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This podcast episode discusses the journey of women seeking fertility treatment at Yale University and the unexplained severe pain they endure during the procedure. It explores the emotional and physical challenges of fertility treatment, emphasizing that the outcomes go beyond simply having a baby. The episode sheds light on the complexities of this process. Takeaways • Women seeking fertility treatment often face various challenges, such as previous miscarriages and advancing age. • Patients undergo shots and procedures at fertility clinics, eagerly anticipating the day of the first egg retrieval. • Unexpected excruciating pain during the procedure is a mystery that neither the patients nor their doctors can explain. • The lack of information about the pain leads to the construction of theories and stories to try to understand and explain it. • The emotional impact on the patients is significant, as they feel misunderstood and uncertain about their own perceptions. • The clinic staff also grapples with the issue, questioning the clinic's reputation and their own responsibility. • The complexity of fertility treatment outcomes goes beyond just having a baby and can have profound effects on the patients' perception of the clinic and its staff.