Everything You Need To Know About PCOS with guest Dr. Mira Aubuchon
Release Date: 08/28/2024
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The Egg Whisperer Show
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Tips to Increase Fertility with Food and Exercise with Dr. Sasha Hakman
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Navigating Egg Donation with"Our Hearts Match" author Victoria Nino (Fertility Expert Series)
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In this episode, Dr. Aimee is thrilled to have Victoria Nino join her for an "Expert Series" interview to discuss her new book 'Our Heart's Match' and her personal fertility journey. As one of the pioneering Instagram influencers to openly share her experiences with egg donation, Victoria also talks about her blog 'Expecting Anything' and her platform 'Infertility Unfiltered' which supports others navigating similar paths. We dive into her journey through infertility, IVF, and motherhood, shedding light on the emotional and practical challenges she faced along the way. Victoria...
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Exploring Donor Conception and Infertility Advocacy with Our Hearts Match Author Victoria Nino
The Egg Whisperer Show
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Symptoms of the condition include irregular or absent periods, high testosterone, excessive hair growth (hirsutism), and acne. I call it HOPE Syndrome.
O is for Ovaries with a lot of follicles.
P is for Periods that are irregular.
E is for eating + exercise habits that you need to develop early on.
PCOS definitely has its challenges, but, having it does not mean you’ll never have children or that your eggs cannot produce a healthy, beautiful baby. Plus, if you have it, you're not alone. Up to 10% of women have PCOS.
Check out Dr. Mira Aubuchon at MCRM Fertility.
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