More than 40% of women report having experienced gynecological violence

The StopVOG association has published the results of a large-scale survey on gynecological and obstetric violence in France. Of the 10,000 people who responded to the questionnaire, more than four out of ten women reported having been victims of such violence during medical consultations. These figures highlight a phenomenon of considerable magnitude in the gynecological and obstetric care of French women.

Extensive documentation of the phenomenon

The reported violence concerns both routine gynecological consultations and maternity care. The StopVOG association, which has been fighting against these practices for several years, collected this data to document a reality long minimized within the French healthcare system. The number of responses collected gives this survey significant representativeness.

Towards collective awareness

These results come amid a growing number of patients speaking out about medical practices they deem inappropriate or traumatic. The association hopes that this extensive documentation of testimonies will raise collective awareness and encourage public authorities to strengthen training for healthcare professionals on consent and respectful treatment during consultations.