It's Not Hysteria: Everything You Need to Know About Your Reproductive Health (But Were Never Told)

by Karen Tang

Compensation for biopsies of the uterus or vulva is much lower than compensation for biopsies of the prostate or scrotum.

Many people are surprised to hear that the uterus and bladder are connected to each other and not floating separately.

A family history of fibroids significantly increases the risk of developing fibroids,

Risk factors for fibroid growth include BPA exposure, use of hair relaxers, low vitamin D levels, and chronic stress.

We now know that metformin is less effective than ovulation induction medications, so it’s recommended only for PCOS patients who have insulin resistance or diabetes.

There is no evidence that compounded hormones are more effective or safer than commercial MHT.

People who are unable to become pregnant after one year of trying regularly are said to be infertile.

Infertility is defined as not being able to become pregnant despite trying regularly for one year.

removing the fallopian tubes for sterilization or during a hysterectomy significantly decreases someone’s risk of developing ovarian cancer.

When people use hormonal birth control, there’s actually no medical reason that they must have periods;

If someone with a higher BMI cannot or does not want to have a copper IUD inserted, ulipristal is the next best choice.