Radio host makes shocking claim about women's health—expert responds!

In a world where we've made leaps and bounds in understanding and treating various health conditions, it's disheartening to hear that misconceptions and misinformation still run rampant, even among those with a public platform.

This was made painfully clear when a radio host with a penchant for controversy made a shocking and ill-informed claim about a serious women's health issue.


During a recent broadcast, Marty Sheargold, who was already under fire for making sexist remarks about Australia's national women's football team, decided to add fuel to the fire by suggesting that endometriosis, a chronic and often debilitating condition, is 'made up.'

'God, don't ladies carry on. Jesus Christ, there is no end to it. Honestly, endometriosis, and this is controversial,' he said.

'No, I'm going to say it, it's controversial. It's made up.'


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Radio host Marty Sheargold is criticised for calling endometriosis a 'made-up' condition. Credit: Facebook


His flippant comment not only sparked outrage but also highlighted the ongoing struggle for recognition and understanding that many women face when dealing with their health concerns.

Endometriosis is a condition where tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside of it, causing severe pain and a host of other symptoms.

It affects nearly 1 million Australian women and girls, who often endure an average diagnosis delay of 6.5 years.


This delay can lead to a range of complications, including fertility issues, and is a testament to the need for better awareness and medical attention.
Dr Brad Robinson, a Brisbane-based obstetrician-gynaecologist, took to social media to address Sheargold's comments with sarcasm and seriousness.

'Sincere thank you to Marty Sheargold for helping me today sort my scheduling out,' he responded.

'I stupidly—I don’t know what I was thinking—had surgery booked for a patient for likely endometriosis, but of course, it can’t be because endo is not real.'

'So, look, we’ve just cancelled and I have a free slot available now, Thanks Dr Sheargold.'

Dr Robinson shared a story of a patient who had suffered from undiagnosed endometriosis for over half her life, emphasising the systemic failure in addressing women's reproductive and menstrual health.


The response to Dr Robinson's posts was overwhelming, with many women sharing their own harrowing experiences of living with endometriosis.

Stories of being dismissed by doctors told their symptoms were all in their head or being left undiagnosed for years were all too common.
These accounts underscore the importance of advocacy and the need for a medical system that listens to and supports women.

After the backlash, Triple M took action by parting ways with Sheargold.

The network's chief content officer, Dave Cameron, issued a statement acknowledging the need for reflection and review and the responsibility to align programming with the standards and expectations of the audience.

This incident is a stark reminder that words have power, mainly when spoken by those with a platform.


It's crucial for public figures to be informed and sensitive when discussing health issues, as their words can either contribute to the stigma or help in breaking it down.

This story hits close to home for our readers at the Seniors Discount Club, many of whom are women or have women in their lives they care deeply about.

It's a call to action to support the women around us, to advocate for better healthcare, and to educate ourselves and others about conditions like endometriosis.

In other news, it wasn't long since Triple M's Marty Sheargold was back on the airwaves after a sudden, months-long absence.

He took a break after drawing inspiration from two high-profile AFL coaches, citing burnout and the need for time away. You can read more about it here.


Credit: YouTube

Key Takeaways

  • A Brisbane-based obstetrician-gynaecologist criticised radio host Marty Sheargold for claiming that endometriosis is a 'made-up' condition.
  • Marty Sheargold faced backlash and was axed by Triple M after making sexist and misogynistic comments on-air, including dismissive remarks about endometriosis.
  • Doctor Brad Robinson used social media to sarcastically thank Sheargold and highlight the seriousness and reality of endometriosis, which is often unrecognised and can significantly impact women’s health.
  • Women with endometriosis shared their long and painful journeys of seeking a diagnosis, underscoring the challenges and medical system failings in recognising and treating the condition.
Have you or someone you know been affected by endometriosis or other under-recognised health conditions? How do you think we can improve awareness and treatment? Your stories and insights are valuable, and by sharing them, we can work towards a future where no woman's health concern is dismissed or belittled.
 
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Marty Sheargold USED to be one of my favourite Aussie comedians. NO MORE! What a misogynistic jerk. He had to take time off work for burnout!?
Don't men carry on. Honestly, burnout, and this is controversial. No, I'm going to say it, it's controversial. It's made up.

Most women have to put up and shut up and get on with it while suffering pain so severe at times that it makes you vomit. Women don't have the luxury nor the time to suffer "Burnout". So, Marty, enjoy your break . I hope you get over your made up condition.
 
