Sex Matters in Healthcare: What Women Need to Know and Do About It | Dr Alyson McGregor

Hear from expert and author Dr. Alyson McGregor. Alyson is a physician, researcher and writer. She is also the director for the Division of Sex and Gender in Emergency Medicine at Brown University. Her TEDx talk, “Why Medicine Often Has Dangerous Side Effects for Women” currently has over 1.6 million views and she has recently released a new book titled Sex Matters: How Male-Centric Medicine Endangers Women’s Health and What We Can Do About It.Did you know:A woman’s symptoms for a heart attack aren’t the same as a man?Some medicine has only been tested on men but women are recommended the same dosage, which has led to serious problems and even fatalities.Data is finally compelling researchers and even the FDA to provide gender-based recommendations.There is still much to be done to achieve equality for women in healthcare.“Women should feel empowered to take control of their medical care. Welcoming the complexity of the impact of hormones on our health will lead to a greater scientific understanding of women and their reactions to disease. My greatest hope is that women will receive personalized, safe and effective healthcare.” - Dr. Alyson McGregorShare this episode with the women in your life. We all need to understand this important information to better advocate for ourselves.Lean in to learn and grow with us. Follow on Instagram and Facebook!**The information shared by Fempower Health is not medical advice but for information purposes to enable you to have more effective conversations with your doctor. Always talk to your doctor before making health-related decisions. Additionally, the views expressed by the Fempower Health podcast guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent.NOTE: Fempower Health may receive a nominal fee for products purchased. The purpose of the podcast, however, is for education purposes only. Always go to a medical professional of your choosing.