Over the last four weeks on Well, we've explored everything there is to know about having a vagina and a pelvis. We've done some period mythbusting, delved into endo, PCOS and answered some of your burning questions.

But what's it like to make the life-changing decision to remove your reproductive organs in your your 20s?

Mia Freedman sits down with reality TV star Erin Barnett, who shares how she landed on the decision to get a hysterectomy at 28 and why so many doctors tried to change her mind.

Erin became a public figure after starring on Love Island Australia, and surviving the jungle on I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here, sharing her difficult journey with Endometriosis and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome with her thousands of adoring fans.

THE END BITS:

With thanks to Erin Barnett - grab a copy of her book Endo Unfiltered

Feedback? We’re listening! Email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au

Need more lols, info, and inspo in your ears? Find more Mamamia podcasts here.

CREDITS:

Host: Mia Freedman. You can find Mia on Instagram here and get her newsletter here.

Producers: Cassie Merritt & Emeline Gazilas

Executive Producer: Elissa Ratliff

Audio Producer: Madeline Joannou

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/well/">Over the last four weeks on Well,</a>&nbsp;we've explored everything there is to know about having a vagina and a pelvis. We've done some period mythbusting, delved into endo, PCOS and answered some of your burning questions.
But what's it like to make the life-changing decision to remove your reproductive organs in your your 20s?
Mia Freedman sits down with reality TV star Erin Barnett, who shares how she landed on the decision to get a hysterectomy at 28 and why so many doctors tried to change her mind.
Erin became a public figure after starring on Love Island Australia, and surviving the jungle on I&rsquo;m A Celebrity&hellip;Get Me Out Of Here, sharing her difficult journey with Endometriosis and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome with her thousands of adoring fans.
THE END BITS:
With thanks to Erin Barnett - grab a copy of her book <a href="https://www.booktopia.com.au/endo-unfiltered-erin-barnett/book/9781922616098.html?dsa=s1-east&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwk96lBhDHARIsAEKO4xa1LBOnGIW_e59jvGdwolLQz095mRxnr43QW02HqdQpOVyHkfLVo8waAqHbEALw_wcB">Endo Unfiltered</a>
Feedback? We&rsquo;re listening! Email us at <a href="mailto:podcast@mamamia.com.au">podcast@mamamia.com.au</a>
Need more lols, info, and inspo in your ears? <a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/">Find more Mamamia podcasts here</a>.
CREDITS:
Host:<a href="https://www.miafreedman.com/"> Mia Freedman</a>. You can find Mia on<a href="https://www.instagram.com/miafreedman/?hl=en"> Instagram here</a> and get her<a href="https://mamamia.us12.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=cdf05e38a4d14a4b3395981fd&amp;id=b221ffc9e1"> newsletter here.</a>
Producers: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/cassie-merritt-b08175171/?originalSubdomain=au">Cassie Merritt</a> &amp; Emeline Gazilas
Executive Producer: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lizaratliff/?hl=en">Elissa Ratliff</a>
Audio Producer: Madeline Joannou
Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

Well is a podcast about the taboo, the annoying, the embarrassing and the scary. We cover the concerns you’re probably considering seeing a doctor about, from insomnia to weird periods to how to prevent dementia. 

The full body health check for the Australian woman, hosted by Claire Murphy and Dr Mariam.

Well. The podcast for every woman with a body. 

Well is a podcast about the taboo, the annoying, the embarrassing and the scary.&nbsp;We cover the concerns you&rsquo;re probably considering seeing a doctor about, from insomnia to weird periods to how to prevent dementia.&nbsp;
The full body health check for the Australian woman, hosted by Claire Murphy&nbsp;and Dr Mariam.
Well. The podcast for every woman with a body.&nbsp;

Well.

REAL LIFE: "I Had A Hysterectomy At 28"

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