Infertility Sisters Jasmyn

Welcome back to this weeks episode! Tune in today to hear Hannah talk us though her 3-year TTC journey.

Her story involves; 
Seeking help after 10 months TTCThe emotions of months of negative pregnancy tests Referred to Fertility Associates Unexplained Infertility diagnosis Ovulation Induction using Leterezole IUIDeveloping anxiety Leaving her job IVFBeing approached for a possible adoption It has been a pleasure getting to know Hannah, her positive outlook through the roughest times is something I admire.  If you want to keep up with her journey you can follow her on Instagram @hgasprivate. 

Thanks for listening! 

Evie is here this week to share her story of navigating trying to conceive over a seven year period.

Her story involves;
The joy of getting pregnant quickly The turmoil of that pregnancy ending in a missed miscarriage A long period of TTCSecond pregnancy resulting in miscarriage Self referring to Fertility AssociatesDiagnosis of unexplained infertility Ovulation InductionIUIHer husband getting diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes Spontaneous pregnancy resulting in their first child Chemical pregnancy 6 months postpartum FIIX StudyIVFUnsuccessful fresh transfer Spontaneous pregnancy resulting in their second childEvie's story is one of heartbreak but also one of hope. I know it's not always easy hearing stories of success however I do think it is important that we let ourselves hear these stories to keep our hope alive. 

Thanks for listening! 

Today I am joined by Dr Amelia Ryan who has kindly offered us her time to help spread the word on Adenomyosis. Amelia is an Obstetrician and Gynaecologist currently working at the Fertility Associates Auckland office. 

This episode covers; 
What is AdenomyosisWhat are the symptoms What are the ways to get diagnosedManagement options - Is there a cure?How Adeno can impact fertility The connection between miscarriage and adenoAmelia is an amazing doctor and is someone who aligns so well with the Podcast. Her ethos for treating patients is amazing, she really is the gold standard for what care we should receive. It was a privilege to have her on today and please let me know if there are any other topics you would like us to cover with Amelia!

Well, as you can see by the title of Today's episode, Maddie has been faced with many challenges on her Fertility Journey. Maddie shares her journey with us, that has spanned over the last 4 years.

Her story invovles; 
Ulcerative Colitis resulting in Colon removal Loss of period Referral to Fertility AssociatesPCOSHyperthelic Amenorrhea Public funded fertility treatment Ovulation Induction (leterezole)3 rounds of IVF One day 3 transfer No embryos making it to day 5 Recommendation to use an egg donor Moving to Australia completing 2 further rounds of IVF thereDecision to stop further IVF treatments Egg Donor options Where they are nowMaddie has had a really hard time finding people who have been down a similar road to her so if her story resonates with you, please reach out to me via Instagram or email and I can put you in touch. 

Mentioned in this episode;
@thedietloigist@twolinesfertility Thanks for listening! 

**Episode Re-Release**

So you want to conceive a baby… now what?! We wanted to put this episode together to talk through the basics of trying to conceive. 

In this episode we cover:
What preparation to do before trying to conceive Menstrual cycle 101How to know when you’re fertile & when to time sexThe two week waitWhen to seek help

Today I am joined by the wonderful Jessica, a Nutritionist and Medical Herbalist. Jess has dedicated her career to helping people to get pregnant. 

This episode discusses; 
Endocrine Disruptors Diet and eating habits for optimal egg health Her stance on weight when TTC Supplements for egg health Key nutrients for Sperm health The worst habits for egg and sperm health What you can do during Fertility Treatment to support success How to support Progesterone production How important is this all, really?How to work with Jessica Jessica is a wealth of knowledge and this is such a great, down to earth conversation.  There is plenty of information for you to learn from but we also have some real chat about how hard this all can be. 

Thanks for listening! 

Here is the link to the blog mentioned in this episode; https://wellnessbyjessica.com/blogs/news/folate-and-fertility