9 Things Women’s Health Doctors Would Never Do
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From pregnancy no-nos to rules to follow during menopause.
Between periods, menopause, perimenopause and pregnancy, being a woman can be a lot on the body.
More, women’s health just isn’t as studied as men’s health. Women largely weren’t included in medical research and clinical trials until the early 1990s (yes, you read that right, only 30 years ago), which has caused gaps in knowledge when it comes to health treatments for women.
Now, there are entire practices and specialities that focus on the differences in health outcomes for women, and doctors who are passionate about furthering research.
We spoke with doctors who focus on various aspects of women’s health about the health habits they avoid and what they wish all patients knew about their well-being. Here’s what they’d never do:
1. Discount the importance of movement.
