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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


VCUG Impact Statement by Riley A.
In this impact statement, Riley, an Unsilenced survivor, courageously shares the life-altering impacts of VCUG in childhood and adulthood.
May 22, 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


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


VCUG Survivor, 28, Breaks Her Silence After Discovering the Unsilenced Movement
In this blog, a former VCUG patient courageously shares her story after discovering the Unsilenced Movement.
Aug 21, 2023


"If VCUGs Are So Bad, Then What Are We Supposed to Do?"
In this blog, Unsilenced co-founder Mollie Bushart explains why hospitals aren't offering alternative diagnostic measures for VCUG.
Aug 11, 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
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