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The original was posted on /r/twoxchromosomes by /u/ragna-rocking on 2023-08-03 10:18:32.

I keep up with public inquiries because I really feel that participating in government is important. This one is asking to hear about women’s experiences with gynaecological and reproductive healthcare in the UK. Specifically they want to know,

  • What are women’s experiences of being diagnosed with, undergoing procedures and being treated for gynaecological or urogynaecological conditions;
  • What barriers exist in the treatment and diagnosis of gynaecological or urogynaecological conditions.
  • What disparities exist in the treatment and diagnosis of gynaecological or urogynaecological conditions;
  • What constitutes healthy periods and reproductive health;

It also says “The Committee is interested in reproductive health, gynecological and urogynaecological conditions which include, but are not limited to: heavy menstrual bleeding, premenstrual syndrome (PMS), premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), endometriosis, adenomyosis, fibroids, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), urinary incontinence and vaginal prolapse.”

I’ve been fortunate enough not to have any negative experiences, but I know many here have. This is a great opportunity to make your voices heard and hopefully effect some real change. Any women with experience in these matters in the UK, please, consider writing about your experience and submitting it as evidence. The deadline is the 1st of September.

Submitting evidence to government inquiries feels intimidating, but I promise it’s very easy.

  1. Read the call for evidence
  2. Read the guidance on how to respond
  3. Write about your experience, keep it under 3,000 words, and make the first paragraph a short introduction to who you are and why you’re responding.
  4. Save your document, preferably in microsoft word or ODT format.
  5. Go back to the call for evidence and submit.

I deal with a lot of imposter syndrome, as I know many other women here do. But this is our government, our bodies, and your voice deserves to be heard. Shout as loud as you can while they’re actually listening.