{"id":18148,"date":"2026-07-26T20:20:48","date_gmt":"2026-07-26T15:20:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=18148"},"modified":"2026-07-26T20:20:48","modified_gmt":"2026-07-26T15:20:48","slug":"raspberry-tea-for-period-pain-46-women-reveal-little-known-facts-their-gynecologists-taught-them-that-should-be-common-knowledge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=18148","title":{"rendered":"\u201cRaspberry Tea For Period Pain\u201d: 46 Women Reveal Little-Known Facts Their Gynecologists Taught Them That Should Be Common Knowledge"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script>\r\n  atOptions = {\r\n    'key' : '644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6',\r\n    'format' : 'iframe',\r\n    'height' : 90,\r\n    'width' : 728,\r\n    'params' : {}\r\n  };\r\n<\/script>\r\n<script src=\"https:\/\/www.highperformanceformat.com\/644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.intimina.com\/blog\/women-and-their-bodies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" class=\" staff-link\">survey<\/a> of 2,000 women found that one in ten couldn&#8217;t correctly identify a diagram of the female reproductive system. The results were revealing: nearly one in four misidentified the vagina, almost half (46%) couldn&#8217;t properly identify the cervix, and six in ten mistook the uterus for a different body part.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The good news? Fifty-seven percent of those surveyed admitted they don&#8217;t know as much about women&#8217;s anatomy as they should, and 42% said they wished they had a better understanding of their own bodies.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">To help close that knowledge gap, one person on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.threads.com\/@a.okey_y\/post\/DZlKtf8DMo7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" class=\" staff-link\">Threads<\/a> asked women to share the most valuable thing a gynecologist had ever told them that every woman should know. The responses poured in, with hundreds of women sharing advice, misconceptions, and little-known facts that deserve to be common knowledge. Here are some of the most-liked replies.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"open-list-item open-list-block clearfix \" data-submission-id=\"10937234\">\n<p id=\"10937234\" class=\"post-content-description text-open-list\"> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"image-size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/static.boredpanda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/women-reveal-gynecologist-facts-common-knowledge2-6a5debf37eb69__700.jpg\" alt=\"A woman experiencing abdominal discomfort, highlighting common issues discussed with gynecologists.\" title=\"A woman experiencing abdominal discomfort, highlighting common issues discussed with gynecologists.\" width=\"605\" height=\"403\"\/> <span class=\"bordered-description with-image\">1 in 4 pregnancies end in a miscarriage.<br \/>The most common cause of a miscarriage is chromosomal abnormalities.<br \/>If you have a miscarriage, it\u2019s likely nothing you did, it\u2019s not your fault, and you\u2019re not alone.<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"post-bottom-meta-links clearfix \"> <span class=\"sources\"> <a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"open-list-submission-source\" href=\"https:\/\/www.threads.com\/@a.okey_y\/post\/DZlKtf8DMo7\" target=\"_blank\"> woefulwhimsy <\/a> <span class=\"open-list-submission-source-separator\">, <\/span> <a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"open-list-submission-source\" href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/woman-having-painful-stomach-ache-female-suffering-from-abdominal-pain-pain-in-the-abdomen-due-to-menstruation-period-and-pms-inflammation-in-the-body-and-infection-cystitis-KLamlrTAEWQ\" target=\"_blank\"> Getty Images \/ Unsplash <\/a> <\/span> <span class=\"report\"> <a class=\"open-list-submission-report\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/women-reveal-gynecologist-facts-common-knowledge\/javascript:void(0)\" data-href=\"http:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/contact-us\/?report-post=https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/women-reveal-gynecologist-facts-common-knowledge-5\/\">Report<\/a> <\/span> <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"open-list-item open-list-block clearfix \" data-submission-id=\"10937967\">\n<p id=\"10937967\" class=\"post-content-description text-open-list\"> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"image-size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/static.boredpanda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/women-reveal-gynecologist-facts-common-knowledge15-6a5e0d3f8850e__700.jpg\" alt=\"A gynecologist performs an ultrasound on a woman, providing essential advice for women's health and wellness.\" title=\"A gynecologist performs an ultrasound on a woman, providing essential advice for women's health and wellness.