Husband’s backing finally gets her HRT—a case study in medicine's gender gap
A woman with severe perimenopause says doctors wouldn’t prescribe hormone replacement therapy until her husband accompanied her to verify the symptoms, highlighting a broader pattern of medical gaslighting of women’s pain. The piece links this to a historical gender gap in research and treatment, noting hormones are often misunderstood across specialties. When started early, HRT can significantly ease midlife symptoms and reduce risks, contributing to a shift toward private and telehealth menopause care as patients seek more informed providers.