Let’s face it: Trying to conceive can be stressful, and pregnancy can bring with it its own set of anxieties before baby even arrives. In this episode of From First Period To Last Period, Kristyn sits down with Caledonia Buckheit, M.D., an OB/GYN practicing in Raleigh, North Carolina, to discuss how you can mentally prepare yourself for the potential ups and downs of TTC, and why mental health is so important to prioritize during pregnancy (and beyond). Brought to you by ⁠⁠Rescripted⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Trilastin⁠⁠, creators of scientifically backed skincare solutions that nurture and treat your skin thro ..read more

Let's face it: Trying to conceive can be stressful, and pregnancy can bring with it its own worries and anxiety before baby even arrives. In this episode of From First Period To Last Period, Kristyn sits down with Caledonia Buckheit, M.D., an OB/GYN practicing in Raleigh, North Carolina, about how couples can prepare themselves for the potential ups and downs of the fertility journey, and why mental health is so important to prioritize during pregnancy (and beyond). Brought to you by ⁠⁠Rescripted⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Trilastin⁠⁠, creators of scientifically backed skincare solutions that nurture and treat y ..read more

There’s a prevailing narrative that those first few weeks after you welcome your baby are just blissful. But that's not the only experience women have before, during, or after giving birth, and it’s time we reflect on that. In this episode of From First Period To Last Period, Kristyn sits down with Ashley Rodrigues⁠, a Postpartum, Women's Health, and Sex Therapy Licensed Psychotherapist, about some of the many factors that can affect a person's mental health during the postpartum period — from birth trauma to PMDD to low sex drive. Because new parenthood is not always sunshine and rainbows, an ..read more

1 in 5 new or expecting mothers suffer from a mental health condition during or after pregnancy, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Over the past few decades, there have been significant efforts to make new parents aware of the signs and symptoms of postpartum depression, but perinatal mood disorders and conditions like postpartum OCD are still shrouded in stigma, leaving many women suffering in silence. This needs to change. In this episode of From First Period To Last Period, Elyse Shull, a licensed professional counselor certified in perinatal mental health, walks Kristyn thr ..read more

What does the concept of "good enough sex" actually mean? What are the different sexual intuition styles, and how might they manifest in a relationship? In this episode of From First Period To Last Period, Rescripted Co-Founder Kristyn Hodgdon sits down with Ashley Rodrigues, a Postpartum, Women's Health, and Sex Therapy Licensed Psychotherapist (who is currently pursuing her PhD in Clinical Sexology), about how to rescript the way you think about sexual health and intimacy with your partner— because sex is so much more than just intercourse. Brought to you by Rescripted and ⁠⁠Pinnacle Fertili ..read more

A recent article in The Washington Post explored how women are getting off birth control amid a "misinformation explosion." But despite all of the skepticism on social media, what do you actually need to know about hormonal birth control, and why does it get such a bad rap? In this episode of From First Period To Last Period, Rescripted Co-Founder Kristyn Hodgdon sits down with Dr. Michael Guranaccia, a double-board certified OB/GYN and REI, and the Medical Director at Pinnacle Fertility in New York, to shine a light on the truth, according to science. Brought to you by Rescripted and ⁠⁠Pinnac ..read more

According to the CDC, more than 1 million STIs are acquired every day. So, what are some of the most common sexually transmitted infections, and how can they affect your fertility if left untreated? What about vaginal infections, like BV and UTIs? In this episode of From First Period To Last Period, Rescripted Co-Founder Kristyn Hodgdon sits down with Dr. Jessica Zolton of RGI Fertility in Ohio to share everything you need to know to maintain proper hygiene 'down there' — because it turns out that less is more when it comes to your vulvovaginal health. Brought to you by Rescripted and ⁠Pinnacl ..read more

Painful sex, yeast infections, STIs, contraception, and low sex drive: These are just some of the many sexual health topics that have long been considered taboo. This needs to change. In this episode of From First Period To Last Period, Rescripted Co-Founder Kristyn Hodgdon sits down with Dr. Priya Maseelall of RGI Fertility in Ohio to discuss common intimacy issues faced by couples when trying to conceive, and what to do about them — because you're not the only one whose partner has trouble performing during ovulation. Brought to you by Rescripted and Pinnacle Fertility ..read more

Insulin resistance is one of the root physiological imbalances in most, if not all, cases of PCOS. So why are so many women with PCOS advised to give up gluten or dairy instead of focusing on blood sugar regulation and metabolic health? In this episode of From First Period To Last Period, Rescripted Co-Founder Kristyn Hodgdon sits down with Cory Ruth, also known as The Women's Dietitian, to bust some of the most common PCOS nutrition myths — because there’s a better way to heal than restrictive diets and avoiding the foods you love. Brought to you by ⁠⁠Rescripted⁠⁠ and ..read more

90-95% of anovulatory women seeking infertility treatment have PCOS, and many women learn they have PCOS only after seeking infertility treatment. So, what questions should you ask at your initial fertility consultation with PCOS, and how do you know if IUI or IVF is the best choice for you? In this episode of From First Period To Last Period, Rescripted Co-Founder Kristyn Hodgdon sits down with Dr. S. Kemi Nurudeen of Aspire Houston Fertility Institute in Houston, Texas, to break down your options for getting pregnant with PCOS — because all of your future family-planning goals shou ..read more