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Ieva Pečiulytė

“This Does Not Happen To Men”: 50 Of The Most Downplayed Medical Conditions And Procedures

There are things we cannot fully comprehend unless we’ve been there, firsthand. It’s why many of us develop misconceptions about things, in this case, medical conditions and procedures. 

A recent Reddit thread featured responses from people who are clearing up misguided notions about the illnesses and operations they’ve dealt with and gone through. Some spoke about what it really is like to go through childbirth, while others described the symptoms of the physical and mental conditions they deal with every day. 

You may learn something new as you scroll through. Feel free to share your insights, as well.

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