114: The Medical Gender Gap: Women Treated As Second Class Citizens

Confessions of a Male Gynecologist · Jan 16, 2025 · 32m

Confession #114: Women are 10% less likely than men to have their pain assessed

In this episode, Dr. Shawn Tassone discusses the significant disparities in healthcare for women, highlighting the women's health gap, gender bias in pain management, and the challenges women face in receiving timely diagnoses and appropriate treatments. He emphasizes the need for greater awareness and action to address these issues, particularly in areas such as endometriosis, autoimmune diseases, and menopause. The conversation also touches on the economic implications of these disparities and the importance of…