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Unsilenced Blog
Resources for VCUG Trauma, Recovery, & Healing


Processing Anger as a VCUG Survivor
In this blog, we review tips for processing anger after VCUG trauma.
Mar 24, 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


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


When Does VCUG Constitute Medical Malpractice?
In this blog, we discuss medical malpractice during pediatric VCUG and legal remedies for pursuing justice.
Jun 1, 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


Unsilenced Co-Founder Shares Her Story in Ontario, Canada
In this blog, a former VCUG patient and Unsilenced co-founder shares her story from Ontario, Canada.
Aug 19, 2023


Healing Your Relationship with Your Child After VCUG Trauma
In this blog, a parent shares her experience navigating her daughter's VUR diagnosis and healing their relationship after VCUG trauma.
Jul 20, 2023


5 Things I Couldn’t Do After My Childhood VCUG
In this blog, I discuss 5 ways that my pediatric VCUG changed my childhood forever.
May 29, 2023
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