Women left in pain for years by medical misogyny, say MPs

Medical misogyny is leaving women suffering from painful health conditions such as heavy periods, endometriosis, and adenomyosis without proper diagnosis and treatment, causing years of pain and disruption in daily life. A report by MPs’ Women and Equalities Committee highlights a lack of awareness and understanding among healthcare practitioners, leading to growing waiting lists and the need for more education, research, and specialist care. The government has vowed to overhaul women’s healthcare and improve support for reproductive health conditions, emphasizing the need for urgent training programs and mental health support for affected women.

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