Description of the illustration

A young woman sits across from her doctor, with another woman standing behind him, who is acting as a translator. The patient is hearing-impaired and is communicating with her doctor in sign language through the translator. It is already challenging for many people to talk about their menstrual cycles and related ailments with their healthcare providers, especially within a system that often underplays the impacts of menstrual symptoms. This can be rendered especially difficult for people with ability- or language-related barriers, who may experience additional challenges communicating their concerns, or have some of their privacy compromised due to the need for a translator or support person.

Illustration by Marzieh Sadeghi

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