A podcast about women, non-binary, and transgender people being ignored, mistreated, and silenced in the medical system ... and what we can do about it.
PCOS, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, is the most common hormone disorder in women of childbearing age, affecting an estimated 116 million women around the world.Despite these pervasive symptoms, PCOS remains undiagnosed and unmanaged in most people who have it. If you want to learn more about PCOS visit the PCOS Awareness Association at pcosaa.org.Music by Alan ArtinSound Engineering by Yuki LiangSpecial Thanks to Megan Bomgardner
Gender reassignment surgery has now been deemed necessary by health insurance companies for both the mental and physical well being of transgender people. But clearly many people, even some medical professionals, still do not see it this way.On this episode, we explore some of the problems in transgender healthcare and how the field can evolve.Music by Elijah LeviSound Engineering by Yuki LiangFor support, please visit translifeline.org
Endometriosis affects approximately 176 million women in the world. It is a chronic illness of the reproductive system in which tissue that lines the uterus grows outside of the uterus -- causing excrutiatingly painful periods, heavy bleeding, fatigue, and often pain during sex.Yet on average, women see seven health professionals before being referred to a specialist for endometriosis. It is still seen as a pain that women must simply endure.Show notes:Find more endometriosis resources at endofound.orgMusic by Elijah Levi. Sound Engineering by Yuki Liang
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