Category: Healthcare
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Calling out medical gaslighting in healthcare
Calling out medical gaslighting in healthcare Medically reviewed by Ms. Roisin Traynor, mental health counsellor Have you ever felt that a healthcare professional was dismissing your symptoms or concerns about your menstrual health? Maybe you’ve been told that it’s all in your head or that it’s just a normal part of being a woman or having…
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Diagnosing endometriosis without surgery
Diagnosing endometriosis without surgery Medically reviewed by Dr. Emilie Côté, OB GYN Historically, endometriosis has always been diagnosed through surgery. The most common procedure is a laparoscopy, where a thin telescope connected to a camera is inserted through small cuts in the abdomen to help the gynaecologist visualise the organs and locate lesions. The diagnostic surgery is…
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How to advocate against medical gaslighting
How to advocate against medical gaslighting Medically reviewed by Ms. Roisin Traynor, mental health counsellor How to spot medical gaslighting Medical gaslighting, where a healthcare provider assumes your diagnosis – whether intentionally or not – and gaslights you to go along with their chosen treatment, is an unfortunate common occurrence that many women experience when seeking…
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UK healthcare guidelines for endometriosis
UK healthcare guidelines for endometriosis What are the NICE guidelines and how do they affect you? NICE (National Institute for Health and Care Excellence) is an independent body that is part of the NHS. They provide recommendations and health standards based on evidence, to create guidelines for healthcare in the United Kingdom, which covers England,…