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Breaking the Taboo on Menopause
00:00 - 05:38 (05:38)
In this podcast, the host discusses the importance of creating a safe space to talk about the female body and how doing so has led to conversations about menopause, a topic that is often considered taboo in our society.
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Dr. Jen Gunter, author of The Vagina Bible, discusses the importance of breaking the taboo around menopause and educating people on how their bodies work and the cultural influences on our understanding of medical conditions.
00:00 - 02:41 (02:41)
Menopause
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Dr. Jen Gunter, author of The Vagina Bible, discusses the importance of breaking the taboo around menopause and educating people on how their bodies work and the cultural influences on our understanding of medical conditions.
ChapterBreaking the Taboo on Menopause
EpisodeThe Menopause Manifesto | Jen Gunter
PodcastTED Talks Daily
The term "menopause" was advanced by pharmaceutical companies in the Western world, while the more apt term is climacteric that means a major phase of life.
02:41 - 05:38 (02:56)
Menopause Experience
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The term "menopause" was advanced by pharmaceutical companies in the Western world, while the more apt term is climacteric that means a major phase of life. Menopause experiences vary quite a bit in different cultures.