage penis”

If you don’t call it this. Stop saying vaginal atrophy.

@DrJenGunter teaches us that language matters

[Elizabeth Stark @EAStark216]

Fast talking passionate females are my favorite kind of presenters 💥@LisaLarkinMD @drrachelrubin #womenshealth @UH_MacDonald #menopausesymposium

[Elizabeth Stark @EAStark216]

The more we scream and the more we yell, the more women that will be properly treated for genitourinary syndrome of menopause - @drrachelrubin #MenopauseSymposium #womenshealth #familymedicine

[Elizabeth Stark @EAStark216]

33% of breast cancers can be prevented by behavioral modifications. THIRTY THREE PERCENT! Diet, exercise, smoking cessation and alcohol intake MATTER! @LisaLarkinMD @UH_MacDonald #menopausesymposium #familymed

[Elizabeth Stark @EAStark216]

A hot flash is not “just a hot flash” - vasomotor symptoms increase cardiovascular risk by increasing cholesterol, BMI, blood pressure. Symptoms should be addressed, patients should not be told they’ll go away on their own. @LisaLarkinMD @UH_MacDonald #menopause #womenshealth

[Elizabeth Stark @EAStark216]

@GMarshRN I would recommend finding someone who specializes in female urology or urogynecology. I always encourage patients to get a second opinion and find someone they feel comfortable discussing it with.

[Elizabeth Stark @EAStark216]

Today I saw a woman who has been treated by an outside urologist for UTIs for the past 18 months with self start abx and then prophylaxis for 3 months without a single urine specimen or mention of vaginal estrogen. I COULD SCREAM! 🤬

[Elizabeth Stark @EAStark216]

@billyjaffe “He mentioned I might need a procedure if they don’t stop.” - the bad recommendations only continued.

[Elizabeth Stark @EAStark216]

@PBajicMD Miss urology frequently! And especially the people. So for now I just grab every urology complaint, see them first and send them only if needed 🙃

[Elizabeth Stark @EAStark216]

Women’s healthcare IS healthcare. Providers who don’t take the time to brush up on basic women’s health issues are continuing to uphold patriarchal ideas.

[Elizabeth Stark @EAStark216]

He told her if the UTIs came back she’d have to be on antibiotics the rest of her life 🤬 We had a long conversation and I pointed her to @drrachelrubin accounts for further info. She was so grateful. And I was left wondering how some people are still allowed to practice 😑