Today I am joined by Kat, who I went to high school with! She talks us through her personal women's health journey, her first marriage and then her TTC journey with her wife, which has resulted in their beautiful children. Today's episode covers; Missing periods TTC journey in first marriage PCOS diagnosis Tumor in her uterus Lichen Sclerosus Decid…

After a long break, the podcast is finally back! In today's episode I am joined by my husband Corey to discuss our third round of IVF. This round has taken up the last 12 months of our lives and it has been a wild ride. Topics discussed in this episode are; Medication break down Egg collection (hardest one yet) Our best fertilisation and embryo out…

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 TTC The emotions of months of negative pregnancy tests Referred to Fertility Associates Unexplained Infertility diagnosis Ovulation Induction using Leterezole IUI Developing anxiety Leaving her job…

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 TTC Second pregnancy resulting in miscarriage Self referring to Fertility Associates Diagnosis of unexplained infer…

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 Adenomyosis What are the symptoms What are the ways to get diagnosed Management options - Is there a cu…

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 Associates PCOS Hyperthelic Amenorrhea Public fun…

**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 101 How to know when you’re fertile & when to time sex The two week wait When 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…

Today I bring you the episode that I thought would never happen! Over the last 18 months you have often heard from me, talking you through our journey from my perspective. Well now you get to hear from the other half, and his perspective on what these last 3 years have been like for him. Today's episode discusses; The early days of TTC The process …

Today we welcome back Dr Amelia Ryan to share her wisdom with us. This episode discusses all things PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome). This episode covers; What is PCOS How to get diagnosed What is PCO The part that insulin play in the body How PCOS can impact Fertility Medical management of PCOS Fertility Treatment options Lifestyle recommendatio…

Tune in to today's episode to hear from listener of the show, Jenna. She talks us through the last 7 years of heartbreak as well as taking us right back through her extensive medical history which has played a part in where she is today. Her story discusses; Reproductive health concerns from a young age Surgeries which found Cysts, Adhesions and En…

Today I am joined by Dr Amelia Ryan who has kindly offered us her time to help spread the word on Endometriosis. Amelia is an Obstetrician and Gynaecologist currently working at the Fertility Associates Auckland office. This episode covers; What is Endometriosis What are the symptoms What are the ways to get diagnosed Management options How endo ca…

Today I am joined by the wonderful Justine, also known as My Balance Project on Instagram. Justine takes us through her journey that ultimately lead to having her son, 12 years ago. Her story includes; PCOS Weight Loss Ovulation Inductions (Clomid & Trigger Injections) Impact the medications had on her personality and well being Friends and family …

What does FET even mean? How does it work? And most importantly, how does it feel? Tune in to this episode to hear me talk you through all of the above, plus so much more. During my recent FET cycle I recorded regular, real time updates as I went through the process. I want you all to go into this episode without apprehension so just know that this…

Welcome back to Season 4! Tune in today to hear all about Jasmyn's second round of IVF, which unfortunately has resulted in more heartbreak. Today we take you through the IVF process, focusing on the physical challenges this round presented. We also touch on the emotions of another failed round, continuous bad news as well as a surprise diagnosis t…

The gang is back together!! This week Lydia is back to have a catch up on how the last 3 months have been. Firstly, we have a quick update from both girls before discussing all of the emotions that come with years of Infertility. The episode discusses; Lydia's Update (birth announcement) Jasmyn's IVF Round 2 Public Funding Losing faith in your Body…

April has had to face an unimageable amount of heartbreak in her journey to grow her family. Her story involves; Reduced movements at 37 weeks gestation Confirmation of no heartbeat Labour experience Positive Sands experience Autopsy results Second pregnancy Abnormalities at 18 week scan Further investigations including an Amniocentesis Confirmatio…

Today we are joined by the three authors of the newest Infertility book "When Sex is not Enough". This book tells the stories of all three girls, breaking down their personal experiences, their husbands perspectives and some great pointers for those helping someone through infertility. This episode discusses; Male Factor Infertility IVF (ICSI) Full…

Today we are joined by Laura who talks us through her first trimester miscarriage. Laura is very passionate about sharing and that will be obvious in this episode. She articulates herself so well, she really didn't need me there :). Her story involves; The want for a large family Coming off contraception Bittersweet moments of telling their familie…

Today we are joined by Emma who takes us through her story of recurrent miscarriage which has lead to a diagnosis of Asherman's Syndrome. Emma has had an intense past 12 months involving a lot of heartache and medical intervention. Her story involves; Recurrent miscarriage (3) Spontaneous miscarriage HCG blood test indicating miscarriage Multiple s…

