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Connective Truth is an education and advocacy project. All content on this website, including articles, downloadable documents, social media posts, and any other materials produced under the Connective Truth name, is intended for general educational and informational purposes only.

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If you believe you may have lipedema or any other medical condition, we encourage you to consult a qualified healthcare provider. Connective Truth provides information to support informed conversations with clinicians — it does not replace those conversations.

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