What happens when the future you’ve imagined gets rewritten in a single doctor’s appointment?
Today, I’m excited to welcome Emily Patel as my guest. Emily is the founder of the Hopeful Mama Foundation. At 25, she was diagnosed with premature ovarian failure after years of misdiagnosis. Today, she’s a mom of two through donor egg IVF, and a leading voice in infertility advocacy.
Join us as we explore self-advocacy, community as medicine, and why reproductive health is longevity.
How to advocate for your fertility when your symptoms are dismissed:
- Write down questions before appointments and bring them into the consultation
- If a waiting period is required, ask your provider to explain why
- Request earlier or additional testing if your symptoms seem abnormal
- Ask about alternatives to standard treatment pathways, including less invasive options
- Seek second opinions or an additional evaluation when the answers you receive don’t align with your experience
