I was in agony for years. Doctors thought I was lying

When I was only 9 years old, I experienced my first period—an event I hadn't been prepared for. I remember the shock and fear, believing I was dying from a secret, shameful disease. After a year of silent suffering, I finally came clean to my dad. We were in the kitchen and I said that I had been…#clinicians #valentinamilanova

Source: Reuters: Health - September 16, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news