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Unsilenced Blog
Resources for VCUG Trauma, Recovery, & Healing


Is a VCUG Traumatic?
In this blog, we explain the traumatic nature of VCUGs and why this test can be so detrimental to children’s emotional and psychological well-being.
Apr 15, 2025


Are There Alternatives to VCUG?
In this blog, we discuss safe and available alternatives to VCUG, the gold-standard test for diagnosing kidney reflux (VUR) in children.
Mar 31, 2025


What Is VCUG Trauma?
What is VCUG trauma? In this blog, we break down the potential health effects of voiding cystourethrograms (VCUGs) on patient welfare.
Mar 14, 2025


What Are the Signs of Dissociative Amnesia After VCUG?
Learn 10 signs of dissociative amnesia after VCUG trauma in our new blog.
Feb 27, 2025


What Health Effects Do VCUG Survivors Have in Common?
Learn about the health effects that former VCUG patients share in our new blog.
Feb 17, 2025


When Are Children “Too Young” to Remember VCUG Trauma?
In this blog, we discuss how age affects children's memories of pediatric VCUG.
Oct 25, 2024


“Medically Sanctioned Rape”: In Defense of VCUG Survivors
This blog explores the legal principles of VCUG, medical malpractice, and informed consent in pediatric urology.
Jul 10, 2024


The Ethical Dilemma of the Voiding Cystourethrogram
A brief breakdown of the ethics of voiding cystourethrogram (VCUG).
May 4, 2024


Who Is Responsible for Disclosing VCUG Risks to Families?
Who is responsible for disclosing the risks of VCUG? Learn more in our blog.
Apr 16, 2024


What Do Mermaids & I Have in Common?
A VCUG Retelling b y Alivia D.I. One moment, I was running on the playground at an elementary school. My classmates and friends' laughter...
Mar 15, 2024


4 Studies That Directly Contradict VCUG Promotion in 2024
In this blog, we’ll explore 4 studies that directly contradict the promotion of VCUG by major hospitals in 2024.
Mar 6, 2024


Is There a Standardized Protocol for VCUG?
In this blog, we review critical research that supports the need to standardize VCUG referral, performance, and follow-up across institutions.
Feb 27, 2024
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