Medical misogony
Much of medical research has historically focused on male subjects, leading to a lack of understanding around women's health issues. According to Dr Helen O'Connell, an Australian Urologist, medical misogyny "seems to be due to a lack of awareness rather than conscious maltreatment".
Proactive steps must be taken to overcome medical misogyny; in Australia this should start with mandating the inclusion of women in medical research.
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