\" width=\"605\" height=\"432\"\/> <span class=\"bordered-description with-image\">My gyno told me if you have PCOS or something that causes less periods, you absolutely need to get checked for uterine cancer\/be aware of the signs. If our uterus doesn\u2019t shed like it should, we\u2019re more likely to get uterine cancer. I\u2019m 33 and was just told this last year after almost 15 years of extremely sparse periods (I\u2019m all good though thank goodness)<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"post-bottom-meta-links clearfix \"> <span class=\"sources\"> <a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"open-list-submission-source\" href=\"https:\/\/www.threads.com\/@a.okey_y\/post\/DZlKtf8DMo7\" target=\"_blank\"> authorsarahmayer <\/a> <span class=\"open-list-submission-source-separator\">, <\/span> <a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"open-list-submission-source\" href=\"https:\/\/www.magnific.com\/free-photo\/doctor-checking-patients-health_10887288.htm#fromView=search&amp;page=1&amp;position=18&amp;uuid=9ec42b26-fbe6-4ee4-bfa7-95be1b438789&amp;query=woman+gyno+check+up\" target=\"_blank\"> magnific \/ magnific <\/a> <\/span> <span class=\"report\"> <a class=\"open-list-submission-report\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/women-reveal-gynecologist-facts-common-knowledge\/javascript:void(0)\" data-href=\"http:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/contact-us\/?report-post=https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/women-reveal-gynecologist-facts-common-knowledge-28\/\">Report<\/a> <\/span> <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"open-list-item open-list-block clearfix \" data-submission-id=\"10938244\">\n<p id=\"10938244\" class=\"post-content-description text-open-list\"> <span class=\"bordered-description\">Our breast tissue is also located in our underarms and upper back. When you do your monthly self breast exam, check in these locations for lumps as well.<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"post-bottom-meta-links clearfix \"> <span class=\"sources\"> <a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"open-list-submission-source\" href=\"https:\/\/www.threads.com\/@a.okey_y\/post\/DZlKtf8DMo7\" target=\"_blank\"> astrolectual <\/a> <\/span> <span class=\"report\"> <a class=\"open-list-submission-report\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/women-reveal-gynecologist-facts-common-knowledge\/javascript:void(0)\" data-href=\"http:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/contact-us\/?report-post=https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/women-reveal-gynecologist-facts-common-knowledge-59\/\">Report<\/a> <\/span> <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"open-list-item open-list-block clearfix \" data-submission-id=\"10937238\">\n<p id=\"10937238\" class=\"post-content-description text-open-list\"> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"image-size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/static.boredpanda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/women-reveal-gynecologist-facts-common-knowledge17-6a5e1017d477f__700.jpg\" alt=\"A woman in a medical robe discussing health concerns with a gynecologist, sharing valuable advice.\" title=\"A woman in a medical robe discussing health concerns with a gynecologist, sharing valuable advice.\" width=\"605\" height=\"403\"\/> <span class=\"bordered-description with-image\">\u201cWe have many pain relief options for IUD insertion\u2026everything from a pain block with local anesthetic to putting you under. Which pathway do you feel comfortable pursuing?\u201d -Absolute GAME CHANGER!<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"post-bottom-meta-links clearfix \"> <span class=\"sources\"> <a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"open-list-submission-source\" href=\"https:\/\/www.threads.com\/@a.okey_y\/post\/DZlKtf8DMo7\" target=\"_blank\"> kelleygirl06 <\/a> <span class=\"open-list-submission-source-separator\">, <\/span> <a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"open-list-submission-source\" href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/lady-is-siting-in-a-chair-in-the-clinic-office-and-talking-with-female-gynecologist-7KBVwiIgEZU\" target=\"_blank\"> Getty Images \/ Unsplash <\/a> <\/span> <span class=\"report\"> <a class=\"open-list-submission-report\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/women-reveal-gynecologist-facts-common-knowledge\/javascript:void(0)\" data-href=\"http:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/contact-us\/?report-post=https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/women-reveal-gynecologist-facts-common-knowledge-7\/\">Report<\/a> <\/span> <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"open-list-item open-list-block clearfix \" data-submission-id=\"10938060\">\n<p id=\"10938060\" class=\"post-content-description text-open-list\"> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"image-size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/static.boredpanda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/women-reveal-gynecologist-facts-common-knowledge26-6a5e1cfc15441__700.jpg\" alt=\"A woman on a couch experiencing abdominal pain, seeking gynecologist advice for women's health.\" title=\"A woman on a couch experiencing abdominal pain, seeking gynecologist advice for women's health.