Episodes
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Below the Belt: The Last Health Taboo
S2023 E1 - 54m 55s
Through the inspiring stories of four patients urgently searching for answers to mysterious symptoms, Below the Belt exposes widespread problems in our healthcare system that disproportionately affect women. From societal taboos and gender bias to misinformed doctors and financial barriers to care, the film shines a light on how millions are effectively silenced.
Extras + Features
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Limitations of Treatment
S2023 E1 - 4m 41s
Treatments for endometriosis are difficult to navigate and often come with side effects. First, patients are often offered pain medication and hormonal medications. These medications are band-aids that do not treat the underlying disease. Then, they are offered surgery, yet most OBGYNs are ill-equipped to provide the advanced surgery necessary to properly treat endometriosis.
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Trailer
S2023 E1 - 30s
Through the inspiring stories of four patients urgently searching for answers to mysterious symptoms, Below the Belt exposes widespread problems in our healthcare system that disproportionately affect women. From societal taboos and gender bias to misinformed doctors and financial barriers to care, the film shines a light on how millions are effectively silenced.
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The Mystery
S2023 E1 - 5m 9s
People with endometriosis symptoms see 8 doctors over 10 years on average before diagnosis. Patients are often told symptoms are normal or "part of being a woman." Symptoms are not well-taught or well-understood even by healthcare providers, which leave many patients in a unique position to find answers themselves.
Schedule
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Below the Belt: The Last Health Taboo
Friday
Jan 12
1 Hour
Examining widespread problems in the health care system that disproportionately affect women, with a focus on endometriosis. -
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Below the Belt: The Last Health Taboo
Saturday
Jan 13
1 Hour
Examining widespread problems in the health care system that disproportionately affect women, with a focus on endometriosis. -
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Below the Belt: The Last Health Taboo
Saturday
Jan 13
1 Hour
Examining widespread problems in the health care system that disproportionately affect women, with a focus on endometriosis. -
Image
Below the Belt: The Last Health Taboo
Saturday
Jan 13
1 Hour
Examining widespread problems in the health care system that disproportionately affect women, with a focus on endometriosis.
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