Medical misinformation has never been more prevalent — or more dangerous. In this session, Dr. Jen Gunter draws on her decades of clinical experience and her work as one of medicine's most prominent myth-busters to explore how misinformation spreads, why it resonates, and what clinicians can do about it. From social media wellness culture to pseudoscientific products targeting women at midlife, Dr. Gunter will examine the specific ways misinformation intersects with women's health — and equip attendees with practical tools for identifying false claims, having evidence-based conversations with patients, and pushing back against a healthcare landscape increasingly shaped by influencers, fear, and profit. Candid, evidence-driven, and deeply necessary, this session is a call to action for every clinician committed to science-based care.
Jen Gunter, MD, FRCS(C), FACOG, DABPM, ABPMR, is a board-certified OB/GYN and pain medicine physician and one of the most recognized voices in women's health today. Known for her unapologetic, science-based approach, Dr. Gunter has built a career at the intersection of clinical expertise and public education — cutting through misinformation and delivering evidence-based answers to questions women have long been told not to ask.
She is the author of two groundbreaking books: The Vagina Bible, a comprehensive guide to vulvar and vaginal health, and The Menopause Manifesto, an evidence-based roadmap to navigating menopause with confidence. A columnist for The New York Times and a frequent presence on television, Dr. Gunter reaches millions of women and clinicians alike, bringing clarity, candor, and credibility to some of the most misunderstood areas of women's health.
Dr. Gunter holds dual board certifications in obstetrics and gynecology and pain medicine and is a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada. Her work has made her a trusted advocate for evidence-based women's healthcare — and a powerful counterforce to the wellness industry myths and medical paternalism that have shaped women's health for too long.