Against the Odds

At 37, she was facing stage 4 endometriosis and the uphill battle that came with it. Determined to take control, she started DIM and Calcium D-Glucarate before IVF—to tame her endo and clear excess estrogen. But when it was time to begin stims, her estrogen was nearly too low to continue. It almost ended before it began.

Instead, her doctor chose to push forward. Slowly, her levels rose—just enough. The cycle brought a strong, healthy embryo. Her lining looked perfect, and for once, her endo stayed quiet. They went for a fresh transfer.

Now, she’s 25 weeks pregnant with her first. After everything—she made it.