Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Can seed cycling balance your hormones? Do you need to detox your uterus after your period? Can an IUD travel to your brain? And is heart disease really more dangerous for men than women?
In this myth-busting episode of HERology, our co-hosts—Drs. Anu Lala, Joanne Stone, and Anna Barbieri—separate fact from fiction on some of the most common women's health misconceptions circulating online and in everyday conversation.
Together, they tackle myths surrounding such areas as:
fertility
perimenopause
hormone therapy
pregnancy exercise
birth control
ovarian cysts
fibroids
uterine "detoxes"
irregular periods
HPV testing
and much more.
Whether you're navigating reproductive health, menopause, pregnancy, or simply trying to make sense of the latest wellness trends, this episode offers practical, evidence-based insights from three leading Mount Sinai physicians.
#HERology #WomensHealth #MountSinai #Perimenopause #Pregnancy #Menopause #OBGYN #HeartHealth #MedicalMyths #HealthPodcast
01:35 Myth #1: Can Seed Cycling Balance Your Hormones?
03:10 Myth #2: Do Supplements Really Help Hormones, Hot Flashes, and Fertility?
04:50 Myth #3: Fertility Teas and Other Fertility Boosters
05:50 Myth #4: Does Perimenopause Start at Age 50?
08:05 Can You Get Pregnant During Perimenopause?
09:05 Myth #5: If It's on an Ultrasound, It Must Be Dangerous
11:05 Should Women Get Routine Pelvic Ultrasounds?
15:45 Myth #6: Is Exercise Unsafe During Pregnancy?
18:25 Myth #7: Do You Need to Detox Your Uterus After Your Period?
19:45 Myth #8: Can an IUD Travel to Your Heart or Brain?
26:45 Myth #9: Is a Pap Smear the Same as an HPV Test?
29:25 Myth #10: Do Irregular Periods Always Mean PCOS or Perimenopause?
33:35 Birth Control Pills vs. Menopause Hormone Therapy
38:15 TikTok Myths About Birth Control
39:40 Myth #11: Can a Hormone Test Tell You If You're Fertile?
40:35 Myth #12: Is There a Test for Perimenopause?
43:15 Pregnancy Myth: Can You Eat Sushi While Pregnant?
44:00 Menopause Myth: Is Testosterone a Magic Solution?
45:05 Myth #13: Do Underwire Bras Cause Breast Cancer?
46:00 Myth #14: Is Heart Disease Mainly a Men's Health Issue?
49:00 Closing Remarks
Can seed cycling balance your hormones? Do you need to detox your uterus after your period? Can an IUD travel to your brain? And is heart disease really more dangerous for men than women?
In this myth-busting episode of HERology, our co-hosts—Drs. Anu Lala, Joanne Stone, and Anna Barbieri—separate fact from fiction on some of the most common women's health misconceptions circulating online and in everyday conversation.
Together, they tackle myths surrounding such areas as:
fertility
perimenopause
hormone therapy
pregnancy exercise
birth control
ovarian cysts
fibroids
uterine "detoxes"
irregular periods
HPV testing
and much more.
Whether you're navigating reproductive health, menopause, pregnancy, or simply trying to make sense of the latest wellness trends, this episode offers practical, evidence-based insights from three leading Mount Sinai physicians.
#HERology #WomensHealth #MountSinai #Perimenopause #Pregnancy #Menopause #OBGYN #HeartHealth #MedicalMyths #HealthPodcast
01:35 Myth #1: Can Seed Cycling Balance Your Hormones?
03:10 Myth #2: Do Supplements Really Help Hormones, Hot Flashes, and Fertility?
04:50 Myth #3: Fertility Teas and Other Fertility Boosters
05:50 Myth #4: Does Perimenopause Start at Age 50?
08:05 Can You Get Pregnant During Perimenopause?
09:05 Myth #5: If It's on an Ultrasound, It Must Be Dangerous
11:05 Should Women Get Routine Pelvic Ultrasounds?
15:45 Myth #6: Is Exercise Unsafe During Pregnancy?
18:25 Myth #7: Do You Need to Detox Your Uterus After Your Period?
19:45 Myth #8: Can an IUD Travel to Your Heart or Brain?
26:45 Myth #9: Is a Pap Smear the Same as an HPV Test?
29:25 Myth #10: Do Irregular Periods Always Mean PCOS or Perimenopause?
33:35 Birth Control Pills vs. Menopause Hormone Therapy
38:15 TikTok Myths About Birth Control
39:40 Myth #11: Can a Hormone Test Tell You If You're Fertile?
40:35 Myth #12: Is There a Test for Perimenopause?
43:15 Pregnancy Myth: Can You Eat Sushi While Pregnant?
44:00 Menopause Myth: Is Testosterone a Magic Solution?
45:05 Myth #13: Do Underwire Bras Cause Breast Cancer?
46:00 Myth #14: Is Heart Disease Mainly a Men's Health Issue?
49:00 Closing Remarks
