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Hysteria and Other Myths About Women's Reproductive Health, with Dr. Karen Tang

2024/8/15
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Dr. Tang explains her specialty, minimally invasive gynecology, which focuses on smaller incisions and chronic pain management. The discussion then shifts to informed consent, a practice now gaining more awareness thanks to social media, emphasizing patient respect and involvement in their care.
  • Minimally invasive gynecology specializes in conditions like endometriosis, fibroids, and ovarian cysts using small incisions.
  • Informed consent, while taught in medical training, wasn't consistently practiced until recently.
  • Social media platforms like TikTok have played a role in raising awareness about informed consent and pain management in gynecological exams.

Shownotes Transcript

V talks with board certified gynecologist Dr. Karen Tang about informed consent, how social media has helped women's healthcare, and the impact of new laws on the healthcare industry. Dr. Tang's latest book, *It's Not Hysteria Everything You Need to Know About Your Reproductive Health (but Were Never Told) *aims to debunk myths and misconceptions about women's health issues that often get dismissed as "normal."

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