\" width=\"605\" height=\"403\"\/> <span class=\"bordered-description with-image\">Bleeding heavy for 7 days is not normal. I went in and turns out I have a cyst and my lining was wasaayy to thick. Finally got on the right medication and I\u2019ve never felt better during my periods<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"post-bottom-meta-links clearfix \"> <span class=\"sources\"> <a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"open-list-submission-source\" href=\"https:\/\/www.threads.com\/@a.okey_y\/post\/DZlKtf8DMo7\" target=\"_blank\"> floricel___ <\/a> <span class=\"open-list-submission-source-separator\">, <\/span> <a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"open-list-submission-source\" href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/young-black-woman-suffering-from-stomachache-on-sofa-at-home-woman-sitting-on-bed-and-having-stomach-ache-young-woman-suffering-from-abdominal-pain-while-sitting-on-sofa-at-home-3cVY6m9xb5s\" target=\"_blank\"> Getty Images \/ Unsplash <\/a> <\/span> <span class=\"report\"> <a class=\"open-list-submission-report\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/women-reveal-gynecologist-facts-common-knowledge\/javascript:void(0)\" data-href=\"http:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/contact-us\/?report-post=https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/women-reveal-gynecologist-facts-common-knowledge-37\/\">Report<\/a> <\/span> <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"open-list-item open-list-block clearfix \" data-submission-id=\"10938213\">\n<p id=\"10938213\" class=\"post-content-description text-open-list\"> <span class=\"bordered-description\">Most women will push out a baby and you won\u2019t even be able to tell 8 weeks later. \u201cStretching it out\u201d is a myth.<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"post-bottom-meta-links clearfix \"> <span class=\"sources\"> <a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"open-list-submission-source\" href=\"https:\/\/www.threads.com\/@a.okey_y\/post\/DZlKtf8DMo7\" target=\"_blank\"> mary_beth411 <\/a> <\/span> <span class=\"report\"> <a class=\"open-list-submission-report\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/women-reveal-gynecologist-facts-common-knowledge\/javascript:void(0)\" data-href=\"http:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/contact-us\/?report-post=https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/women-reveal-gynecologist-facts-common-knowledge-51\/\">Report<\/a> <\/span> <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"open-list-item open-list-block clearfix \" data-submission-id=\"10938220\">\n<p id=\"10938220\" class=\"post-content-description text-open-list\"> <span class=\"bordered-description\">Superficial endometriosis often does not show up in imaging but can still cause catastrophic pain and bleeding, if your GYN says you don\u2019t have it because it doesn\u2019t show up on ultrasound or MRI fire them and see a specialist.<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"post-bottom-meta-links clearfix \"> <span class=\"sources\"> <a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"open-list-submission-source\" href=\"https:\/\/www.threads.com\/@a.okey_y\/post\/DZlKtf8DMo7\" target=\"_blank\"> kimberly_heee <\/a> <\/span> <span class=\"report\"> <a class=\"open-list-submission-report\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/women-reveal-gynecologist-facts-common-knowledge\/javascript:void(0)\" data-href=\"http:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/contact-us\/?report-post=https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/women-reveal-gynecologist-facts-common-knowledge-53\/\">Report<\/a> <\/span> <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"open-list-item open-list-block clearfix \" data-submission-id=\"10938065\">\n<p id=\"10938065\" class=\"post-content-description text-open-list\"> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"image-size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/static.boredpanda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/women-reveal-gynecologist-facts-common-knowledge27-6a5e1df409c31__700.jpg\" alt=\"A doctor draws blood from a smiling woman in a hospital bed, showing the care women receive from gynecologists.\" title=\"A doctor draws blood from a smiling woman in a hospital bed, showing the care women receive from gynecologists.\" width=\"605\" height=\"403\"\/> <span class=\"bordered-description with-image\">Herpes isn\u2019t automatically tested for even if you say \u201cI want a full panel\u201d because 1. It\u2019s so common and 2. You can\u2019t get a positive swab unless you\u2019re having an outbreak. Ask for a blood test, it will show positive if you\u2019re positive and have had at least one outbreak or negative if you don\u2019t have it.