Interesting piece in @nymag on Huberman, the King of Science-ish optimization and supplements. If anyone personifies profiting from the quantified self, it’s him. So many supplements, so little good science to support them. For example, his expert collection at momentous includes Fadogia Agrestis for hormone support, but hormone support is a medically meaningless term. There are no studies on the page supporting its use, but a claim is made that it can raise levels of LH and increase testosterone. I found one study in PubMed from 2005 showing Fadogia agrestis increased testosterone levels over one week…in male rats. There are a few rat studies, but no clinical trials in humans that I could find. And no studies on female mice. The product seems marketed to both men and women to build muscle and optimize whatever. Obviously, this means it is safe and effective for humans to take for 4 weeks at a time, with a one week break before starting again (heavy sarcasm).
Swipe to see the quote from his people that left my jaw on the floor.
I’ll put the link in my stories.
Since it was unclear to some people, the jaw on the floor is Sarah said they wanted to have children together and his spokesperson qualified that they were making embryos. I was thinking how Sarah must have felt reading that. I don’t think embryos are children. (I’ve edited this for clarity).
Interesting piece in @nymag on Huberman, the King of Science-ish optimization and supplements. If anyone personifies profiting from the quantified self, it’s him. So many supplements, so little good science to support them. For example, his expert collection at momentous includes Fadogia Agrestis for hormone support, but hormone support is a medically meaningless term. There are no studies on the page supporting its use, but a claim is made that it can raise levels of LH and increase testosterone. I found one study in PubMed from 2005 showing Fadogia agrestis increased testosterone levels over one week…in male rats. There are a few rat studies, but no clinical trials in humans that I could find. And no studies on female mice. The product seems marketed to both men and women to build muscle and optimize whatever. Obviously, this means it is safe and effective for humans to take for 4 weeks at a time, with a one week break before starting again (heavy sarcasm).
Swipe to see the quote from his people that left my jaw on the floor.
I’ll put the link in my stories.
Since it was unclear to some people, the jaw on the floor is Sarah said they wanted to have children together and his spokesperson qualified that they were making embryos. I was thinking how Sarah must have felt reading that. I don’t think embryos are children. (I’ve edited this for clarity).
I wrote a piece about menopause and hormone tests over at The Vajenda and I hope you can head over and read it (link in bio and my stories).
This is one of the most common questions when I get interviewed about menopause, and so I felt it was worthy of a bigger post. More information than I can add here!
Also someone asked if they should get their FSH level tested to see if they are at risk for osteoporosis. I’ve heard this twice now in 1 week. No guidelines recommend this!!! I put a link in the piece to my info on osteoporosis so you can find out more about the risk assessment tools of interested.
Hope it helps!
Photo drop from my UK tour.
Didn’t expect to see the Tardis at the BBC!
And being on Women’s Hour was such a thrill. My mother never thought much of what I did, meaning “why do they want to listen to you” was a common refrain. I never told her about my specialty (she thought it was awful to be a gynecologist) or my writing because it’s hard to get put down over and over again, and just easier to present an artificial landscape of one’s life. She was aghast that I was publishing a book called The Vagina Bible (this was back in 2019, shortly before she died). “That’s not nice.” She said. Apparently, I didn’t do anything “nice” for women’s health. But by God did that woman worship the BBC, especially BBC radio. As far as she was concerned, it went from God’s lips to the BBC radio. If she were alive to hear that I was on BBC radio, I don’t know how she would have coped! Would have truly rocked her world order!
Also loved the National Portrait Gallery. We did a greatest hits tour, and hearing the experts talk about the exhibits never disappoints. The tour started in a room that was floor to ceiling gorgeous paintings, and we were told this was a typical “salon hang” (of the 1700/early 1800s I assume). It was important for artists to have their work displayed this way in salons, and they often had amazing self-portraits on display to show off their skills. It was liked to being the Instagram of the day!
I loved the unrestored portrait of the three Brontë sisters. Apparently, it was found folded up and stashed away and there was a big discussion about restoring it, and I do like they left it as is. It seems much more Brontë-esque, if you know what I mean.
