Is menstruation linked to the moon? Do women's periods sync up when they live together? Are girls getting their first period younger? Why don't we talk about menstruation and menopause more? Popular US-based physician and bestselling author Dr Jen Gunter is on a mission to change the conversation about women's health.This event was recorded as part of <a href="https://www.scienceweek.net.au/">National Science Week</a> at <a href="https://www.events.unsw.edu.au/event/jennifer-gunter-menstruation-menopause-medical-mythology">the University of NSW's Centre for Ideas</a> on 15 August 2024.Speakers<a href="https://drjengunter.com/">Dr Jen Gunter</a> Obstetrician and gynaecologistAuthor, Blood: The Science, Medicine, and Mythology of MenstruationThe Menopause Manifesto: Own Your Health with Facts and Feminism and more<a href="https://www.unsw.edu.au/staff/caroline-ford">Professor Caroline Ford</a> Lead, Gynaecological Cancer Research Group, University of NSW

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Busting the myths around menstruation and menopause, with Dr Jennifer Gunter

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