Impartial science podcast -S4 Episode 25 – We don't act on the ovaries: myths about women's health are the worst

(Air date 03/20/2024) In this week's episode of the pod, Jess is joined by Dr. @KarenTangMD (obstetrician-gynecologist and science communicator) to debunk common myths and misconceptions about women's health . In honor of Endometriosis Month, the two doctors start there and discuss what endometriosis is and isn't, how it's diagnosed and treated. Next, they discuss PCOS and discuss the lack of evidence supporting special diets claimed to cure it. The conversation turns to bacterial vaginosis (and BV trends on TikTok which – spoiler alert – are not evidence-based), HPV, birth control, and more. You don't want to miss this!

Pick up a copy of Dr. Tang's book It's Not Hysteria: Everything You Need to Know About Your Reproductive Health (But Has Never Been Told) on Amazon here: https://amzn. to/3x9bfiM

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(00:00) Introductions and overview of Dr. Tang's book
(05:58) Endometriosis
(20:58) Bacterial vaginosis (BV)
(25:10) Douching
(27:56) No essential oils!
(28:52) Misconceptions about the HPV vaccine
(34:30) Birth control and cancer
(37:20) Myths about birth control
(43:46) Understanding PCOS
(47:39) PCOS Treatment and Management
(49:36) Final Thoughts