15+ Egg Retrievals, One Rare Diagnosis: Living with POI
Scrambled di Ashlee Harper & Alyssa Rhodes
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In this episode of Scrambled, we sit down with fertility advocate Mackenzie Brody, who was diagnosed with Primary Ovarian Insufficiency (POI) at just 22 years old. Mackenzie shares what it was like to receive such a life-changing diagnosis at a young age, how it impacted her fertility journey, and why she chose to undergo more than 15 egg freezing cycles while exploring emerging treatments like PRP clinical trials. Beyond her own experience, Mackenzie has become a passionate advocate for the POI community. She founded a RESOLVE support group that now connects more than 150 people, creating a safe space for those navigating infertility, diminished ovarian reserve, and POI. We also discuss:
• What Primary Ovarian Insufficiency actually is
• The difference between POI and early menopause
• Fertility preservation and egg freezing ...