Missy V.
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With more than two decades in women’s healthcare, Missy had seen the lack of education and awareness around women’s health firsthand.
But when her health began to change, she found herself in the same position as many women she’d met over the years: searching for answers and feeling dismissed.
“I had been feeling completely off; emotional, foggy, and like something just wasn’t right. Honestly, I thought I was going crazy,” she says.
Her symptoms went beyond mood changes. She struggled with severe fatigue, brain fog, and anxiety she couldn’t shake. She often forgot what she was saying mid-sentence, snapped at others, and couldn’t handle feedback at work the way she used to. Physically, she wasn’t sleeping, developed eczema on her leg, and began experiencing unexplained bowel issues.
“It was affecting my energy, my mood, and even my relationships. I felt like I was falling apart in my 40s.”
Being Told “You’re Too Young” for Perimenopause
Missy’s symptoms began around age 35. She asked her doctor to test her hormones, but was told she was “too young” for perimenopause. The tests were run anyway, but the results came back within “normal” range. “So I just kept doing what I was doing: resting, eating right, taking vitamins, journaling,” she explains.
Over the years, things only worsened. She noticed changes in her cycle, including two periods in a single month, sometimes just 17 days apart. Periods became shorter, lasting only two days, which she now suspects may have been linked to declining testosterone.
“I was always a regular cycle kind of girl, so it was unusual. But I didn’t have the data to show it, so it was easy to dismiss,” she notes.
Turning to Research and Finding Mira
Frustrated after multiple visits to her doctor with no progress, Missy turned to online research. At first, she started Googling and using ChatGPT to figure out what might be going on. That’s when a Facebook ad for Mira appeared and caught her attention.
At that moment, she felt like the universe was listening. She thought this was a good idea because she could easily test her hormones and show them to her doctor. There was nothing else to lose.
Three Months of Data That Made the Difference
Missy ordered Mira, set it up, and started testing regularly. After three months, she brought her hormone charts to her doctor.
“Even though my labs came back somewhat normal, he looked at the Mira data and said, ‘I believe you.’ That’s when he recognized I was in early menopause and prescribed estrogen and progesterone,” she explains.
Missy had initially been hesitant about HRT due to past concerns and myths about its safety. However, after doing her research, she felt more comfortable; she was at the point where she needed something to feel like herself again.
Feeling Like Herself Again
Today, six months into her HRT journey, Missy says the difference is clear. She has gained her energy again and can do her gardening and other activities. “I don’t feel like I’m in a slump. Before, there were days I didn’t want to get out of bed. Now I feel bright again, I’ve got my light back.”
She continues to test with Mira to see her progress, and says having that ongoing insight helps her stay informed about her body.
Sharing Mira With Others
Missy talks about Mira often, with friends, family, and even healthcare providers. While donating blood one day, she told an OB-GYN she used to work with about the device. “He wrote it down immediately. He said it might be a great tool for the women in his clinic.”
She hopes that one day, tools like Mira will become available to more women through their insurance so they can access these valuable insights. “I paid out of pocket because I saw the value. I think more women would use it if it were offered through their doctor’s office.”
A Message for Other Women
Missy remarks that she’s grateful she found a way to back up her symptoms with real data. “I want women to know there’s a tool here. You can get what you need, you can feel better, and you can be empowered,” she says with a smile.
“Mira gave me the insight and the confidence to advocate for myself. Thank you, Mira, for helping me feel like myself again.”