And of course the Tudor room. It’s really stunning to see the original of a portrait that you have seen reproduced over and over again. And it always makes me think of those poor wives and how they were but pawns in the system.
And the portrait of Shakespeare. Apparently, someone added extra hair and facial hair along the way. The gallery is 90% sure it’s old William, but not 100%. Which makes the mischievous glint captured by the artist all the better!
Photo drop from my UK tour.
Didn’t expect to see the Tardis at the BBC!
And being on Women’s Hour was such a thrill. My mother never thought much of what I did, meaning “why do they want to listen to you” was a common refrain. I never told her about my specialty (she thought it was awful to be a gynecologist) or my writing because it’s hard to get put down over and over again, and just easier to present an artificial landscape of one’s life. She was aghast that I was publishing a book called The Vagina Bible (this was back in 2019, shortly before she died). “That’s not nice.” She said. Apparently, I didn’t do anything “nice” for women’s health. But by God did that woman worship the BBC, especially BBC radio. As far as she was concerned, it went from God’s lips to the BBC radio. If she were alive to hear that I was on BBC radio, I don’t know how she would have coped! Would have truly rocked her world order!
Also loved the National Portrait Gallery. We did a greatest hits tour, and hearing the experts talk about the exhibits never disappoints. The tour started in a room that was floor to ceiling gorgeous paintings, and we were told this was a typical “salon hang” (of the 1700/early 1800s I assume). It was important for artists to have their work displayed this way in salons, and they often had amazing self-portraits on display to show off their skills. It was liked to being the Instagram of the day!
I loved the unrestored portrait of the three Brontë sisters. Apparently, it was found folded up and stashed away and there was a big discussion about restoring it, and I do like they left it as is. It seems much more Brontë-esque, if you know what I mean.
And of course the Tudor room. It’s really stunning to see the original of a portrait that you have seen reproduced over and over again. And it always makes me think of those poor wives and how they were but pawns in the system.
And the portrait of Shakespeare. Apparently, someone added extra hair and facial hair along the way. The gallery is 90% sure it’s old William, but not 100%. Which makes the mischievous glint captured by the artist all the better!
Photo drop from my UK tour.
Didn’t expect to see the Tardis at the BBC!
And being on Women’s Hour was such a thrill. My mother never thought much of what I did, meaning “why do they want to listen to you” was a common refrain. I never told her about my specialty (she thought it was awful to be a gynecologist) or my writing because it’s hard to get put down over and over again, and just easier to present an artificial landscape of one’s life. She was aghast that I was publishing a book called The Vagina Bible (this was back in 2019, shortly before she died). “That’s not nice.” She said. Apparently, I didn’t do anything “nice” for women’s health. But by God did that woman worship the BBC, especially BBC radio. As far as she was concerned, it went from God’s lips to the BBC radio. If she were alive to hear that I was on BBC radio, I don’t know how she would have coped! Would have truly rocked her world order!
Also loved the National Portrait Gallery. We did a greatest hits tour, and hearing the experts talk about the exhibits never disappoints. The tour started in a room that was floor to ceiling gorgeous paintings, and we were told this was a typical “salon hang” (of the 1700/early 1800s I assume). It was important for artists to have their work displayed this way in salons, and they often had amazing self-portraits on display to show off their skills. It was liked to being the Instagram of the day!
I loved the unrestored portrait of the three Brontë sisters. Apparently, it was found folded up and stashed away and there was a big discussion about restoring it, and I do like they left it as is. It seems much more Brontë-esque, if you know what I mean.
And of course the Tudor room. It’s really stunning to see the original of a portrait that you have seen reproduced over and over again. And it always makes me think of those poor wives and how they were but pawns in the system.
And the portrait of Shakespeare. Apparently, someone added extra hair and facial hair along the way. The gallery is 90% sure it’s old William, but not 100%. Which makes the mischievous glint captured by the artist all the better!
