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I’ve Just Been Diagnosed with MRKH…Now What?

So you have just been diagnosed with some unique medical condition that you have never even heard of before. Even worse, it has to do with your female reproductive functions. Whether it is MRKH, infertility, or endometriosis; you don’t know … Continue reading

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The Strength Within Me

If it was not for that devastating moment when the doctor looked into my eyes and said, “We cannot find a uterus” I may not have been able to discover the true strength within myself.  At the time, my dreams were shattered.  … Continue reading

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Diary of Diagnosis Day

6:00am. I am thirsty and tired. I am nil by mouth as required for this afternoon’s standard procedure, a laparoscopy at the Royal Berkshire Hospital, UK. Although, I am not quite sure what all this fuss is about. My GP … Continue reading

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The Big Gulp Moments and Courage

Since my last blog, I had this sugary, fuzzy feeling in my belly for about a week after I saw it posted. I felt so proud of myself and had this immense need to share with anyone who was willing … Continue reading

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First Half Marathon Supporting the Beautiful You MRKH Foundation!!

I’m so happy to announce that my amazing and supportive sister, Sara Ruth, is running her first half marathon to raise money for the Beautiful You MRKH Foundation!! She has greatly supported me on my MRKH journey since diagnosis and … Continue reading

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Becoming Ally

My name is Ally. I am no longer ‘anonymous 31, Australia’. My name is Ally and I was born with, live with and at times, contend with MRKH. Wow. I guess that wasn’t so hard. I have ’outed’ myself beyond … Continue reading

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BYMRKH interviews Jaclyn Schultz and welcomes her to the BYMRKH team!

The Beautiful You MRKH Foundation (BYMRKH) is pleased to announce that Miss Michigan 2013, Jaclyn Schultz, is using her platform to bring awareness to MRKH and has partnered with the Beautiful You MRKH Foundation. Jaclyn is a grad student at … Continue reading

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Welcome!

The Beautiful You MRKH Foundation (BYMRKH) wants to welcome you to our blog; The Empowerment of the Silent Sisterhood! This blog will have posts from the BYMRKH team, appointed guest bloggers, and interviews with MRKH sisters from around the world. … Continue reading

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