Jennifer Gunter: Menstruation, Menopause & Medical Mythology

Why do we know so little about women’s bodies? Over half the world’s population have had a period or could be having a period right now – so why do menstruation and menopause remain such medical mysteries? And why are doctors still scratching their collective heads when asked to explain how female anatomy works? Well, New York Times bestseller Jennifer Gunter is hoping to change that.   In conversation with Caroline Ford, Jennifer will unpack why she’s sick of women being sidelined by the medical profession, and outline the steps we need to take to put women’s bodies and healthcare in the spotlight. Presented by the UNSW Centre for Ideas and UNSW Medicine & Health as a part of National Science Week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.