12. Conceiving After a PCOS Diagnosis with Melissa Ortiz

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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:


The Mamacita Life 

Instagram: @themamacitalife



Connect with Lina:


Instagram: @linaforrestal

Blog: www.linaforrestal.com

Podcast Instagram: @newmamaspodcast



Artwork Credit: Gabi's Media


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