<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"post-bottom-meta-links clearfix \"> <span class=\"sources\"> <a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"open-list-submission-source\" href=\"https:\/\/www.threads.com\/@a.okey_y\/post\/DZlKtf8DMo7\" target=\"_blank\"> ashvaughn <\/a> <span class=\"open-list-submission-source-separator\">, <\/span> <a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"open-list-submission-source\" href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/a-man-standing-next-to-a-woman-in-a-hospital-bed-MyHBWicpvU4\" target=\"_blank\"> Ahmed \/ Unsplash <\/a> <\/span> <span class=\"report\"> <a class=\"open-list-submission-report\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/women-reveal-gynecologist-facts-common-knowledge\/javascript:void(0)\" data-href=\"http:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/contact-us\/?report-post=https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/women-reveal-gynecologist-facts-common-knowledge-38\/\">Report<\/a> <\/span> <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"open-list-item open-list-block clearfix \" data-submission-id=\"10938229\">\n<p id=\"10938229\" class=\"post-content-description text-open-list\"> <span class=\"bordered-description\">I\u2019m a 4th year Naturopathic Medical Student. And one of my mentors gave me a great piece advice saying, \u201csometimes all a woman needs is a boyfriend-ectomy\u201d \u2026 the way it\u2019s so true though. when women leave stressful situations and relationships, their body can finally start to re-regulate again<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"post-bottom-meta-links clearfix \"> <span class=\"sources\"> <a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"open-list-submission-source\" href=\"https:\/\/www.threads.com\/@a.okey_y\/post\/DZlKtf8DMo7\" target=\"_blank\"> yanixa.c <\/a> <\/span> <span class=\"report\"> <a class=\"open-list-submission-report\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/women-reveal-gynecologist-facts-common-knowledge\/javascript:void(0)\" data-href=\"http:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/contact-us\/?report-post=https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/women-reveal-gynecologist-facts-common-knowledge-55\/\">Report<\/a> <\/span> <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"open-list-item open-list-block clearfix \" data-submission-id=\"10938247\">\n<p id=\"10938247\" class=\"post-content-description text-open-list\"> <span class=\"bordered-description\">Tubal ligation isn&#8217;t 100% foolproof. As many as 3% of patients still get pregnant. My OB had 1 woman at age 48 and one at age 54&#8230; both had tubes tied many years before and both got pregnant anyway. Just something else to be worried about<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"post-bottom-meta-links clearfix \"> <span class=\"sources\"> <a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"open-list-submission-source\" href=\"https:\/\/www.threads.com\/@a.okey_y\/post\/DZlKtf8DMo7\" target=\"_blank\"> cynfullysweetxo <\/a> <\/span> <span class=\"report\"> <a class=\"open-list-submission-report\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/women-reveal-gynecologist-facts-common-knowledge\/javascript:void(0)\" data-href=\"http:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/contact-us\/?report-post=https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/women-reveal-gynecologist-facts-common-knowledge-61\/\">Report<\/a> <\/span> <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"open-list-item open-list-block clearfix \" data-submission-id=\"10937310\">\n<p id=\"10937310\" class=\"post-content-description text-open-list\"> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"image-size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/static.boredpanda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/women-reveal-gynecologist-facts-common-knowledge6-6a5df16d7ae7e__700.jpg\" alt=\"A woman lying in bed holding her stomach, reflecting on advice from gynecologists for health issues.\" title=\"A woman lying in bed holding her stomach, reflecting on advice from gynecologists for health issues.\" width=\"605\" height=\"403\"\/> <span class=\"bordered-description with-image\">There is a nerve directly connecting your right ovary to the appendix. So, when you ovulate on the right, you might experience symptoms similar to the ones of appendicitis. That\u2019s why until the 80s many young girls where operated of appendicitis when they were actually ovulating&#8230;<br \/>Found out recently at 28, apparently I\u2019m one of those who ovulates on the right and thankfully they didn\u2019t wrongly remove my appendix<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"post-bottom-meta-links clearfix \"> <span class=\"sources\"> <a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"open-list-submission-source\" href=\"https:\/\/www.threads.com\/@a.okey_y\/post\/DZlKtf8DMo7\" target=\"_blank\"> milenadanzi <\/a> <span class=\"open-list-submission-source-separator\">, <\/span> <a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"open-list-submission-source\" href=\"https:\/\/www.magnific.com\/free-photo\/young-pretty-woman-pain-lying-bed_8473422.htm#fromView=search&amp;page=1&amp;position=10&amp;uuid=3890d8e7-74d9-498e-8b63-b77388a9333b&amp;query=woman+appendix\" target=\"_blank\"> diana.grytsku \/ Magnific <\/a> <\/span> <span class=\"report\"> <a class=\"open-list-submission-report\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/women-reveal-gynecologist-facts-common-knowledge\/javascript:void(0)\" data-href=\"http:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/contact-us\/?report-post=https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/women-reveal-gynecologist-facts-common-knowledge-10\/\">Report<\/a> <\/span> <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"open-list-item open-list-block clearfix \" data-submission-id=\"10937859\">\n<p id=\"10937859\" class=\"post-content-description text-open-list\"> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"image-size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/static.boredpanda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/women-reveal-gynecologist-facts-common-knowledge14-6a5e0bcb5107a__700.jpg\" alt=\"A woman doing laundry. Gynecologists advise women to maintain good hygiene for health.