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The doctors thought I was a hypochondriac. But the truth was they could not yet see what was wrong with me.



Medical malpractice and / or mysoginy is another common problem unfortunately; afflctions like endometriosis take years to be taken seriously and diagnosed, instead of brushed away.


Yes! Women are constantly ignored on conditions like this. It’s infuriating when you realize all the recurring regular gynecology visits are basically performative.


Once you are diagnosed with a psychiatric issue, everything else you complain to the doctor about is hypochondria. As a male with a serious mood disorder, I feel your pain.




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