The medical community failed to prioritize women's health in research from "summary" of The Greatest Experiment Ever Performed on Women by Barbara Seaman
The medical community has long neglected women's health in research, resulting in serious consequences for women everywhere. For decades, women were excluded from clinical trials and medical studies, leading to a lack of knowledge about how certain drugs and treatments affect women specifically. This oversight has had dire effects on women's health, as many medications and treatments were developed without considering the unique biological differences between men and women. Furthermore, the lack of research on women's health has perpetuated a cycle of misinformation and inadequate care for women. Many health conditions that primarily affect women have been overlooked or misdiagnosed, leading to unneces...
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