Younger Women with Lipedema, Their Experiences with Healthcare Providers, and the Importance of Social Support and Belonging: A Qualitative Study
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20031925
Abstract: Lipedema is a chronic adipose tissue disorder affecting approximately 11% of women worldwide. The illness is often misdiagnosed as obesity, and because of this, women often struggle in meetings with healthcare providers. Few studies have… read more here.
Keywords: healthcare providers; younger women; qualitative study; women lipedema ... See more keywords