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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