What if your cycle isn’t something to suppress—but something to listen to?

In this episode, Helen sits down with Lauren, certified FEMM teacher and long-time member of the 3W team, to break down what FEMM (Fertility Education & Medical Management) really is—and why cycle health is a critical indicator of overall health.

They talk about:

• Why painful, irregular, or heavy periods are not normal

• How hormonal birth control acts as a band-aid instead of addressing root causes

• What ovulation has to do with bone health, hormones, and long-term wellness

• How FEMM empowers women to understand their bodies and advocate for better care

This conversation goes beyond fertility. It’s about proactive, whole-person healthcare—and giving women the tools and language to understand what their bodies are communicating.

If you’ve ever been told your symptoms are “just part of being a woman,” this episode is for you.

👉 Learn more and book a FEMM class with 3W to start understanding your cycle—and your health—at a deeper level. www.3wmedical.org Disclaimer: 3W Medical for Women is a program of Women's Accessible Medical Services, PS (WAMS). The information shared in this podcast is the opinion of the speaker, or speakers. Medical information is not intended as individual medical consultation, but for general education only. Always consult your own health professional for personalized advice regarding medical decisions.

What actually happens behind the scenes at 3W?

In this special episode of Wellness Wednesday, Helen brings together team members from both the medical and advancement sides of 3W to look back on a year of growth, challenges, and patient impact. It’s a candid, warm conversation that shows the heart of the organization: how the staff thinks, what they care about, and the moments that reminded them why this work matters.

This episode offers a personal, human look at the people who keep 3W running. Whether you’re a long-time patient, a supporter, or someone just discovering 3W, we invite you to tune in and celebrate the year with us. Disclaimer: 3W Medical for Women is a program of Women's Accessible Medical Services, PS (WAMS). The information shared in this podcast is the opinion of the speaker, or speakers. Medical information is not intended as individual medical consultation, but for general education only. Always consult your own health professional for personalized advice regarding medical decisions.

You’ve heard of vampire facials—but what about healing your uterus with your own blood?

In this episode of Wellness Wednesday, Helen sits down with Dr. Sarah Pederson, OBGYN, MD. and founder of Vera Fertility, to unpack one of the most innovative tools in restorative reproductive medicine: the intrauterine PRP wash.

Dr. Pederson explains how this procedure—using a patient’s own platelet-rich plasma—can help rejuvenate the uterine lining, support implantation, and offer new hope for women facing recurrent miscarriage, thin lining, chronic endometritis, or unexplained infertility. She walks through what the procedure actually looks like, who makes a good candidate, and why so many patients who’ve hit a wall elsewhere are flying to Colorado just to get this done.

They also talk about:

• Why inflammation and allergies can quietly sabotage fertility

• How chronic infection in the uterus gets completely missed in mainstream care

• The difference between PRP wash and surgical ablation (and why they’re opposites)

• How PRP is also used in endometriosis surgery and to support egg quality

If you’ve ever wondered whether there are options beyond birth control, ablations, or IVF, this episode is for you. Dr. Pederson lays out a hopeful, holistic vision of women’s health—one where your symptoms matter, your uterus is understood, and healing is actually possible.

Learn more about Dr. Sarah Pederson and Vera Fertility here: https://verafertility.com/our-team/dr-sarah-pederson/

Disclaimer: 3W Medical for Women is a program of Women's Accessible Medical Services, PS (WAMS). The information shared in this podcast is the opinion of the speaker, or speakers. Medical information is not intended as individual medical consultation, but for general education only. Always consult your own health professional for personalized advice regarding medical decisions.