You Seem Like You are Doing Great – When Doctors Downplay Women’s Health Concerns

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May 3, 2019 - “Well, you look like you’re doing great,” my primary care physician cheerfully informed me.

I stared at her from the examination table in disbelief. I had just told her that I wasn’t enjoying being with my children and was having trouble doing what needed to be done at work and at home. As a health journalist, I had interviewed dozens of physicians and psychologists. I knew that being unable to live one’s life was the big red flag signaling it was time to get help.

I was asking for help.

https://www.nytimes.com/2018/05/03/well/live/when-doctors-downplay-womens-health-concerns.html

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