Because the male body has been the default in medicine, conditions that primarily impact women, like PCOS and endometriosis, are under researched, misunderstood and under funded. Even conditions that are commonly understood in men like autism, ADHD and cardiovascular disease are misunderstood, misdiagnosed and under diagnosed in women. On today's episode we speak with journalist Tracey Lindeman about her book, "Bleed: Destroying Myths and Misogyny in Endometriosis Care". We talk to her about how her pain was dismissed for decades and how it took 24 years to be diagnosed with endometriosis and adenomyosis.

Got a question or comment? Email us at: mistreatedpodcast@tvo.org

If you, or someone you know, is struggling with mental health, visit any of the following resources for support: Canada.ca/mental-health Kids Help Phone Call 1-800-668-6868 (toll-free) or text CONNECT to 686868.

Research links:

Endometriosis and Misogyny With Tracey Lindeman
https://canadianwomen.org/blog/endometriosis-and-misogyny-with-tracey-lindeman/

https://www.cbc.ca/news/health/women-health-second-opinion-1.7531876

https://www.ellecanada.com/culture/society/the-gender-health-gap-misogyny-in-medicine

https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/polycystic-ovary-syndrome

https://www.cfp.ca/content/72/1/e17

https://www.oma.org/newsroom/news-releases/2026/january/new-study-finds-female-family-doctors-spend-more-time-caring-for-patients-yet-earn-less/

https://m-power.mecca.com/blog/what-is----medical-misogyny----and-how-is-it-impacting-women---s-health-

https://www.bmj.com/content/387/bmj.q2780.full

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/women-pain-dismissed-1.7390686 

 

Because the male body has been the default in medicine, conditions that primarily impact women, like PCOS and endometriosis, are under researched, misunderstood and under funded. Even conditions that are commonly understood in men like autism, ADHD and cardiovascular disease are misunderstood, misdiagnosed and under diagnosed in women. On today's episode we speak with journalist Tracey Lindeman about her book, "Bleed: Destroying Myths and Misogyny in Endometriosis Care". We talk to her about how her pain was dismissed for decades and how it took 24 years to be diagnosed with endometriosis and adenomyosis.
Got a question or comment? Email us at:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:mistreatedpodcast@tvo.org">mistreatedpodcast@tvo.org</a>
If you, or someone you know, is struggling with mental health, visit any of the following resources for support: Canada.ca/mental-health Kids Help Phone Call 1-800-668-6868 (toll-free) or text CONNECT to 686868.
Research links:
Endometriosis and Misogyny With Tracey Lindeman <a href="https://canadianwomen.org/blog/endometriosis-and-misogyny-with-tracey-lindeman/">https://canadianwomen.org/blog/endometriosis-and-misogyny-with-tracey-lindeman/</a> <a href="https://www.cbc.ca/news/health/women-health-second-opinion-1.7531876">https://www.cbc.ca/news/health/women-health-second-opinion-1.7531876</a>
<a href="https://www.ellecanada.com/culture/society/the-gender-health-gap-misogyny-in-medicine">https://www.ellecanada.com/culture/society/the-gender-health-gap-misogyny-in-medicine</a>
<a href="https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/polycystic-ovary-syndrome">https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/polycystic-ovary-syndrome</a>
<a href="https://www.cfp.ca/content/72/1/e17">https://www.cfp.ca/content/72/1/e17</a>
<a href="https://www.oma.org/newsroom/news-releases/2026/january/new-study-finds-female-family-doctors-spend-more-time-caring-for-patients-yet-earn-less/">https://www.oma.org/newsroom/news-releases/2026/january/new-study-finds-female-family-doctors-spend-more-time-caring-for-patients-yet-earn-less/</a>
<a href="https://m-power.mecca.com/blog/what-is----medical-misogyny----and-how-is-it-impacting-women---s-health-">https://m-power.mecca.com/blog/what-is----medical-misogyny----and-how-is-it-impacting-women---s-health-</a>
<a href="https://www.bmj.com/content/387/bmj.q2780.full">https://www.bmj.com/content/387/bmj.q2780.full</a>
<a href="https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/women-pain-dismissed-1.7390686">https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/women-pain-dismissed-1.7390686</a>&nbsp;
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(MIS)Treated, a TVO podcast, explores how medicine has – and still is – failing women and speaks to the people looking to make a difference. Join host Nam Kiwanuka to hear real life stories and expert interviews on how the mistreatment and misdiagnosis of women affects us all.

(MIS)Treated, a TVO podcast, explores how medicine has &ndash; and still is &ndash; failing women and speaks to the people looking to make a difference. Join host Nam Kiwanuka to hear real life stories and expert interviews on how the mistreatment and misdiagnosis of women affects us all.