health ๐ง Reddit vs. Clinic: What Doctors Are Missing on Menopause
Women on Reddit forums shared experiences of perimenopause symptoms being dismissed as mental health issues. Researchers compared these online discussions with over 2 million UCSF electronic health records. Online, emotional well-being and cognitive symptoms were discussed far more often than in clinical notes. This suggests a major gap where patient experiences aren't fully captured in medical data. Future studies must incorporate these conversations to improve care for women. ๐ง