Reply #7: women in medicine...

[bliss_eternal]

has been hit and miss....for me at least.
i've encountered some who are as bad, (if not worst) than the men--minimizing, dismissive, rude, misinformed, etc. i've learned (the hard way) that being a woman isn't a guarantee that someone is going to provide more compassionate, empathetic or even knowledgeable care (in regards to women's bodies, our health issues, current research, latest treatments, etc.).

i was told i was too young (by a woman) for perimenopausal symptoms....i learned after her dismissal (through research, second and third opinions) i was not, too young at the time (i was in my 30's).

i've heard of friends that experienced women physicians, that they didn't need to breastfeed.

....if only christiane northrup md, could be cloned. (sigh)

though, your experience (of women entering the field, etc.) does give me some hope for the field. i appreciate your sharing.