Real-life uncut stories of infertility survivors & expert advice that validates, educates, & creates a community where no one is left silently suffering. Your host is Monique Farook, an IVF-mom to one, entrepreneur, and women’s health advocate. Join us as we amplify infertility awareness, heal, & end the stigmas!
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Trying to get pregnant? Need vital information on fertility and reproduction? Then tune into "HaveABaby.com Live" with host Kim Hahn, brought to you by the Sher Institutes for Reproductive Medicine. From enhanced embryo selection and male infertility to third party reproduction and pre-implantation genetic diagnosis, Kim Hahn and the doctors from the Sher Institutes cover the questions and concerns couples face when they are trying to have a family. "HaveABaby.com Live" with host Kim Hahn br ...
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Misconception: a Gaia Family podcast is your go-to podcast for all things family building. From the early stages of understanding your fertility, to the hurdles of trying to conceive, Misconception opens the doors to what it really means to build a family. Hosted by Amber Izzo, IVF patient, advocate, and campaigner, each week, we talk to people who have lived it, and the people who make it happen. New episodes released every Tuesday! Thanks for listening. Follow us @gaiafamilyofficial. www.g ...
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Overcome infertility, get pregnant, and have a happy healthy family. TO BOOK A FREE DISCOVERY CALL, PRIVATE FERTILITY COACHING CALL, or BOOK AN IN-PERSON APPOINTMENT TO SEE DR PENTLAND ON SALT SPRING ISLAND visit - https://drspencepentland.com/
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The Building Your Family podcast was designed to help you have an easier path to parenthood and a better parenting experience. In this podcast, you will learn about donor conception, surrogacy and all the ways the modern family is built. Our guests will help you cut through the noise and provide you with the tools and the truths you need to have the family you deserve, and the support you want to feel less alone. Join us on Youtube or anywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts. We’re here ...
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Each week Steph Lowe speaks with experts from all over the world in the areas of nutrition, microbiome health, environmental sustainability, psychology, meditation and more. Together we’ll teach you the answers to becoming healthy, happy and a more conscious human, and why your contribution to the planet truly matters.
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Beat Infertility is a twice weekly podcast where we get real about infertility, empower you to take back control, and provide you with hope for the future. On Mondays, we feature interviews with infertility warriors. On Fridays, we feature interviews with experts. We cover the whole range of infertility diagnoses, including Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), endometriosis, diminished ovarian reserve / premature ovarian failure, luteal phase defects, male factor infertility, multiple/recurrent ...
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In this unfiltered podcast about infertility, journalist and mom-of-two Ali Prato, who went through secondary infertility and IVF herself, talks to women—and some men—about the messy, frustrating, painful, heartbreaking, absurd and sometimes humorous journey to have a baby. Or in some cases, to not have a baby. Each episode tells a different story about family building, getting real about miscarriages, egg freezing, sperm and egg donation, IUIs, endometriosis, male factor infertility, adopti ...
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Join Dr Sumita Sofat from the award-winning best IVF centre in Punjab. as she debunks common myths surrounding the IVF process. Don't let misconceptions hinder your journey to parenthood—get the facts and timely intervention you need. Website : https://sofatinfertility.com/
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Have you ever walked through trial after trial questioning how much more you can endure? Have you ever doubted how in the world God would call you to something with your broken past lurking around every corner? Have you ever just doubted God? Well sis, this might be the podcast for you. The Bible tells us that the storms of life are inevitable in this lifetime. I’ll dare to say that when you jump into the deep end with Jesus, that’s actually where the waters get rough. But the storm set out ...
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Welcome to the I Am African podcast by Verastic! On this podcast, we will authentically share our stories, and we will celebrate, inspire, and demand excellence. We will ask the difficult questions, start the uncomfortable conversations, and propose the outside-the-box solutions. Why? Because it's like our parents used to tell us when we were kids: those that are doing it don't have two heads. Get comfortable.Let's connect:Instagram: @iamafricanpodcast | Twitter: @iamafricanpod | Facebook: I ...
