Names have been changed to protect patient privacy, except where a patient has chosen to share her own. Clinical details are shared with the patients’ consent.
Every month, in our clinic, the same quiet worry arrives in different words.
Is my body ever going to cooperate?
It sits underneath the reports, the treatments that did not work, and the long stretches of waiting. And more often than people expect, it turns out to have an answer that is workable.
In June, some of those answers arrived. A woman who had lived with vaginismus and several IUIs conceived naturally. A young woman with PCOS got her period back without a tablet. A couple lost 11 kg preparing their health together. A new mother found her feet again after a caesarean. And after fifteen years of trying, one woman finally held her baby.
This is our recurring monthly feature, where we look back at what the previous month held. What follows is a glimpse of the journeys from this month, the ones the women were happy for us to share, not the whole of what June held.
None of these journeys were connected. The women carried different conditions and followed different paths. What they had in common was a decision to prepare the body first, and to lean on steady support instead of facing it alone.
Journey 1: Gayathri · Vaginismus, and then a positive pregnancy test
Gayathri came to us carrying two things that had made trying for a baby especially hard. She lived with vaginismus, where the pelvic floor muscles tighten involuntarily and make intercourse painful or difficult, and she had already been through several IUI attempts. Both are common, and neither is a failing on anyone’s part. But together they had made her fertility journey feel heavier than most.
Rather than focus on any single number, we looked at the whole picture with her. Her medical parameters were reviewed carefully, a few nutritional deficiencies were corrected, and her thyroid health was optimised. She was given a nutrition plan built around her own routine, a level of physical activity she could sustain, and clear guidance on her fertile window so that timing worked in her favour.
Within about a month of putting all of that in place, she conceived naturally.
For someone who had lived with vaginismus and repeated treatments, a natural pregnancy was more than a test result. It was proof that her body was not working against her after all.
If this sounds like your situation, this may reassure you: Vaginismus and Fertility: Can You Get Pregnant? You can also read about our Vaginismus Recovery program.
Journey 2: Mithra · A natural period, after months of leaning on medication
Mithra, 25, had been living with PCOS, irregular cycles, insulin resistance, and a raised prolactin level. The uncertainty around her periods had become a real source of stress. She was also managing all of it on her own, living in a paying-guest accommodation, cooking her own meals, and holding down a demanding job.
When her reports were reviewed, the plan was built around her real life. She was given a personalised nutrition plan, practical lifestyle changes she could keep up with, gentle stress-management guidance, and support for her hormonal health. Nothing about it required her to overhaul her days.
Within the very first month, her period arrived on its own, without the hormonal tablets she had needed the previous time.
For a cycle that had recently needed medication just to appear, that first natural period was a quiet turning point, and the beginning of her hormones finding their own rhythm again.
For more on this pattern: PCOS: Why Periods Go Missing and How to Get Them Back. The prolactin piece is covered here: High Prolactin in Women: Causes, Symptoms and Fertility.
Journey 3: Niranjani · A steadier mind, and a body she started caring for
Niranjani, 30, had been trying to conceive for a few years. Her medical reports were largely reassuring, but the emotional weight of waiting for a positive test, month after month, had quietly taken over her life. She was also underweight, and the stress had begun to affect her confidence, her happiness, and even the time she spent with her husband.
At Fertilia, the plan reached beyond nutrition. Alongside a personalised plan to support healthy weight gain, she received regular mental-wellness guidance that gently helped her move her focus away from constantly worrying about pregnancy and back toward caring for herself.
Over the months, the shift showed up everywhere. She became more aware of what her body needed, cooked nourishing meals more consistently, grew more active, and even began taking up work of her own. She gained weight, felt more energetic, and rebuilt a warmer relationship with herself and with her husband. Her journey is a reminder that healing is not only about preparing for a pregnancy. It is also about finding yourself again along the way.
Being underweight is a real fertility factor, and a workable one: How a Low BMI Affects Fertility, and One Woman’s Natural Conception
One conversation can change the next month. If your story sounds like Gayathri’s, Mithra’s, or Niranjani’s, message Dr. Suganya directly on WhatsApp. She will read your situation herself and tell you whether a conversation with our team is the right next step for you.
Journey 4: Sai Lakshmi and Niranjan · Preparing their health together, 11 kg between them
Married for fifteen years, and after several years of fertility treatments, scans, and consultations, Sai Lakshmi, 36, and her husband Niranjan, 45, came to us with a clear goal: to improve their health before taking the next step in their fertility journey.
For Sai Lakshmi, living with hypothyroidism had made weight loss feel almost impossible, and the lack of progress had been discouraging. At the same time, Niranjan was managing raised uric acid levels, so a lifestyle change mattered for both of them. They were given personalised nutrition guidance, realistic lifestyle recommendations, and a structured daily activity plan that included a target of 10,000 steps.
With consistent follow-up, the changes added up gently. Sai Lakshmi lost around 5 kg and Niranjan around 6 kg, a combined 11 kg of steady, sustainable weight loss. More than the numbers, they were now fitter, healthier, and far better prepared to continue their fertility journey.
The part that stayed with us was that they did it together, motivating each other rather than one person changing alone.
If you are preparing as a couple, this is worth reading: How to Prepare Your Body for IUI or IVF. Another couple’s story is here: A Couple Who Prepared Together Before Treatment.
Journey 5: Sujatha · Finding her feet again after a caesarean
Recovery after childbirth matters just as much as pregnancy itself, and this month our Postpartum program walked one new mother through that demanding phase. Sujatha, who delivered by caesarean, was gradually rebuilding her strength while learning to balance her own recovery with caring for her newborn.
