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Episode #270. If you’ve ever been confused by the sea of women’s health misinformation, you’re not alone. Join me as I sit down with Dr Jen Gunter, internationally celebrated OB/GYN and New York Times bestselling author, to dispel disinformation with evidence. We address everything from yeast infections to birth control, compounded hormones, and menopausal hormone therapy. This isn’t just a health masterclass, but also a critical conversation about the misinformation and disinformation that is pervasive in women's health discussions: essential listening for anyone who cares about promoting an equitable health landscape. Specifically, we discuss: Intro (00:00) Dr. Jen Gunter on Gynecology (2:56) Misinformation vs disinformation (8:11) Western medicine and the truth about supplements (15:16) Tips for discerning online information (20:43) Yeast infection and how to really treat it (29:42) Can diet treat yeast infection? (38:04) Is a vaginal microbiome test necessary? (44:52) Understanding menstruation