Tassia O'Callaghan

1 week ago | rescripted.com | Tassia O'Callaghan

Living with lupus (systemic lupus erythematosus, or SLE) can make pregnancy feel like a giant question mark. But here’s the good news: most people with lupus can absolutely have healthy pregnancies — it just takes extra planning, careful monitoring, and the right support team. Whether you’re already pregnant, actively trying to conceive, or just thinking about your options, this guide will help break it all down in clear, friendly terms, so you feel empowered to make confident choices.

1 week ago | rescripted.com | Tassia O'Callaghan

When your period arrives, it’s easy to want to skip the gym and camp out on the couch. But here’s the thing: moving your body during your period can actually help you feel better, not worse. It’s not about forcing yourself into punishing workouts — it’s about working with your body’s natural rhythms, not against them. Let’s break down how to exercise on your period in a way that supports your body, boosts your mood, and leaves you feeling empowered. Should you work out on your period?

1 week ago | rescripted.com | Tassia O'Callaghan

Giving birth by C-section is no small feat, and once the haze of postpartum recovery starts to lift, many people wonder when their menstrual cycle will return — and what it will be like when it does. Spoiler: It’s not always the smoothest transition, and that’s completely normal. Let’s break down everything you need to know about your first period after a C-section, from timing to flow to how it might make you feel both physically and emotionally. How long after a C-section do periods start?

1 week ago | rescripted.com | Tassia O'Callaghan

Fertility care has officially entered its remote era — and, frankly, it's about time. With long clinic waitlists, soaring costs, and multiple appointments just to get started, traditional IVF can feel like a second job. But what if you could start the IVF process from your couch? What if fertility care actually fit your schedule, your budget, and your life? Now, a new model is challenging the status quo: At-home IVF.

2 weeks ago | rescripted.com | Tassia O'Callaghan

Perimenopause already throws enough curveballs — mood swings, night sweats, irregular periods — but throw relentless itching into the mix, and it can feel downright unfair. If you’ve been scratching at your arms, legs, scalp, or even intimate areas, wondering why your skin suddenly feels like it’s on edge, you’re not imagining it. Perimenopause itching (scientific name: pruritus) is a real and common symptom, and no, you don’t just have to grit your teeth and live with it.