Medical education continues to rely on male anatomy as the standard, raising concerns about diagnostic accuracy and treatment outcomes in women.
Nature: Radiological evaluation by magnetic resonance of the ‘new anatomy’ of transsexual patients undergoing male to female sex reassignment surgery
Magnetic resonance (MR) is the best way to assess the new anatomy of the pelvis after male to female (MtF) sex reassignment surgery. The aim of the study was to evaluate the radiological appearance of ...
Radiological evaluation by magnetic resonance of the ‘new anatomy’ of transsexual patients undergoing male to female sex reassignment surgery
Pelvic and prostate health is important for both men and women to understand. People should recognize the anatomy of their pelvic floor, understand its role for good health, know what the "core" is ...
A thorough understanding of the anatomy of the prostate and the surrounding structures is crucial for educational purposes and for the surgeons performing urological pelvic surgery. Unfortunately, ...
The male pelvic region is the area between the trunk — or main body — and the lower extremities, or legs. For information on the female pelvis, see our overview. In general, the male pelvis has some ...
Credit: Getty Images There is limited research on chronic pelvic pain in men, which delays treatment for male patients experiencing symptoms of pelvic floor dysfunction. While both sexes can ...
The Conversation: How male anatomy became the default in medicine – and why that’s a problem
How male anatomy became the default in medicine – and why that’s a problem
Pelvic pain can affect males for many reasons. Examples include a urinary tract infection (UTI), a sexually transmitted infection (STI), urinary stones, and prostatitis. They can cause lower abdomen ...