In this episode Amy takes us through her journey with endometriosis and adenomyosis. Amy talks about how she manages her conditions in a holistic way and the importance of being in tune with and understanding your own body and symptoms. We also discuss surgery options and what Amy decided was best for her, the importance of a supportive healthcare team and how to advocate for yourself.

You can find Amy on instagram @banksia_space

The South-Eastern NSW Endometriosis and Pelvic Pain Clinic that we spoke about is now open at the Milton Medical Centre. Details are here

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Her Health Matters provides information for entertainment and educational purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your health. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on Her Health Matters.

In this episode I speak with Kirsty Bryant. Kirsty is the first woman in Australia to receive a uterus transplant and to give birth to a baby from a transplanted uterus.

When Kirsty gave birth to her daughter Violet she suffered a traumatic bleed which resulted in a life saving hysterectomy. Kirsty takes us through what it was like waking up from an induced coma knowing her uterus had been removed, her postpartum journey with Violet, the clinical trial and transplant surgery which she underwent in Sydney at The Royal Hospital for Women with her Mum. We discuss her second pregnancy, the birth of Henry, anti-rejection medications and the side effects of these drugs, and finally what lies ahead for their family.

You can find Kirsty and see some photos of her family on instagram @myuterustransplantaus

If you have any feedback or a topic you would like to hear more about, I would love to hear from you. Send me a DM on Instagram or email me at hello@alexandraking.com.au

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Her Health Matters provides information for entertainment and educational purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your health. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on Her Health Matters.

In this episode I speak with Lucy Lines, Lucy is an Embryologist, Fertility Educator and an IVF Patient Advocate.

We discuss egg freezing, IVF, the AMH (anti-mullerian hormone) test and why it isn't a reliable marker for fertility, the topic of fertility testing and how to live a more fertile life.

You can find Lucy via instagram @twolinesfertility or her website

If you have any feedback or a topic you would like to hear more about, I would love to hear from you. Send me a DM on Instagram or email me at hello@alexandraking.com.au

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Her Health Matters provides information for entertainment and educational purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your health. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on Her Health Matters.

In this episode Ash takes us through her experience with freezing her eggs. Egg freezing is becoming increasingly popular for women wanting to preserve their fertility.

Ash went through the process with IVF Australia and she talks about the process from start to finish, we cover what's involved; testing beforehand, medications, symptoms/side effects from the medications, costs, time off work, the day of egg retrieval, the procedure, and what happens after.

If you have any feedback or a topic you would like to hear more about, I would love to hear from you. Send me a DM on Instagram or email me at hello@alexandraking.com.au

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Her Health Matters provides information for entertainment and educational purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your health. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on Her Health Matters.

In this episode I speak with Associate Professor Michael Cooper on the topic of Endometriosis, a chronic inflammatory condition affecting 1 in 7 women.

We discuss:

• What Endometriosis is and how it can present
• Diagnosing Endometriosis
• Managing Endometriosis and how to empower yourself
• When the best time for surgery is
• Robotic assisted surgery
• Fertility treatment options

Clinical Associate Professor Michael Cooper is a gynaecologist in private practice in Sydney. His major interest is in the treatment of endometriosis particularly requiring advanced surgical and/or assisted reproductive techniques such as IVF.

You can find out more about Professor Cooper via his website

If you have any feedback or further questions on this episode, please reach out to me, I would love to hear from you. You can email me at hello@alexandraking.com.au or send me a DM on instagram @herhealthmatterspodcast

Host @_alexandraking

Her Health Matters provides information for entertainment and educational purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your health. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on Her Health Matters.

Welcome to Her Health Matters Podcast. Tune in weekly for intimate conversations with courageous women sharing their health journeys, alongside expert episodes delving into a range of topics. From infertility to endometriosis, PCOS, PMDD, and beyond, Her Health Matters is here to raise awareness for the often overlooked issues in women's health.

In this episode Tarsh takes us through her journey with endometriosis and what it is like to live with a condition that is so poorly understood. We discuss the symptoms, the lengthy time it took her to get a diagnosis, the oral contraceptive pill, fertility, surgery, the importance of a good healthcare team, advocating for yourself, and how she is managing the disease.

Whether you have endometriosis, have a family member, partner or friend with endometriosis, or want to learn more about how the disease can affect people, I think you will learn a lot from Tarsh's experience in this episode.

If you have any feedback or a topic you would like to hear more about, I would love to hear from you. Send me a DM on Instagram or email me at hello@alexandraking.com.au

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Her Health Matters provides information for entertainment and educational purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your health. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on Her Health Matters.