Polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS, affects an estimated 8-13% of reproductive-aged women, according to the ⁠World Health Organization (WHO)⁠. PCOS can cause hormonal imbalances, irregular periods, excess androgen levels, and cysts in the ovaries. It's also one of the leading causes of female infertility. Still, up to 70% of affected women remain undiagnosed worldwide. This needs to change. In this episode of From First Period To Last Period, Rescripted Co-Founder Kristyn Hodgdon sits down with Dr. Shannon Alexa of Main Line Fertility in Pennsylvania to discuss the signs & s ..read more

50-70% of people with endometriosis report pelvic pain that occurs before, during, or after penetrative vaginal sex. In this episode of From First Period To Last Period, Rescripted Co-Founder Kristyn Hodgdon sits down with Dr. Lyndsey Harper, a Board-Certified OB/GYN and Founder & CEO of Rosy Wellness, to discuss the connection between endometriosis and painful intercourse, including tips for how to talk to a partner about endometriosis before getting intimate. Follow Rosy Wellness here. Brought to you by ⁠⁠Rescripted⁠⁠ and⁠⁠ ⁠ReceptivaDx⁠⁠⁠, the only test that can identify leading ca ..read more

Endometriosis can make it more difficult to get pregnant, with a whopping 30–50% of people with endometriosis experiencing infertility. So, what should you know if you're trying to conceive with endo? In this episode of From First Period To Last Period, Rescripted Co-Founder Kristyn Hodgdon sits down with Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh, aka "The Egg Whisperer," a fertility specialist in the San Francisco Bay Area, to discuss how endometriosis can impact fertility. From lifestyle changes to IVF protocols, tune in for all of Dr. Aimee's expert recommendations for increasing your chances of getting pr ..read more

Did you know that, according to Yale Medicine, women with endometriosis are genetically predisposed to depression, anxiety, and/or eating disorders? In this episode of From First Period To Last Period, Rescripted Co-Founder Kristyn Hodgdon chats with Dr. Kiki Fehling, a licensed psychologist and expert in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), borderline personality disorder, self-harm, trauma, and LGBTQ+ mental health. She also personally suffers from endometriosis and dives into how DBT has helped her manage the physical and emotional challenges of living with chronic pain. Follow Dr. Fehl ..read more

Endometriosis affects an estimated 1 in 10 people assigned female at birth, including women, non-binary, and trans folks; however, the condition remains shrouded in stigma, leaving many people undiagnosed and in chronic pain. This needs to change. In this powerful episode of From First Period To Last Period, Rescripted Co-Founder Kristyn Hodgdon has a raw, open, and honest conversation about endometriosis with two women who have been there: Jacqueline Solivan, Director of Partnerships at Rescripted, and Emma Maxwell, tireless endometriosis advocate and Rescripted Voice. You won't want to miss ..read more

When it comes to our reproductive health, hindsight is often 20/20. But in a world where it takes an average of 7-10 years to be diagnosed with endometriosis, it’s high time for reproductive healthcare that is proactive vs. reactive. In this episode of From First Period To Last Period, Rescripted Co-Founder Kristyn Hodgdon sits down with Dr. Jason Kofinas of the Kofinas Fertility Group to discuss why it's essential for a fertility clinic to identify the root cause of a patient's infertility, as well as new diagnostic testing and treatment options that may help you get to the bottom of your fer ..read more

When it comes to our reproductive health, hindsight is often 20/20. But in a world where it takes an average of 7-10 years to be diagnosed with endometriosis, it’s high time for reproductive healthcare that is proactive vs. reactive. In this episode of From First Period To Last Period, Rescripted Co-Founder Kristyn Hodgdon sits down with Dr. Jason Kofinas of the Kofinas Fertility Group to discuss how a woman's overall gynecological health can impact her fertility, the current guidelines for Pap smears and mammograms, as well as groundbreaking fertility preservation options for young cancer pat ..read more

When it comes to our reproductive health, hindsight is often 20/20. But in a world where it takes an average of 7-10 years to be diagnosed with endometriosis, it’s high time for reproductive healthcare that is proactive vs. reactive. In this episode of From First Period To Last Period, Rescripted Co-Founder Kristyn Hodgdon sits down with Dr. Melissa Montes of the Kofinas Fertility Group to discuss how endometriosis is typically discovered, why it often takes so long to diagnose, and how to know if laparoscopic surgery is the right treatment option for you. Brought to you by Rescripted⁠⁠⁠ and t ..read more

When it comes to our reproductive health, hindsight is often 20/20. But in a world where it takes an average of 7-10 years to be diagnosed with endometriosis, it’s high time for reproductive healthcare that is proactive vs. reactive. In this episode of From First Period To Last Period, Rescripted Co-Founder Kristyn Hodgdon sits down with Dr. Levica Narine of the Kofinas Fertility Group to discuss uterine fibroids, why they disproportionately affect Black women, and how they can be successfully treated through minimally invasive surgery. Brought to you by ⁠⁠Rescripted⁠⁠ and the ⁠⁠Kofinas Fertil ..read more

When it comes to our reproductive health, hindsight is often 20/20. But in a world where it takes an average of 7-10 years to be diagnosed with endometriosis, it’s high time for reproductive healthcare that is proactive vs. reactive. In this episode of From First Period To Last Period, Rescripted Co-Founder Kristyn Hodgdon sits down with Dr. Levica Narine of the Kofinas Fertility Group to discuss uterine fibroids, why they disproportionately affect Black women, and how they can be successfully treated through minimally invasive surgery. Brought to you by ⁠⁠Rescripted⁠⁠ and the ⁠⁠Kofinas Fertil ..read more