12. Conceiving After a PCOS Diagnosis with Melissa Ortiz

Did you know that PCOS is one of the most common causes of female infertility, affecting 6% to 12% (as many as 5 million) of US women of reproductive age? But it’s a lot more than that. This lifelong health condition continues far beyond the child-bearing years. (source: CDC)

In this episode, host Lina Forrestal sits down with motherhood blogger Melissa Ortiz as she shares her story about conceiving after a PCOS diagnosis. Lina and Melissa get fired up about women's health, in the notion that "knowledge is power". They recognize a lack of women's health education in the healthcare system and question why topics like this aren't taught in schools. Young women should know the ins and outs of their own body and any possible and potential diseases that might threaten their health as they get older.

Topics discussed:

• Symptoms of PCOS 
• How Melissa got diagnosed with PCOS and what led her to get a second opinion
• The importance of gynecologic bedside manner
• The steps Melissa took to conceive after her PCOS diagnosis
• If PCOS affected her second pregnancy
• Melissa's advice to other women living with PCOS 

Connect with Melissa:

• The Mamacita Life 
• Instagram: @themamacitalife

Connect with Lina:

• Instagram: @linaforrestal
• Blog: www.linaforrestal.com
• Podcast Instagram: @newmamaspodcast

Artwork Credit: Gabi's Media