Jenny Wu
MD at Duke University School of Medicine
Dr. Jenny Wu is an obstetrics & gynecology resident at The Duke School of Medicine who has led research about the accuracy of health information on TikTok. She and a team analyzed the top videos covering IUDs, vasectomies, medication abortions & Endometriosis. She can discuss their findings and how people should navigate TikTok to obtain the most accurate information regarding healthcare topics. She is a big proponent of combating medical misinformation on social media.
Dr. Wu is also an advocate for the advancement of pain control options during gynecologic procedures. She has been featured in: The New York Times, Washington Post & on NBC News. She can talk about women's health issues like: women's reproductive health, pregnancy, birth control, fertility & abortion.
Web Site:
Durham, NC
Video Sample
This expert has been featured on:
The New York Times | Washington Post | NBC News
Suggested Interview Topics:
Women's Reproductive Health | Pregnancy | Birth Control | Fertility
Suggested Interview Questions:
- How many Americans are turning to TikTok for health advice?
- You researched how accurate TikTok videos are when it comes to distributing information on health-related topics. What did you find?
- How can your findings help improve the way healthcare workers interact with patients?
- Let's talk about IUDs when it comes to birth control. How do they work?
- Are there ways to mitigate pain when IUDs are inserted?
- What are some misconceptions about vasectomies?
- Which types of abortion medications exist and how do they work?
- What should women know about endometriosis?
- At what age should women start getting mammograms and how often?
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