Tag Archives: Beautiful You MRKH Foundation

What I Would Tell My 17 Year Old Self (MRKH Edition)

Posted on July 26, 2020 by beautifulyoumrkh

Dr. Susan Carroll Kicking off the “What I would Tell my 17 Year Old Self” writing series with Dr. Susan Carroll. Susan wrote a terrific blog post to her younger self in 2019. I remember reading it and soaking up … Continue reading →

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“The Missing Vagina Monologue and Beyond”

Posted on July 13, 2020 by beautifulyoumrkh

I am thrilled to highlight and re-share this published work by my personal hero and the person who pioneered the MRKH community, Esther Leidolf. Reading Esther’s published work, “The Missing Vagina Monologue and Beyond” transformed my life and I encourage … Continue reading →

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MRKH, THE GHOST OF MY LIFE

Posted on July 12, 2020 by beautifulyoumrkh

➢ My name is Julian Peter a Kenyan and at the age of 17 I visited the doctor for a checkup since I had aching feet and so the normal questions during consultation started. When was your last period? And … Continue reading →

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My Vagina is on Vacation

Posted on June 30, 2020 by beautifulyoumrkh

Four years ago, when my college put on a performance of the Vagina Monologues, I saw it as an opportunity to finally share something that I had kept inside me for several years—my MRKH diagnosis. With permission of the director, … Continue reading →

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Keeping Secrets

Posted on August 7, 2015 by beautifulyoumrkh

I was 16 when I was diagnosed with MRKH, already struggling to dig out my niche in the world. The doctor explained to me I was born without a uterus and vagina, would require either dilation or reconstructive surgery to … Continue reading →

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MRKH Monday #MRKHmonday

Posted on September 29, 2014 by beautifulyoumrkh

Your MRKH weekly recap: MRKH Organization and the Beautiful You MRKH Foundation have teamed up to bring you a meeting for all women with MRKH to attend! United for MRKH will be at Simmons College on October 26, 2014 from … Continue reading →

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We are one in many, we are unique, and we are fighters.

Posted on February 7, 2014 by beautifulyoumrkh

They say ignorance is bliss but not when it comes to your health. Any detriment can creep up on you with no realization whatsoever. But what’s worse, Ignorance positioning itself in your corner or that of a figure as vital … Continue reading →

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Lifelong bonds and a changed perspective; the benefits of attending MRKH Day at the University of Michigan.

Posted on December 11, 2013 by beautifulyoumrkh

     When I first found out that I had MRKH, I was told that 1 in 4,500 women have this medical condition.  Really? Could that be right?  I remember thinking, I’m all alone with this and no one will ever understand … Continue reading →

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