I think it indicates a problem between the system of science and the observation of the human mind that it has taken us this long to take the psychological symptoms seriously. People need to realize that science is not equipped to discern much of the truth about psychology at this time, we simply do not have enough accurate data collection methods yet.
> The best defence against the sexist notion that women’s hormones make them less rational than men seemed to be to deny hormonal involvement in the brain.
Getting funding for something that has very unfashionable implications is hard. Arguing against the pill (which is what pointing out issues with it can be seen as) can be taken as arguing against women's lib unless you have something nicely objective (like blood clots) to point at.
This seems a bit speculative. Research is carried out all over the world, and at least when it comes to health many countries aren't as hysterical (excuse the pun) as the US about political correctness.
I agree somewhat with the GP, though. There are ways to discern mental issues, but very few physicians will ask patients about their mood unless problems are really obvious.
