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Unsilenced Blog
Resources for VCUG Trauma, Recovery, & Healing


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


To Prove Something
A piece about feeling like you need to prove your suffering to people, and how I overcame that feeling.
Aug 27, 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


I “Forgot” My VCUG Test. It Made No Difference.
In this blog, Unsilenced founder Shelby Smith shares her VCUG story.
Mar 8, 2024


Patient Advocacy & Where It Falls Short for VCUG Survivors
In this blog, Unsilenced co-founder Ashley Groth discusses how the doctor-patient power imbalance affects VCUG patients.
Dec 4, 2023


Giving Informed Consent for Pediatric VCUG
In this blog, we discuss how the informed consent doctrine affects pediatric VCUG.
Jun 7, 2023


What Is Medical Gaslighting?
In this blog, we discuss medical gaslighting during pediatric VCUG.
May 30, 2023
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