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March is Endometriosis Awareness Month, and if you’ve ever wondered whether your painful periods, digestive issues, or fatigue could be signs of something more, you’re not alone. It takes an average of 7-10 years to get diagnosed — meaning too many people are left navigating painful, unexplained symptoms for far too long.

Endometriosis isn’t just bad cramps — it’s a chronic, inflammatory condition that can impact everything from digestion to daily energy levels. And yet, so many of us are told our pain is “normal.” It’s not. If you’ve ever felt dismissed or confused about your symptoms, we’re here to help you get the answers you deserve.

👉 How to Spot the Signs and Get an Endometriosis Diagnosis

What’s Making Health Headlines ~ The Cost of an NIH Funding Freeze

Women’s health research has always been underfunded, but now, an NIH funding freeze could stall progress even further. From endometriosis to PCOS to pregnancy-related complications, millions rely on this research for better treatments, care, and outcomes.

What happens when funding stops? It means fewer studies on conditions that uniquely impact us, fewer breakthroughs, and fewer answers. If you’ve ever felt like women’s health is an afterthought, this is exactly why.

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The Latest You’ll Love:

• Yeast infections every month? You’re not imagining it. Learn why recurrent infections happen — and how to break the cycle. Read it here.

• Your first fertility clinic visit? Here’s what to expect — and how to prepare so you can walk in feeling confident and informed. Read it here.

• Seed cycling for hormone balance? Flax and pumpkin seeds are trending — but is there real science behind it? We break it down. Read it here.

Women’s Health in the Wild ~ On the Pod This Week

This week on From First Period to Last Period:

• Erica T. shares her fibroid journey — why she chose to have a myomectomy and what she wishes she had known sooner.

• Kristyn and Dr. Jenna Kahn answer your most burning questions:

  • Could lighter, less frequent periods be a sign of perimenopause?

  • How many days a month can you actually get pregnant?

• Anna Bohnengel, RDN, breaks down protein intake — how much do you really need?

• Groundbreaking research: The VIBRANT study is exploring whether rapamycin, an immunosuppressant, could slow ovarian aging — potentially delaying menopause and extending reproductive health by up to 20 percent.

👉 Hit play now now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts!

🔗 And ICYMI: This viral post on what your fertility journey actually feels like... See it here.

Lastly... When Do You Start Considering IVF?

Deciding whether to pursue IVF isn’t always a clear-cut choice. Some people jump in early, while others explore every other option first. But how do you know when it’s the right time to start considering it?

Maybe you’ve been trying for a while and you’re starting to wonder what’s next. Maybe you’re feeling pressure — from yourself, from doctors, from well-meaning family members who don’t quite get it.

IVF isn’t a one-size-fits-all decision, and you deserve to have all the facts before making the choice that’s right for you. If you’re weighing the decision, we break down what factors to think about — and why there’s no perfect timeline for taking the next step.

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With love,
The Rescripted Team