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The myths surrounding menopause

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Talk of Iowa, hosted by Charity Nebbe

Menopause is a phase of life that any human born with ovaries goes through if they live long enough. For generations, it was either ignored or treated like a poorly understood disease.

There is much more information available now about menopause and the phases of life surrounding it, but that doesn’t mean it’s all common knowledge. Dr. Jen Gunter is an OBGYN who wants to make sure everyone understands menopause and that those who experience it have the information they need to take control of their health. She is the best-selling author of The Vagina Bible and her follow-up book is The Menopause Manifesto. She also hosts the podcast Body Stuff.

This conversation originally aired 9-2-21

Guest:

  • Dr. Jen Gunter, author, The Menopause Manifesto
Charity Nebbe is the host of 'Talk of Iowa'. She also hosts IPR's podcasts 'Garden Variety' and 'Unsettled'. Since 2010, Nebbe has interviewed, conversed with, and shared ideas from guests of all backgrounds and locations, and has helped listeners better understand, appreciate, and explore their state and the world around them. Nebbe has a bachelor's degree from Iowa State University.
Katherine Perkins is IPR's Executive Producer of Talk Shows and Program Director for News & Talk. Since 2014, Perkins has managed the broadcast schedule and sound of the news and information service of Iowa Public Radio, as well as has directed the long-term planning and oversight for IPR's talk shows, Talk of Iowa and River to River. Perkins has a master's degree from Sangamon State University (now the University of Illinois – Springfield).