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Nurturary for Fertility - Fertility Support | Embryo Adoption | Conceive Naturally | IVF
Jazman A. | Holistic Fertility Health Coach
Fertility support | Holistic fertility care | Natural ways to increase fertility | Embryo Adoption Have you been trying to conceive for years with no success? Do you feel frustrated, broken, or hopeless because your fertility journey isn’t going the way you imagined? Believe me, I get it. I know what it’s like to feel heartbreak and despair each time you look at a pregnancy test and don’t see two pink lines. My husband and I have been on this fertility journey for over 11 years, and by the g ...
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Navigating the worlds of infertility, pregnancy, & postpartum is hard to do alone. Tune in each week for expert knowledge, guidance, support, & resources from my guests & me! Whatever support you need during your reproductive journey(s), you'll find it all right here. I am a former infertility warrior, high-risk pregnancy survivor, & mama to twin toddlers, so I have the first-hand personal & professional experience to help guide you through your journeys.
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From Heartache to Happiness: A Journey with Male Factor Infertility and Sperm
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Join us for an engaging episode as we sit down with Alex from @pursuingfatherhood to discuss his incredible journey of bonding after male infertility and choosing sperm donation. Alex opens up about his personal story, sharing both the challenges and triumphs he faced on his path to parenthood. In this episode, we dive into: The process of grieving…
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HHHK 499: Understanding Endometriosis with Steph Pearson
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In today’s episode we are joined by Steph Pearson to explore endometriosis. We cover the importance of addressing root causes, such as in utero exposure to chemicals, hormonal changes, immune system dysfunction, and genetic predisposition. We take a closer look at the interconnectedness of gut health and endometriosis, and the potential impact of e…
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Dr. Sarah Oreck on how her late-term pregnancy loss inspired her to co-found Mavida Mental Health Care
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On today's episode, Ali is talking to yet another amazing woman who has turned her pain into her purpose: Dr Sarah Oreck, Co-Founder and CEO of Mavida Health. After her late-term pregnancy loss, Sarah created a company that would provide those on their path to parenthood the right tools and resources to take care of their mental health, every step …
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Modeling Righteous Resistance Against the Dangerous Feminist Movement with Jennifer Strickland
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It’s not hard to see that the feminist movement is taking over this nation with heartbreaking agendas and repercussions. Today I have the honor of having Jennifer Strickland on to talk about gender dysphoria, how it is the hour to speak up and protect our children, and how the gospel has the power to transform lives and bring freedom from sin and f…
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Former Secret Service agent protects the Pope but struggles to become a gay dad
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Join us for an inspiring and heartfelt episode as we dive into the extraordinary life of Corey Allen, a former Secret Service agent who has protected everyone from the Obamas to the Pope. Corey’s journey is one of self-discovery, surrogacy, donor conception, gay marriage, and above all, love. In his newly released memoir, Breaking Free: A Saga of S…
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HHHK 498: The Ancient Healing Power of Beet Kvass - How Two Women Transformed Their Families' Health & Now You Can Too with Jane Jenkinson & Steph Campbell
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In today’s episode we are joined by Jane Jenkinson from Wholefood Family and Steph Campbell from Clover Ferments to share with you their personal journeys and passion for the ancient fermented beverage, beet kvass. We look at the benefits of anaerobically fermented tonics, why beetroot in particular has such powerful healing properties, how all fer…
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Catherine John's Infertility Story: PCOS; IUIs and IVF Success
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Catherine John is a dear member of the Fertility Rally fam, and today, she's sharing her entire story with Ali, from being diagnosed with PCOS to going through IUIs. Catherine talks about exploring the option of doing her fertility treatments in Tijuana (and why she ultimately decided against it), her irregular periods; why she was told she was a g…
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Prayer Walks, Anointing Oil, and Covering our Husbands with Nava Esther, Part Two
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In today’s episode, I have my sweet friend Nava Esther (founder of Daughter’s app) on to continue our conversation about one of the most asked questions that we get: anointing and praying over our home as a woman of God. Biblically speaking, we as women are called to be the gatekeepers of our homes. We dive into discernment, prayer walks through yo…
