IVF Real Talk (Lucy and Yaelle)

Joanna joins us to share her journey, come along to hear her IVF story which includes 10 IVF cycles resulting in over 150 eggs collected. Joanna explains what lead her and her husband to make the decision to fly aboard during COVID lockdown to explore donor egg. We believe this will be an impactful episode to anyone who is currently exploring or considering donor egg. Beyond Blue - (Mental health support) https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support DISCLAIMER: please refer to your medical professional for medical advice as this podcast is based on individual personal experiences. This specific episode is relating to fertility treatments and medical procedures taken place in Australia and Malaysia. Socials: https://www.instagram.com/ivfrealtalkpodcast/ Email: ivfrealtalkpodcast@gmail.com

Chantelle joins today's episode to share her 4-year long journey, which included 5 specialist, countless tests, tears and back-to-back failures, Chantelle followed her intuition and gut in the search for answers. Follow Chantelle on socials @ https://www.instagram.com/chantelle.barresi/ https://www.pinkelephants.org.au/ DISCLAIMER: please refer to your medical professional for medical advice as this podcast is based on individual personal experiences. This specific episode is relating to fertility treatments and medical procedures taken place in the Australia Socials: https://www.instagram.com/ivfrealtalkpodcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@ivfrealtalkpodcast Email: ivfrealtalkpodcast@gmail.com

We sit down with Stef, a fertility dietitian & nutritionist, to dive deep into all things fertility nutrition! From her own egg freezing journey to answering YOUR burning questions like: Does eating McDonald's fries after an IVF transfer really help? Are Brazil nuts, pomegranates, and pineapple cores fertility superfoods? What supplements are a MUST for fertility? Foods and drinks to avoid while trying to conceive! Stef spills the tea on how food and lifestyle choices can impact fertility, what to eat (and avoid) for optimal fertility health, and the biggest mistakes people make when it comes to nutrition and TTC. Today’s episode is sponsored by arxi, nail your preconception with OvaGold Shop here https://fromarxi.com/products/ovagold and follow along on socials at https://www.instagram.com/from.arxi/ To get in contact with Stef and her team you can find her here https://www.instagram.com/the_dietologist/ Stefs Podcast: Fertility Friendly Food https://open.spotify.com/show/1QJxO90ulAgXhepf1CW552 https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/fertility-friendly-food/id1499437570

Alyce joins the podcast to share her IVF journey, Alyce also shares the same fertility specialist Dr Charley Zheng as your hosts Lucy and Yaelle. This episode is filled with tears, laughs and the many truths of how it feels to go through infertility and IVF. Beyond Blue - (Mental health support) https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support DISCLAIMER: please refer to your medical professional for medical advice as this podcast is based on individual personal experiences. This specific episode is relating to fertility treatments and medical procedures taken place in Australia. Socials: https://www.instagram.com/ivfrealtalkpodcast/ Email: ivfrealtalkpodcast@gmail.com

In today's episode Dani joins us to talk about her 6-year ongoing fertility journey, Dani discusses all she has endured along the way including diagnosis, surgeries, devastating reoccurring losses and cross country moves. Dani and her husband are still searching for answers to bring a baby home in their arms. Trigger Warning: Domestic violence and abortion mentioned. Beyond Blue - (Mental health support) https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support DISCLAIMER: please refer to your medical professional for medical advice as this podcast is based on individual personal experiences. This specific episode is relating to fertility treatments and medical procedures taken place in Australia. Socials: https://www.instagram.com/ivfrealtalkpodcast/ Email: ivfrealtalkpodcast@gmail.com

In today's episode you will hear Stacy's 7 year long journey to motherhood, it has been one of resilience, determination and advocacy. Through it all Stace has demonstrated incredible strength whilst holding on to hope and leaning into her faith which helped carried her through some of her lowest points. Beyond Blue - (Mental health support) https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support DISCLAIMER: please refer to your medical professional for medical advice as this podcast is based on individual personal experiences. This specific episode is relating to fertility treatments and medical procedures taken place in Australia and South Africa. Socials: https://www.instagram.com/ivfrealtalkpodcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@ivfrealtalkpodcast Email: ivfrealtalkpodcast@gmail.com

