Q: What does sepsis awareness have to do with reproductive health?
A: Tons, actually! From natural processes such as menstruation to medical procedures such as abortions, the goings-on of our reproductive systems – particularly in those of us assigned female at birth – may make us more susceptible to infections. And when reproductive healthcare systems do not provide the proper education, screening, pain management, treatment, and aftercare in the face of these infections, there is a chance that they will progress into sepsis. Sepsis is an extremely severe yet often preventable condition that would take significantly fewer lives if communities and healthcare systems collaborated to better provide women, other gender minorities, and sexual minorities with the emotional and material support needed to maintain their sexual health.
Play the slides to find out more, and read the full post from Nerdy Girl MacKenzie Isaac here.
In solidarity and with love ✊🏾,
Those Nerdy Girls
