...and she says, 'there's two types of people that come here..."

October 27, 2023 | 20m 08s

Having experienced multiple miscarriages, fertility treatments, and surgery for endometriosis, this storyteller shares their experience navigating the health care system post-partum from the birth of her twins.

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STORYTELLER ATTRIBUTES

AGE:30 - 39

GENDER:Female

EDUCATION:More than a college degree

RACE/ETHNICITY:White

LOCATION (ZIP Code 1st digit):8xxxx

PERSPECTIVE:Patient

STORY TYPE

BODY PART(S):Brain and Nerves; Digestive System; Endocrine System; Eyes and Vision; Lungs and Breathing; Female Reproductive System; Mental Health

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

TOPIC:Experiencing symptoms; Finding out a diagnosis; Being treated; Getting tests or advice for how to be healthier; Communicating with doctors and nurses; Supporting family members who are sick; Making decisions about the right health care or treatment for you; Describing how easy or hard it has been for you to get the health care you need

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