Medical Myths Finally Getting Debunked (About Time)

Scientists finally create detailed nerve mapping of the clitoris thirty years after doing the same for male anatomy. The FDA removes its longstanding boxed warning from hormone therapy, marking a major shift in menopause treatment. Medical myths persist across health topics from anatomy research to lice treatments, affecting women's healthcare decisions. Key Takeaways: • Scientists mapped clitoris nerves in 2026, three decades after completing similar penis nerve mapping • The FDA removed boxed warnings from hormone therapy in November 2025, ending over 20 years of blanket regulatory warnings • Head lice have developed resistance to common pesticide treatments, making old treatment approaches less effective • Medical myths about women's health often persist long after science has moved beyond them • The removal of hormone therapy warnings allows for more individualized risk-benefit discussions Sources & References: • Finally, the clitoris is getting the attention it deserves (https://www.theguardian.com/society/commentisfree/2026/apr/01/finally-clitoris-getting-attention-it-deserves) - The Guardian • Busting common myths about head lice — and why they're here to stay (https://www.npr.org/2026/04/12/nx-s1-5771782/busting-common-myths-about-head-lice-and-why-theyre-here-to-stay) - NPR • The Food and Drug Administration boxed warning on menopausal hormone therapy: history, impact, and a regulatory inflection point in women's health (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41979564/?utm_source=HotFlasherBot&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=None&utm_content=9433353&fc=None&ff=20260415094940&v=2.19.0.post6+133c1fe) - Menopause Journal Listen with full show notes: https://hotflasher.com/episodes/2026-04-15-myth-busting Have a menopause story to share? We'd love to hear it: https://hotflasher.com/share --- Hot Flasher provides informational content only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider for medical concerns.