“Women’s pain and women’s suffering has just been ignored” -Dr Jen Gunter Dr Jen Gunter is an OB/GYN, known for busting myths about women’s health online. She’s the author of Blood, The Menstruation Manifesto and The Vagina Bible. In this episode I ask Jen for the truth behind the biggest period myths, from cycle syncing, to menstrual cycles, to the effects of food and why period blood is considered dirty. We also discuss PMS, endometriosis, birth control and more. Stay tuned to find out: ➡︎Why we still know so little about female reproductive health ➡︎What to do if you have painful periods - and how much pain is too much ➡︎The truth behind “pill panic” and the demonisation of birth control ➡︎Why exercise is the best medicine ➡︎Whether you should be worried about forever chemicals in tampons ➡︎What we actually know about the vaginal microbiome - are probiotics useless? Connect with me: TikTok: https://www.instagram.com/drkaranrajan Instagram: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.karanr For more useful science for your everyday life, grab my best selling book “This Book May Save Your Life”: https://geni.us/DrKaranBook An OG Podcasts production. #DrKaran #MedicalScience #HealthEducation #HealthTips Don't miss an episode! Subscribe NOW: https://www.youtube.com/@DrKaran?sub_confirmation=1 Highlights About Dr Karan: Dr. Karan Rajan is a doctor, author, and educator dedicated to making health and medical science accessible to all. Through evidence-based analysis, he addresses topics such as gut health, brain health, and healthy lifestyle choices, while dispelling common medical myths with a touch of dark humor. His content provides reliable, research-driven insights designed to inform and empower viewers to better understand their health. Follow Dr Karan: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drkaranrajan/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrKaranR/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.karanr X: https://twitter.com/drkaranrajan Website: https://linktr.ee/ThisisVitalInformation Why Medicine Has Failed Women’s Health - Dr Jen Gunter | Dr Karan https://www.youtube.com/@DrKaran