The support around her was practical and steady: a personalised nutrition plan, daily support messages, mental-wellness check-ins, and regular follow-ups. Alongside guidance from our lactation counsellor, she gained confidence with breastfeeding, learned how to nourish herself properly, and watched her baby settle into healthy weight gain.
Every small step, from healing and feeding to simply feeling more like herself, is a milestone worth marking.
Recovering after a caesarean, at your own pace: Postpartum Recovery Guide for Indian Mothers. For feeding support, see How to Increase Breast Milk Supply.
Journey 6: Divya Nandini · After fifteen years, her baby
Divya Nandini is the one woman in this month’s stories who chose to share her journey under her own name.
For fifteen years she had been trying to conceive, while navigating PCOS, hypothyroidism, several IUIs, an IVF cycle, early pregnancy losses, and a failed embryo transfer. Before her next transfer, she was advised that reducing her weight would improve the chances of it holding. Over three months with us, working alongside her own IVF team, she followed a personalised nutrition plan, simple lifestyle changes, better hydration, and regular walking, and lost a healthy 10 kg, from 102.6 kg to 92.5 kg.
Her next embryo transfer was successful, the pregnancy progressed well, and this month, after fifteen years of hope and perseverance, she welcomed her baby into the world. Because she wanted other women to see what is possible, she has shared her full journey in her own words.
Read Divya Nandini’s full story: After 15 Years of Trying, I Finally Held My Baby
What these journeys had in common
These stories happened in parallel, with no overlap. Different conditions, different ages, different starting points. But underneath them, the same patterns kept showing up.
1. They prepared before they pushed. Gayathri prepared her body before assuming treatment was the only route. Sai Lakshmi and Niranjan prepared their health before the next step. Divya Nandini prepared before her transfer. Preparation is not delay. It is the groundwork that makes the next step more likely to hold.
2. They worked with their body, not against it. No crash diets, no punishing routines. Each plan was personalised to what that person could actually sustain, alongside work, a paying-guest kitchen, a newborn, or a long history of treatment.
3. They had support that did not disappear. Not a single consultation followed by silence, but continuous nutrition guidance, movement guidance, mental-wellness check-ins, and steady reassurance between every milestone.
This is also why we keep saying conception is not the only success worth celebrating. Mithra got her cycle back. Niranjani found a steadier mind. Sujatha recovered her strength. The pregnancies are visible. The deeper changes underneath are what made them possible.
One more, from a different season of life
Not every journey this month was about trying for a baby. Jayanthi, 48, came to our sister program Menolia looking for a sustainable way through perimenopause, not another intense fitness or supplement plan. Over a few months she felt mentally stronger, her eating steadied, and her weight began to ease down, all of it online, from the UAE. If you or someone you love is in that season of life, her story is worth a read.
Read Jayanthi’s story on Menolia: Perimenopause, the Sustainable Way
How Dr. Suganya works with you
Dr. Suganya Venkat is an OB-GYN with 15 years of clinical experience. She holds a DNB in OB-GYN from GKNM Hospital, Coimbatore, an MD in Pathology from CMC Vellore, and an MBBS with 5 gold medals from SRMC. She treats fertility, PCOS, and recovery as clinical situations that almost always have a root cause, and works with her team to address it through a structured 90-day program, entirely online, wherever you are.
She works alongside your existing gynaecologist or IVF clinic, not in place of them. If a medical intervention is the right next step for you, she will say so. If a few months of preparation will change the outcome, she will say that too.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are these stories real? Why have the names been changed?
Yes, every story here is from a real patient in our program, and all clinical details, lab reports, and outcomes are from their actual journeys. Most names have been changed to protect privacy. One woman, Divya Nandini, chose to share her real name, and her story is published with her explicit consent. Everyone else’s privacy is protected, and all clinical details are shared with consent.
How long does it usually take to see a result?
It varies, and we are honest about that. Gayathri conceived within about a month of preparation. Mithra saw her first natural period within a month. Sai Lakshmi and Niranjan lost their weight steadily over a few months. Divya Nandini’s 10 kg came off over three months before her transfer. The right timeline depends on what your body is working through, not on a fixed calendar.
Can you really conceive naturally with vaginismus?
Vaginismus can make intercourse and conception harder, but it is treatable, and pregnancy is possible. Gayathri’s journey involved correcting nutritional deficiencies, optimising her thyroid, and getting clear guidance on her fertile window, alongside support for the vaginismus itself. You can read more in our guide on vaginismus and fertility.
Is the program safe to follow if I am on medication, like thyroid tablets?
Yes. We never ask you to stop any medication prescribed by your gynaecologist or physician. Sai Lakshmi’s thyroid condition was managed alongside her plan, not against it. The lifestyle layer of nutrition, movement, sleep, and stress sits alongside your existing treatment.
Do you only work with women trying to conceive?
No. We work with several starting points: women trying to conceive naturally, women already in IUI or IVF treatment who want to prepare their bodies first, and women recovering after delivery. Sujatha came to us for postpartum recovery. Divya Nandini prepared before a planned transfer.
What is the first step if I want to talk to Dr. Suganya?
Send a WhatsApp message to +91 9940270499 explaining your situation in a few lines. Dr. Suganya reads these herself. If a consultation with our team is the right next step, she will tell you. If you need something else first, she will say that too.
If your story sounds like one of these
You do not have to be in the worst possible situation to ask for help. A treatment that did not work, months of missing periods, weight that will not move, a hard recovery, or years of quiet waiting are all reasons enough to reach out. So is “everything looks normal on paper, but it is still not happening.”
If any part of these stories felt like yours, that is enough of a reason to start a conversation.
Message Dr. Suganya on WhatsApp
She will read your message herself and tell you what the right next step is for you.
