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A Brief Overview of How Male Medicine Co-Opted the Midwife’s Role in the Birth Process
. . . Medicine gradually gained control of the birthing process and eliminated the lay midwife. The first step in this process would be the establishment of medicine as a profession. Once this was accomplished, the formation of professional associations with lobbying power in individual states would become an effective method for controlling licensure and limiting the activities of midwives as well as placing legal sanctions on them. All of this occurred while females were barred from entering the profession of medicine. . . READ MORE of this article by Leonard F. Vernon, Sherman College of Chiropractic, Spartanburg, SC, USA: https://www.scirp.org/html/2-1440513_59725.htm Medical Disclaimer: The information on this blog is for educational…
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More than 200 women and several men accuse doctor in lawsuit of sexual abuse, unnecessary exams
“The lawsuit, combining several filed last year, accuses Todd of performing unnecessary pelvic floor therapy, breast examinations, testicular examinations and rectal examinations on patients.” Read more of this article by Michael Casey with the Associated Press: Medical Disclaimer: The information on this blog is for educational purposes only. It is not intended in any manner as professional medical advice. I am not a medical doctor. The reader should consult a healthcare provider to determine the appropriateness of the information on this blog for their own situation, or if they have questions or issues regarding a medical condition.
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Wife of Detroit doctor turns him in for over thousands of horrific videos allegedly found on his electronic devices
“This is one of the most disturbing sexual predator cases I have seen in my very long career,” said Bouchard. “From a 2-year-old boy to grown women, no one is immune from his disgusting predatory behavior.” Read more of this article by Blaze News:
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Denver cardiologist found guilty of drugging, assaulting nearly a dozen women
A Denver jury convicted Stephen Matthews, 36, of 35 assault and sexual assault felonies Tuesday. . . ““Stephen Matthews took advantage of nearly a dozen women in the most egregious way imaginable, and for that he will now pay a significant price,” Denver District Attorney Beth McCann said in a statement Tuesday. “I hope today’s verdict provides a measure of comfort to all the victims.” Read more of this article by Lauren Penington with Denver Post: Medical Disclaimer: The information on this blog is for educational purposes only. It is not intended in any manner as professional medical advice. I am not a medical doctor. The reader should consult a healthcare…
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Man Slaps OBGYN Who Allegedly Sexually Assaulted His Wife
I am the owner of this blog, and as a victim of obgyn violence, including sexual assault by male doctors, it is my opinion that the only way that the horrific violation of women’s body, soul, and sexuality will end is when we force men out of women’s health care and hold these medical predators accountable for their abhorrent abuse of women. X (Twitter) post gives more details: Medical Disclaimer: The information on this blog is for educational purposes only. It is not intended in any manner as professional medical advice. I am not a medical doctor. The reader should consult a healthcare provider to determine the appropriateness of the information…
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Childbirth paralyzed me from the waist down after nurses left my legs in a nerve-crushing position for 7 hours
“For most new mothers, the first 48-hours of their newborn baby’s life is purely magical. They think of little else than their new love bubble, and perhaps how much they’re looking forward to a decent night’s sleep. But for Elizabeth Waggett, then 36, it was also the time she was told she was facing a lifetime of paralysis, following a catastrophic childbirth injury that she was unaware had even happened.’ Read more of this article by Eve Simmons Health And Wellness Editor Daily Mail.com 2 June 2024 https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-13464109/Childbirth-paralyzed-waist-nurses-left-legs-nerve-crushing-position-7-hours.html Medical Disclaimer: The information on this blog is for educational purposes only. It is not intended in any manner as professional medical advice. …
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Written patient consent required for sensitive exams, HHS guidance says
“The US Department of Health and Human Services issued new guidance on Monday clarifying that hospitals must obtain written consent for sensitive exams, such as pelvic, breast or prostate exams – especially if patients will be under anesthesia during the exam. . .” READ MORE of this article by Mira Cheng, CNN: Medical Disclaimer: The information on this blog is for educational purposes only. It is not intended in any manner as professional medical advice. I am not a medical doctor. The reader should consult a healthcare provider to determine the appropriateness of the information on this blog for their own situation, or if they have questions or issues regarding a medical condition.
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Marissa’s Story
“Marissa Hoechstetter was repeatedly sexually assaulted by the OB-GYN she saw during her pregnancy, the delivery of her twin daughters, and follow-up appointments. The perpetrator was well-regarded in the field and was recommended to Marissa by a friend. At the time of the incidents, Marissa trusted her doctor’s treatment and was focused on making sure her pregnancy went well.” READ MORE of this article by RAINN: https://www.rainn.org/survivor-stories/marissa Medical Disclaimer: The information on this blog is for educational purposes only. It is not intended in any manner as professional medical advice. I am not a medical doctor. The reader should consult a healthcare provider to determine the appropriateness of the information on this blog…
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When Going to the Doctor Feels Like Rape
“My experiences with doctors did not improve. For years I avoided gynecologists and any other doctor who needed to examine my private parts. I pleaded my way out of all the pelvic exams I could, and the ones that I couldn’t avoid felt like rape, with terrible pain and violation.” READ MORE of this article by Chris Bodenner: https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2015/10/health-story/626104/ Medical Disclaimer: The information on this blog is for educational purposes only. It is not intended in any manner as professional medical advice. I am not a medical doctor. The reader should consult a healthcare provider to determine the appropriateness of the information on this blog for their own situation, or if…
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Women with past adverse childhood experiences more likely to have ovaries removed, study shows
“Our current findings suggest that physical, emotional or sexual abuse predisposes women to seek medical attention for multiple gynecological symptoms, such as abdominal pain or excessive bleeding,” says Liliana Gazzuola Rocca, M.D., a Mayo Clinic health sciences researcher and psychiatrist. “These gynecological symptoms may lead the women and their gynecologists to opt for removal of the reproductive organs at a young age ─ even when these organs are completely normal.” “Unfortunately, in most cases, these early life experiences are inaccessible to the women because of psychological mechanisms, and the gynecologists may not be aware of the important connection between early life experiences and the present symptoms. This inability to recognize and openly…
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Macomb Township doctor accused of sexually assaulting assistants found practicing in Canada
“The 22-year-old is one of three former employees of Dr. Mosely who owned Summit Urgent Care in Macomb Township and worked as a pediatrician. As FOX 2 first reported, they claim he used his power and position to force sexual acts on the women and then tried to p!!!ay them to keep quiet.” READ MORE of this article by Taryn Asher and David Komer online producer (7 March 2022): https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/macomb-township-doctor-accused-of-sexually-assaulting-assistants-found-practicing-in-canada Medical Disclaimer: The information on this blog is for educational purposes only. It is not intended in any manner as professional medical advice. I am not a medical doctor. The reader should consult a healthcare provider to determine the appropriateness of…
