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pcp physician :: Article Creator Women Are Sharing Their Experience Being Dismissed By A Medical Professional, And It's A Sad Reality For A Lot Of Us Unfortunately, getting dismissed or not given the proper attention by a medical professional is a sad reality for many women. This thread where u/VelvetDreamers asked women, "What's your worst experience with a medical professional who dismissed you just because you're a woman?" is filled with thousands of comments from women sharing their experiences — and it's heart-wrenching. Here is what some of them shared. Note: Some responses have been edited for length and/or clarity. 1."My appendix ruptured when I was 12. The primary care physician sent me into the ER for appendicitis. The nurse in the ER refused to treat me 'unless I told her how I got pregnant.' I kept telling her I wasn't, my mom kept trying to get any other staff to listen and check me, but t...