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Why are women misdiagnosed?
The study highlights a persistent issue where women's health complaints are frequently attributed to psychological factors, rather than physical illness. This gender bias in medicine leads to significant delays in diagnosis for autoimmune conditions, meaning women wait years for answers while men are often diagnosed within months.
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