Social media platforms' content moderation policies restrict medical terminology around female anatomy, potentially hindering doctors' ability to share legitimate health education and clinical guidance with patients
Censorship of anatomically correct language may contribute to health literacy gaps and discourage open discussion about gynaecological conditions, affecting patient care and wellbeing
Clinicians should be aware of platform restrictions when communicating health information online and may need to use alternative strategies or advocate for policy changes to ensure evidence-based medical content reaches patients
Source Standfirst
The fight to say 'vagina' on social media
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