81+ Years Lost
The Medical Gaslighting Epidemic
Medical gaslighting of women has caused irreparable harm, and in many cases, death.
These remarkable women share their stories of courage and resilience as they fought to find a cure.
Stories of Resilience
13 years
Nina
Diagnosis: Myocardial Bridge, Cardiac Vasospasms, Non Obstructive CVD, Endothelium Dysfunction, Pre-eclampsia/HELLP Syndrome
Misdiagnosis: Stress/anxiety, Acid Reflux
Time Lost: 13 Years
Symptoms: Angina, pain down left arm and jaw, nausea, shortness of breath, fatigue, blurry vision, edema, and significant blood pressure fluctuation
5 Years
Adriana
Diagnosis: Unexplained infertility
Misdiagnosis: No diagnosis
Time Lost: 5 Years
Symptoms: Unable to conceive without IVF
10 years
Kate
Diagnosis: Uterine Myoma
Misdiagnosis: Stress, anxiety, GI issues
Time Lost: 10 Years
Symptoms: Unexplained cervical bleeding, pain, swelling, fibroids, and cysts
6 years
Megan
Diagnosis: Cervical Cancer PCOS
Misdiagnosis: Fibroids, Ovarian Cysts, IUD complications, too intense of intercourse No Diagnosis
Time Lost: 5 years 1 year
Symptoms: Excruciating pain during and after intercourse and inflammation Drastic weight gain, ruptured cysts, irregular periods, and cystic acne
15+ years
Dawn
Diagnosis: Candida, Overgrowth of Intestines, more
Misdiagnosis: STD, celiac disease, IBS, Ulcerative Colitis
Time Lost: 15+ Years
Symptoms: Chronic fatigue or fibromyalgia, brain fog, poor memory, lack of focus, strong sugar and refined carbohydrate cravings, digestive issues, skin issues (eczema, psoriasis, hives, and rashes), a white, clumpy discharge from the vagina, vaginal itching, soreness, and redness; and painful or uncomfortable intercourse
3 Months
Becky
Diagnosis: Breast Cancer
Misdiagnosis: Fibroadenoma
Time Lost: 3 Months
Symptoms: Lump on the breast (in a rare place)
15 years
Diane
Diagnosis: Fibromyalgia
Misdiagnosis: No diagnosis
Time Lost: 15 Years
Symptoms: Pain, fatigue, depression, anxiety, dizziness, headaches, brain fog and digestive problems
1 Year
Angela
Diagnosis: Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma Endometriosis
Misdiagnosis: Shaving with reusable razors Ovarian Cysts
Time Lost: 1 Year 15+ Years
Symptoms: Lump in the neck that changed size and a swollen lymph node in groin Ovarian cysts, severe bleeding with pain during ovulation and menstruation, and a lump developed on her belly button (years after laparoscopic surgery)