133. My Fertility Recovery Story: Hypothalamic Amenorrhea Recovery

In this week's episode, I share about my personal experience recovering from hypothalamic amenorrhea (HA). When I was 22 years old, my gynecologist callously shared: 'You'll probably have a hard time getting pregnant, but here's the pill for now." This was following years of menstrual cycle irregularities, several bouts of amenorrhea (complete loss of my period), excruciatingly painful sex & general confusion about what was going on with my body. At 22, pregnancy was the LAST thing on my mind. I had big dreams, a challenging relationship with my own mother and my body. Puberty had been such a painful experience for me. I couldn't even imagine going through the body changes associated with pregnancy... But for some reason her comment stung. I didn't even want kids....did I? There was a longing somewhere deep inside. Somewhere that I had been ignoring for a long time. Many years later, at 29 when my first niece was born this longing came up again In this episode I cover... Loss of period - or irregularity - caused by undereating, over-exercise +/or stress The distinction between HA recovery for the diet gone wrong vs. a diagnosed eating disorder The importance of nutrient density - and protein in period recovery FAM charting to stay motivated in HA recovery Staying connected to your why Why weight goals are NOT helpful in HA recovery Pregnancy after HA recovery Optimal nutrition or orthorexia? The experience of being in a body that you wish could be different Postpartum period recovery after many years of HA Connect with Holly: Email - [email protected] Website -⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://rosebudwellness.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ IG - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/rosebud_wellness/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Conscious Conception Course - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://rosebudwellness.com/holistic-fertility-awareness-course⁠