What you say may be just as important as howyou say it.
Understanding and empathising with their concerns is the first step toward alleviating them.
Try and understand where theyre coming from, Aquino says.
She adds that you should be prepared to be turned down.
An initial refusal to engage may turn into a productive discussion once they feel up for it.
First up: vaccine and periods.
The side effects included early, late, missed, heavy, and painful periods.
As shetold the BBC, vaccines interact with the immune system, which the womb is a part of.
In total, 57 people became pregnant during the trials.
That would indicate the vaccines had no effects on peoples ability to get pregnant.
But evidence that the vaccines are safe in pregnancy is also robust.
My message is very, very clear, she adds.
And it appears not much has changed in the 20 years since.
Women routinely feelunheardby their doctors, especially with regards to reproductive health issues like endometriosis.
However, the fact that these conversations are difficult doesnt mean they should be avoided all together.
As Aquino puts it, Its important to [create] an open and safe space for them.
This article was originally published onSep.
