Ep. 4: The Stigmatization Of A Childless Woman

In this episode, Adina shares her full experience as a childless woman from shocking experiences being stigmatized to multiple health issues to medical procedures to unknowingly early signs of infertility.

Terms used:
Uterine Fibroids: abnormal benign growth in the uterine wall.

Partial Hysterectomy: partial hysterectomy removes the uterus including, in some cases, the cervix.

Myomectomy: a surgical procedure to remove uterine fibroids.

Misshapen uterus: a malformation of the uterus that females are born with, meaning it develops during embryonic life. In technical terms: the Mullerian ducts, which are the initial development of the fallopian tubes, uterus, the uterine cervix, and the superior aspect of the vagina, fail to form a normal uterine cavity.

Thyroid disorder: also called hypothyroidism or under-active thyroid is a condition in which a thyroid gland doesn't produce enough of certain crucial hormones.

Pituitary gland tumor: abnormal growths that develop in your pituitary gland. Some pituitary tumors result in too much of the hormones that regulate important functions of your body. Some pituitary tumors can cause your pituitary gland to produce lower levels of hormones.

Anemic: a condition in which you lack enough healthy red blood cells to carry adequate oxygen to your body's tissues.

Birth control pills: a daily medication that contains 2 hormones (estrogen and progestin) to prevent pregnancy — or manage and suppress heavy periods.

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