Supporting My 17-Year-Old After MRKH Diagnosis: How to Share Difficult News Gently

My 17-year-old daughter has never started her period, and recent tests at a teaching hospital revealed she was born without a uterus (MRKH syndrome). She’s now anxious because all her friends are menstruating and she’s eager for answers. I’ve been putting off telling her the full results because I worry about how to break such life-changing news. She talks about future husbands and children, and my heart aches at the thought of disappointing her. Fellow parents, how can I explain this diagnosis honestly and compassionately? I need guidance on supporting her emotionally and helping her adjust to her medical reality without causing lifelong trauma.

Use The App To Win ₦1m

Stories are shared by community members. This article does not represent the official view of NaijaWorld — the author is solely responsible for its content.