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Study Reveals 25% of Women Face Gaslighting in Healthcare

5/9/2025

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A revealing study in JAMA Network Open uncovers a troubling trend: over 25% of women with gynecological disorders experience gaslighting from healthcare providers, leaving them feeling dismissed and abandoned. Distressing comments from providers amplify their struggles, highlighting an urgent call for empathy and genuine listening in medical care to restore trust and support.

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Story summary

A revealing study in JAMA Network Open uncovers a troubling trend: over 25% of women with gynecological disorders experience gaslighting from healthcare providers, leaving them feeling dismissed and abandoned. Distressing comments from providers amplify their struggles, highlighting an urgent call for empathy and genuine listening in medical care to restore trust and support.