Photo drop from my UK tour.
Didn’t expect to see the Tardis at the BBC!
And being on Women’s Hour was such a thrill. My mother never thought much of what I did, meaning “why do they want to listen to you” was a common refrain. I never told her about my specialty (she thought it was awful to be a gynecologist) or my writing because it’s hard to get put down over and over again, and just easier to present an artificial landscape of one’s life. She was aghast that I was publishing a book called The Vagina Bible (this was back in 2019, shortly before she died). “That’s not nice.” She said. Apparently, I didn’t do anything “nice” for women’s health. But by God did that woman worship the BBC, especially BBC radio. As far as she was concerned, it went from God’s lips to the BBC radio. If she were alive to hear that I was on BBC radio, I don’t know how she would have coped! Would have truly rocked her world order!
Also loved the National Portrait Gallery. We did a greatest hits tour, and hearing the experts talk about the exhibits never disappoints. The tour started in a room that was floor to ceiling gorgeous paintings, and we were told this was a typical “salon hang” (of the 1700/early 1800s I assume). It was important for artists to have their work displayed this way in salons, and they often had amazing self-portraits on display to show off their skills. It was liked to being the Instagram of the day!
I loved the unrestored portrait of the three Brontë sisters. Apparently, it was found folded up and stashed away and there was a big discussion about restoring it, and I do like they left it as is. It seems much more Brontë-esque, if you know what I mean.
And of course the Tudor room. It’s really stunning to see the original of a portrait that you have seen reproduced over and over again. And it always makes me think of those poor wives and how they were but pawns in the system.
And the portrait of Shakespeare. Apparently, someone added extra hair and facial hair along the way. The gallery is 90% sure it’s old William, but not 100%. Which makes the mischievous glint captured by the artist all the better!
Photo drop from my UK tour.
Didn’t expect to see the Tardis at the BBC!
And being on Women’s Hour was such a thrill. My mother never thought much of what I did, meaning “why do they want to listen to you” was a common refrain. I never told her about my specialty (she thought it was awful to be a gynecologist) or my writing because it’s hard to get put down over and over again, and just easier to present an artificial landscape of one’s life. She was aghast that I was publishing a book called The Vagina Bible (this was back in 2019, shortly before she died). “That’s not nice.” She said. Apparently, I didn’t do anything “nice” for women’s health. But by God did that woman worship the BBC, especially BBC radio. As far as she was concerned, it went from God’s lips to the BBC radio. If she were alive to hear that I was on BBC radio, I don’t know how she would have coped! Would have truly rocked her world order!
Also loved the National Portrait Gallery. We did a greatest hits tour, and hearing the experts talk about the exhibits never disappoints. The tour started in a room that was floor to ceiling gorgeous paintings, and we were told this was a typical “salon hang” (of the 1700/early 1800s I assume). It was important for artists to have their work displayed this way in salons, and they often had amazing self-portraits on display to show off their skills. It was liked to being the Instagram of the day!
I loved the unrestored portrait of the three Brontë sisters. Apparently, it was found folded up and stashed away and there was a big discussion about restoring it, and I do like they left it as is. It seems much more Brontë-esque, if you know what I mean.
And of course the Tudor room. It’s really stunning to see the original of a portrait that you have seen reproduced over and over again. And it always makes me think of those poor wives and how they were but pawns in the system.
And the portrait of Shakespeare. Apparently, someone added extra hair and facial hair along the way. The gallery is 90% sure it’s old William, but not 100%. Which makes the mischievous glint captured by the artist all the better!
Photo drop from my UK tour.
Didn’t expect to see the Tardis at the BBC!
And being on Women’s Hour was such a thrill. My mother never thought much of what I did, meaning “why do they want to listen to you” was a common refrain. I never told her about my specialty (she thought it was awful to be a gynecologist) or my writing because it’s hard to get put down over and over again, and just easier to present an artificial landscape of one’s life. She was aghast that I was publishing a book called The Vagina Bible (this was back in 2019, shortly before she died). “That’s not nice.” She said. Apparently, I didn’t do anything “nice” for women’s health. But by God did that woman worship the BBC, especially BBC radio. As far as she was concerned, it went from God’s lips to the BBC radio. If she were alive to hear that I was on BBC radio, I don’t know how she would have coped! Would have truly rocked her world order!