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ASRM president, Dr. Amato gives us a behind-the-scenes look at the future of fertility
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In this episode, we chat with Dr. Paula Amato, president of ASRM, to bring you the latest advances in fertility treatments, how ethical choices guide these advancements, and why advocacy is more important than ever. Whether you're a healthcare professional, a hopeful parent, or simply curious about the evolution of reproductive science, this video …
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HHHK 497: So You Think You've Got Mould With Alexx Stuart
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In today’s episode we are joined by Alexx Stuart to take a deep dive into the world of mould. We discuss mould-related illnesses and the importance of recognizing the potential link with chronic illness, especially for those who have seen multiple practitioners and are yet to find symptom resolution and a return to health. We discuss the importance…
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Anointing and Praying Over Your Home with Nava Esther, Part One
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In today’s episode, I have my sweet friend Nava Esther (founder of Daughter’s app) on to share about one of the most asked questions that I get: anointing and praying over our home as a woman of God. Biblically speaking, we as women are called to be the gatekeepers of our homes. We dive into discernment, prayer walks through your home, anointing, c…
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Cheryl Sew Hoy, Founder of Tiny Health, on microbiomes, fertility and her own miscarriages
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What do you know about the vaginal microbiome? What does your vaginal microbiome have to do with your ability to conceive? Ali didn't know much about this, and is still learning, thanks to today's guest, Cheryl Sew Hoy, CEO and Founder of Tiny Health. Cheryl, a longtime entrepreneur and women's health advocate, explains how the microbiome impacts w…
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HHHK 496: When Neuroscience Meets Nervous System with Jessica Maguire
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In today’s episode we are joined by Jessica Macquire, a TEDx speaker and lecturer, who believes that knowledge is power. Jessica has taught thousands of students from all over the world to transform their nervous system, empowering them to step into the driver's seat of their own health and wellbeing. In today’s episode we dive into the connection …
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Hopeful Mama Foundation Founder Emily Patel's Story: Early menopause; adoption gone wrong, donor eggs and IVF
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On today's episode, Ali is talking to Emily Patel, founder of Hopeful Mama Foundation, about her family building journey, years of struggles, and finally having her two daughters. Emily talks about having hot flashes and night sweats at the age of 16, being put on birth control, and later learning that she had premature ovarian failure/early menopa…
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Learn the facts about stress and infertility with America's top researcher
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For those of you who do not work in the fertility field, or if you are new to infertility treatment, you may not be aware that this week's guest is an icon in our industry. People often talk about the research demonstrating that fertility patients can experience the same levels of depression as those diagnosed with cancer, or that stress is a reaso…
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HHHK 495: Parenting in a Changing World The Importance of Connection, Self-Love and Being Present with Kim Morrison
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In today’s episode we are joined by Kim Morrison to discuss parenting in a changing world: the importance of connection, self-love and being present. We start with a reflection of the pandemic on our lives and communities, emphasizing the importance of connection and resilience. We then discuss the challenges and rewards of parenting and grand-pare…
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Christie Bishop's Story: Brain cancer, sperm banking, IUIs and IVF
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Christie Bishop is host of the podcast, "What Nobody Tells Us," where she tackles taboo topics and hosts uncomfortable conversations, from cancer to grief to the foster care system. Today, she tells Ali her own family building story, starting with how her then-fiance, Bryan Bishop, was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor and given six months t…
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Author talks about visibility, books and road to fatherhood
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Sid Karger is an author transforming our perception of relationships and family through his captivating books. His debut novel, Best Men, was a massive success, and his follow-up, The Bump, is poised to achieve similar acclaim. Through his writing and personal life, Karger vividly portrays the highs and lows of being a gay man in a committed relati…
