Sharing a difficult story about cervical screening, with writer Brittany Chaffee

Brittany Chaffee talks about navigating cervical health testing, and recounts the moment she received an alarming call from her doctor, leading to years of anxiety, biopsies, and eventually, a harrowing LEEP procedure. Brittany emphasizes the importance of talking publicly about women’s health to combat shame and isolation. 

Show notes:

‘The powerful act of sharing our stories about women’s health.’ 

What is a LEEP procedure?

What is a colposcopy?

More information on cervical cancer screening

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