If you're a lucky girl, you've probably heard since your early teenage years of advice claiming a lot of conflicting, often unconvincing and irrational.
Today, in the age of the Internet, there is a fertile ground for the circulation and dissemination of a lot of misinformation regarding medicine and health.
From myths such as that you should not stand barefoot on the tiles so that your fertility does not affect your fertility, to the dangers of tight clothing that may cause cancer, these false myths may harm many girls if they believe them or follow them in their lives.
In this report, we review the most famous medical myths related to women's health:
Myth 1: Clothes give you breast cancer
Did your grandmother or a friend tell you not to wear a bra because it could cause cancer, or did an elderly relative tell you that tight bras could put you at greater risk of cancer?
The truth is that these allegations are absolutely not true.
Cancer cells and the risks of their growth are not closely related to the extent of the clothing in the chest area.
What you can do to reduce your risk of breast cancer is to maintain a healthy weight and avoid chemicals in beauty and grooming tools as much as possible.
Preventive steps such as getting a mammogram every year after the age of 45 are the proven way to detect breast cancer early and prevent its spread.
If you have a family history of breast cancer, screening in your early twenties is recommended to determine if you have a risk of developing the disease.
Myth 2: Foods That Boost Your Chances of Getting Pregnant
Infertility and reproductive problems are always a painful matter for any woman who dreams of motherhood and having children, yet information is often circulated that there are some foods and drinks that will increase a woman’s fertility and her ability to become pregnant and give birth.
The World Health Organization (WHO) explains that infertility is a disease of the reproductive system, both male and female, affecting millions of people around the world.
Estimates published by the organization in 2020, indicate that there are between 48 million couples and 186 million individuals in the world who live with infertility problems and difficulty in reproduction.
Reproductive difficulties and infertility problems are mainly caused by conditions affecting the male reproductive system, or defects in the ovaries, uterus, fallopian tubes, and endocrine system in women.
This is in addition to many other reasons as well.
Therefore, in a conclusive scientific way, the food and drinks that are consumed cannot treat such problems or stimulate the chances of reproduction in both women and men, according to the American HealthCare website.
The food and drinks that are consumed cannot cure infertility problems or stimulate the chances of conceiving (Shutterstock)
Myth 3: It's normal to feel sad after giving birth
Feeling sad and depressed after the birth of a new baby is not a simple thing to turn a blind eye to, but rather, ignoring it can have dire consequences for your safety and that of your baby.
Baby blues, or postpartum depression or sadness, is a common phenomenon, and it never means you're a bad or neglected mother or that you're not grateful for that little miracle in your lap.
It's just a condition called postpartum depression, and almost 3 out of 4 women suffer from some form of postpartum depression.
If your symptoms persist for more than a few weeks after birth, or they get worse, you should see a specialist because the condition may worsen to serious stages without treatment.
After your consultation, your obstetrician-gynecologist will discuss with you whether medication or other treatment options might help you feel better.
Myth 4: Breastfeeding and regular periods prevent pregnancy
Although a newborn woman may not ovulate for several weeks and months after giving birth, breastfeeding your new baby does not guarantee that you will not become pregnant.
You probably won't know when you'll start ovulating again after a series of hormonal disruptions during and after pregnancy, and your period won't come until about two weeks after ovulation.
However, the absence or regularity of your period does not necessarily mean that you are safe from the chances of pregnancy after intercourse, so during that period you should use the normal contraceptives as you used to do in the past.
Breastfeeding your new baby does not guarantee that you will not get pregnant (German)
Myth 5: Miscarriage is caused by stress
Most miscarriages are caused by genetic abnormalities in the fetus, which is the main cause of the problem, not the result of anything you did or did not do during your pregnancy.
Other causes of miscarriage include chronic health conditions such as diabetes, physical disorders that affect the reproductive system, and lifestyle habits such as alcohol or drug abuse during pregnancy.
Allina Health explains that when considering pregnancy and trying to conceive, first speak with a gynecologist to review your medical history and condition, and discuss what you can do to help ensure a healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby.
However, remember that even if you do everything "correctly", you may not be able to completely prevent a miscarriage.
These myths are a selection from a large number of misinformation spread about women's health, so to protect your mental and physical health and protect yourself from following any wrong advice, always consult a specialist.