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Things to Avoid While Trying to Get Pregnant
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It can be difficult to make some of these changes, especially if you are not sure whether you are fertile enough or not, whether you require care from the best IVF centre in Punjab.By Sofat
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HHHK 494: Using TGA-Approved Microbiome Testing for Personalized Gut Health Diagnosis and Treatment with Kirsty Wirth
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In today’s episode we are joined by Kirsty Wirth to discuss the latest developments in gut microbiome testing, including the shift from culturing to metagenomic testing, and the significance of TGA approval for these tests. We explore the importance of using meaningful diagnostic markers, such as calprotectin, to inform treatment decisions and brid…
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Endo Warrior Sandra Rimaldi's 10-year Journey To Having Her Daughter
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"I never thought I'd be down a 10 year journey just to have my one and only miracle daughter," says Sandra Rimaldi, an infertility nurse and infertility warrior who spent a decade trying to build her family. For years, Sandra worked with renowned Reproductive Immunologist Dr. Jeffrey Braverman, who passed away in 2019, treating patients from all ov…
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Low ovarian reserve in women or low quality of egg leads to hindrance in the process of conception. The issues with low numbers of eggs or eggs that are not healthy enough to fertilise cannot be used in the process of IVF. However, IVF with donor eggs is a possible solution that can be approach at the best IVF centre in Bathinda.…
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A long infertility journey to a dream family
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Join us as we share a beautiful journey from a plan to become a single mom to becoming a family of four. This story is about hope, perseverance, and navigating the challenging road of infertility. Our guest, Lauren, made difficult decisions along the way and faced many treatments, including options she had never formally considered. Ultimately, she…
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HHHK 493: Wayne Holdsworth of SmackTalk Turning Personal Grief into a Movement for Suicide Awareness
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In today’s episode we are joined by Wayne Holdsworth to share with you his personal story of tragedy and now, activism. This episode discusses suicide so please only continue listening today if it feels right for you. We discuss suicide and the need for increased awareness and action regarding mental health challenges and suicide prevention. We cov…
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Fertility Nurse and Dandi co-founder Leyla Bilali’s Infertility Story
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Leyla Bilali is a veteran fertility nurse with over a decade of clinical experience at a top NYC clinic. She considers herself to be a "Fertility Godmother," with big ideas for fertility care. Today, she tells Ali about her family building journey, including the road to having her two girls, and the devastating losses she has experienced while tryi…
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Kanye West, Taylor Swift, and the Secular Music Industry with King Kat Part 2
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Hey CC fam! You hear me talk about it all the time: our ears are a gateway to our soul. What we choose to listen to, the music we entertain and what we consume on a daily basis directly impact our life… whether we choose to believe that or not. I have been looking forward to today’s podcast on Chiseled and Called for quite some time, and we finally…
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A fertility story about love and resillence
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The name Candace Wohl may not be widely recognized, but in the world of infertility advocacy, she is a superstar. Candace's journey to building her family was fraught with challenges. Her experiences could easily be mistaken for a plot from a television drama, but her story is all too real. Despite the hardships, she remained steadfast in her deter…
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HHHK 492: Understanding Metabolism and Weight Loss for Women in Mid-Life with Joe Hoye
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In today’s episode we are joined by Joe Hoye from Hoye Fit. Joe shares with us his personal journey from insecurity to fitness enthusiasm and coaching and what inspired his upcoming online summit, 'Midlife Makeover Summit’. We share with you weight loss challenges in midlife, emphasising the need for a holistic approach that considers metabolic hea…
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Join our podcast, sponsored by Dr Sumita Sofat IVF Hospital, the Best IVF Centre in Ludhiana. In this podcast, we will invite the gynae doctor specialising in diagnosing and treating female reproductive issues. We share valuable information about PCOS. It is a hormonal disorder that contributes to infertility in women. It is related to period cycle…
