Myths About Your Period Jen Gunter, MD The Proof Podcast EP #313

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Myths About Your Period Jen Gunter, MD The Proof Podcast EP #313
Myths About Your Period Jen Gunter, MD The Proof Podcast EP #313
Is your menstrual cycle normal? How does the pill affect your body? How to sort the science from the snake oil? These are questions that many women ask themselves but may not have the resources to answer. Join me as we meet Dr. Jen Gunter, a renowned women's health expert, to answer these questions and more as we delve deeper into contraception, the menstrual cycle, and common myths about women's health.

Visit The Proof's website for full exhibition notes and supporting studies. https://theproof.com/podcast/

We cover :
00:00 Introduction
01:17 The impact of misinformation on women's health choices
07:17 Exploring gaps in medical research on female physiology
3:52 p.m. Navigating misinformation and vulnerability in women’s health
5:44 p.m. The importance of the menstrual cycle: a complete overview
33:12 Inclusivity and language in medical and social contexts
41:02 The phases of the menstrual cycle: a detailed explanation
50:25 Female physiology: mechanism and function of menstruation
01:01:55 COVID vaccines: effects on menstrual cycles and fertility
01:06:00 Menstrual myths debunked: separating fact from fiction
01:15:21 Managing period symptoms and pain: expert advice
01:40:30 Myths about hormonal health: Dutch test, birth control pills and diet
01:47:28 Osteoporosis and birth control pills: is there a link?
01:52:24 Birth control: overview of cancer and acne
02:03:03 Menstrual cycle: impact of detoxification and birth control on maturation
02:09:48 Emergency contraception options: Plan B and Ella
02:31:03 Abortion: laws, misconceptions and future implications
02:46:56 Final thoughts and empowering women in health choices

Dr. Jen Gunter is an internationally renowned obstetrician and gynecologist. She is the author of the New York Times bestsellers The Vagina Bible, The Menopause Manifesto, and most recently Blood. Affectionately known as Twitter's Resident Gynecologist and Internet Obstetrician-Gynecologist, she is a passionate advocate for women's health, advocating for accurate, reliable information to help women make informed decisions about their health. Dr. Gunter's work extends beyond his books, with his writing published in The New York Times, Dame, The New Republic, The Guardian, and more. Its mission is to build a better medical Internet, because to be autonomous in health matters, you need to have accurate information.

Connect with Dr. Jen Gunter:
-Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjengunter/
– Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/DrJenGunter
– TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drjengunter
– Website: https://vajenda.substack.com/
– Books: https://vajenda.substack.com/p/books

If you have any additional questions you'd like answered in the future, let me know in the comments.

Enjoy, my friends.
Simon

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