Before you inject that first dose of medication, you think you’ve done all your research on in vitro fertilization, or IVF. You’ve taken a meds-mixing class, you’ve read ALL the articles, and you’ve memorized every instruction your fertility team has given you. But what happens next might be unexpected. You learn things along the way. Real things. Personal things. Things that you only ever talk to your partner about. Well, I’m here to break that IVF secret-silence. I’m going to tell you all the weird, not-so-pretty, honest things that happened to me while going through IVF with my husband.

When you have PCOS, or Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, every choice counts. Every meal, every exercise, every anxiety… the way women choose to handle these everyday decisions plays into the overall management of our PCOS. Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome is an endocrine disorder that causes hormonal imbalances in up to 15% of women. These imbalances spark an array of symptoms such as weight gain, acne, hirsutism (growth of hair you DON’T want), hair loss (thinning of hair you DO want), and insulin resistance. Long-term effects can include infertility, obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure, and even heart disease.

RMA of Connecticut hosted a Live Event for women just like you – women who want to be the boss of their body and feel completely in control. It featured RMA of Connecticut's unique PCOS Team, covering topics like nutrition, anxiety, and support! Watch the entire video below!

September – the month of back-to-school, bye-bye-summer, and hello-pumpkin-spice. It’s a time of transition, out from under the laid-back heat to the crisp chill that puts a pep in your step. While I’m all for 80-degree weather and some sand beneath my feet, I’m excited for the change in season. This time of year gives me a boost of energy – maybe it’s just my body’s primal way of hurling me into Autumn, so I can push through Winter, and emerge in the Spring as a functioning human. Otherwise, the odds of me hibernating like a grizzly bear are high. So this is a moment to take a deep breath and gear up for the season ahead. It’s also an opportunity for reflection on our mind and body. It’s a time to set new goals, address our struggles, and try new ways to fix them.

Have you found yourself stuck at home, feeling overwhelmed by a slew of emotions, worries, and anxieties? Yeah. Now throw fertility on top of that.

Every year on this day, we love to acknowledge not only our own doctors for their hard work, dedication, and passion, but all doctors putting in the hours to make sure their patients receive the best care.

“Social Distancing” Doesn’t Stop Everything Infertility doesn't just disappear now that we're called to "socially distance" ourselves from the rest of humanity.

Endometriosis affects 1 in 10 women.