My ex-wife was diagnosed for years with a bleeding ulcer, because the (male!)

…e: Do Women Receive Worse Care, writes that women are less likely to be given painkillers than men, it takes an average of 7–10 years for a patient with endometriosis to receive an accurate diagnosis, women are more likely to be told their pain is psychosomatic, and it takes a woman 2.5 more years …
Don’t Dismiss a 13-year-old Girl’s Pain Because of Gender Bias
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My ex-wife was diagnosed for years with a bleeding ulcer, because the (male!) medical staff never made the connection between her coughing up blood and her periods. 🤬
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Written by Jack Herlocker
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Husband & retiree. Author. Former IT geek/developer. I fill what’s empty, empty what’s full, and scratch where it itches. Occasionally do weird & goofy things.
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