Women Are Sharing the Worst Things Doctors Have Said to Them, and the Pattern Is Painful

A Reddit thread in r/AskReddit asked women to share the most insensitive things doctors have said to them, and the response was massive. Hundreds of replies poured in, and the same themes kept surfacing: pain dismissed, weight blamed instead of symptoms investigated, and diagnoses delayed for months or years.

Among the stories, one woman said she was told her PMDD could improve after having children. Another said her endometriosis pain was described as“mild”until surgery revealed extensive disease. Others recalled an endometrial biopsy where the doctor became angry when she cried, and an OB-GYN who questioned a patient’s decision to treat stage 1B uterine cancer because she might marry and want kids later.

These accounts aren’t just internet venting. They’re a window into how common medical dismissal still is, especially around reproductive health. The takeaway for anyone heading into an appointment: it’s okay to ask questions, request notes, and get a second opinion when something feels off. Have you ever felt dismissed by a doctor? Tell us your story in the comments.