There are reports of medical misogyny preventing women from receiving necessary treatment, with some describing the healthcare system as having an "appalling culture" of dismissing women's health concerns. A new strategy has been launched to address this issue, with the health secretary vowing to stop the system from "gaslighting" women over pain relief. The problem of medical misogyny appears to be a widespread issue, with women sharing personal stories of being dismissed or mistreated by healthcare providers.