Also loved the National Portrait Gallery. We did a greatest hits tour, and hearing the experts talk about the exhibits never disappoints. The tour started in a room that was floor to ceiling gorgeous paintings, and we were told this was a typical “salon hang” (of the 1700/early 1800s I assume). It was important for artists to have their work displayed this way in salons, and they often had amazing self-portraits on display to show off their skills. It was liked to being the Instagram of the day!
I loved the unrestored portrait of the three Brontë sisters. Apparently, it was found folded up and stashed away and there was a big discussion about restoring it, and I do like they left it as is. It seems much more Brontë-esque, if you know what I mean.
And of course the Tudor room. It’s really stunning to see the original of a portrait that you have seen reproduced over and over again. And it always makes me think of those poor wives and how they were but pawns in the system.
And the portrait of Shakespeare. Apparently, someone added extra hair and facial hair along the way. The gallery is 90% sure it’s old William, but not 100%. Which makes the mischievous glint captured by the artist all the better!
Photo drop from my UK tour.
Didn’t expect to see the Tardis at the BBC!
And being on Women’s Hour was such a thrill. My mother never thought much of what I did, meaning “why do they want to listen to you” was a common refrain. I never told her about my specialty (she thought it was awful to be a gynecologist) or my writing because it’s hard to get put down over and over again, and just easier to present an artificial landscape of one’s life. She was aghast that I was publishing a book called The Vagina Bible (this was back in 2019, shortly before she died). “That’s not nice.” She said. Apparently, I didn’t do anything “nice” for women’s health. But by God did that woman worship the BBC, especially BBC radio. As far as she was concerned, it went from God’s lips to the BBC radio. If she were alive to hear that I was on BBC radio, I don’t know how she would have coped! Would have truly rocked her world order!
Also loved the National Portrait Gallery. We did a greatest hits tour, and hearing the experts talk about the exhibits never disappoints. The tour started in a room that was floor to ceiling gorgeous paintings, and we were told this was a typical “salon hang” (of the 1700/early 1800s I assume). It was important for artists to have their work displayed this way in salons, and they often had amazing self-portraits on display to show off their skills. It was liked to being the Instagram of the day!
I loved the unrestored portrait of the three Brontë sisters. Apparently, it was found folded up and stashed away and there was a big discussion about restoring it, and I do like they left it as is. It seems much more Brontë-esque, if you know what I mean.
And of course the Tudor room. It’s really stunning to see the original of a portrait that you have seen reproduced over and over again. And it always makes me think of those poor wives and how they were but pawns in the system.
And the portrait of Shakespeare. Apparently, someone added extra hair and facial hair along the way. The gallery is 90% sure it’s old William, but not 100%. Which makes the mischievous glint captured by the artist all the better!
Photo drop from my UK tour.
Didn’t expect to see the Tardis at the BBC!
And being on Women’s Hour was such a thrill. My mother never thought much of what I did, meaning “why do they want to listen to you” was a common refrain. I never told her about my specialty (she thought it was awful to be a gynecologist) or my writing because it’s hard to get put down over and over again, and just easier to present an artificial landscape of one’s life. She was aghast that I was publishing a book called The Vagina Bible (this was back in 2019, shortly before she died). “That’s not nice.” She said. Apparently, I didn’t do anything “nice” for women’s health. But by God did that woman worship the BBC, especially BBC radio. As far as she was concerned, it went from God’s lips to the BBC radio. If she were alive to hear that I was on BBC radio, I don’t know how she would have coped! Would have truly rocked her world order!
