Anabella answers “What was the reason for Esther's bleeding...”

Kirjasieppo asked this question about The Bell Jar:

What was the reason for Esther's bleeding and why wasn't the reader explained this?

Anabella I don't know much other than I assumed it was an IUD or birth control device not inserted properly and led to her hemorrhaging. The author isn't very …moreI don't know much other than I assumed it was an IUD or birth control device not inserted properly and led to her hemorrhaging. The author isn't very clear what this "fitting" is supposed to be. I've never heard of it.(less)

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JoAnna Longa She wasn't going for an iud. She says she was going for a fitting which is for a diaphragm. It's basically a cover that goes over your cervix. ...more
Dec 02, 2021 09:08PM · flag

Anabella Yes I know what it is and it's function. It's just I know IUDs have caused bleeding but I've never heard of diaphragms causing this to happen. ...more
Dec 03, 2021 04:01AM · flag

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