Today we are joined by Anne who talks us through her miscarriage. Tune in to hear what is it like to feel that your family is complete, only to then find out you are pregnant, getting to a place of acceptance and excitement for it all to be shattered by miscarriage. This episode discusses; Surprise pregnancy Spontaneous bleeding Multiple trips to h…

This week we are lucky to be joined by Lucy Lines from @twolinesfertility. Lucy is an embryologist now working independently to support people through pre-conception and fertility treatment. This episode discusses; Lucy's background Embryo grading Success rates How to choose a fertility clinic Genetic testing How to determine if there is an egg qua…

Today we are joined by Hayley who talks us through her Molar pregnancy. I am so grateful to Hayley for speaking with us today, her episode is very educational on a topic not often discussed. Molar pregnancies are very rare, one in one thousand pregnancies are affected so like me, you may not be aware of exactly what it entails. Today we discuss; An…

We had the pleasure of chatting to Aimee from @aimeekellyphotography to talk about her miscarriages. Aimee has unfortunately experienced two miscarriages, which were both very different experiences. Her story covers: Natural Miscarriage Missed Miscarriage of a twin pregnancy Choice to take medication route Prolonged bleeding ending in a D&C Feeling…

Today we are joined by the wonderful Amy & Kaz who are volunteers for Sands Taranaki. They are both bereaved parents who now support others through miscarriage, baby and infant loss. Sands is a registered charity operated solely by volunteers. They provide meaningful support to bereaved families. Tune in to hear about the support Sands offer plus s…

Welcome back to Season 3! In today's episode host of the podcast Jasmyn talks us through her first round of IVF, which as the title suggests, wasn't successful. We go into all the details, stepping you through the IVF process from start to finish. We also spend time talking through the emotions of a failed round, the impacts it has physically and e…

Host of the podcast, Jasmyn, gives an update on how the last few months of trying to conceive have been. She covers: An update on the abnormal scan An update on surgery Preparing for IVF The idea of pregnancy after loss Waiting, waiting, waiting A personal health hurdle This episode takes you through the highs and lows of this infertility journey a…

Kristyna got some news that no 29 year old would want to hear, she took it in her stride and looked into egg donation in order to start her family. This is her story. It involves: Ovarian failure at age 29 Told using an egg donor or adoption are her only options to start her family Friend donated her eggs Egg recipient IVF experience First round - …

Kaitlyn’s Story is one you don’t want to miss! Her journey involved: Unexplained infertility Early twenties Polycystic ovaries (PCOS) Metformin Letrozole Monitored and unmonitored cycles Irregular cycles Chlomid IUI x2 IVF - no embryos from first round IVF round 2 OHSS - hospitalised Successful transfer Pregnancy Openly sharing journey We think you…

Kiel is here this week to share her story navigating trying to conceive over a three year period. Her story involves: Early twenties Chemical pregnancy at 18 Endometriosis Surgery Not ovulating Support through family planning Multiple rounds of Letrozole Didnt qualify for IVF due to higher BMI Pregnancy Scares in first trimester Anxiety in first tr…

This episode is a special one as you will hear that Clare has not been one to open up about her feelings throughout her trying to conceive journey. She really delves into how she actually has been doing beneath the surface level whilst chatting to us. It’s a vulnerable episode that we know is going to resonate far and wide. Her story covers: Unexpl…

Kendall has had quite the journey and we are so pleased she was willing to share with us. Her story involves: Endometriosis Multiple surgeries Post operative infection Fallopian tubes removed ACC funded IVF IVF rounds x2 Delayed transfer until ready to conceive Partner deployed to Iraq 7x transfers Counselling Miscarriage Colorado protocol Intralip…

This week we chat to Paula and hear all about her experience dealing with secondary infertility. Her story involves: Secondary infertility Male factor IVF Multiple transfers Twin pregnancy and miscarriage Chemical pregnancy Pregnancy and missed miscarriage Waiting for public round She opens up and discusses her miscarriages in detail, please listen…

Wow, it was so great to chat to Rochelle and hear a story from another point of view - an egg donor! She shares her experience which has been so positive. We chat about: Her why Decision to not have kids What the process looks like as an egg donor 3 donations, 3 rounds of IVF Open contact with recipients Misconceptions Opinions of others Advice for…

Host of the podcast, Jasmyn, gives an update a few months on from their miscarriage. She covers: How she is doing The conflict in trying to decide where to from here Abnormal scan Surgery Impact of getting covid Delays The waiting game Jasmyn gives you a glimpse into the day to day of dealing with infertility and life post miscarriage. We wanted to…

