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What This Means For You
If you're facing infertility and struggling emotionally
My 2024 study followed 106 women in Lebanon undergoing IVF and found that emotional state — not just circumstances — predicts whether someone experiences genuine psychological growth through infertility, not just distress. I also found that income, education, and employment all shape this journey differently for different women. This means I don't approach your infertility experience with a one-size-fits-all lens — I understand that your specific life circumstances shape how you process this, and I tailor support accordingly.
If you're going through IVF and want to understand your real odds
My research tracked 547 women through up to 6 IVF cycles, finding that live-birth success climbs substantially with each cycle — from 33% after one cycle to nearly 68% after six. I understand these numbers aren't just statistics; they're the anxious math you're doing in your own head between cycles. I can talk with you honestly about persistence, timing, and hope, grounded in real data rather than false reassurance.
If you have PCOS and feel defined by your diagnosis
Published in PLOS ONE, my research found something important: women with PCOS actually score higher on hope, judgment, perspective, and transcendence than women without PCOS. Living with PCOS doesn't diminish your character strengths — it can be associated with real, measurable resilience. My work with PCOS patients focuses on identifying and building on that strength, not just managing symptoms.
If you're considering or navigating hormone replacement therapy
My research surveying Lebanese women found nearly half didn't know when HRT was appropriate to use, despite majority support for it in principle. This isn't a knowledge gap unique to you — it's a regional pattern I've documented directly. I see part of my role as closing that gap through honest, clear counseling, not assuming you already have information that, statistically, most women in our community don't.
If you've wondered whether your body "caused" a failed IVF cycle
My research specifically tested whether periodontal (gum) health affects IVF outcomes — and found no meaningful association. If you've blamed yourself or your body for a difficult IVF outcome, this is one more piece of evidence that it's rarely about something you did wrong. I bring this same evidence-based, self-blame-reducing approach into how I talk with patients about fertility setbacks.
If weight loss or bariatric surgery is part of your PCOS treatment plan
My research found that after bariatric surgery, inflammatory markers improve for women with PCOS — but more slowly than for women without PCOS. This means if you're on this path and progress feels frustratingly gradual, that's not in your head — it's a documented pattern. I help patients navigate that slower timeline with realistic expectations instead of discouragement.