Miss Diagnosed: The health handbook every woman (and man) should read (18 July 2022)

Summary

Research suggests that there is a wide gap in knowledge about how medical conditions affect men and women differently, and about the conditions that only affect women. As a result, women are receiving poorer medical advice and diagnosis, often leading to worse outcomes.

This handbook published by digital healthcare provider Livi looks at some of the evidence surrounding sex-based health inequalities and how they are affecting women in the UK.

Content

The handbook covers the following topics:

The Yentl Syndrome

• Heart disease
• Stroke
• Autoimmune disease
• Dementia
• Cancer

Handling your health

• Helping women be heard
• Who’s an expert on your body?
• Menstruation
• Pregnancy
• Infertility
• Menopause
• Mental health