It was a privilege to chat to Kristen and hear all about the journey she has been on through navigating infertility. Her story involved: Retrograde ejaculate, male factor infertility 6 year journey Trying medication and at home IUI IVF - 4 rounds Low number of embryos Raising funds for IVF Changing lifestyle Surgical extraction of sperm Miscarriage…

This weeks episode is all about Rachael and her story navigating infertility. Her story involves: Hashimotos Thyroiditis Anovulation Referred to FA after 6 months TTC Letrozole / clomiphene IVF Fresh transfer Medicated frozen transfer Losing weight to qualify for public funding Chemical pregnancies Natural pregnancy Miscarriage We hope you enjoy!…

We had the pleasure of chatting to Erin about her infertility journey. Her story covers: TTC in early twenties Endometriosis Possible PCOS Severe male factor/sperm banking HSG procedure Laparoscopy Blocked tube IVF Pregnancy Bleeding in first trimester HyperemesisBy Jasmyn & Lydia

We are so grateful April was willing to be so open about her TTC journey. It’s such an empowering story and we were transfixed! Her story involves: Solo journey (single parent by choice) Sperm donor Endometriosis Multiple rounds of IUI Multiple rounds of IVF Low numbers of embryos Miscarriage and chemical pregnancy Financial impact Qualifying for p…

Phew, it’s a long one! Welcome back to Season 2. In this first episode back we catch you up on what has been going on these last few months for the two of us. We cover an IVF transfer process, pregnancy and miscarriage. Please tune in only if you are in the right place to listen to these topics. Warning, the last 10 minutes of this episode is emoti…

Our weekly update goes to 25.15. Lydia talks about her positive egg collection experience and Jasmyn chats about her 28 day cycle and gives a surgery update. In this episode we finally get to chat to our acupuncturist - Nicola Douglas! We cover: How does acupuncture work? Chinese herbs When should someone go to acupuncture? Charting your cycle and …

Settle in to listen to Cat’s journey to conceiving! We cover: Balanced Translocation 3x IVF rounds Traumatic egg collection stories General aesthetic for egg collections PGS - Genetic testing of embryos Emotional toll Impact of Covid/lockdown on treatment Trying naturally Miscarriage Change in fertility doctors and plan Cancelled manufactured FET a…

This weeks update goes to 26.51 - Jasmyn is emotional as things keep changing and Lydia is in the thick of IVF! In this episode we chat to Emma Perks from Full Circle Physio and we cover: Her personal TTC journey, PCOS diagnosis, ovulation medication Using your period as the Fifth Vital Sign TTC Warrant of Fitness - Endometriosis, PCOS, Painful Sex…

This weeks update goes to 28.15 mins. Jasmyn might be heading down a new path and Lydia is starting IVF! This episode is a bit of a different one for us. We wanted to capture the NZ experience of IVF and create an episode that you can listen to if you think IVF might be in your future or if you are going through IVF and are tired of explaining how …

This weeks update is a heavy one! Skip to 25 mins if you don’t want to tune in, it covers: Jasmyn - follow up phone consult with FA about test results, potential surgery, struggling. Lydia - scheduling in IVF, cancelling trips, shift in the feeling of the two week wait. We had the pleasure of catching up with Nadia about her trying to conceive jour…

The one where two girls who can’t get pregnant, tell you how to get pregnant 😂 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 101 How to know when you’re fertile & when to ti…

In this episode we chat all about the Fertility Awareness Method (FAM). Do you know when you are fertile in your cycle? Why the heck do these girls keep going on about cervical mucus and tracking their temperature?! Join us this week as we attempt to impart our knowledge on what we’ve learnt over the past year. This is all the stuff we wish we had …

This episode is all about Lydia’s story so far. We cover: Experience with the pill and acne Preparing body and cycle for pregnancy Normal cycle Expectations when trying to conceive Fertility Awareness Method Trying to get to the bottom of why we aren’t getting pregnant What the first year of trying for a baby is like Possible male factor infertilit…

This episode is all about Jasmyn's story so far. We cover: Cervical Polyp Experience coming off the pill Irregular cycles Heavy periods and PMS symptoms Acupuncture Male factor infertility First consult with Fertility Associates Potential IVF Being open about fertility journey Mentioned in this episode - Nicola Douglas @nicdacupunc…

Welcome to Infertility Sisters! In this episode your hosts, Jasmyn and Lydia share with you why they are so passionate about doing this podcast, a little bit about the start of their journeys and what you can expect from future episodes. Head over to our Instagram infertility_sisters to follow along. We are right here with you!…