#156 Debunking Women's Health Myths with Dr. Karen Tang | Millennial Mind

A Millennial Mind

In this episode of A Millennial Mind, host Dr. Karen Tang dives deep into various pressing women's health issues, including period and hormone problems, endometriosis, fertility, and myths surrounding women's health. The conversation addresses the common misconceptions and societal stigmas that women face, emphasizing the need for more research and understanding.

00:00 Understanding Women's Health Issues

01:09 Introduction to Dr. Karen Tang and the Episode

01:32 Debunking Myths About Women's Health

01:53 Exploring the Book 'It's Not Hysteria'

03:31 Common Women's Health Problems and Misdiagnoses

06:09 Understanding Normal and Abnormal Periods

08:32 Endometriosis: Symptoms and Diagnosis

11:05 Systemic Issues in Women's Healthcare

19:16 Hormones and Their Effects on Women's Health

28:28 Understanding Progesterone and PMS

28:49 Judgment and Misunderstanding of Women's Hormonal Changes

31:15 Raising Awareness in the Workplace

34:17 Fertility Education and Misconceptions

41:55 The Reality of Fertility Testing

47:01 The Subjectivity of Women's Health Issues

49:46 The Fight Against Women's Health Stigma

54:06 Concluding Thoughts on Women's Health

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