23 Health Lessons Women Wish They Knew Earlier

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“Just how necessary it is to advocate for your health. Medical gaslighting is incredibly common for women, and it’s so important we look out for our health at every point along the way.”

—Shadow_Integration

“If you’re dismissed — see someone else, get a second opinion.

My overall health would be so much better if 20 years ago, issues that I raised were taken seriously. Now I have several chronic and incurable conditions which could have been prevented.”

—Sleep-Agitated