Why didn't you say so?

[u/TheNectarineDiaries]

Best medical advice I ever got was to bring a man to your appointments

[u/MisterMysterios]

Agreed. While I heard it is worse for women, having someone with you - especially in very vulnerable situations is good for everyone.

A little story of mine: In my mid-20's, I needed a seriouse surgery on my ankle. The hospital knew of my allergies, especially that I am allergic to Novalgin (a rather popular painkiller here in Germany). It seems the information didn't reach the station, because post surgery they gave me that shit. My mom knows all my symptoms and can see even mild reaction simply by a look on my face. Hell broke loose even before I woke up, and I got a medication I did not have issues with.

[u/Aposematicpebble → u/MisterMysterios]

God, being allergic to dipyrone must be stressful

[u/MisterMysterios → u/Aposematicpebble]

Better than what my foster mom (putting the foster here to show that my Novalgin-allergy has nothing to do with her issues) has. During her last surgery, it was discovered that she cannot be given anything other than opioids or Ibuprofen. It was one of the cases where they started the surgery, but no matter how much they gave her, she started to wake up, until there were danger of respiratory issues. It was not a fun time.

[u/TransGirlIndy → u/MisterMysterios]

As someone who's navigated the medical system perceived as both, it's definitely worse for women. Be thankful the women of the world don't just collectively rage because of how messed up it is.