Parkinson's Disease is
the fastest-growing
neurological disorder
worldwide…
We are treated with meds that have NOT been tested on women.
PD Women are treated with medications considered the 'gold standard,' yet its not been tested on female patients. This oversight in clinical research highlights a critical gap in our approach to treatment.
Dismissed Symptoms
(aka Medical Gaslighting)
Women with Parkinson’s often face a longer, tougher journey to diagnosis. Why? Because our symptoms are frequently dismissed as ‘female issues’.
Visible & Physical Symptoms in PD Women
Women with Parkinson’s often experience more intense motor symptoms than men. This includes dominant tremors, increased facial masking, restless leg syndrome, and incontinence. Each symptom not only challenges mobility but also impacts daily independence.
Hidden & Psychological Symptoms in PD Women
Beyond the tremors, women with Parkinson’s battle severe non-motor symptoms. Anxiety, depression, disrupted sleep, chronic fatigue, and persistent pain deeply affect our quality of life. These symptoms require as much attention as the physical ones.
Hormonal Fluctuations, means our PD medication is less effective.
Women with Parkinson’s often experience more intense motor symptoms than men. This includes dominant tremors, increased facial masking, restless leg syndrome, and incontinence. Each symptom not only challenges mobility but also impacts daily independence.
We need to raise awareness for the specific issues in PD Women that are different from PD Men because we are not being properly treated.
PD Women Unite
Women with Parkinson’s face unique challenges—from the effects of hormonal changes to underrepresentation in research and healthcare. This is our opportunity to stand together, raise our voices, and demand change for ourselves and future generations.
Get Involved
We are currently gathering names of those interested in helping organize and participate in rallying our forces and standing together to demand better research and care.