Why are women still dismissed, disbelieved, or even endangered in medical settings? In this powerful and deeply personal episode of Her Health Confessions, author and feminist policy analyst Anushay Hossain joins Britney to explore the painful truths behind medical gaslighting, PMDD (Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder), and the broader crisis in women’s health.

Anushay shares her near-death experience giving birth in a top American hospital—an ordeal that left her questioning the very system she once trusted. From maternal death and misogyny in medicine, to the underdiagnosis of conditions like PMDD, Anushay unpacks why women’s pain is so often ignored or pathologized.

🎧 Topics we explore:

- What is PMDD, and why it’s so often missed or misdiagnosed
- How depression, anger, and rage can be misunderstood in women
- The link between childhood trauma, emotional suppression, and hormonal disorders
- Why feminism and addressing misogyny must be part of the medical conversation
- Real examples of medical gaslighting stories that show how trauma can start in the doctor’s office

This is a must-listen for any woman who’s ever been dismissed, misdiagnosed, or made to feel “hysterical.” From PMDD tips to systemic reform, this episode challenges outdated paradigms and calls for a future where women’s symptoms are taken seriously—and their stories heard.

📚 Anushay’s book: The Pain Gap: How Sexism and Racism in Healthcare Kill Women
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