Rebel Bodies: A guide to the gender health gap revolution

Medical misogyny is a significant issue that affects women's healthcare, leading to misdiagnosis, belittlement, and disregard for their concerns. This book provides an essential and comprehensive explanation of medical misogyny and offers actionable ways for women to advocate for themselves and others and get the diagnosis and treatment they need. It highlights the gender differences in men's and women's healthcare and explores the experiences of patients, doctors, and campaigners who are standing up and fighting back.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 18 January 2024
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Medical misogyny is a pervasive issue that affects women's health and well-being. In her book "Stylist: An essential, comprehensive, accessible explanation of medical misogyny," Cherry Healey provides a powerful and empowering manifesto for change in women's healthcare. Healey explores the systemic and deep-rooted sexism within medicine and offers actionable ways for women to advocate for themselves and others and get the diagnosis and treatment they need.

Women make up 51% of the population and are the biggest users of healthcare services, yet there are massive gender differences in men's and women's healthcare. Women are often disbelieved, misdiagnosed, given tranquilizers when they need painkillers, antidepressants when they need HRT, and not trusted to make informed choices about their own bodies. As women speak out about their experiences of gaslighting and misdiagnosis, health journalist Sarah Graham investigates what it will take to bridge the gender health gap.

The book features interviews with patients, doctors, and campaigners who are standing up and fighting back against medical misogyny. It also provides practical tips on advocating for your own health, including how to find a healthcare provider who listens to you, how to advocate for yourself during medical appointments, and how to navigate the healthcare system.

"Stylist" is a powerful and inspiring book that will incite and offer hope to women who have experienced medical misogyny. It is a must-read for anyone who cares about women's health and well-being.

Weight: 208g
Dimension: 129 x 198 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781399401104