Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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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.

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