We’re Not Ovary-acting: Women’s Health Myths Are The Worst

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Mar 20, 2024

Join Jess and Dr. Karen Tang as they debunk women’s health myths on endometriosis, PCOS, HPV vaccines, birth control, and more. Learn about the importance of accurate information and debunking common misconceptions in reproductive health.

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Endometriosis Diagnosis

Endometriosis is diagnosed surgically by looking inside the abdomen and taking a tissue sample.
There's no blood test or imaging study for definitive diagnosis, contrary to some TikTok trends.

INSIGHT

Endometriosis: Age of Diagnosis

Many individuals are diagnosed with endometriosis in their 20s, but symptoms often start much earlier.
There's an average 7-year delay in diagnosis due to the misconception that painful periods are normal.

ADVICE

Endometriosis Blood Test Myth

Be aware that there are currently no reliable blood tests for endometriosis, despite what some social media trends suggest.
Diagnosis requires surgical laparoscopy.

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On this week’s episode of the pod, Jess is joined by Dr. Karen Tang (OB/Gyn and science communicator) to debunk common women’s health myths and misconceptions. In honor of Endometriosis month, the two docs start there and discuss what endometriosis is and isn’t, how it’s diagnosed, and treated. Next, they chat about PCOS and discuss the lack of evidence supporting special diets purported to cure it. The conversation shifts to bacterial vaginosis (and BV trends on TikTok that— spoiler alert— are not evidence-based), HPV, birth control, and more. You don’t want to miss this!

All our sources from this episode are available at: https://www.unbiasedscipod.com/episodes/not-ovary-acting-womens-health-myths

(00:00) Intros and Dr. Tang Book Overview

(05:58) Endometriosis

(20:58) Bacterial Vaginosis

(25:10) Douching

(27:56) No Essential Oils!

(28:52) Misconceptions about the HPV Vaccine

(34:30) Birth Control and Cancer

(37:20) Myths about Birth Control

(43:46) Understanding PCOS

(47:39) Treatment and Management of PCOS

(49:36) Final Thoughts

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