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Kanye West, Taylor Swift, and the Secular Music Industry with King Kat Part 1
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Hey CC fam! You hear me talk about it all the time: our ears are a gateway to our soul. What we choose to listen to, the music we entertain and what we consume on a daily basis directly impact our life… whether we choose to believe that or not. I have been looking forward to today’s podcast on Chiseled and Called for quite some time, and we finally…
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What you need to know about lesbian family building
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Family building for lesbian couples using donor sperm has increased in recent years. However, many couples still struggle with the basic "how-tos." If you've been following me for a while, you know that I love to ease stress, provide factual information, and help people think ahead about their options so they can realize their dreams. Lesbian famil…
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LGBTQ Infertility Advocate Christina Bailey's Infertility Story: IVF and Same Sex Family Building
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Pride Month Continues! Today we are celebrating the beautiful family built by Christina Bailey, aka @babybaileymamadrama on IG. Christina talks about coming out when she was younger, having her two older daughters via IVF, and how the LGBTQ community gets asked a lot, "Why don't you just adopt, or why don't you just foster?" Christina talks about g…
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HHHK 491: Uncovering the Root Causes of IBS Through Holistic Testing and Treatments, Finding a Sustainable Work-Life Balance and Supporting Digestive Health with Nourished Blends with Lynsey Koch
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In today’s episode we are joined by Lynsey Koch, Nutritionist from Seed & Sprout Nutrition. Lynsey and I discuss holistic approaches to digestive health, including stress management, advanced testing methods and the significance of circadian rhythm in maintaining a healthy gut microbiome. We explore the challenges of balancing work and family life,…
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Manipulation, Toxic Patterns, and Gaslighting with Dr. Alison Cook
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Hey fam! Have you ever been in a situation that felt toxic, uncomfortable, or made you feel cornered? Have you ever felt manipulated or persuaded into doing something you didn’t want to do? If so, this episode is for you. Today I have Dr. Alison Cook on the podcast and we dive into some heavy hitting topics that most of us can relate to. Some talki…
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When you meet Brit and Sydney, I am sure you will love them as much as I do. This episode was such a pleasure to record. They are grounded, insightful, altruistic, and funny. In this episode, they will break down issues such as:: Tips for fertility treatment as lesbian moms-to-be How to collaborate on tough issues and recognize each person's streng…
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Singer Nelly Joy's Infertility Story: Endo, IVF, Ectopic Pregnancy and IUI
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In 2011, singer Nelly Joy told a doctor that she thought she had endometriosis, but the doctor just chuckled and said, "Most girls have painful periods," handed her birth control and Nelly went on her way. She spent years navigating kidney issues, anemia (blacking out), IBS, and constant throwing up from pain while being on the road doing an arena …
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HHHK 490: Male Infertility, Factors at Play, Testing + How to Optimise Male Fertility for Conception with Steph Lowe
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In today’s episode Solaine Douglas interviews me on all things male fertility and hormones. We discuss the need for a more comprehensive approach to male fertility diagnostics and treatment, emphasizing the importance of including men in the fertility conversation from day one. We explore comprehensive male hormone assessments and individualised su…
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6 Genetic Disorders That Can Cause Infertility In Male
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Infertility is a multifactorial issue, which means it can happen for several reasons. Also, it is not confined to a specific gender and impacts both males and females.By Sofat
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From Witchcraft to On Fire for God with Tailah Scroggins
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It’s safe to say that most of us have dabbled in either yoga, astrology, sage, horoscopes, or some other New Age ‘beliefs’ without even realizing the repercussions that could potentially come. Tailah Scroggins opens up in today’s episode about her testimony from New Age to Christ – and all the encounters she had along the way. If you’ve ever questi…
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As soon as this stage is complete, the next step is to wait for the pregnancy to begin. The stage of embryo transfer decides the future of the couple who desires to start a new family or expand their existing one.By Sofat
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