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04.09.2025 Isabel Hempel 3724

Gynecology: Gynecologist clears up myths

Whether in the practice or on social media: Dr. Konstantin Wagner experiences every day how many questions and uncertainties women have about their health. In this interview, he talks openly about the challenges posed by myths in gynecology and why comprehensible information is so important - not just for individual patients, but for all women.

Which myths do women encounter most frequently in gynecology?

There is a whole range of myths that repeatedly unsettle women. They often concern hormones, contraception and pregnancy, where many misconceptions circulate. 

Such myths can lead to women either being unnecessarily afraid or making the wrong decisions. It is important to me to address these misconceptions, explain them in an understandable way and thus provide more security.

How do you make specialist knowledge understandable for laypeople?

In my practice, I only have a few minutes per patient, so I use social media to have more time for explanations.

I try to break down complex topics simply without diluting the content - with humor, understandable explanations and clear examples. Whether on Instagram, YouTube or via my podcast - I want every woman to be able to access and understand this information.

How important is social media for women's health?

Social media is an opportunity for women's health, but it also harbors some risks. There is a lot of nonsense and misinformation on social media.

At the same time, platforms such as YouTube or Instagram offer the opportunity to pass on evidence-based information directly to many women. I think it's good when platforms like YouTube verify doctors - it builds trust. Unfortunately, this is still lacking on other networks.

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Which topic is particularly close to your heart?

One topic that is particularly important to me is early childhood sex education. Children should learn about their bodies from the very beginning and develop a healthy relationship with childhood sexuality and boundaries.

Unfortunately, this is often taboo and only discussed at a very late stage. It is crucial to start early with age-appropriate information - without taboos, without fear. Education is prevention of sexualized violence.

How can women recognize myths and scaremongering?

By remaining critical. If information sounds strange: ask for the source!
Does it come from a doctor, a study - or from TikTok? It's worth paying attention to trustworthy channels, not believing everything blindly and asking your own doctor if in doubt.

What should companies know about women's health?

Companies should know that women go through many complex phases that will affect their bodies, psyche and therefore their careers.
Turning a blind eye to this leads to frustration and dissatisfaction for everyone. Whether it's the desire to have children, PMS, pregnancy and, above all, the onset of the menopause, which can be very stressful and even life-limiting.

If employers show understanding, promote education and create appropriate structures, this not only relieves the burden on the women concerned, but also improves the working environment as a whole.

 

zero Violence at home: what employers can do

Woman who experiences violence at home in a counseling interview
Psyche
09.12.2022 Josephin Hartmann 17558

Violence at home: How employers can help

For those who experience domestic violence, the workplace often becomes a protected space. Managers can support victims: with understanding, a willingness to talk and the provision of help.   

It is often underestimated: When employees call in sick to work, the reason may be that they have been subjected to psychological, physical or sexual violence at home. Companies can provide support in this delicate situation. However, it is important to handle the situation sensitively and offer the right support.

pme life situation coach Jutta Dreyer gives tips on how you as an employer and manager can support affected employees.

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Domestic violence: tips on how managers can support affected employees 

1. watch out for signs: Withdrawal, depressed, anxious  

Domestic violence is not a private matter, it concerns us all. Most managers share this view. Pme life situation coach Jutta Dreyer often sees managers calling her because they are worried about their employees. When they use our advice, they already have the impression that the situation at home is very difficult and that violence could be involved.  

It is often difficult to recognize whether employees are affected by domestic violence, as it is a shameful topic. Those affected try to hide it for as long as possible. They are ashamed and often feel guilty for their situation.  

Therefore, managers can only look out for small signs that violence is taking place at home.  

Signs can be: 

  • Withdrawal: Person withdraws, no longer or less and less participates in team meetings, talks less and less about home. 
  • Person appears depressed or anxious. 

2. offer help: Make contact with help centers 

Jutta Dreyer is familiar with the situation where managers call and need immediate help, for example when an affected employee is sitting next to them and is very afraid to go home.

"This call is the first right step that managers can take. It paves the way for them to contact us, as the people concerned would not pick up the phone themselves. Once contact has been made, we take over the conversation to build trust."

Jutta Dreyer, life situation coach, pme Assistance


However, managers may also call in acute situations because the violent family member is already at the door to collect the person concerned from work. In such cases, a manager should call the police so that the employee is not put at risk. 

3. communicate offers of help within the company 

If a conversation is held with affected employees and the person opens up, it is important what the manager radiates. It is about signaling understanding for the fact that the person concerned has found themselves in such a situation and that it is not something to be ashamed of.  

However, this applies to all problems - be it addiction or mental illness. A manager can provide support by offering help services such as the pme intranet Familienservice . Putting up posters with emergency numbers for people who experience violence at home can also help.  

In this way, employers send a signal of understanding to their employees. At the same time, the inhibition threshold for seeking support is not so high.  

4 Gently seek a conversation 

Managers can also actively seek the conversation. However, caution is advised here. Anyone offering to talk should not open the door directly. Direct statements such as "Are you experiencing violence at home?" can overwhelm the other person.  

It is better to approach the topic carefully. Gentle questions such as "Could it be that it is difficult at home?" or "Could it be that you are being put under pressure at home?" make it easier for those affected to talk openly about it.  

Jutta Dreyer encourages:

"It is important for managers not to give up straight away if they are rejected. The person concerned could initially reply that everything is fine. The manager can stay on the ball and signal a willingness to talk at any time."

Q&A for managers: important questions and answers in brief 

As a manager, is it your job to prevent domestic violence?  

Quite clearly: no. But the employees concerned can be supported with appropriate offers - always provided that the person wants this!

Be aware of how shameful this topic is and that it is rarely communicated in the workplace. Try to develop an understanding for some difficult life situations. Convey the attitude that the person concerned is not to blame for the violence against them.  

How can you provide support?  

Offer the employee a quiet room (e.g. your office) where he/she can call the pme hotline Familienservice without being disturbed. Encourage them to do so, but do not exert any pressure.

You can also offer to call the employee together. This can be very helpful if he/she is not confident enough to make the call alone or may have language problems.  

How intensively should you provide support?  

The most important thing is to support and encourage the employee to contact a counselor, such as the pme Familienservice - but don't turn yourself into a grievance box!

What can you do as a manager if there is an acute threat situation on site (in your unit)?  

In the event of acute threats, call the police: 110. If, for example, an employee is afraid to go home because he/she is afraid of violence, you can call the pme Familienservice as a customer.  

IMPORTANT TO KNOW: Violence Protection Act  

Victims of domestic violence have the right to apply for court protection orders so that they are protected from further attacks by the perpetrator. The same applies to victims of stalking.

More information under: Violence Protection Act

Further help and links:

www.big-koordinierung.de

weisser-ring.de/haeuslichegewalt

www.hilfetelefon.de/gewalt-gegen-frauen/haeusliche-gewalt.html  

Constantine Wagner

Specialist in gynecology and obstetrics

Dr. med. Konstantin Wagner is now very well known on social media with almost 500,000 followers and gives women valuable insights into real specialist information - easily explained.