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What is medical misogyny? Government and NHS face 'urgent wake-up call' on women's health services


Published on 2024-12-11 12:41:05 - MSN
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  • What is medical misogyny? Government and NHS face 'urgent wake-up call' on women's health services - A cross-party group is calling for an overhaul of women's reproductive health services

The article from MSN discusses the pervasive issue of "medical misogyny" within the UK's healthcare system, highlighting how women's health concerns are often dismissed or inadequately addressed. It points out that despite the NHS's efforts to improve, there remains a significant gap in understanding and treating conditions that predominantly affect women, such as endometriosis, chronic pain, and menopause. The piece references a report by the Women's Health All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) which criticizes the government and NHS for not doing enough to tackle these issues, leading to prolonged suffering and misdiagnosis for many women. The report calls for urgent action to address systemic biases, improve training for healthcare professionals on women's health, and enhance research into conditions that disproportionately impact women. This situation has been described as a "wake-up call" for both the government and the NHS to prioritize and reform women's health services.

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