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Episode #313. Is your menstrual cycle normal? How is the pill affecting your body? Join me as I sit down with Dr Jen Gunter, a renowned expert in women's health, to answer these questions and many more as we take a deep dive into contraception, the menstrual cycle, and common female health myths. You’ll learn about the key phases of the menstrual cycle and the associated symptoms, discover how different forms of hormonal contraception work and whether they’re safe, debunk a series of pervasive female health myths, and much more. Whether you personally menstruate or use contraceptives or know someone who does – effectively everyone – this episode is an essential listen on female health. Specifically, we discuss: Intro (00:00) The Impact of Disinformation on Women's Health Choices (01:17) Exploring Gaps in Medical Research on Female Physiology (07:17) Navigating Misinformation and Vulnerability in Women's Health (15:52) The Importance of the Menstrual Cycle: A Comprehensive Overview (17:44) Inclusivity a