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Medical Misogyny: Underfunded Research in PCOS - Coggle Diagram
Medical Misogyny: Underfunded Research in PCOS
Lack of research funding
male pattern baldness is receiving more funding than PCOS research
limited to treatments such as birth control
less funding leads to fewer studies on an already complex disorder
Delayed diagnosis
typical symptoms of irregular periods or fatigue are commonly dismissed
waiting years or misdiagnosed
early diagnosis is important to prevent long-term health issues
Doctor biases
black women are wrongly believed to have higher pain tolerance
doctors blaming symptoms on weight especially on plus size women
tied to historical misconceptions
Health problems from undiagnosed PCOS
higher risk of diabetes
mental health and hormonal imbalance
risk of infertility
Historical mistreatment and misconception
brutalization of women during medical research
contributes to doctor biases and inequalities today
early medical studies typically catered towards men