Jennifer Gunter: Menstruation, Menopause & Medical Mythology

Jennifer Gunter | Caroline Ford

Why do we know so little about women’s bodies? Over half the world’s population have had a period or could be having a period right now – so why do menstruation and menopause remain such medical mysteries? And why are doctors still scratching their collective heads when asked to explain how female anatomy works? Well, New York Times bestseller Jennifer Gunter is hoping to change that.  

Affectionately dubbed the internet’s resident gynaecologist Jennifer has dedicated her career to debunking misinformation about the female reproductive system and to advocate for better healthcare for all. In conversation with Caroline Ford, Gunter will unpack why she’s sick of women being sidelined by the medical profession, and outline the steps we need to take to put women’s bodies and healthcare in the spotlight.

This event is presented by the UNSW Centre for Ideas and UNSW Medicine & Health as a part of National Science Week.