Dr Amanda Selk

Today is HPV Awareness Day.

HPV is extremely common — most people will be exposed at some point in their lives.

HPV vaccination and cervical screening are powerful cancer-prevention tools.

Prevention works.

#HPVAwarenessDay

Yes that’s a common phrase in gyne

In Ontario, if you pay for a self-collected HPV test and it’s positive, the government requires a provider-collected HPV/Pap before acting on it — even for HPV 16/18.

Evidence shows strong concordance with self-swabs.

Why are we behind on this?

The “feminine hygiene” aisle raises a lot of questions.

I rated some common vaginal washes today from an OB-GYN perspective on Instagram @drselkdownthere

Hot take from an OB-GYN:
You probably don’t need a vaginal wash.

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Lubricant choice matters more than most people realize.

Some products are much better tolerated than others — and if you’re trying to conceive, it’s especially important.

I shared an OB-GYN “instead of this, use this” today. www.instagram.com/reel/DVMg99p...

Candy hearts say “KISS ME.”
Your OB-GYN says “use protection.”

National Condom Day x Valentine’s Day.

Safe is still sexy.

Up to 87% of health information on social media may be false or misleading.

Appreciate the recognition and kind words from the @onthospitalassn.bsky.social
My social media education efforts currently are focused on @drselkdownthere” on Instagram and Facebook

Just watched the first two episodes of Finding Her Edge on Netflix.
Ice dancing. Teen romance. Canadian cast.
What’s not to love? ⛸️🇨🇦

Yes and it’s not how the world uses email but then my older teens are terrible at checking it already so maybe it’ll be obsolete soon

TDSB is moving to student numbers instead of names for email “privacy.”
I didn’t see any parent consultation.

How many of us can remember a number to email?
And where is that actually used in real life?
🤦‍♀️

Many people assume vulval pain is common and untreatable.
It isn’t. Evidence-based care exists — and it should be more accessible.

Open access: www.bmj.com/content/392/...

In India, at #aicogdelhi2026 spending today in a gynecologic oncology workshop — a reminder that the HPV vaccine prevents cancer.
Real prevention. Real impact. Worldwide

Dr Amanda Selk, OB/GYN on Instagram: "Ontario update — hot off the press. Later this year, NIPT will be publicly funded in Ontario to screen for fetal Rh status. What this means in practice: If a pr... 91 likes, 13 comments - drselkdownthere on January 12, 2026: "Ontario update — hot off the press. Later this year, NIPT will be publicly funded in Ontario to screen for fetal Rh status. What this me...

Ontario update: later this year, NIPT will be publicly funded to determine fetal Rh status.
This means RhIG can be given only to those who need it, rather than routinely to all Rh-negative patients.
A meaningful step toward more precise pregnancy care. www.instagram.com/reel/DTaud-f...

If you had a period in your life where you wore scrunchies all the time you might be my age. Or at least you should know that scrunchies were invented when I was a kid. Did or do you love them?

Good to know. When I tried it years ago no one was there. Now it just seems like…chaos but I’m going to try it

Hi. Nice to “see” you here. I’ve been quieter and spending more time on Instagram/Facebook with patient education but this type of app is still appealing for “conversation”

I find this platform is less toxic than x but I miss the interactions of the twitter of long ago. Thoughts on threads? I’m going to hang out there for a while

Looking forward to this! Lots of it was filmed in Canada 🇨🇦

More and more people are cancelling or delaying recommended LEEP procedures — often out of fear or misinformation.
That’s concerning.
These treatments exist to prevent cervical cancer, and timing matters.
www.instagram.com/reel/DTP5wWp...

Medical exams can feel vulnerable — especially when you’re undressed.
That feeling is valid.
Care should always be respectful and dignified.

www.instagram.com/reel/DTMCMft...

Birth control pills can contribute to genital pain for some people — something I didn’t learn in OB-GYN training.
Details + nuance here 👇 www.instagram.com/reel/DTDLOzA...

Honoured to be included in Feedspot’s Top Ontario Health Influencers list. Grateful for the chance to keep sharing evidence-based women’s health. Facts over myths. 💜 influencers.feedspot.com/ontario_heal...

Midlife sleep is wild enough… add alcohol and it gets even messier.
I broke down the ‘why’ over on IG. www.instagram.com/p/DS-IC00DnP...

The “root cause” of every women’s health symptom usually isn’t one thing.
If someone promises they can find one…
they’re probably selling a solution too. www.instagram.com/reel/DS7kIbc...

Dr Amanda Selk, OB/GYN on Instagram: "Topical steroids are one of the best tools we have in gyne dermatology — yet the myths surrounding them are so strong that people often suffer far longer than the... 73 likes, 27 comments - drselkdownthere on December 29, 2025: "Topical steroids are one of the best tools we have in gyne dermatology — yet the myths surrounding them are so strong that people often s...

Topical steroids don’t cause weight gain, hormonal chaos, or “spread into your whole body” when used for vulvar skin conditions.
Those are myths — but they’re everywhere.

What does cause problems?
Undertreating real disease.

See full list of myths at:

www.instagram.com/p/DS2OT3CDm6...

Your pelvic floor isn’t just about “squeezing.”
Breathing, strength training, and estrogen support all matter.
Pelvic physios = essential.

www.instagram.com/reel/DSxB8SP...

Cervical cancer is preventable. But rates have plateaued in recent years, according to new data | CBC News After decades of decline, rates of cervical cancer within Canada have plateaued, according to the Canadian Cancer Society — a troubling trend for some experts, given that the type of cancer is prevent...

SOGC expert Dr. Amanda Selk discussed efforts needed to address access to cervical cancer screening & prevention with CBC News. She talked about the need to adopt at-home HPV testing, screening by health providers, & cost of HPV vaccines. Read more: www.cbc.ca/news/health/...

Screenshot of news clip showing doctor demonstrating a swabbing technique with clinical instruments

⚠️ Dr. Amanda Selk, professor in the department, spoke to the CBC about the concerning report that the rates for cervical cancer have plateaued. Canada’s goal is to eliminate cervical cancer in the country by 2040 through screening and HPV vaccination. 🔗 uoft.me/b-- #uoft #uoftmedicine #uoftobgyn