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Unsilenced Blog
Resources for VCUG Trauma, Recovery, & Healing


What Is the Unsilenced Movement?
Learn more about the Unsilenced Movement and explore resources for VCUG trauma recovery.
Aug 13, 2025


Talking to Parents & Family About VCUG Trauma
In this supportive guide, we discuss practical tips for sharing VCUG trauma with family, friends, and loved ones.
Aug 12, 2025


VCUG: A Trauma-Informed Guide
In this blog, we discuss the elements of VCUG trauma in pediatric urology.
Jul 29, 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


Unpacking the Different Layers of VCUG Trauma
In this blog, we unpack the different layers of VCUG trauma that patients experience in childhood and adulthood.
Feb 26, 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


"The Haunting"
In "The Haunting," Derek shares a courageous story of coming to terms with the anger and grief of VCUG trauma.
Nov 6, 2024


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


Why Is a VCUG Painful?
In this blog, we discuss 7 reasons why pediatric VCUGs are painful for children.
Sep 16, 2024


The Offense of a Sticker
A VCUG survivor shares her experience with prizes after VCUG. Read more in our blog.
May 20, 2024
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