Where the Heck Is My Period?
2024•1h 12m•Released
Documentary
This documentary follows the journeys of 11 African women who struggle with polycystic ovarian syndrome. PCOS, a hormonal disorder that can cause irregular periods alongside unwanted physical symptoms, affects 1 in 10 women of childbearing age worldwide. This film highlights the struggles caused by the syndrome through interviews with gynecologists, pastors, public figures, and native African doctors.
Director
Michael Akinrogunde
Writer
Stephanie Coker Aderonokun
Languages
English
Studio
SCA Studios
Production
Company
SCA Studios
Producer
Abdul Tijani-Ahmed
Producer
Stephanie Coker Aderonokun
Producer
Amba Idongesit
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