Conceiving After a PCOS Diagnosis with Melissa Ortiz
Did you know that PCOS is one of the most common causes of female infertility, affecting 6% to 12% (as many as 5 million) of US women of reproductive age? But it’s a lot more than that. This lifelong health condition continues far beyond the child-bearing years. (source: CDC)
In this episode, host Lina Forrestal sits down with motherhood blogger Melissa Ortiz as she shares her story about conceiving after a PCOS diagnosis. Lina and Melissa get fired up about women's health, in the notion that "knowledge is power". They recognize a lack of women's health education in the healthcare system and question why topics like this aren't taught in schools. Young women should know the ins and outs of their own body and any possible and potential diseases that might threaten their health as they get older.
Topics discussed:
Symptoms of PCOS
How Melissa got diagnosed with PCOS and what led her to get a second opinion
The importance of gynecologic bedside manner
The steps Melissa took to conceive after her PCOS diagnosis
If PCOS affected her second pregnancy
Melissa's advice to other women living with PCOS
Connect with Melissa:
Instagram: @themamacitalife
Connect with Lina:
Instagram: @linaforrestal
Blog: www.linaforrestal.com
Podcast Instagram: @newmamaspodcast
Artwork Credit: Gabi's Media