Also loved the National Portrait Gallery. We did a greatest hits tour, and hearing the experts talk about the exhibits never disappoints. The tour started in a room that was floor to ceiling gorgeous paintings, and we were told this was a typical “salon hang” (of the 1700/early 1800s I assume). It was important for artists to have their work displayed this way in salons, and they often had amazing self-portraits on display to show off their skills. It was liked to being the Instagram of the day!
I loved the unrestored portrait of the three Brontë sisters. Apparently, it was found folded up and stashed away and there was a big discussion about restoring it, and I do like they left it as is. It seems much more Brontë-esque, if you know what I mean.
And of course the Tudor room. It’s really stunning to see the original of a portrait that you have seen reproduced over and over again. And it always makes me think of those poor wives and how they were but pawns in the system.
And the portrait of Shakespeare. Apparently, someone added extra hair and facial hair along the way. The gallery is 90% sure it’s old William, but not 100%. Which makes the mischievous glint captured by the artist all the better!
A few days ago I put a call out for questions, and I answered quite a few in my latest post for The Vajenda.
People asked…
When is it too late to start MHT?
Is a vegan is a diet best for PCOS?
Can a person take hormonal birth control pills?
What about gabapentin for very mild symptoms of menopause?
Estrogen detoxing- is that even a thing? And do you need a supplement.
What about the mail in cervical cancer screening initiative in BC?
How long after I apply EstroGel do I need to wait before someone can touch my skin?
What can someone who is in their thirties do to make menopause easier?
I didn’t get to every question, but I am planning on getting to more in some future posts.
Wow Winnipeg! Three books on the local bestseller list!!! Thank you everyone!
And thank you @mcnallyrobinson
#Blood
#MenopauseManifesto
#VaginaBible
Wow Winnipeg! Three books on the local bestseller list!!! Thank you everyone!
And thank you @mcnallyrobinson
#Blood
#MenopauseManifesto
#VaginaBible
Some steps are wetter than others…
And as I was lost in thought on my walk, I half expected Queen Jadis to come thundering down the street on the back of a horse brandishing a piece of lamppost!
The Blood book tour comes to a close! Three countries, 15 cities, and countless amazing conversations! Thank you London for helping me go out with a bang. What a wonderful time.
St. Paul’s is so beautiful at night, and this seemed like a money shot, catching two double decker buses on the bridge.
Thank you to everyone at @piatkus_living and all of my amazing UK team for making this trip such a success, especially Clara, Jill, Bryony and Dorie.
Thank you to the @britishlibrary and Professor Helen King for the truly memorable evening. The talk will live forever in the library’s archives (how cool is that?) so be sure to look for it on a week or two when it is ready.
And thank you to the @vagina_museum and especially Zoe for the wonderful welcome and event. What a fantastic crowd!
Hope to be back soon!
And remember, knowledge is power!! #BloodBookTour
The Blood book tour comes to a close! Three countries, 15 cities, and countless amazing conversations! Thank you London for helping me go out with a bang. What a wonderful time.
St. Paul’s is so beautiful at night, and this seemed like a money shot, catching two double decker buses on the bridge.
Thank you to everyone at @piatkus_living and all of my amazing UK team for making this trip such a success, especially Clara, Jill, Bryony and Dorie.
Thank you to the @britishlibrary and Professor Helen King for the truly memorable evening. The talk will live forever in the library’s archives (how cool is that?) so be sure to look for it on a week or two when it is ready.
And thank you to the @vagina_museum and especially Zoe for the wonderful welcome and event. What a fantastic crowd!
Hope to be back soon!
And remember, knowledge is power!! #BloodBookTour
The Blood book tour comes to a close! Three countries, 15 cities, and countless amazing conversations! Thank you London for helping me go out with a bang. What a wonderful time.
St. Paul’s is so beautiful at night, and this seemed like a money shot, catching two double decker buses on the bridge.
Thank you to everyone at @piatkus_living and all of my amazing UK team for making this trip such a success, especially Clara, Jill, Bryony and Dorie.
Thank you to the @britishlibrary and Professor Helen King for the truly memorable evening. The talk will live forever in the library’s archives (how cool is that?) so be sure to look for it on a week or two when it is ready.