\" title=\"A woman doing laundry. Gynecologists advise women to maintain good hygiene for health.\" width=\"605\" height=\"404\"\/> <span class=\"bordered-description with-image\">one of the causes for BV can be drying your underwear with dryer sheets, now i wash them in a separate load with just unscented laundry detergent and hang dry them or throw them in dryer without adding anything. keep it simple, no fragrances! and obviously wipe front to back<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"post-bottom-meta-links clearfix \"> <span class=\"sources\"> <a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"open-list-submission-source\" href=\"https:\/\/www.threads.com\/@a.okey_y\/post\/DZlKtf8DMo7\" target=\"_blank\"> kflo_xo <\/a> <span class=\"open-list-submission-source-separator\">, <\/span> <a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"open-list-submission-source\" href=\"https:\/\/www.magnific.com\/free-photo\/woman-turning-washing-machine_12652232.htm#fromView=search&amp;page=1&amp;position=49&amp;uuid=7304a10d-a89e-451d-af95-422aeac1555f&amp;query=woman+dryer+maschine\" target=\"_blank\"> gpointstudio \/ Magnific <\/a> <\/span> <span class=\"report\"> <a class=\"open-list-submission-report\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/women-reveal-gynecologist-facts-common-knowledge\/javascript:void(0)\" data-href=\"http:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/contact-us\/?report-post=https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/women-reveal-gynecologist-facts-common-knowledge-27\/\">Report<\/a> <\/span> <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"open-list-item open-list-block clearfix \" data-submission-id=\"10938236\">\n<p id=\"10938236\" class=\"post-content-description text-open-list\"> <span class=\"bordered-description\">If you&#8217;re having waves of severe pain and vomiting significantly above your baseline, call your gyno immediately. could mean an urgent care or er visit. ovarian torsion is no joke and it can be intermittent, potentially not showing up on the first ultrasound if you&#8217;re not currently in pain.<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"post-bottom-meta-links clearfix \"> <span class=\"sources\"> <a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"open-list-submission-source\" href=\"https:\/\/www.threads.com\/@a.okey_y\/post\/DZlKtf8DMo7\" target=\"_blank\"> artistic.arcana <\/a> <\/span> <span class=\"report\"> <a class=\"open-list-submission-report\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/women-reveal-gynecologist-facts-common-knowledge\/javascript:void(0)\" data-href=\"http:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/contact-us\/?report-post=https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/women-reveal-gynecologist-facts-common-knowledge-57\/\">Report<\/a> <\/span> <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"open-list-item open-list-block clearfix \" data-submission-id=\"10938346\">\n<p id=\"10938346\" class=\"post-content-description text-open-list\"> <span class=\"bordered-description\">Extremely hot baths are not good for u occasional baths and mostly showers are better for feminine hygiene.<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"post-bottom-meta-links clearfix \"> <span class=\"sources\"> <a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"open-list-submission-source\" href=\"https:\/\/www.threads.com\/@a.okey_y\/post\/DZlKtf8DMo7\" target=\"_blank\"> covergirl_99 <\/a> <\/span> <span class=\"report\"> <a class=\"open-list-submission-report\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/women-reveal-gynecologist-facts-common-knowledge\/javascript:void(0)\" data-href=\"http:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/contact-us\/?report-post=https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/women-reveal-gynecologist-facts-common-knowledge-68\/\">Report<\/a> <\/span> <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"open-list-item open-list-block clearfix \" data-submission-id=\"10938252\">\n<p id=\"10938252\" class=\"post-content-description text-open-list\"> <span class=\"bordered-description\">Don\u2019t pee before an ultrasound. Even if you really need to. Apparently I had to have a full bladder to do an ultrasound for endo. (I was 16, 21 now) also drink lots of water on your period. My gyno was very adamant on that lol.