""We inherited a broken NHS, and as a result too many women are still subject to a system that doesn't listen to their experiences or understand their needs. Whether it's being passed from one specialist to another for conditions like endometriosis or PCOS, the lack of proper pain relief during procedures, or unacceptable gynaecology waiting lists - it's clear the system is failing women, and it shouldn't be happening.""
""Few examples capture medical misogyny more clearly than the expectation that women should tolerate severe pain during gynaecological procedures. No woman should be expected to endure such suffering without proper care and consideration for her health needs.""
The Women's Health Strategy renewal includes measures like a cervical cancer elimination plan and Jess's Rule for unresolved symptoms. Health Secretary Wes Streeting highlighted the NHS's failure to address women's health needs, citing issues like inadequate pain relief and long waiting lists. Medical misogyny persists, with historical biases affecting women's health treatment. Research shows significant percentages of women feel dismissed by healthcare professionals, indicating a systemic issue in addressing women's health concerns and pain management.
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