And thank you to the @vagina_museum and especially Zoe for the wonderful welcome and event. What a fantastic crowd!
Hope to be back soon!
And remember, knowledge is power!! #BloodBookTour
🎙️ Episode 14 Alert! 🎉 Dive into Part 2 of our enlightening chat with Dr. Jen Gunter @drjengunter on the Wonder Women Official podcast! 💫 Today, we’re tackling menopause from a holistic perspective. 💬 Transitioning into this phase affects each woman uniquely, yet too often, meds and diets are seen as the only solutions. It’s time for a shift! 💪
Join us as Dr. Gunter shares fascinating research and debunks myths surrounding menopausal interventions and restrictive diets. Let’s empower women with knowledge and embrace a holistic approach to menopause!
In this episode, Dr. Gunter sheds light on the importance of starting the conversation on menopause early for women, paving the way for a more informed and empowered journey. From the foundation of menopausal symptom intervention to navigating the fallacies of super restrictive diets, we delve deep into understanding menopause in its entirety. Tune in now to learn how we can shift the narrative around menopause and empower women to embrace this phase of life with confidence and vitality! 🔍✨
Now 🎧 available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube.
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Yesterday, in my stories, I asked what questions you had. Someone asked about castor oil packs for painful periods/endometriosis pain, so I wrote about the science (or lack thereof) and how the biology doesn’t support it being beneficial in a medical sense. However, if it makes you feel good, there is no harm in that.
But there is harm in all the sites that recommend it, as they don’t say “hey, this might make you feel better,” they sell products with straight up lies about liver detox and hormone balancing and shrinking fibroids and all the other usually scammy suspects. So just be wary, that looking this up online can expose you to serious disinformation, and we know it can can take just one exposure to have a negative effect.
Hope you head over your TheVajenda.com for the full piece!
🎙️✨ Our latest podcast episode is now live! ✨🎙️
Join us as we dive into the murky waters of women’s health with the incredible Dr. Jen Gunter (@drjengunter)! 💪 With misinformation rampant, it’s time to change the conversation and embrace evidence-based facts.
Dr. Gunter, renowned OBGYN and myth buster, fearlessly tackles tough topics surrounding sexual and reproductive health. In this episode of The Wonder Women Podcast, she shares invaluable insights to help navigate the complexities of women’s healthcare.
From recognizing biases to making informed medical decisions, Dr. Gunter empowers listeners with actionable advice. Tune in to uncover red flags in the health space, challenge misconceptions, and arm yourself with the knowledge you need for better health and wellness.
Don’t miss out on this enlightening conversation! Listen now on The Wonder Women Podcast. 🌟
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I am beyond excited to have the opportunity to speak with THE Dr. Helen King next week, Thursday March 21, about menstruation at @britishlibrary.
Dr. King is one of my idols and the fact that I get to meet her AND talk about a topic that is a favorite of both of ours is amazing.
This is sure to be a bloody good time!
I put a link in my stories and you can also find the link at TheVajenda.com
Guess who our next guest is on The Honest Talk?!
Best-selling author and women’s health guru Dr. Jennifer Gunter joins Jen and Catherine for a no-holds-barred conversation that you don’t want to miss.
Dr. Gunter’s latest book Blood has just hit bookshelves across North America and around the world, and in this wide-ranging chat she addresses myths, stigmas, and taboos around menstruation, the reason women’s health research lags behind men’s, how to talk to your daughters and sons about reproductive health; and so much more!
Check out our website and your favourite streaming platform to hear more from @drjengunter 🎧
I am going to be at the @latimesfob on April 21! I am so excited and thrilled to be asked to participate in a panel. I’ve never been asked to a book festival before, and it makes me feel like I’ve unlocked some new level of authorship!
And then I think, Jen, you’ve written four books! Four! All committed to evidence based medicine. That is incredible, so kick that imposter syndrome to the curb where it belongs.
Hope to see some of you there!