<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"post-bottom-meta-links clearfix \"> <span class=\"sources\"> <a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"open-list-submission-source\" href=\"https:\/\/www.threads.com\/@a.okey_y\/post\/DZlKtf8DMo7\" target=\"_blank\"> jefftheclitter333 <\/a> <\/span> <span class=\"report\"> <a class=\"open-list-submission-report\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/women-reveal-gynecologist-facts-common-knowledge\/javascript:void(0)\" data-href=\"http:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/contact-us\/?report-post=https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/women-reveal-gynecologist-facts-common-knowledge-64\/\">Report<\/a> <\/span> <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"open-list-item open-list-block clearfix \" data-submission-id=\"10937338\">\n<p id=\"10937338\" class=\"post-content-description text-open-list\"> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"image-size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/static.boredpanda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/women-reveal-gynecologist-facts-common-knowledge10-6a5e07827f492__700.jpg\" alt=\"Woman vlogging about healthy drinks in a kitchen, promoting women's health with gynecologist insights.\" title=\"Woman vlogging about healthy drinks in a kitchen, promoting women's health with gynecologist insights.\" width=\"605\" height=\"403\"\/> <span class=\"bordered-description with-image\">I learned this working in the OB\/GYN clinic!<br \/>If you\u2019re prone to getting BV. Those medication\u2019s are just a Band-Aid.. your body just produces more bacteria than usual that throws off your pH. Taking probiotics daily can prevent that.<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"post-bottom-meta-links clearfix \"> <span class=\"sources\"> <a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"open-list-submission-source\" href=\"https:\/\/www.threads.com\/@a.okey_y\/post\/DZlKtf8DMo7\" target=\"_blank\"> dymond_therealtor_nextdoor <\/a> <span class=\"open-list-submission-source-separator\">, <\/span> <a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"open-list-submission-source\" href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/confused-woman-with-a-couple-of-sauce-bottles-looking-away-fso9Q9AjHQM\" target=\"_blank\"> Getty Images \/ Unsplash <\/a> <\/span> <span class=\"report\"> <a class=\"open-list-submission-report\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/women-reveal-gynecologist-facts-common-knowledge\/javascript:void(0)\" data-href=\"http:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/contact-us\/?report-post=https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/women-reveal-gynecologist-facts-common-knowledge-19\/\">Report<\/a> <\/span> <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"open-list-item open-list-block clearfix \" data-submission-id=\"10937975\">\n<p id=\"10937975\" class=\"post-content-description text-open-list\"> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"image-size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/static.boredpanda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/women-reveal-gynecologist-facts-common-knowledge24-6a5e1a9e5b3f5__700.jpg\" alt=\"Hands washing with soap under running water, symbolizing hygiene advice from gynecologists for women.\" title=\"Hands washing with soap under running water, symbolizing hygiene advice from gynecologists for women.\" width=\"605\" height=\"403\"\/> <span class=\"bordered-description with-image\">Any liquid soap contains preservatives which are usually antibacterial which can increase the chance of yeast infections due to biome imbalance. Only use bar soap, like Dove, unscented, on the external only.<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"post-bottom-meta-links clearfix \"> <span class=\"sources\"> <a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"open-list-submission-source\" href=\"https:\/\/www.threads.com\/@a.okey_y\/post\/DZlKtf8DMo7\" target=\"_blank\"> kry.salys <\/a> <span class=\"open-list-submission-source-separator\">, <\/span> <a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"open-list-submission-source\" href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/hands-washing-with-bar-soap-under-running-water-qFh8itfhAPw\" target=\"_blank\"> Daiga Ellaby \/ Unsplash <\/a> <\/span> <span class=\"report\"> <a class=\"open-list-submission-report\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/women-reveal-gynecologist-facts-common-knowledge\/javascript:void(0)\" data-href=\"http:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/contact-us\/?report-post=https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/women-reveal-gynecologist-facts-common-knowledge-32\/\">Report<\/a> <\/span> <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"open-list-item open-list-block clearfix \" data-submission-id=\"10937970\">\n<p id=\"10937970\" class=\"post-content-description text-open-list\"> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"image-size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/static.boredpanda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/women-reveal-gynecologist-facts-common-knowledge23-6a5e1786927ba__700.jpg\" alt=\"A female gynecologist smiling and taking notes while speaking to a patient about women's health advice.