Delivery by cesarean section (C-section) can be life-saving, but it sometimes leaves an unexpected legacy: a uterine isthmocele.

Women carry silent trauma in the current reproductive healthcare model, a journey often marked by years of feeling dismissed, their pain downplayed, their deepest concerns unmet.

“I always had irregular periods—four times a year, like clockwork. At 18, they became less predictable. By 20, they were less frequent, heavy, and painful. At 25, despite an active lifestyle and healthy diet, they disappeared entirely—along with any clear signs of cycling. That’s when I began the long road to a PCOS diagnosis.”

What is Restorative Reproductive Medicine (RRM)? Understand the key terms behind this health-focused approach that seeks root causes, not just symptom relief.

Dr. Naomi Whittaker is a board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist (OB/GYN) with specialized training in restorative reproductive medicine.