The Follow-Up: Now What?

The Follow-Up: Now What?

After a highly anticipated follow-up with my doctor, the path to get rid of the fibroids becomes clearer and more complex. I share the "good news and bad news". I dive into the medical crossroads between procedures and the personal pressure of making life decisions while simply trying to get my life back fibroid free. I am not a doctor. Always consult with a certified medical provider for all your health needs and questions. Each episode I share my personal experience living with fibroids and lessons I learned along the way. Thank you for spending time with Try Again with Jen. If you’d like to reach out, share your story, or suggest a topic for a future episode you can email the show at tryagainwithjen.podcast@gmail.com And remember no matter where you are in your journey, tomorrow is another chance to try again. If you want to look up the medical terms and procedures I discussed in this episode are: * Endometriosis * Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE) * Radiofrequency Ablation * Myomectomy & Hysterectomy * Hysterosalpingogram (HSG)

Fibroids vs. Endometriosis

March is endometriosis awareness month. Often there is a confusion fusion between fibroids and endometriosis. So which is which and how do you know if you have it? I break down what they are from symptoms, their crossovers, diagnosis and how they are treated. I hope this episode is moves you from confusion to clarity. I am not a doctor. Each episode I share is my personal experience living with fibroids and lessons I learned along the way. Always consult with a certified medical provider for all your health needs. I’ve linked a few articles below if you want to dive deeper into the research I did. Thank you for spending time with Try Again. If you’d like to reach out, share your story, or suggest a topic for a future episode you can email the show at tryagainwithjen.podcast@gmail.com. Articles: * https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/endometriosis/symptoms-causes/syc-20354656 [https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/endometriosis/symptoms-causes/syc-20354656] * https://www.thewomens.org.au/health-information/periods/endometriosis/laparoscopy-and-endometriosis [https://www.thewomens.org.au/health-information/periods/endometriosis/laparoscopy-and-endometriosis] * https://clintonwomenshealthcare.com/fibroid-vs-endometriosis-causes-symptoms/ [https://clintonwomenshealthcare.com/fibroid-vs-endometriosis-causes-symptoms/] * https://fibroidexpert.com/blog/fibroids-vs-endometriosis/ [https://fibroidexpert.com/blog/fibroids-vs-endometriosis/]

Finding My New Gynecologist

In this episode, I open up about getting a new gynecologist. I share tips and steps I took to find a doctor who listens and provide the level of care I needed. Because quality healthcare shouldn't be a one size fits all but a standard we all deserve. I am not a doctor. This podcast is sharing my personal experience living with fibroids. For all your medical questions and needs always consult with a certified medical provider. Thank you for listening. If this episode resonated with you feel free to share it with someone who might need to hear it too. If you’d like to reach out, share your story, or suggest a topic for a future episode you can email the show at tryagainwithjen.podcast@gmail.com Tomorrow is another chance to try again.

Spring Cleaning with Fibroids

Spring is near. Everywhere you look, people are "deep cleaning" their homes, mind and body. But when you’re navigating the fatigue, heaviness, and mental load of fibroids, spring cleaning feels overwhelming and impossible. In this milestone 10th episode, we’re spring cleaning our home and life in simple ways. We’re focusing on gentle reset. Link how to safely dispose expired or un-used medication: * https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/where-and-how-dispose-unused-medicines [https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/where-and-how-dispose-unused-medicines] * https://dec.ny.gov/environmental-protection/water/water-quality/drugs-in-new-york-waters/safe-medication-disposal [https://dec.ny.gov/environmental-protection/water/water-quality/drugs-in-new-york-waters/safe-medication-disposal] Disclaimer: I am not a doctor. This is not meant for replacement of medical advise. Always consult with certified medical provider for all your health needs. Thank you for listening. Remember tomorrow is a new day to try again.

Fibroids and Feeling Unbeautiful

Having fibroids is hard, and it doesn't just take a toll on your body but how you feel about yourself. I talk about why we need to stop viewing our beauty in the "future tense" and offer practical, low-energy hacks to help you feel like yourself again today. Disclaimer: I am not a doctor. I’m sharing my personal experience with fibroids. This is not medical advice. Always consult with a certified medical provider for all your medical needs. Thank you for sitting with me today. If this episode helped you feel seen, I’d love for you to share it with others who need to hear it. If you have a question about my journey, a tip that helped you, or a topic you want me to cover, you can reach out at tryagainwithjen.podcast@gmail.com [tryagainwithjen.podcast@gmail.com]. Remember, tomorrow is a new day to try again.