\" title=\"A female gynecologist smiling and taking notes while speaking to a patient about women's health advice.\" width=\"605\" height=\"403\"\/> <span class=\"bordered-description with-image\">Regular STD panels don\u2019t include testing for HPV, you have to request it so you could have it but never know until you specifically request it to be included.<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"post-bottom-meta-links clearfix \"> <span class=\"sources\"> <a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"open-list-submission-source\" href=\"https:\/\/www.threads.com\/@a.okey_y\/post\/DZlKtf8DMo7\" target=\"_blank\"> breajpotts <\/a> <span class=\"open-list-submission-source-separator\">, <\/span> <a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"open-list-submission-source\" href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/cheerful-female-therapeutist-listening-to-patient-and-taking-notes-after-checkup-in-clinic-ZDM0Ks8KROA\" target=\"_blank\"> Getty Images \/ Unsplash <\/a> <\/span> <span class=\"report\"> <a class=\"open-list-submission-report\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/women-reveal-gynecologist-facts-common-knowledge\/javascript:void(0)\" data-href=\"http:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/contact-us\/?report-post=https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/women-reveal-gynecologist-facts-common-knowledge-30\/\">Report<\/a> <\/span> <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"open-list-item open-list-block clearfix \" data-submission-id=\"10938093\">\n<p id=\"10938093\" class=\"post-content-description text-open-list\"> <span class=\"bordered-description\">Stop eating junk! Stop sugar and sugary things and stuff like that, don\u2019t eat chocolate a lot and work out! Basically everything is about what you consume and how your lifestyle is, having a kitkat a day wasn\u2019t a good idea\u2026.also, herbal tea is the best! I cannot stress this enough but herbal tea is the best, and say no to caffeine cause it\u2019s really really bad for you\u2026once or even four times a month is fine but that\u2019s it<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"post-bottom-meta-links clearfix \"> <span class=\"sources\"> <a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"open-list-submission-source\" href=\"https:\/\/www.threads.com\/@a.okey_y\/post\/DZlKtf8DMo7\" target=\"_blank\"> uroojkodwavi <\/a> <\/span> <span class=\"report\"> <a class=\"open-list-submission-report\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/women-reveal-gynecologist-facts-common-knowledge\/javascript:void(0)\" data-href=\"http:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/contact-us\/?report-post=https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/women-reveal-gynecologist-facts-common-knowledge-45\/\">Report<\/a> <\/span> <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"open-list-item open-list-block clearfix \" data-submission-id=\"10938246\" style=\"display:none;\">\n<p id=\"10938246\" class=\"post-content-description text-open-list\"> <span class=\"bordered-description\">Breastmilk actually harms babies teeth in the long run. I learned that my daughter is 10 and we\u2019re still dealing with some of those issues from breast-feeding.<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"post-bottom-meta-links clearfix \"> <span class=\"sources\"> <a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"open-list-submission-source\" href=\"https:\/\/www.threads.com\/@a.okey_y\/post\/DZlKtf8DMo7\" target=\"_blank\"> dymond_therealtor_nextdoor <\/a> <\/span> <span class=\"report\"> <a class=\"open-list-submission-report\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/women-reveal-gynecologist-facts-common-knowledge\/javascript:void(0)\" data-href=\"http:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/contact-us\/?report-post=https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/women-reveal-gynecologist-facts-common-knowledge-60\/\">Report<\/a> <\/span> <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><script type=\"didomi\/javascript\">\nwindow._fbSDKPromise = window._fbSDKPromise || new Promise((resolve, reject) => {\nwindow.fbAsyncInit = function () {\nFB.init({\nappId  : '887842622821495',\nversion: 'v17.0',\nstatus : true,\ncookie : true,\nxfbml  : false\n});\nresolve(FB);\n};\n\/\/ Load SDK only once\nif (!document.getElementById('facebook-jssdk')) {\nconst script = document.createElement('script');\nscript.id = 'facebook-jssdk';\nscript.async = true;\nscript.src = `https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/${BoredPanda.Config.wp_lang}\/sdk.js`;\nscript.onerror = reject;\ndocument.head.appendChild(script);\n}\n});\n<\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><script async=\"async\" data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/pl30214220.effectivecpmnetwork.com\/9ab3d4df8a7e1a6171e16ddbf732cc19\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<div id=\"container-9ab3d4df8a7e1a6171e16ddbf732cc19\"><\/div>\r\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A survey of 2,000 women found that one in ten couldn&#8217;t correctly identify a diagram of the female reproductive system. 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