Women's Experiences with Painful Egg Retrieval Procedures

The podcast episode explores the experiences of women who underwent egg retrieval procedures at the Yale Fertility Center. These women complained of excruciating pain during the procedure, which was initially dismissed by medical professionals. Eventually, it was revealed that a nurse at the clinic had been stealing fentanyl, the pain medication, and replacing it with saline solution. The women recount their experiences and the emotional toll it took on them. The episode raises questions about the structural failures in healthcare and the importance of listening to patients' pain experiences.