Kristin Rojas, MD, FACS

Dr. Kristin Rojas at Miami Breast Cancer Conference 2025

Kristin Rojas M.D. — Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:39:32 +0000

Dr. Kristin Rojas will be conducting two different talks at the 42nd Annual Miami Breast Cancer Conference® on March 6-9, 2025, in Miami Beach, Florida. This prestigious event gathers oncologists, surgeons, radiologists, geneticists, and other specialists to discuss the latest advancements in breast cancer treatment. For more details, visit the official Miami Breast Cancer Conference® website. Evidence-based Therapies and Not-So-Magic Cures for Sexual Health Concerns After Breast Cancer: Saturday, March 8th, 2:40 PM Estrogens and Androgens in Patients With ER+ Breast Cancer: Sunday, March 9th, 9:00 AM Healthcare providers can register for FREE with the code “ROJAS”.

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FDA Warning: Ineffectiveness of Vaginal Laser Procedures

Kristin Rojas M.D. — Sun, 16 Feb 2025 00:10:10 +0000

Kristin E. Rojas’ article, “The FDA needs to take another look at laser-based ‘vaginal rejuvenation’” (Feb. 22, 2022), discusses concerns regarding the use of laser and energy-based devices marketed for vaginal rejuvenation and related procedures. The article criticizes the widespread promotion and use of laser-based “vaginal rejuvenation” procedures, arguing they are both ineffective and dangerous. Despite being advertised in medical spas, online, and even some doctors’ offices as treatments for vaginal dryness, urinary incontinence, and improved vaginal tightness, these procedures lack rigorous scientific evidence and can cause severe side effects, including burns, scarring, and chronic pain. Rojas warns that misleading marketing preys on women seeking relief from vaginal discomfort, particularly cancer survivors. Without stronger regulation, more women may suffer unnecessary harm from ineffective and potentially dangerous procedures. Read the FDA Letters here:

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LEAKY BLADDERS a.k.a. urinary incontinence

Kristin Rojas M.D. — Thu, 06 Jan 2022 20:35:26 +0000

For our TENTH episode of the Real Women’s Health Podcast, we discuss leaky bladders! What is that? How common is this problem? How do we treat women with overactive bladder or leaking urine with coughing and sneezing? My colleague Dr. Katherine Amin is a board-certified female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery specialist at the University of Miami. She specializes in pelvic organ prolapse, urinary incontinence, minimally invasive surgery/robotic surgery, neurourology, fecal incontinence, transvaginal mesh complications, and obstetric fistula. Follow her on Insta or Twitter @katherineaminmd You can also listen to the Real Women’s Health Podcast on pretty much every platform where podcasts are found. Search for Kristin Rojas or Real Women’s Health and enjoy the rest of the episodes. Also on Youtube!

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Regaining intimacy after cancer

Kristin Rojas M.D. — Thu, 30 Dec 2021 22:46:12 +0000

I was invited to produce a video speaking about “Regaining Intimacy After Cancer” for an online series called “The Future is Female”. Click here to download my videos speaking about this topic. Sexual dysfunction during and after cancer treatment is extremely common, oftentimes not addressed, and complicated. In fact, more than 60% of cancer survivors report some element of sexual dysfunction. When you provide women with the right resources, education, and social support, they are capable of extraordinary things. We’re at a critical point in time – Whether it’s focusing on maternal morbidity and mortality, demands on women in the workforce, or the lack of innovation in women’s health, The Future is Female initiative aims to elevate these much-needed conversations. Click here to download my videos talking about Click here to learn more about this initiative and listen to all the talks

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Addressing Women’s Sexual Health During Breast Cancer Treatment and Prevention

