Coping, Hope and Healing: Fertility & Mental Health

Antioxidants & Fertility: COq10, NAD, Melatonin

Ever wondered if oxygen therapy could boost fertility? Have you been told to take coenzyme Q10 while trying to conceive, or maybe melatonin? In this episode, we serve up the research on antioxidants in the fertility space, and whether they're either worth trying, a waste of money, or, in some cases, possibly doing you harm. Rebecca even puts her body on the line to test one of these antioxidants…with unexpected results. (The things we'll do for our podcast listeners!). See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

It Takes Two: Intro to Male Fertility

The days of women being solely blamed for infertility are (thankfully!) behind us. A third of cases of infertility in a couple are now attributed solely to the male, and when taken in combination with a partner's issues, that number rises up to around 50%. In this ep, we discuss fertility investigations, common male fertility problems, and what can be done to improve male fertility. We'll also touch on the growing research around male age. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Finding Answers for Unexplained Infertility

Unexplained infertility is a hard road to travel. And is it really unexplained, or have we just not found the cause yet? In this episode, we discuss how we might diagnose this complex condition better, when laparoscopy and tubal testing can be helpful, and whether IVF over IUI for these patients is likely to deliver a significantly better result. Also, is DNA fragmentation testing really worth it? See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Weight, Wellness and Fertility

Will losing weight before fertility treatment actually increase your chance of having a baby? The answer is more complicated than you might imagine. In this episode, we talk about whether BMI matters, if weight cutoffs at clinics are fair, and the effects that either being underweight or obese can have on fertility and pregnancy. We’ll also dig into practical steps for losing weight, including the fast-moving data around injectables.    See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Coping, Hope and Healing: Fertility & Mental Health

We have a treat in store for you this episode, with our first special guest. Suellen Peak is an accredited mental health, social work and integrative practitioner with over 15 years experience supporting people through the emotional rollercoaster of fertility treatment. Mental health is incredibly important to us — not just as doctors, but as women who have had our own struggles around fertility and pregnancy. In this episode, we share our own experiences, as well as expert strategies and advice for coping during your fertility journey. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.