2018
DOI: 10.1016/j.cegh.2017.09.001
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Tabooed disease in alienated bodies: A study of women suffering from Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

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“…in PCOS subverting physical representations of idealised feminine body image; Markovic et al, 2008), and compromising the 'legitimate' female status to themselves and/or in the eyes of others (Grundström et al, 2018;Hudson et al, 2016;Markovic et al, 2008;Wu et al, 2014). The invisible BGC concern of infertility disrupted the reproductive narrative (Hållstam et al, 2018;Kitzinger & Willmott, 2002;Sharma & Mishra, 2018;Thorpe et al, 2019;Tomlinson et al, 2017;Washington, 2008):…”
Section: Theme: Loss Of Controlmentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…in PCOS subverting physical representations of idealised feminine body image; Markovic et al, 2008), and compromising the 'legitimate' female status to themselves and/or in the eyes of others (Grundström et al, 2018;Hudson et al, 2016;Markovic et al, 2008;Wu et al, 2014). The invisible BGC concern of infertility disrupted the reproductive narrative (Hållstam et al, 2018;Kitzinger & Willmott, 2002;Sharma & Mishra, 2018;Thorpe et al, 2019;Tomlinson et al, 2017;Washington, 2008):…”
Section: Theme: Loss Of Controlmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…These individuals described pressure to bear children and suppression of discussion about menstrual-related topics. Cultural expectations heightened concerns that their BGC would limit their social acceptability, create problems for themselves and their family, and produced further pressure to conceal symptoms (Hadjiconstantinou et al, 2017;Hudson et al, 2016;Markovic et al, 2008;Sharma & Mishra, 2018;Wu et al, 2014). Women from India indicated that PCOS was highly concealed because menstrual issues were a taboo subject and fertility is considered integral to a women's function and familial social standing in traditional Indian society (Sharma & Mishra, 2018 In a study of Taiwanese women with fibroids, hysterectomy was acceptable as those who already had children could prioritise treating their acute symptoms of heavy bleeding and risk of malignancy (Wu et al, 2014).…”
Section: Theme: Cultural Differencesmentioning
confidence: 99%
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