Women’s Health – Dr. Barry Dworkin

PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome), which affects tens of millions of women, is now known as PMOS (polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome)to better reflect what it actually represents.

May 14, 2026

Medical Mythbusting Commentary for May 14, 2026 Source:PCOS, which affects tens of millions of women, is now known as PMOS. Here’s why the renaming is important Reference:Polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome, the new name for polycystic ovary syndrome: a multistep global consensus process
Unregulated birth attendants warrant further investigation into their practices.

December 15, 2025

Medical Mythbusting Commentary for December 15, 2025 Source:She wanted a natural pregnancy and childbirth. It ended in tragedy. Why the growing reliance on unregulated birth attendants is raising red flags
Meta-analysis of 48 observational studies notes that gestational diabetes may be tied to huge rises in ADHD and autism.

September 17, 2025

Medical Mythbusting Commentary for September 17, 2025 Source:Gestational diabetes tied to huge rises in ADHD and autism
What would have been the possible evolutionary advantages for brain changes that occur in pregnancy?

June 12, 2025

Medical Mythbusting Commentary for June 12, 2025 Source:‘Baby brain’ is real. 3 things to know about what’s happening to your brain
We May Soon Have a Blood Test to Predict Postpartum Depression

May 9, 2025

Medical Mythbusting Commentary for May 9, 2025 Source:We May Soon Have a Blood Test to Predict Postpartum Depression
Influencers selling fake cures for polycystic ovary syndrome

December 9, 2024

Medical Mythbusting Commentary for December 9, 2024 Source:Influencers selling fake cures for polycystic ovary syndrome
Woman with rare double uterus gives birth to twins

October 2, 2024

Medical Mythbusting Commentary for October 2, 2024 Source:Woman with rare double uterus gives birth to twins
Women with endometriosis face fourfold higher relative risk of ovarian cancer, study suggests. This accounts for 10-20 more women per 10,000 per year for women suffering with endometriosis.

July 18, 2024

Medical Mythbusting Commentary for July 18, 2024 Source:Women with endometriosis face fourfold higher risk of ovarian cancer, study suggests Reference:Endometriosis Typology and Ovarian Cancer Risk
Polycystic ovary syndrome seems to respond to the malaria drug artemisinin. Small study but more to come.

June 14, 2024

Medical Mythbusting Commentary for June 14, 2024 Source:Polycystic ovary syndrome could be treated with a malaria drug