Lucy and Yaelle have a very open and honest conversation about how they navigated triggers and different events like Baby Showers, Birthdays, Christmas and Mother's Day during their trying to conceive journeys, they also talk about the guilt that followed them both for having some of these thoughts and feelings We hope this episode makes you feel less alone. Beyond Blue - (Mental health support) https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support DISCLAIMER: please refer to your medical professional for medical advice as this podcast is based on individual personal experiences. This specific episode is relating to fertility treatments and medical procedures taken place in Australia. Socials: https://www.instagram.com/ivfrealtalkpodcast/ Email: ivfrealtalkpodcast@gmail.com

When Sarah and her husband decided they were ready to try for a baby the unthinkable happened, her husband got diagnosed with cancer, after successful radiotherapy treatment they were faced with further challenges and told they would need to delay trying for a further 6 months, after patiently waiting yet again it was not straight forward as they struggled to conceive on their own. Sarah asked for help and found a fertility specialist to help guide them on their journey which ended in a surprising outcome. This is a great episode for anyone who is wanting to hear a story of IVF working the first time. Beyond Blue - (Mental health support) https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-supporthttps://www.pinkelephants.org.au/ DISCLAIMER: please refer to your medical professional for medical advice as this podcast is based on individual personal experiences. This specific episode is relating to fertility treatments and medical procedures taken place in Australia. Socials: https://www.instagram.com/ivfrealtalkpodcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@ivfrealtalkpodcast Email: ivfrealtalkpodcast@gmail.com Clinic and Doctor: https://www.genea.com.au/Specialist/0039e000001pCZhAAM/sonal-karia

In this episode, we speak with A/Prof Gavin Sacks, a leading fertility specialist known for his groundbreaking work in treating infertility and recurrent miscarriage. As the Clinical Director of IVF Australia’s Bondi and Alexandria Clinics, Professor Sacks shares insights on his pioneering "Bondi Protocol" for implantation failure and miscarriage, and the Natural Killer Cell activity test, tune in as Professor Sacks takes a deep dive into the role of immunology and reproduction. You can also catch Professor Sacks on the Channel Nine series Big Miracles – An Australian show that covers the intimate journey of couples and singles from all walks of life as they navigate the raw and emotional road to parenthood through assisted reproduction. Tune in every Wednesday at 9pm https://www.9now.com.au/big-miracles. For a consultation with Professor Sacks, visit www.ivf.com.au/specialists/ivf-doctors-australia/a-prof-gavin-sacks Socials: https://www.instagram.com/flow_fertility/ and https://www.instagram.com/ivf_australia/ New website: https://flowfertility.com.au/

In today's episode your host Lucy tells her IVF success story. Please see referred links below; High DNA fragmentation. https://pathfertility.com/what-is-sperm-dna-fragmentation-2/ HyCoSy ultrasound. https://www.sufw.com.au/services/fertility-services/hycosy/ Beyond Blue - (Mental health support) https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support DISCLAIMER: please refer to your medical professional for medical advice as this podcast is based on individual personal experiences. This specific episode is relating to fertility treatments and medical procedures taken place in Australia. Socials: https://www.instagram.com/ivfrealtalkpodcast/ Email: ivfrealtalkpodcast@gmail.com

