Most Common Myths in Women’s Health

Can seed cycling balance your hormones? Do you need to detox your uterus after your period? Can an IUD travel to your brain? And is heart disease really more dangerous for men than women? 

In this myth-busting episode of HERology, our co-hosts—Drs. Anu Lala, Joanne Stone, and Anna Barbieri—separate fact from fiction on some of the most common women's health misconceptions circulating online and in everyday conversation. 

Together, they tackle myths surrounding such areas as:  

• fertility 
• perimenopause 
• hormone therapy 
• pregnancy exercise 
• birth control 
• ovarian cysts 
• fibroids 
• uterine "detoxes"  
• irregular periods 
• HPV testing 
• and much more. 

Whether you're navigating reproductive health, menopause, pregnancy, or simply trying to make sense of the latest wellness trends, this episode offers practical, evidence-based insights from three leading Mount Sinai physicians. 

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