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How postpartum hemorrhoids create shame and discomfort

My hemorrhoids from pregnancy won't go away and it's humiliating - I can't sit comfortably and feel too embarrassed to keep complaining to my doctor

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Socially stigmatized physical problems intensify suffering through isolation and shame about seeking help.

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“Where Are You with Postpartum physical recovery?”

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