Her doctor said her illness was all in her head. Dr. Fejzo was determined to find the truth. And she did: HG’s most likely genetic cause is GDF15. Read her story in The New York Times.
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I knew nearly nothing about hyperemesis, even after my ER diagnosis. The HER website helped educate me about symptoms and how to approach medical professionals. HER helped alleviate some concerns about medications.
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February is Heart Health Month, and the HER Foundation shares 4 ways for you to protect your heart.
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Dr. Marlena Fejzo, HER Research Adviser and Board of Directors, was invited to speak at February’s Keystone Conference on Maternal-Fetal Crosstalk in Santa Fe, NM. Dr. Fejzo presented “Evidence the placenta and appetite hormone GDF15 causes nausea and vomiting of pregnancy” and met with experts on maternal/fetal health from around the world.
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Be a part of finding answers about Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG). Currently, the HER Foundation has three active research surveys. Please participate!
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The HER Foundation is excited to share our Impact Report with highlights of 2021 and 2022. We are Helping Generations across the globe! The HER Foundation is the only dedicated HG research team in the world doing genetics research on Hyperemesis Gravidarum and is the only voice of advocacy for HG in the US and in many other countries!
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The HER Foundation educated me on the website and social media, and I used the HG Care app. When I was scared to take Zofran, they sent me the lastest research. HER understands, and I didn’t feel alone. One day, they will find a cure.
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What causes hyperemesis gravidarum? How is hyperemesis gravidarum treated? How do I find an HG doctor?
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