The Dangers of Sweeping Menstrual Health Under the Rug
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Holistic Sex Ed Radio
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There’s a certain danger that comes with dismissing a young girl's complaints around menstruation. It’s hurtful to be disbelieved and it’s frustrating when you know something is not normal yet the doctors don’t find anything wrong and tell you it’s all “in your head”. Sweeping the problem under the rug leads to trouble down the road. Years later, some like Robin’s special guest, Eva Vennari are diagnosed with underlying chronic health conditions. It can be very discouraging to be diagnosed with a condition that doctors tell you that you will have to learn to live with for the rest of your life. Diagnosed with infertility at the age of 22, Eva grew frustrated with her doctors and started searching for solutions. After a 16 year journey, she was able to solve her health problems, regain her fertility and have three healthy children. In this episode, Eva shares what parents can do to help identify fertility issues while their girls are still young and help them to balance their hormones.
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