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The first phrase many Egyptian girls hear when they get their period is 'mabrouk, kibirti' which is translated to 'congratulations, you are a woman.' Yet, beneath the surface of this moment lies a gap in reproductive knowledge, one that keeps many women from truly understanding, let alone connecting with, their bodies. While pregnancy is often seen as one of the most intense experiences a woman can endure, a woman’s body is far more intricate than pregnancy alone. Beyond pregnancy,…