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114: The Medical Gender Gap: Women Treated As Second Class Citizens
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Confession #114: Women are 10% less likely than men to have their pain assessed
In this episode, Dr. Shawn Tassone discusses the significant disparities in healthcare for women, highlighting the women's health gap, gender bias in pain management, and the challenges women face in receiving timely diagnoses and appropriate treatments. He emphasizes the need for greater awareness and action to address these issues, particularly in areas such as endometriosis, autoimmune diseases, and menopause. The conversation also touches on the economic implications of these disparities and the importance of advocating for women's health rights.
Episode Highlights:
- How the women's health gap results in significant years of life lost
- Gender bias affecting pain assessment and treatment in healthcare
- Many women are undiagnosed for conditions like menopause and endometriosis
- Research shows women wait longer for pain management than men
- Women are often misdiagnosed or underdiagnosed for various health issues
- The healthcare system frequently overlooks women's specific health needs
- Autoimmune diseases disproportionately affect women, yet diagnosis is delayed
- Antimicrobial resistance poses a significant threat to women's health
- Why there is a lack of FDA-approved hormone therapies for women
- How advocacy and awareness are crucial for improving women's healthcare
Resources
Dr. Shawn Tassone's Practice | Tassone Advanced Gynecology
Dr. Shawn Tassone's Book | The Hormone Balance Bible
Dr. Shawn Tassone's Integrative Hormonal Mapping System | Hormonal Archetype Quiz
Medical Disclaimer
This podcast and website represent the opinions of Dr. Shawn Tassone and his guests. The content here should not be taken as medical advice and is for informational purposes only. Because each person is so unique, please consult your health care professional for any medical questions
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Manage episode 461445050 series 3462922
Confession #114: Women are 10% less likely than men to have their pain assessed
In this episode, Dr. Shawn Tassone discusses the significant disparities in healthcare for women, highlighting the women's health gap, gender bias in pain management, and the challenges women face in receiving timely diagnoses and appropriate treatments. He emphasizes the need for greater awareness and action to address these issues, particularly in areas such as endometriosis, autoimmune diseases, and menopause. The conversation also touches on the economic implications of these disparities and the importance of advocating for women's health rights.
Episode Highlights:
- How the women's health gap results in significant years of life lost
- Gender bias affecting pain assessment and treatment in healthcare
- Many women are undiagnosed for conditions like menopause and endometriosis
- Research shows women wait longer for pain management than men
- Women are often misdiagnosed or underdiagnosed for various health issues
- The healthcare system frequently overlooks women's specific health needs
- Autoimmune diseases disproportionately affect women, yet diagnosis is delayed
- Antimicrobial resistance poses a significant threat to women's health
- Why there is a lack of FDA-approved hormone therapies for women
- How advocacy and awareness are crucial for improving women's healthcare
Resources
Dr. Shawn Tassone's Practice | Tassone Advanced Gynecology
Dr. Shawn Tassone's Book | The Hormone Balance Bible
Dr. Shawn Tassone's Integrative Hormonal Mapping System | Hormonal Archetype Quiz
Medical Disclaimer
This podcast and website represent the opinions of Dr. Shawn Tassone and his guests. The content here should not be taken as medical advice and is for informational purposes only. Because each person is so unique, please consult your health care professional for any medical questions
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