Muslim woman in hijab. Mannequin in dress and hijab. Modesty. Religion Islam. A woman in a white robe stands in front of a circular opening. The woman is wearing a veil and she is praying.

For many women, a colonoscopy isn’t “just a procedure.” It brings up history… modesty… culture… religion… and the fear of not being understood. And I see this all the time — women lowering their voices to ask for things they think are “too much.” You’re not asking for too much. You’re asking to feel safe. 💙In my practice, I’ve watched how deeply it matters when a woman feels protected — especially if she’s had past trauma or follows cultural or religious modesty guidelines. If you need a women-