Medical misogyny

Medical misogyny refers to the systemic bias and discrimination against women within healthcare systems. It can result in women’s health concerns being dismissed, minimized, or misunderstood by healthcare providers, leading to inadequate care, misdiagnoses, or delayed treatment. This bias stems from societal stereotypes and gendered assumptions that can influence how symptoms and conditions are perceived and addressed. Recognizing medical misogyny is crucial to ensuring equitable, respectful, and effective healthcare for women, and to challenging practices that perpetuate gender inequality in medical settings.