When Doctors Dismissed Them: The Alarming Reality of Patient Gaslighting in Stage 4 Endometriosis Cases
In 2024, a concerning pattern has come to light highlighting just how often patients with severe medical conditions, particularly stage 4 endometriosis, are dismissed and actively gaslit by healthcare professionals. A viral social media compilation titled “50 times doctors didn’t take their patients seriously and gaslit them instead” has sparked widespread discussion about the urgent need for greater awareness, empathy, and reform within the medical community. Endometriosis is a chronic, often debilitating condition affecting roughly 1 in 10 women worldwide. Despite its prevalence, many patients report feeling ignored or minimized when presenting symptoms, frequently enduring years of pain and symptom