The Ultimate Period Episode with Dr. Jen Gunter

DB sits down with Dr. Jen Gunter, an OB-GYN and bestselling author, for the ULTIMATE period episode! Dr. Jen shares insights from her trilogy of books, including her latest release, Blood: The Science, Medicine, and Mythology of Menstruation, emphasizing the importance of addressing misinformation and debunking myths surrounding reproductive health. She also highlights the need to challenge stigma and shame associated with menstruation and advocates for gender equality in healthcare. 

06:05 Addressing Misinformation

09:04 Personal Experience with Periods

13:12 Shutting Down Stigma and Shame

18:48 Understanding Menstruation

23:30 Busting Myths and Correcting Misinformation

27:03 The Supplement Industry

32:15 The Complexity of the Menstrual Cycle

36:45 The Future of Menstural Research 

 

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Dr. Jen Gunter is an OB/GYN who has written two New York Times bestselling books on reproductive health. Her TED talk on menstruation was the third most-viewed talk of 2020. Her third book, Blood: The Science, Medicine, and Mythology of Menstruation, is available on January 23. She blogs at TheVagenda.com and can be found at @drjengunter on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, Bluesky, Threads, and Facebook.

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