Author Archives: beautifulyoumrkh

Beyond Silence: Living with MRKH and Finding Strength

Posted on November 6, 2025 by beautifulyoumrkh

My name is Amalia, and I was born with MRKH. When I first received the diagnosis, I felt confused and alone. Over time, I realized that my journey was not only about a medical condition, but also about discovering strength, … Continue reading →

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Allowing Room For Self Compassion

Posted on February 28, 2024 by beautifulyoumrkh

Kristen Oh Eating Disorder Awareness Week February 26 – March 1 My name is Kristen, I am a board member with the Beautiful You MRKH Foundation and co-chair of their national ambassador program. I have MRKH, and I am in … Continue reading →

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BYMRKH Regional Ambassador Program

Posted on January 20, 2024 by beautifulyoumrkh

Did you know BYMRKH provides a regional Ambassador program and we are inviting you to join your region!? These regional groups plan meet-ups, an opportunity to connect with others around you and facilitate a private FB group just for you! … Continue reading →

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The Beauty In Being Rare

Posted on September 18, 2023 by beautifulyoumrkh

Stacey Brown This past November, I was honored to represent Beautiful You MRKH at the 2nd Annual RARE Health Equity Summit. To be honest I felt anxiety around the term “Rare Disease” The rare part felt lonely and justified how … Continue reading →

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Embrace & Advocate

Posted on May 12, 2023 by beautifulyoumrkh

Dani Podolin When I was 16 years old, I was diagnosed with MRKH Syndrome. Thankfully, with a wonderful support system and access to amazing resources such as Beautiful You, I was able to embrace my diagnosis as a part of … Continue reading →

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Me, Myself and MRKH

Posted on April 7, 2023 by beautifulyoumrkh

Prue Craven Here is much a timeline of my experience surrounding MRKH and all infertility treatments that I have endured over the past almost 20 years. I have done this out of self believe, never ending hope and determination, and … Continue reading →

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With a Twinkle in Her Eye: Remembering Kay

Posted on November 16, 2022 by beautifulyoumrkh

By Sheryl Walker, PhD, CAAB, RQAP-GLP/GCP Kay Berry was one of the first MRKH Sisters that I had met in person. At first glance, she was a delicate lady in her 60’s. But she quickly changed your opinion of her … Continue reading →

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A Story of an Afghan Girl with MRKH Syndrome

Posted on July 5, 2022 by beautifulyoumrkh

Frishta My name is Frishta. I am 26years old and I live in Afghanistan. At birth, the doctors told my mother that your daughter was malnourished. However, I grew up and survived. When I was 19 years old, I was … Continue reading →

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MRKH Day Recap

Posted on May 31, 2022 by beautifulyoumrkh

Jane Berkeley We’d like to thank everyone who participated in the 10thAnnual MRKH Day on 5/21, organized by the University of Michigan Ann Arbor and the Beautiful Your MRKH Foundation team. It was wonderful to see both new and familiar … Continue reading →

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The Power of Words

Posted on May 12, 2022 by beautifulyoumrkh

Heather Klemanski “Nobody here needs to be fixed.” Those words were spoken by Dr. Steve Hickman when I attended a mindful self-compassion retreat. They were a balm to my soul. I grasped onto those words that day and never let … Continue reading →

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