Liz shares her IVF Journey with us today and talks about what it’s like to be a poor responder with a low AMH reading when going through fertility treatments. Liz shares how her and her husband would get through back-to-back rounds resulting in no embryos, Liz also talks about the lead up to her best and final IVF round. She also shares where she is today. Beyond Blue - (Mental health support) https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-supporthttps://www.pinkelephants.org.au/ DISCLAIMER: please refer to your medical professional for medical advice as this podcast is based on individual personal experiences. This specific episode is relating to fertility treatments and medical procedures taken place in Australia. Socials: https://www.instagram.com/ivfrealtalkpodcast/ Email: ivfrealtalkpodcast@gmail.com Liz’s business https://www.oacreations.com.au/ https://www.instagram.com/o.a_creations/ Dr Elizabeth Maxwell https://www.drelizabethmaxwell.com/ Jacqueline Hyslop https://synergiehealth.com.au/

The amazingly talented Embryologist Simone joins the podcast to talk all things surrounding eggs, sperm, IVF, ICSI, Egg freezing and much more, Simone helps answer all of your questions including, what is proven more successful IVF or ICSI? Why can’t I wear perfume to our egg collection, but embryo transfer it seems to be, okay? What is a collapsed embryo? Simone also breaks down and explains the IVF funnel and how the numbers game actually works, we talk gender selection and a whole lot more. Beyond Blue - (Mental health support) https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support DISCLAIMER: please refer to your medical professional for medical advice as this podcast is based on individual personal experiences. This specific episode is relating to fertility treatments and medical procedures taken place in Australia. Socials: https://www.instagram.com/ivfrealtalkpodcast/ Email: ivfrealtalkpodcast@gmail.com

Dee's IVF Journey has been nothing short of a rollercoaster, filled with hope, heartache and heartbreak, many closed doors, additional diagnoses including a missed diagnosis that prolonged the struggle. The emotional toll of a failed egg donor round from a friend was heavy, leaving feelings of disappointment and uncertainty. However the search for alternatives led to a couple willing to donate their embryos, which opened a new door of possibilities. Beyond Blue - (Mental health support) https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-supporthttps://www.pinkelephants.org.au/ DISCLAIMER: please refer to your medical professional for medical advice as this podcast is based on individual personal experiences. This specific episode is relating to fertility treatments and medical procedures taken place in Australia. Socials: https://www.instagram.com/ivfrealtalkpodcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@ivfrealtalkpodcast Email: ivfrealtalkpodcast@gmail.com Dr Anu Kaur - https://www.aurorawomenshealth.com.au/

Meet your hosts Lucy and Yaelle Beyond Blue - (Mental health support) https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support DISCLAIMER: please refer to your medical professional for medical advice as this podcast is based on individual personal experiences. This specific episode is relating to fertility treatments and medical procedures taken place in Australia. Socials: https://www.instagram.com/ivfrealtalkpodcast/ Email: ivfrealtalkpodcast@gmail.com

Lucy and Yaelle talk about what is involved in a basic and standard IVF cycle, they start from the day you sign the consent to go ahead with IVF treatment and work all the way through. They cover everything you can expect from appointment types and timing to tips and tricks when injecting and much more. This episode is especially helpful for anyone who is thinking about or starting their first IVF/egg freezing cycle. We hope this will help people get a better understanding of what to expect when starting and hopefully take away some of the stress and anxiety from the unknown. DISCLAIMER: please refer to your medical professional for medical advice as this podcast is based on individual personal experiences. This specific episode is relating to fertility treatments and medical procedures taken place in Australia. Socials: https://www.instagram.com/ivfrealtalkpodcast/ Email: ivfrealtalkpodcast@gmail.com

Our first international guest Kelsi join's us from California America . Kelsi talks us through her IVF journey which endured heartbreaks and many different challenges along with way, including a devasting ectopic miscarriage, a zero fertilisation round, early ovulation during an IVF round and what ultimately lead her to explore donor eggs which had its very own challenges. Kelsi reflects on her journey and talks about where she is today. Beyond Blue - (Mental health support) https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support DISCLAIMER: please refer to your medical professional for medical advice as this podcast is based on individual personal experiences. This specific episode is relating to fertility treatments and medical procedures taken place in America Socials: https://www.instagram.com/ivfrealtalkpodcast/ Email: ivfrealtalkpodcast@gmail.com

