Overlooked: Women's Health Can't Wait

In reporting and writing this series, I’ve become intrigued by the ovaries themselves and their underrated role in our overall health. In this episode, I talk to pioneering gynecological oncologist Dr Dianne Miller about why the ovaries are still so mysterious to us, and why we don’t talk about ovarian health more.

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Endometriosis is a complex condition and journalist Gabrielle Jackson has spent most of her life dealing with it. She tells her personal story, the pervasive issue of chronic pain in women, and the medical system's historic neglect of women's health.

Gabrielle Jackson is the deputy editor of The Guardian Australia, and the author of ‘Pain and Prejudice, How the Medical System Ignores Women—And What We Can Do About It.’

More on Gabrielle Jackson:

Gabrielle Jackson's book: Pain and Prejudice

Gabrielle's original article for The Guardian.

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What you hear and read on ‘Overlooked’ is for general information purposes only and represents the opinions of the host and guests. The content on the podcast and website should not be taken as medical advice. Every person’s body is unique, so please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions that may arise.

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Becoming a Patron - Overlooked is on Patreon, where you can and get rewards like merch, the ability to send in questions for expert guests, and a 'backstage pass' to the show.

New to Overlooked? Welcome. Overlooked was launched in 2023 to tell the story of ovarian cancer through one woman's story. In 2024 the show started to cover other overlooked topics in women's health - and there are many. The show is hosted by Golda Arthur, an audio journalist and producer.

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Brittany Chaffee talks about navigating cervical health testing, and recounts the moment she received an alarming call from her doctor, leading to years of anxiety, biopsies, and eventually, a harrowing LEEP procedure. Brittany emphasizes the importance of talking publicly about women’s health to combat shame and isolation.

Show notes:

‘The powerful act of sharing our stories about women’s health.’

What is a LEEP procedure?

What is a colposcopy?

More information on cervical cancer screening

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New to Overlooked? Welcome. Overlooked was launched in 2023 to tell the story of ovarian cancer through one woman's story. In 2024 the show started to cover other overlooked topics in women's health - and there are many. The show is hosted by Golda Arthur, an audio journalist and producer.

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Journalist Sally Herships has been dealing with debilitating migraines for most of her adult life. She shares her migraine audio diaries, and talks about how she has found ways to cope with migraine, which has often landed her in the emergency room. And, why is the connection between hormones and migraines so poorly understood, even though migraines affect more women than men?

Show notes

Sally Herships’ work: https://www.sallyherships.com/

Migraines in women: https://news.cuanschutz.edu/news-stories/why-do-women-suffer-migraines-more-frequently-and-severely-than-men

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Becoming a Patron - Overlooked is on Patreon, where you can and get rewards like merch, the ability to send in questions for expert guests, and a 'backstage pass' to the show.

New to Overlooked? Welcome. Overlooked was launched in 2023 to tell the story of ovarian cancer through one woman's story. In 2024 the show started to cover other overlooked topics in women's health - and there are many. The show is hosted by Golda Arthur, an audio journalist and producer.

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DISCLAIMER What you hear and read on ‘Overlooked’ is for general information purposes only and represents the opinions of the host and guests. The content on the podcast and website should not be taken as medical advice. Every person’s body is unique, so please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions that may arise.

Cervical cancer is preventable, but nobody really likes showing up at the gynecologist’s office to get their screening done - which is likely the reason the number of women who show up for screening has been falling. Now, a DIY screening kit will allow you to do the test at home. Dr Anita Lim is a cancer epidemiologist at King's College London and was the lead researcher on a major study measuring the effectiveness of 'self-sampling' in the UK. She talks about heartfelt messages she received from women in the study and why self-sampling could be a game-changer for cervical screening and women’s health.

Show notes:

Dr Anita Lim https://www.kcl.ac.uk/people/anita-lim

The YouScreen study https://www.nclcanceralliance.nhs.uk/ncl-news/youscreen-self-sampling-study-results/

More on cervical cancer https://www.cancer.org/cancer/types/cervical-cancer.html

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Leaving a review on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you're listening.

Becoming a Patron - Overlooked is on Patreon, where you can and get rewards like merch, the ability to send in questions for expert guests, and a 'backstage pass' to the show.

New to Overlooked? Welcome. Overlooked was launched in 2023 to tell the story of ovarian cancer through one woman's story. In 2024 the show started to cover other overlooked topics in women's health - and there are many. The show is hosted by Golda Arthur, an audio journalist and producer.

EMAIL US: [email protected]

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DISCLAIMER What you hear and read on ‘Overlooked’ is for general information purposes only and represents the opinions of the host and guests. The content on the podcast and website should not be taken as medical advice. Every person’s body is unique, so please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions that may arise.