Life Unscripted: 5 questions with Heather about life with VMS

Heather candidly addresses five key questions about her experiences with VMS, offering raw insights, practical advice, and moments of inspiration for women navigating similar challenges.

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Hi, my name is Heather, and I've been living with VMS for about three years. [MUSIC PLAYING] When I think of VMS, I think of it as often misunderstood

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and very dismissed. Having VMS actually makes me feel powerful,

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powerful because I can be a better provider for my patients. I want patients to feel seen.

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I want them to be heard. And I want them to understand that their symptoms are valid,

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they're fair, and they're true. When I know what those symptoms feel like, I think that it helps me to be better and being better keeps me

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in a positive light. I think the most important thing that you need is a shared decision with your clinician,

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and I just want people to educate themselves so that they are knowledgeable about what exists for them