I'm in pain but it took years for anyone to listen
It calls for improved access to information on menstrual health and contraception as well as the creation of a women's health champion.: "It has been about four years but it took about two years for anyone to listen to me so they just sent me home.""Mentally I'm knackered," she said.
It took seven years to diagnose Brittnee Leyson's endometriosis - a debilitating gynaecological condition which affects one in 10 women."I have been told to my face that the symptoms I was experiencing and the pain that I had was impossible and the damage was being done was something that I actually couldn't feel," she said.She added: "The medical gaslighting has caused so much damage to women over time. It is definitely a long overdue step.
Lucky Saraswat, consultant gynaecologist at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, described the new report as a "really positive step" as women's health services have historically been underfunded and under resourced.
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
‘Imposter syndrome takes on a whole new meaning for women of colour’Years after being told she was a 'token hire', one writer explores the issue...
Read more »
Watch: Andrew Cuomo refuses to resign as bombshell report finds he sexually harassed 11 womenAndrew Cuomo has refused to resign despite a bombshell report concluding he sexually harassed 11 women. The explosive report, released by Attorney General Letitia James, concluded that the New York governor had sexually harassed the women in violation of state and federal laws.During a live-streamed response, Mr Cuomo directly addressed one of his accusers while maintaining his innocence.He claims his comments to Charlotte Bennet were made in an attempt to help her process her previous trauma in a bid to make up for his inability to help one of his family members who was a victim of sexual assault.
Read more »
Covid jab trial for pregnant women launched after fears for mums-to-beHUNDREDS of pregnant women have been urged to come forward to participate in a Covid vaccine trial. Today the government announced it would be investing £7.5 million into the study which will help …
Read more »
The Sex Lives of African Women by Nana Darkoa Sekyiamah review – extraordinarily dynamicA sensitive and honest collection of interviews explores freedom and sexuality beyond every conceivable stereotype
Read more »
Andrew Cuomo: Joe Biden says New York governor should quit after investigation finds he sexually harassed womenAn investigation finds Andrew Cuomo's administration was a 'hostile work environment' that was 'rife with fear and intimidation', but the governor rejects the allegations, declaring: 'I never touched anyone inappropriately.'
Read more »
What do many terrorists have in common? They abuse womenGroundbreaking new research shows that extremist attackers are often united in their violent misogyny, says journalist and campaigner Joan Smith
Read more »