The Fertility Fax

Listen to the newsletter by following this link Hi Reader Struggling to get pregnant? It may be a sperm issue. The GP has given the tick of approval. He has said it's all good. Yet, still no baby. Here's the thing. Your sperm test is ok, but it’s not great. Vital information on the test is missing and it’s a huge factor in how fast you conceive. Let me explain why. It helps if we think about a sperm like fish in a pond. 40 years ago the pond had crystal clear water and an abundance of fish....

Listen to this newsletter here It's hard to know what your next steps are when you are trying to have a baby and it's not happening. Friends say one thing, your GP says another. Google confuses you even more. I will explain when it's the right time to get extra help on your fertility journey. I understand. Making the jump to see a fertility specialist can feel daunting. Will you be pushed into IVF? You have seen the emotional toll it has taken on friends. More importantly, you may be...

Listen to this newsletter here If you’re overwhelmed by daily temperature tracking, you aren't alone! The biggest hurdle, besides remembering to take your temperature, is understanding what all that data means. What's the point of tracking if you still don't know when you’re ovulating?! But here's the thing. Ruling out a timing issue is essential! Before going down a fertility rabbit hole, you need to make sure you’re having sex at the right time. Too often I see women relying on their app...

Listen to this newsletter here Fertility is really difficult to get right. But if you read this til the end you'll understand it better. So you've taken an AMH test. Now you are wondering if a low result is bad. It's called an 'egg timer test' for a reason. Let's go over a few things you may not know. It doesn't tell you how many eggs you have left. You won't run out of eggs until you go through menopause. Females are born with all the eggs they will ever have. Crazy right? These eggs are...

Do you feel let down by your specialist? If you don't have trust in your team, the emotional tax is exhausting. Continual failed cycles leave even the most determined of us feeling stuck. So how do you level up your support team? Don't stick with a specialist that's not right for you. It leads to more failed cycles, more money and more heartbreak. It's not too late to get a second opinion. The doctor you need isn't who your friends are seeing. And isn't necessarily who your GP referred you...

Listen to this Newsletter. There's a link here Let's talk about iron. It's a vital mineral that often takes centre stage during fertility journeys. But its story can be more complex than you think. Don't supplement blindly! Feeling tired or thinking iron is good for your fertility isn't a good reason to pop a supplement. Often, it can do more harm than good. Testing is key. • You need a whole iron panel - not only ferritin! We need the whole story.• Get CRP and haemoglobin tested at the same...

Listen to this Newsletter. There's a link here Navigating the world of fertility can be overwhelming Especially when you're figuring out which blood tests to get. I get it. You feel lost. Stuck staring at a maze of information about fertility. But you're not alone. Here's the thing. To get an understanding of your reproductive status: • Get the right tests• Test on the right day of your cycle• Get the right person to interpret them Test, don't guess There is no such thing as a "fertility...