Written By Kate Nguy

Episode 61: When an Emergency Hysterectomy Was Not Part Of the Plan (with Robyn Birkin)

I think most of us women at some point have wished for the day where we no longer had to suffer through our bleed days…but what happens when that joke amongst girlfriends turns into a really life decision?

In the US, 1 in 3 women will undergo a hysterectomy in her lifetime (Dr. Aviva Romm in Hormone Intelligence). In some cases this is a life or death choice, like it was for Robyn Birkin. A hysterectomy, regardless if it was an emergency or a planned procedure, comes with a lot of physical and emotional challenges. Today on the podcast Robyn shares her story of having to have a hysterectomy in her 30’s and how she found tools to navigate making this decision in an emergency situation, as well as how she has found a way to live cyclical even without her uterus.

In this episode we explore:

  • How having a doctor who is willing to support you and have in depth discussions around your options is key in the process of making the right decision for you

  • Why it’s important to not be afraid to ask all the hard questions and be the squeaky wheel before making making medical decisions?

  • Tools to help you navigate these moments of uncertainty

  • Post hysterectomy and what Robyn wishes someone would have told her about a live without her uterus?

  • How to live cyclical when you don’t have a uterus?

Robyn Birkin is a fertility warrior who ended up having a grade 4 placenta previa with her 2nd daughter that resulted in an emergency hysterectomy at the age of 35. For years she ran a successful fertility coaching business supporting women on their fertility journey and has now created a new business as a Women’s Business Consultant to support women in wanting to grow their business while doing less. She is all about creating balance and encouraging women to stay connected to their feminine energy to thrive as an entrepreneur.

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Kate Nguy

Kate Nguy is a Certified Hormone Health Practitioner and Cycle-Syncing Strategist who helps women in their 30s and 40s struggling with PMS, perimenopause, and burnout balance their hormones and reclaim their energy. As the creator of the Hormone R.E.S.T. Method, she guides busy women to understand why they feel the way they do—especially in the second half of their cycle—and gives them practical tools to live in sync with their natural rhythms.

Kate is the host of the Aligned Womb, Aligned You podcast and serves as Executive Director of The Menopause Mission. Her mission is simple: to help women stop white-knuckling through their cycles and start working with their hormones instead of against them.

https://sheerevival.com
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