So leased to write about Wendy Kline's new book on the history of the pelvic exam. It's hard to read about the abuses but as always, history informs the present @nyulangone@pophealthNYC@aahmhistmed@KlineWkline@statnews
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You don't want to miss this powerful new book—Exposed: The Hidden History of the Pelvic Exam. OAH speaker Wendy Kline uncovers the disturbing history of this common procedure. Order your copy: https://t.co/7vtXDnG8mu
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Medical historian Wendy Kline has spent years studying the history of women’s health. Here, she explains why the shocking history of the pelvic exam is inherently political – and what all women should know about it.
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The pelvic exam is not just a medical procedure. It is a window into a deeper, more meaningful set of questions about gender, medicine, and power.
𝐸𝑥𝑝𝑜𝑠𝑒𝑑 by @klinewkline uncovers the procedure’s fascinating—and often disturbing—history.
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