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It Doesn’t Have to be ‘Dreadopause’: A Woman’s Reflections on Her Journey with Menopause 

The Society for Women’s Health Research spoke with Sharon Seibel, MD, and her husband Dr. Mache Seibel, about her journey with menopause.

Young adult woman smiling 5.10.23 | Women's Health Perspective
Cara Frey’s Uterine Health Journey

I was 17 when my gynecologist told me I didn’t have a uterus – that I was born without one, in fact. Confused and angry, I wondered how this could have happened.

Young adult woman smiling 5.8.23 | Women's Health Perspective
Morgan Newman’s Cervical Cancer Journey

I wanted to take charge of my health at a young age so I could make important decisions, but I felt like I wasn’t getting all the necessary information I needed from other providers.

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Layla Lohmann’s Graves’ Disease Journey

Twenty-six years ago, I was diagnosed with Graves’ disease with exophthalmos. Prior to this autoimmune disease diagnosis, I was always struggling with breathing issues and asthma.

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Arielle’s Autoimmune Health Journey

I thought that I was perfectly healthy until age 54. I worked full time for 35 years in the technology industry as a programmer analyst, project manager, and system engineer.

Older woman smiling 8.29.22 | Women's Health Perspective
Marcia Lawrence Soltes’ Menopause Journey

On an August afternoon, at the age of 49, without any warning, I became engulfed in a maelstrom of insanity that spanned 17 days and nearly destroyed me.

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Amy Kelly’s Fertility Journey

Just before my 35th birthday, I scheduled egg retrievals as an insurance policy, sure that I would find someone eventually.

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Salewa Akintilo’s Endometriosis and Self-Advocacy Journey

I’m a 29-year-old living with three “invisible illnesses:” Crohn’s disease, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), and endometriosis.

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Amanda Gorman’s Breastfeeding Journey

Like most new moms, I didn’t expect to have problems breastfeeding, especially since my husband and I are primary care providers.

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Deborah’s Menopause Journey

After a few years, I finally have the whole combination of different supportive medications, hormones, and supplements in an ideal place and feel fine.