How To Move Beyond Hope In Women’s Health

In October 2022, Phil delivered this talk at TEDx Monash University.

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This conversation explores the current state of women's health and the need for change. Phil Hayes-St Clair discusses the long-standing problem of women's health issues being dismissed or ignored by healthcare practitioners. He highlights the exclusion of women from medical research and the lack of understanding and treatment options for conditions like endometriosis and polycystic ovary syndrome.

Despite these challenges, there is hope for improvement. The conversation emphasises the importance of men's involvement in supporting women's health and suggests actions they can take, such as participating in clinical trials and creating menopause-friendly workplaces. Phil also invites listeners to join a movement for women's health and emphasizes the power of small groups to create change.

Takeaways

• Women's health issues have often been dismissed or ignored by healthcare practitioners, leading to years of suffering for many women.

• The exclusion of women from medical research has created a lack of understanding and treatment options for conditions like endometriosis and polycystic ovary syndrome.

• Men can play a crucial role in supporting women's health by participating in clinical trials, advocating for paid parental leave, and creating menopause-friendly workplaces.

• By joining together and taking action, it is possible to create significant positive change in women's health.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Personal Connection

01:19 The Problem in Women's Health

03:17 Exclusion of Women from Medical Research

05:24 The Importance of Women's Health

06:09 Positive Developments in Women's Health

07:21 The Problem of Male Bias

08:09 Actions Men Can Take

11:16 Joining the Movement for Women's Health

12:02 The Power of Small Groups to Create Change

12:48 Closing Remarks and Call to Action