That we didn't have to go searching for ourselves.

March 14, 2024 | 15m 07s

This storyteller shares their experience with the healthcare system when she starts experiencing unusual symptoms to later find out through her own research it could be perimenopause.

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STORYTELLER ATTRIBUTES

AGE:40 - 49

GENDER:Female

EDUCATION:Some college or 2-year degree

RACE/ETHNICITY:White

LOCATION (ZIP Code 1st digit):1xxxx

PERSPECTIVE:Patient

STORY TYPE

BODY PART(S):Blood, Heart and Circulation; Bones, Joints and Muscles; Brain and Nerves; Endocrine System; Immune System; Kidneys and Urinary System; Skin, Hair and Nails; Female Reproductive System; Mental Health

DISORDER OR CONDITION TYPE:Brain and Nerves; Mental Health; Pregnancy and Reproduction; Having multiple health conditions at the same time

TOPIC:Experiencing symptoms; Finding out a diagnosis; Being treated; Communicating with doctors and nurses; Describing how easy or hard it has been for you to get the health care you need

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