From hysteria to antidepressants, medicine has long medicalized women’s distress instead of solving it. Here’s why that blind spot is also a trillion-dollar opportunity.
Without reading this, I can already predict what’s coming. I’ve worked in places where it seems all women have a negative association with their biology, including hormonal issues, painful periods, PMS, anxiety/depression, and So. Many. Hysterectomies. A rabbit hole ensues.
Agreed. When biology is treated as pathology, we risk overusing procedures like hysterectomy and underfund the diagnostics and treatments that would prevent them. If you do read the piece, I’d value your take.
Yes x 1000! Thank you for your insight! I'm building something (small), that integrates lifestyle factors with onsite medical- for women. I'm not optimizing or hacking any systems :) just providing women with what they need. My little wellness club doesn't solve the larger issues, but if I can help a handful of women in my community, I'll call it a success!
Keep up the good work.. not always easy in the face of ignorance and greed.. yet you are loved and respected and appreciated
Thank you Alfred. Much appreciated!
Without reading this, I can already predict what’s coming. I’ve worked in places where it seems all women have a negative association with their biology, including hormonal issues, painful periods, PMS, anxiety/depression, and So. Many. Hysterectomies. A rabbit hole ensues.
Agreed. When biology is treated as pathology, we risk overusing procedures like hysterectomy and underfund the diagnostics and treatments that would prevent them. If you do read the piece, I’d value your take.
Yes x 1000! Thank you for your insight! I'm building something (small), that integrates lifestyle factors with onsite medical- for women. I'm not optimizing or hacking any systems :) just providing women with what they need. My little wellness club doesn't solve the larger issues, but if I can help a handful of women in my community, I'll call it a success!