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In today's episode we're talking about periods.
Jonathan and Sarah are joined by Dr. Jen Gunter, "the Internet's gynecologist," to better understand how our bodies behave during the menstrual cycle. Jen will provide you with her period toolkit and provide solutions to the most common modern-day menstrual health issues.
Dr. Jen Gunter is a gynecologist and pain doctor at Permanente Medical Group in Northern California. Her books “The Vagina Bible” and “The Menopause Manifesto” were both New York Times bestsellers. Her 2024 book “Blood” addresses the science, medicine and mythology of menstruation.
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Time codes:
00:00 Presentation by Jen Gunter
01:34 Quick questions
03:01 Culture of shame around menstruation
04:50 The evolution and purpose of the menstrual cycle
07:00 Mechanics of the menstrual cycle
11:46 Understanding heavy periods and iron deficiency
14:37 Managing menstrual pain and discomfort
20:28 The brain-ovary connection
24:12 Diet, appetite and periods: what's the connection?
28:51 Understanding PMS and PMDD
30:03 Causes and symptoms of premenstrual syndrome
32:34 Treatment options for PMS and PMDD
34:38 Demystifying polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)
38:39 The role of diet and obesity in PCOS
40:18 Tips for managing PMS
43:05 Menstrual cramps and pain management
48:06 Iron supplementation strategies
Dr. Jen Gunter's books:
– The Menopause Manifesto: https://amzn.to/454Y7rU
– Blood: The science, medicine and mythology of menstruation: https://amzn.to/45lrW81
Books from our ZOE scientists:
– Everyone should know this by Dr. Federica Amati: https://amzn.to/4blJsLg
– Recipes for better menopause from Dr. Federica Amati: https://amzn.to/4aAzox0
– Food For Life by Professor Tim Spector: https://amzn.to/455DqMz
Studies related to today's episode:
Prevalence of iron deficiency and iron deficiency anemia among U.S. women ages 12 to 21, 2003-2020, from the Journal of the American Medical Association
Link: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2806540
The role of estrogen in insulin resistance: a review of clinical and preclinical data, from the American Journal of Pathology Link: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0002944021002455
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