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Edited by Maggie McGrath
Reported by Vickie Chachere
Date: August 1st, 2024

Marlena Fejzo miscarried two decades ago due to hyperemesis gravidarum (HG), an extreme form of morning sickness that can cause violent illness. Dismissed by doctors who told Fejzo she was exaggerating her symptoms, the Harvard-educated Ph.D. set about conducting a series of genetic studies that have, in the past six years, produced breakthrough findings revealing the gene responsible for HG. With HG’s genetic mechanisms now known, Fejzo is turning her attention toward treating and preventing the condition for patients. To accomplish this, Fejzo joined the founding team of Harmonia Health, which launched in early 2024.

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About Harmonia Healthcare

Harmonia is a highly specialized women’s health platform that combines cutting edge functional medicine treatment with science-backed resolution for underdiagnosed, undertreated and otherwise dismissed female-specific diseases. Initially focused on hyperemesis gravidarum, Harmonia’s physician-lead research, diagnostic and treatment programs result in superior health outcomes and subsequently enhanced wellbeing and quality of life.

For more information on Harmonia and hyperemesis gravidarum, or to learn if you might be suffering from hyperemesis gravidarum, visit www.harmoniahealthcare.com or connect with us on Instagram at @harmoniahealthcare.