Rebel Bodies: A Guide to the Gender Health Gap Revolution

This is an empowering manifesto for women’s healthcare, offering actionable ways to advocate for ourselves and get the diagnosis and treatment we need. Health journalist Sarah Graham investigates the gender health gap, dubbed medicine’s #MeToo moment, as women speak out about being dismissed with physical or mental illness due to sexism.

Have you ever felt ignored or belittled by doctors? Women, comprising 51% of the population and the biggest healthcare users, face gender disparities in men’s and women’s healthcare. Our pain and suffering are disbelieved, leading to misdiagnoses and inappropriate treatments. Inspired by women’s stories, meet patients, doctors, and campaigners fighting back. Learn from journeys from gaslighting to self-advocacy, diagnosis, and treatment. You’re not alone, and we believe you.

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