Featured on mitú’s FIERCE
mitú’s FIERCE platform just published a full feature about my journey — becoming a first-time mom at 41 after years of endometriosis, fertility challenges, and miscarriage. This one is different from my Parents.com feature. mitú went deeper into the Latina side of my story: the cultural pressures, the silence around reproductive health in our community, […]
It Took 15 Years to Get an Endometriosis Diagnosis
Why It Took 15 Years to Get Answers I was 16 years old, sitting in school on the Upper East Side when the pain hit. Not a dull ache. Not something you can ignore. The kind of pain that makes you stop everything. I remember having to leave early, getting on the 6 train downtown […]
Por Qué los Periodos Dolorosos No Deben Normalizarse
Durante muchos años pensé que los periodos dolorosos eran simplemente algo con lo que tenía que vivir. Mis síntomas comenzaron cuando tenía 16 años. El primer día de mi ciclo siempre era el peor. El dolor empezaba en la parte baja del abdomen y se extendía hacia la espalda y las piernas. A veces venía […]
Acupuntura y Endometriosis: Una Conversación Sobre Fertilidad y Salud Hormonal
Hace unos meses tuve un Instagram Live muy especial con mi acupunturista de muchos años, Deb Valentine, L.Ac., de Sage Wellness Acupuncture. Nuestra conversación fue en inglés, pero sé que muchas mujeres de mi comunidad prefieren leer este tipo de información en español, así que decidí traducir y compartir aquí los puntos más importantes que […]
Why Endometriosis Can Take Years to Be Diagnosed
For many women, the journey with endometriosis starts long before they have answers. It often begins with symptoms that get dismissed or explained away. In my case, the symptoms started when I was 16. I remember having to leave school early, take the subway home, and try to hold myself together while dealing with pain […]
Why Painful Periods Should Not Be Normalized
Why Severe Period Pain Should Never Be Ignored For years, I believed painful periods were simply something I had to live with. My symptoms started when I was 16. The first day of my cycle was always the worst. The pain would begin low in my abdomen and radiate down my back and legs. Sometimes […]
Q&A: Endometriosis, Fertility, and Acupuncture
How Holistic Care Can Transform Chronic Pain, Balance Hormones, and Pave the Way to Motherhood Missed my IG Live Chat? Take a look at the Q&A below. As many of you know, my journey to becoming a first-time mom at 41 was not a straight path. It was a journey paved with persistence, faith, and […]
Instagram Live: How Acupuncture Supports Endometriosis, Fertility, and Hormone Balance
A conversation with Sage Wellness acupuncturist Deb Valentín about women’s health, healing, and holistic wellness If you’ve ever been curious about how acupuncture can help with endometriosis, fertility, hormone imbalance, or overall wellness, I’m hosting an Instagram Live you may want to join. On Thursday, November 20 at 8 PM, I’ll be going live with […]