Kristin Rojas M.D. — Sat, 18 Dec 2021 22:27:00 +0000

In this episode of SurgOnc Today®, Dr. Jennifer Plichta is joined by Dr. Ann Partridge and Dr. Kristin Rojas to discuss practical pearls for addressing women’s sexual health concerns during breast cancer treatment and prevention using case-based discussions to illustrate common scenarios that breast surgeons may encounter in their clinic. These may include managing sexual health concerns in the neoadjuvant and adjuvant setting, as well as how to approach symptom management for patients seen in a high-risk program. Click here to listen to the Podcast Episode

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SSO Podcast – Opioid-sparing breast cancer surgery

Kristin Rojas M.D. — Tue, 09 Nov 2021 22:13:00 +0000

Speaking of SurgOnc® is a podcast brought to you by the Annals of Surgical Oncology (ASO) and the Society of Surgical Oncology (SSO). The series is hosted by ASO Deputy Editor Dr. Frederick L. (Rick) Greene, who will expand upon ideas from articles published in the Annals of Surgical Oncology. Episode 27 of Speaking of SurgOnc, Rick Greene, MD interviews me, to discuss the implementation of an opioid-sparing multimodal analgesia protocol for lumpectomy patients for pain management without a routine opioid prescription. The science behind our discussion can be found in my article “Opioid-Sparing Multimodal Analgesia Protocol for Lumpectomy Patients Results in Superior Postoperative Pain Control.” Click here to listen to the Podcast Episode

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Dr. Rojas receives grant funding for research studying the impact of opioids on the gut microbiome

Kristin Rojas M.D. — Tue, 02 Nov 2021 22:20:00 +0000

Excerpt from the article: The Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation and National Medical Fellowships have selected Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center researcher Kristin E. Rojas, M.D., F.A.C.S. for its inaugural Diversity in Clinical Trials Career Development Program, which includes a two-year $240,000 grant for her research “Effects of Perioperative Opioids on Gut Microbiome Composition in Breast Cancer Patients.” The Clinical Trials Career Development Program recognizes community-oriented clinical researchers for their outstanding professional achievements and promise. Dr. Rojas, assistant professor of surgical oncology in the Dewitt Daughtry Department of Surgery and Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, is among a distinguished group of physicians and one of six surgeons selected for the Foundation’s initiative to strengthen partnerships between clinical investigators and communities, increase the diversity of patients enrolled in clinical trials, and enhance the development of therapeutics for all populations. Click here to read the full article at INVENTUM (University of Miami Research, Education and Medical News) https://physician-news.umiamihealth.org/bristol-myers-squibb-foundation-selects-and-funds-sylvester-researcher-for-its-diversity-in-clinical-trials-career-development-program/

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UM HEALTH NEWS – Vaginal Health Is Usually Simple

Kristin Rojas M.D. — Thu, 08 Jul 2021 22:03:00 +0000

I was featured in a nice article for University of Miami Health News about some of the issues that arise from deceptive marketing targeting women’s hygiene and women’s sexual health. For hundreds of years, companies that sell “feminine hygiene products” have told women that the natural smells and fluids of their vaginas needed to be masked or perfumed. But never before today have women of all ages been bombarded with so many sales pitches for so many different vaginal health products and services. Click here to read the full article at University of Miami Health News https://news.umiamihealth.org/en/vaginal-health-is-usually-simple/

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Lubes, Moisturizers and Dilators: Managing the Sexual Side Effects of Breast Cancer Treatment

Kristin Rojas M.D. — Fri, 22 Jan 2021 19:14:21 +0000

I wrote an article for RETHINK Breast Cancer outlining some of the top advice I give to my patients dealing with sexual issues after cancer treatment. Click here to read the entire article at RETHINK Breast Cancer’s website.

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UM Health NEWS: How to Avoid Taking Opioids after Breast Cancer Surgery

Kristin Rojas M.D. — Fri, 22 Jan 2021 19:01:42 +0000

University of Miami Health News published an article about my research and the latest breakthroughs in opioid-sparing pain control for breast surgery patients. Click here to read the article at UM News.

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