Periods, taboos and roomy gowns: Dr Rhea Liang on how theatre is changing for women surgeons
'How to manage periods is a common discussion among women surgeons worldwide'
Over her career as a general and breast surgeon, Associate Professor Rhea Liang has been urging colleagues to normalise conversations around periods and surgeons.
Here she discusses everything from how to deal with a leak mid-operation, the advantages of the roomy theatre gown, and the importance of breaking down taboos.
6minutes: Have attitudes changed? Are women surgeons free to talk now, are the old stereotypes shifting?
Professor Rhea Liang: The culture is definitely changing. It was improving when I was a surgical trainee.