I think even in this day and age there are a lot of males who are just plain ignorant of the functions of a woman's body. Growing up my Mother went to bed regularly for a day or two with migraine headaches, with no other explanation. It wasn't until I was writing an autobiography that I realised her real problem. Those things were never discussed in our house in those days. I am 89 so you can work out the time I was growing up. Thank God we are much more open about these problem in the current world.
 
I was lucky?? to be born with two completely separate uteruses (uteri?). From the age of 12, I suffered severe period pain every four weeks, with both uteruses contracting together.

It was the 50s, so knowledge of endometriosis and parental sympathy were both in very short supply. I was sent to school on days when the abdominal pain radiating into my legs was so bad I could hardly walk. I went many nights with little sleep. Mum eventually took me to the doctor who knew exactly what was necessary to stop the pain: Get married and have a baby, that'll cure it. To a 14 year old, this goes down as the most ridiculous piece of medical advice I've ever heard.

By the time I was 28, hubby and I had been trying for a baby for six years with many miscarriages. I was losing so much blood every month that even I had to admit that a baby of my own wasn't going to happen, so I underwent a total hysterectomy. I was riddled with endometriosis and also had internal and external fibroid cysts.

I'd love to find a way to make this moron suffer the pain for just one hour, and then tell me endometriosis is 'made up'!
 
Marty Sheargold USED to be one of my favourite Aussie comedians. NO MORE! What a misogynistic jerk. He had to take time off work for burnout!?
Don't men carry on. Honestly, burnout, and this is controversial. No, I'm going to say it, it's controversial. It's made up.

Most women have to put up and shut up and get on with it while suffering pain so severe at times that it makes you vomit. Women don't have the luxury nor the time to suffer "Burnout". So, Marty, enjoy your break . I hope you get over your made up condition.
Well said!
 
I nearly lost my sister to this disease.
The diagnoses took a long time and the doctors kept telling her to eat more fibre.
In the end, I went with her to a specialist. I took him aside and demanded he look further. Normally sis has a super high pain tolerance, but this was over the top. 24/7, 365 days. So, they looked. The next day she had a total hysterectomy, partial bowel removal and was put on bags, which is still the case 15 years later.
If they had not acted when they did, her bowel would have become totally compromised and the infection would have gone further with no hope for a fix. This is another form of cancer with a different name.
This Richard-head needs a good boot up the bowel exit because that is where his tiny mind resides.
 
I too suffered for years and was basically told you’re a woman - suck it up. I was luckily able to conceive, many women weren’t so lucky. I eventually had a hysterectomy, which I wish could have happened years before. The way he spoke about endo and the women it affects was just so disrespectful
 
His comments were outrageous...I have been with a woman that I loved very much who was suffering from this herself.....seeing the pain that she was enduring so often was heartbreaking.....unfortunately we parted ways, but I understand that she had surgery that eventually stopped her nightmare condition.
Marty Sheargold should be totally ashamed about his comments....they were not funny they were insulting and disrespectful to unfortunate women who have had and those that currently are suffering so badly from Endometriosis.
 
Yes. It took me years of suffering to finally gain relief through surgery
When l had it years ago thy didn't know what it was and just past it off as period pain.
lt's a pain that gets worse and worse until you can't stand it anymore then slowly goes off lasts about 10 mins or so. l used to takes swigs of grandads whisky he had in his drawer which made my stomach hot .Unfortunately l passed this disease on to Debra one of my three daughters who eventually went to a doctor who had just come here from the UK, He knew what is was and suggested a hysterectomy which she had.She was in her teens and although it was a drastic move she went ahead with it. Later she married and adopted Megan and Sam.
The doctors name was Dr Gillespie and he laughed when my husband addressed him as Dr Gilli spy he said he had never been called that before
 
Both my daughter and myself have been severely affected by endometriosis. I had many years of infertility because of it, and endured many surgeries. My daughter at 16 also had surgery and received photographs of it (she was riddled with it) It's an extremely painful condition and can render women completely infertile. I was lucky I had IVF to enable having children. I'm glad Sheargold lost his job! I'm sick of misogynists voicing their ignorant opinions about women and women's health issues!
 
I just had a hysterectomy (at 64) and they found and removed a large fibroid and endometriosis I never knew I had. I just grew up just accepting that bad period pains were a part of life - who knew its not normal to suffer with crippling pain every month!!
 

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