UK Report Criticizes NHS for Medical Misogyny

A parliamentary report by the Women and Equalities Committee has criticized the NHS for 'medical misogyny,' which leads to women with gynaecological conditions like endometriosis and adenomyosis suffering prolonged pain and undiagnosed conditions. The report highlights that women's symptoms are frequently dismissed, normalised, or misunderstood due to pervasive stigma and a lack of education among healthcare professionals. This neglect has resulted in long waiting lists for gynaecological services, with over 755,000 women currently awaiting care. The committee calls for an urgent overhaul of medical training and increased funding for women's health research. Naga Munchetty and other women shared their experiences of being dismissed by health professionals, reinforcing the report's findings. The report concludes with a call to improve education on reproductive health in schools and implement a comprehensive training program for healthcare providers.