I would bet my favourite heat pack and all the gin in my pantry that if you asked anyone with endometriosis if they’ve had their symptoms dismissed by a medical professional, have gone a long period of time with no diagnosis or a misdiagnosis, and have been made to feel like they’re exaggerating or have a low pain threshold, they would say, “Yes.”
It’s no wonder the medical community has such a poor understanding of women’s bodies and the illnesses that predominantly affect us. Throughout history, doctors have minimised women’s pain and dismissed symptoms as having a psychological origin. In other words, “it’s all in their heads.” This has deep roots in what the
