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Unsilenced Blog
Resources for VCUG Trauma, Recovery, & Healing


When the Body Leaves the Room: Understanding Dissociation & VCUG Trauma
A guide to understanding dissociation before and after pediatric VCUGs.
Oct 27, 2025


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


VCUG Stories: Real Experiences with Pediatric VCUGs
Real pediatric VCUG experiences from parents and patients.
Jul 8, 2025


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


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


Therapy Options for VCUG Trauma Recovery
Learn more about the different therapy options for VCUG trauma recovery in our new blog.
Mar 11, 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
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