When Women Stop Seeking Care: The Hidden Harm of Being Dismissed - Fempower Health | A Women's Health Podcast
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đ§ Episode Summary:Over 50% of women with chronic vaginal pain considered giving up on care altogether, according to a new JAMA Network Open study co-authored by Drs. Jill Krapf and Chailee Moss. In this episode, Georgie breaks down the findings, explores why this kind of dismissal is so common in womenâs health, and explains how communicationânot just diagnosisâcan make or break care.If youâve ever been told âeverything looks normalâ when you were in pain, this episode is for you.đ What's Covered:Why over half of women with vaginal pain say they nearly gave up on careâand what that says about the systemHow seemingly harmless phrases like âyour exam is normalâ can cause lasting harmWhat two leading experts are doing differentlyâand why their approach is worth hearingWhy this isnât about blaming doctorsâbut it is about breaking the cycleWhat every woman (and clinician) should understand about trust, trauma, and communication in healthcareResources:Resources and episodes on Pelvic Health Read the Experiences of Care and Gaslighting in Patients With Vulvovaginal Disorders studyLearn about TightLipped and the National Vulvodynia Associationđ§ Loved the episode? Here's how you can take action:1. Help others discover Fempower Health:Leave a quick review on Apple or Spotify. Itâs the easiest way to support our mission and amplify womenâs health voices.2. Stay connected:Follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram and TikTok, YouTube for real-time updates, expert insights, and relatable conversations.Or join our newsletter to get curated women's health contentâon your terms, in your inbox.**Top 50 Health Podcast of 2024** **The information shared by Fempower Health is not medical advice but for informational purposes to enable you to have more effective conversations with your doctor. Always talk to your doctor before making health-related decisions. Additionally, the views expressed by the Fempower Health podcast guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent.****May contain affiliate links and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links**