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Myths about your period | Jen Gunter, Md

The Proof with Simon Hill

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Exploring Menstrual Diarrhea and Variability of Bodily Responses During Menstruation

The chapter discusses the taboo topic of menstrual diarrhea and the body's varied responses during menstruation, from constipation to misconceptions around period pain relief medications like ibuprofen. It also touches on reducing menstrual flow using ibuprofen or naproxen and challenges the notion that periods are not optional, emphasizing the possibility of lighter periods without hormones.

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