What Doctors Aren't Telling You About PCOS, Birth Control, & Breastfeeding with Dr. Fran

Jan 29, 2026

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With the endless myths surrounding health on the internet, it’s hard to know what’s true and what’s just noise. In this episode, we’re sitting down with Dr. Fran to uncover the truth and give you the facts you need.

Dr. Fran, known for her social media presence as Paging Dr. Fran, shares her expertise on some of the most common health myths, especially those impacting women. She is a board-certified OB-GYN who shares her knowledge with over 1.5 million followers on evidence-based medicine, obstetrics, and gynecology.

We bust the misconceptions around birth control, PCOS, and breastfeeding, while also touching on how Dr. Fran balances her busy life as a doctor, mom, and content creator.

Grab a cup of coffee (or green juice!) and get ready for an informative and inspiring conversation.

In this Episode:

- Why birth control is NOT bad for you

- The surprising truth about periods and IUDs

- How to recognize if you might have PCOS

- The real deal on pumping and dumping while breastfeeding

- Dr. Fran’s advice on creating content as a busy professional

- Managing the work-life balance as a mom

- Pap smear myths and what you should ask your doctor

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