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The episode discusses health headlines including the contraceptive pill's image problem, the effectiveness of LED masks, and pregnancy-related supplements.

Dr Ginni Mansberg and Cath Mahoney are back, ready to get to the bottom of the health headlines everyone’s talking about, from why a viral LED face mask ad was banned in the UK, to whether wellness IV drips are actually worth the money. They also unpack social media’s obsession with pregnancy "vitamin stacks" and demystify which supplements you actually need during pregnancy. In Are You Well? Dr Ginni reveals why the contraceptive pill is getting hit by the "nocebo effect" and suffering from an image problem. Plus the hosts discuss a surprising link between bad air pollution days and painful rheumatoid arthritis flares. And in Asking for a Friend, Dr Ginni answers your awkward questions, including what’s driving intense late-night sugar cravings, and why an orgasm can sometimes trigger sharp, period-like belly cramps. Leave us an 'Asking for a Friend' voice note here . Follow us on Instagram and Tiktok . Very Peri, Mamamia's exclusive perimenopause series is here! 25 world-leading experts, over 20 on-demand sessions, instant access. We’ve sorted through the noise so you don't have to. Go to veryperi.com.au today. You hot? Same. CREDITS Hosts: Dr Ginni…

People in this episode

Hosts: Dr Ginni Mansberg, Cath Mahoney

Topics covered

• contraceptive pill
• LED face mask
• wellness IV drips
• pregnancy supplements
• air pollution
• rheumatoid arthritis
• sugar cravings

Keywords

• contraceptive pill
• LED mask
• wellness IV drips
• pregnancy
• sugar cravings
• rheumatoid arthritis
• nocebo effect

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Organizations: Mamamia, Very Peri

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