EverCalm: Your Menopause, Reclaimed
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26 min
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IVF, Long COVID & Perimenopause: A Perfect Storm | Jennifer Sossna‑McGrath
May 28, 2026
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Jennifer Sossna-McGrath
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Fertility Concierge Founder
When IVF, Long COVID and Perimenopause Collide
Jennifer Sossna-McGrath shares what it was like to navigate fertility treatment, pregnancy, long COVID and perimenopause at the same time. She explains how IVF medication can mimic menopause symptoms, why symptom overlap can delay clarity, and why women need better support, trusted information and community when trying to conceive in midlife.
In this episode, we cover
- How IVF medication can mimic perimenopause symptoms
- Why long COVID and hormone changes can overlap
- What diminished ovarian reserve revealed in midlife
- How community support reduces confusion and isolation
- Why taking one first step can restore more control
Jennifer Sossna-McGrath
Fertility Concierge Founder
Resources mentioned
IVF and Perimenopause Symptom Overlap
How fertility medication may mimic hot flushes, mood swings and other midlife hormone changes.
Long COVID, Brain Fog and Hormonal Change
Why long COVID and perimenopause may overlap through fatigue, inflammation and stress intolerance.
Support for Midlife Fertility in Asia
How community, events and guided support can help women feel less alone and more informed.
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