Bindi Irwin's 10-Year Endometriosis Journey / How To Use Cervical Mucus To Track Your Fertility / Vaginal Health 101 ??
Hi friend!
Most people are advised to try to conceive for a full year before being offered any type of fertility testing (six months if you're over the age of 35).
But here’s the thing: TTC for a year can be an incredibly painful experience, and a lot of that pain may not be necessary. So why aren’t we normalizing the idea that people should have easier access to fertility testing — and the ability to control when they access information about their reproductive health — without having to follow a specific timeline?
Read everything to know about how to access convenient, affordable fertility testing here.
Here's What's New:
Bindi Irwin recently shared new details about her journey to being diagnosed with endometriosis — and her experience is a frustratingly common one.?
Many, many women seek answers for years before finally being diagnosed with endometriosis — in fact, according to Yale Medicine, women with endometriosis suffer for 10 years on average before securing a diagnosis. Chalk it up, in part at least, to our societal tendency to dismiss women’s experiences and pain.
“I’ve struggled with insurmountable fatigue, pain & nausea. Trying to remain a positive person & hide the pain has been a very long road,” Irwin wrote when she shared the details of her diagnosis.?
Learn more about Bindi's story and how she finally got answers here.
LGBTQ+ Family Planning: Considerations for Individuals and Couples on Their Fertility Journey
Sponsored by Organon.
"It doesn’t just take a village to raise a child, it can take a village to have one. Seeking community or peer support throughout the family planning process may help manage stress, especially when people may face barriers or unique obstacles in trying to create or add to a family as an LGBTQ+ individual or couple."
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What Can Cervical Mucus Tell Me About My Fertility?
Cervical mucus is pretty much what it sounds like: a liquid substance produced by your cervix. “It lubricates the cervix and vagina and also transports sperm from the vagina up through the cervix,” says Rachel Blake, MD, a Boston-based OB/GYN and fellow at the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG).
The mucus gets mixed in with other fluids and bacteria in your vagina to make discharge (you know, the stuff that you see in your underwear).?
Your cervical mucus changes in volume, color, and texture throughout your menstrual cycle, says Dr. Blake. If you have a regular cycle — meaning you get your period consistently every 21 to 35 days — the changes in your cervical mucus can signal when you’re ovulating.
For an overview on how to use cervical mucus to track your fertility, read this.?
Rescripted's Fertility Favs:?
From social posts to podcasts to products we're loving, here are some of our favs from this week:?
Lastly, did you know that vaginal discomfort is one of the leading reasons women seek healthcare advice? This week on Dear (In)Fertility, we discuss why you should pay attention to your vaginal health, and it's a must-listen.?
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xo, Kristyn
Heal your period & future-proof your fertility | Director of Science (InsideTracker)
1 年Kristyn Hodgdon YESx infinity to this: "So why aren’t we normalizing the idea that people should have easier access to fertility testing — and the ability to control when they access information about their reproductive health — without having to follow a specific timeline?" Even just shifting the conversation about fertility health 2-5 years earlier would be so powerful for improving fertility outcomes. Love this newsletter!