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A distorted image of a woman with a translucent self peeling away from her body against a black backdrop.

Is a VCUG Traumatic?

Apr 15

17

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A kidney anatomy sculpture displayed in a doctor's office.

Are There Alternatives to VCUG?

VCUG ALTERNATIVES

Mar 31

18

Processing Anger as a VCUG Survivor

Processing Anger as a VCUG Survivor

Processing Anger as a VCUG Survivor

Mar 24

13

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A distorted neon image of a woman facing down.

Unpacking the Different Layers of VCUG Trauma

Feb 26

61

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A silhouette of a patient obscured behind a frosted glass window in a medical facility.

What Health Effects Do VCUG Survivors Have in Common?

Feb 17

46

“Medically Sanctioned Rape”: In Defense of VCUG Survivors

“Medically Sanctioned Rape”: In Defense of VCUG Survivors

“Medically Sanctioned Rape”: In Defense of VCUG Survivors

INFORMED CONSENT

Jul 10, 2024

439

The Ethical Dilemma of the Voiding Cystourethrogram

The Ethical Dilemma of the Voiding Cystourethrogram

The Ethical Dilemma of the Voiding Cystourethrogram

INFORMED CONSENT

May 4, 2024

231

What Do Mermaids & I Have in Common?

What Do Mermaids & I Have in Common?

What Do Mermaids & I Have in Common?

Mar 15, 2024

149

4 Studies That Directly Contradict VCUG Promotion in 2024

4 Studies That Directly Contradict VCUG Promotion in 2024

4 Studies That Directly Contradict VCUG Promotion in 2024

Mar 6, 2024

101

Signs of Child Sexual Abuse I, A VCUG Survivor, Displayed As A Child

Signs of Child Sexual Abuse I, A VCUG Survivor, Displayed As A Child

Signs of Child Sexual Abuse I, A VCUG Survivor, Displayed As A Child

CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE (CSA)

Sep 5, 2023

250

VCUG Survivor, 20, Speaks Her Truth in South Carolina

VCUG Survivor, 20, Speaks Her Truth in South Carolina

VCUG Survivor, 20, Speaks Her Truth in South Carolina

DISSOCIATIVE AMNESIA

Aug 30, 2023

110

No Matter What They Tell You, It Is Not Your Fault

No Matter What They Tell You, It Is Not Your Fault

No Matter What They Tell You, It Is Not Your Fault

CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE (CSA)

Jul 8, 2023

146

5 Things I Couldn’t Do as a Child After VCUG

5 Things I Couldn’t Do as a Child After VCUG

5 Things I Couldn’t Do as a Child After VCUG

May 29, 2023

1,881

Can You Develop Vaginismus After Sexual Trauma?

Can You Develop Vaginismus After Sexual Trauma?

Can You Develop Vaginismus After Sexual Trauma?

May 23, 2023

146

Warning Signs That a Child Is Being Sexually Abused

Warning Signs That a Child Is Being Sexually Abused

Warning Signs That a Child Is Being Sexually Abused

CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE (CSA)

May 14, 2023

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