Women need to be heard more when it comes to their health
Summary
Chelsea Farrell, a former Miss Ireland, shares her harrowing experience of being dismissed by the healthcare system for years before suffering an ovarian torsion that required emergency surgery. She is joined by Deputy Erin McCrehan to discuss the urgent need for a national clinical pathway for PMOS and endometriosis. The conversation highlights how women’s health issues are often minimized or treated with contraception alone, leading to dangerous delays in diagnosis. They advocate for better medical training and standardized care to ensure women are heard and treated effectively across Ire…
Topics discussed
Sponsor: Avocado Mattress and show introduction
Intro: Chelsea Farrell's hospitalization and ovarian torsion
Chelsea's history of dismissed symptoms and contraception
First ED visit, diagnosis of PMOS and endometriosis
Lack of care pathway and 'come back if you want kids'
Deputy McCrehan: Gender gap in women's healthcare
Systemic failure: Treating women's health as unrelated incidents
Medical training gaps and collective ignorance of PMOS
Advocating for a national PMOS clinical pathway
Defining diagnosis, treatment, and referral standards
Avoiding geographical discrimination in specialist care
Chelsea's second emergency: 36-hour wait and surgery
Closing: Importance of educated doctors and sign-off
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