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Mental health
fromNature
5 days ago

Why do women like me get diagnosed with ADHD late?

ADHD in women is often diagnosed years later than in men, with many receiving adult diagnoses because symptoms are historically misunderstood and frequently masked.
Mental health
fromBuzzFeed
3 months ago

These Are 9 Major Indicators Of Autism In Adults That Often Go Completely Unnoticed

Many autistic adults, especially women, remain undiagnosed because diagnostic tools and focus on external signs miss diverse internal presentations and learned masking.
Women
fromBuzzFeed
4 months ago

My Doctor's Two-Word Response To My 7 Years Of Debilitating Pain Left Me Absolutely Speechless

Women’s pain is frequently dismissed, causing misdiagnoses, delayed or inadequate treatment; chronic gynecological issues and family cancer history can lead to elective hysterectomy.
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