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I share the real story of living with PCOS from age 16 through two pregnancies, postpartum complications, and the long road back to feeling like myself again. Becoming the best version of me starts with self advocacy, simple daily choices, and rebuilding trust with my body from a place of love. 
• My PCOS diagnosis at 16 after months of bleeding and anemia 
• Why the “lazy ovaries” framing creates fear and confusion 
• What PCOS is, how symptoms vary, and why ovulation can be hard to predict 
• Why birth control felt like a band aid and how I looked for root causes 
• Movement, hot yoga, infrared sauna, and nutrition shifts that supported my cycles 
• Myo inositol and acupuncture as part of my natural fertility support 
• The shock of my first pregnancy and navigating postpartum depression and anxiety 
• A surprise hypothyroidism diagnosis and rebuilding energy and self trust 
• Advocating for induction and the postpartum preeclampsia hospitalization scare 
• Postpartum weight gain, diabetes risk concerns, and resisting quick fix solutions 
• Gut health support, a three day reset, and noticing cravings and bloat change 
• Acupuncture, Chinese herbs, diet changes, and losing 18 pounds since January 
If you’re not already following me, you can find me on Instagram at immarisa.xo. 
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My personal weblink:
https://links.theinnerpurity.com

Where I hangout the most to connect:
https://www.instagram.com/iammarisa.xo/

Don't forget to spread love like you would nutella. 

xoxo, M