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PCOS Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments
As a society, we are gaining more knowledge around Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) to understand women's reproductive health better. Women are becoming empowered to conquer conditions like these through research and education. PCOS occurs when there is a hormonal imbalance affecting the ovaries. Any woman of childbearing age can develop this condition. PCOS is one of the leading causes of infertility, and several other complications like type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol and heart disease. Symptoms present differently for each woman, making diagnoses challenging. However, recognizing an imbalance is the best way to advocate for proper diagnosis, treatment and knowledge to
Egg Donor 101
At the age of 34 years old, I was diagnosed with Premature Ovarian Insufficiency and told that I would need to use Donor Eggs through IVF in order to conceive. While I had friends who did IVF, I didn’t know anyone who had used donor eggs. I had no idea where to start. I did a lot of research and learned so much along the way. Egg Donor 101 shares some of the greatest lessons my husband and I learned during our journey. You may not find your “twin” At first, my biggest must-have was finding someone who looked like
Fertility Benefits of Seeing a Dietitian
Hi, I’m Anna, a 30-year-old woman with PCOS who has struggled with infertility for over 3 years. I wanted to share my nutrition journey with you because it has profoundly changed my life. Through this journey, I was able to use food as medicine and my life has improved dramatically. My hope is to inspire someone else to take control of their health and feel better than you ever thought possible! Below, I share my health and fertility benefits of seeing a dietitian. The Hopeful Mama Foundation is supported by its audience and donors. When you purchase through links on
Four Practices to Reduce Fear During Infertility
In October 2020, I experienced my first pregnancy loss at 10 weeks; just four months after my mom passed away from brain cancer. Over the next two years, I went through various fertility work ups and treatments, including endometriosis surgery, IVF, and had three more losses. To say that I have anxiety during my current pregnancy is an understatement. However, I have found four practices to reduce fear during infertility that I want to share with you. Loss has made me stronger, but it has also given me some bad habits, especially in patterns of thinking. When our minds are
