24% of women experience misdiagnosis of gynaecological conditions, with endometriosis most commonly misidentified, according to Higgs LLP study.

24% of women have experienced misdiagnosis of gynaecological conditions, with endometriosis being the most commonly misidentified, according to a study by Higgs LLP. This issue is not only a mistake among medical professionals, but a gendered problem requiring systemic change to ensure accurate and compassionate care for all patients. Misdiagnosis not only causes distress, but can have lifelong consequences. One woman, Elle Brown, experienced a burst ovarian cyst being misdiagnosed as an STI, leading her to believe she was infertile.

August 06, 2024
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