Chair Sarah Owen highlighted the ongoing issue of 'misogyny in medicine', indicating that women's health concerns, particularly regarding reproductive conditions, are often dismissed and go undiagnosed.
The report emphasized a significant gap in awareness regarding women's reproductive health among primary healthcare providers, which exacerbates the suffering of those experiencing conditions like endometriosis.
Women waiting for gynaecological procedures have seen waiting lists more than double since 2020, with 755,000 appointments pending, reflecting an urgent healthcare crisis.
The government has acknowledged the situation as 'unacceptable' and vowed to 'overhaul women's healthcare', which includes boosting investment and enhancing training for healthcare staff.
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