Episode 10.13 Estrogen, Free Birth, And Misinformation

Show: Thinking About Ob/Gyn

We unpack what WHI actually showed about estrogen-only therapy and breast cancer in light of new supporting data, then confront the free birth trend’s preventable harms and the business model behind it. We share clear tools to spot false claims, review new aspirin data on preeclampsia, and outline twelve practical ways to cut waste in gyn surgery.

• estrogen-only therapy associated with lower breast cancer diagnosis and mortality
• combined estrogen plus progestogen neutralizing estrogen’s protective signal
• rare abdominal pregnancy case illustrating basic testing safeguards
• free birth movement risks, censorship of bad outcomes, and money incentives
• red flags in birth-related posts and the SIFT fact-checking method
• four quick filters to vet social content before sharing
• nuanced view on aspirin for preeclampsia with mixed trial evidence
• twelve surgical sustainability steps that save cost and reduce waste

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1:11 Estrogen Therapy And Breast Cancer Risk

6:41 What WHI Actually Showed

11:22 Progesterone, HRT Fads, And Risks

15:35 Wild Case: Abdominal Pregnancy Behind Tumor

20:42 Free Birth Trend And Tragic Outcomes

25:37 How The Misinformation Business Works

30:10 Red Flags In Birth Content Online

35:10 The SIFT Method For Fact-Checking

40:20 Four Tips To Vet Social Posts

46:25 Live Walkthrough: Debunking A Viral Post

52:40 Digital Hygiene And Curating Feeds