200: Hypothalemic Amenorrhea (HA) Mistaken for PMOS & How She Got Pregnant Naturally: Christine's Story

You are listening to the Ultimate Pregnancy Prep Podcast, episode number 200.

What happens when the diagnosis that you're given doesn't actually fit your body? In today's episode, I'm interviewing my client, Christine.

She did everything right to start her family, but when her cycle didn't return after coming off birth control, she was quickly labeled with PCOS or PMOS and was told that IVF was her only option.

Something about that diagnosis didn't sit right with her, and trusting that instinct changed everything.

Through self-advocacy and after signing up for the bronze package with me, we discovered she actually had hypothalamic amenorrhea, HA.

Christine's story is one of the most powerful examples of self-advocacy that I've witnessed.

From rethinking her approach to movement to making dietary shifts that felt counterintuitive at first, she helped her body remember how to do what it was designed to do.

but her path wasn't a straight line.

There was heartbreak and a turning point that changed everything.

If you've ever felt dismissed by a diagnosis, Christine's journey and story is proof of what's possible when you keep asking the right questions, find the right practitioner, and have deep commitment to this journey.

Enjoy! Welcome to the Ultimate Pregnancy Prep Podcast.

I'm Nora, a preconception health coach, holistic nutritionist, and fertility awareness practitioner who's on a mission to help and empower you to get pregnant.

My goal is to normalize conversations on the menstrual cycle, women's hormones, and how you can optimize fertility naturally.

This show will encourage you to become the healthiest version of yourself to help you become body literate, learn how to advocate for yourself and improve your fertility outcomes, no matter where you are on the trying to conceive journey.

By tuning into this podcast with interviews from holistic practitioners, fertility doctors, spiritual teachers, and pregnant success stories, you're getting one step closer to getting pregnant.

Hello, my friends.

Before we dive into Christine's story and interview today, I'm so excited for you to hear it.

We both got a little bit emotional in this episode.

So if you shed a tear or two, don't be surprised.

But it is such a beautiful way to help you move through some of the emotional struggles that you might be feeling and moving through on your journey.

I love, love showcasing and sharing my clients' stories when they are open to sharing their So I really hope that you enjoy these episodes as much as I do creating them.