Dismissed with 'shake your hips for pain' advice - Diagnosed with Endometriosis years later

Editor's Column

Dismissed with ‘shake your hips for pain’ advice – Diagnosed with Endometriosis years later

A critical look at gender and age bias in medicine and the struggle for women to be heard.

By Antonia Leoni
published: August 16, 2024

Photo courtesy of Antonia Böhlke

Dismissed by an older male doctor with ‘You’re fine. Just shake your hips’.

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Antonia Leoni

Antonia Leoni is the founder and editor-in-chief of MOCHNI. With her expertise as a certified fashion and textile manager and journalist, Antonia combines her passion for holistic well-being with a strong commitment to social justice. Shaped by her journey as a creative female entrepreneur living with ADHD, endometriosis, and Hashimoto's, she is on a mission to inspire reflection on our daily choices and foster a lifestyle that nurtures personal well-being and the world around us.