In today's episode Lucy & Yaelle are joined by their shared fertility specialist & OB Dr Charley Zheng , who is in the hot seat to answer all of your fertility and IVF questions like; can stress actually affect fertility? why is unexplained infertility so common? fresh vs frozen embryo transfer? Egg freezing, IVF and AI!? And so much more. Beyond Blue - (Mental health support) https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support DISCLAIMER: please refer to your medical professional for medical advice as this podcast is based on individual personal experiences. Socials: https://www.instagram.com/ivfrealtalkpodcast/ Email: ivfrealtalkpodcast@gmail.com

In today’s episode, we are joined by A/Prof. Mikhail Sarofim, an excision surgeon who is passionate about women’s health. We have an open discussion, sharing some of our own experiences living with endometriosis, while also asking Professor Sarofim questions that the listeners have sent in, such as: Excision vs. ablation surgery? What is silent endometriosis? Where is the strangest place you have found endometriosis in the body? And much more. Today’s episode is sponsored by arxi, nail your preconception with OvaGold Shop here https://fromarxi.com/products/ovagold and follow along on socials at https://www.instagram.com/from.arxi/ Dr Mikhail Sarofim's clinic: https://edenwomenshealth.com.au/ Socials: https://www.instagram.com/dr_mikha/ https://www.instagram.com/edenwomenshealth/

In this episode, we speak to Jon, known on socials as The Infertility Man, who shares his personal story of dealing with infertility after being diagnosed with testicular cancer in 2011. Jon opens up about how the diagnosis and its aftermath deeply affected him. Jon talks about undergoing two microTESE (microsurgical testicular sperm extraction) procedures and the emotional toll they took on him. Jon also reflects on what it's like to experience infertility as a man—how it feels to be less frequently discussed in conversations surrounding reproductive struggles, and how societal expectations of masculinity can make it difficult to express vulnerability in the face of such a personal issue. The episode highlights not only the medical aspects of his journey but also the emotional and psychological challenges men often face when confronted with infertility. Today’s episode is sponsored by arxi, nail your preconception with OvaGold Shop here https://fromarxi.com/products/ovagold and follow along on socials at https://www.instagram.com/from.arxi/ Beyond Blue - (Mental health support) https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support Jon and Lauras socials. https://www.instagram.com/infertilityman/ https://www.youtube.com/@JonandLaura https://www.facebook.com/infertilityman/ Jon’s Book: https://www.amazon.com.au/Mans-Guide-Infertility-safeguard-miscarriage/dp/0645605026 DISCLAIMER: please refer to your medical professional for medical advice as this podcast is based on individual personal experiences. This specific episode is relating to fertility treatments and medical procedures taken place in the Australia IVF Real Talk Podcast; Socials: https://www.instagram.com/ivfrealtalkpodcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@ivfrealtalkpodcast Email: ivfrealtalkpodcast@gmail.com

In today's episode Lucy and Yaelle discuss all the trying to conceive and IVF abbreviations that can be so overwhelming to get your head around. Please note this episode is uploaded as a bonus as it was recorded pre microphones. We hope you enjoy! DISCLAIMER: please refer to your medical professional for medical advice as this podcast is based on individual personal experiences. This specific episode is relating to fertility treatments and medical procedures taken place in Australia. Socials: https://www.instagram.com/ivfrealtalkpodcast/ Email: ivfrealtalkpodcast@gmail.com

In today's episode Lucy and Yaelle discuss all the unhelpful comments people hear when trying for a baby. You will also hear some of the listeners experiences and how hearing some of these comments made them feel. In the second half of the episode your hosts share some better ways in how to support someone on their journey. This is a great episode for anyone who has a loved one who is going through infertility, trying to conceive or fertility treatments. We hope this helps! Beyond Blue - (Mental health support) https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support DISCLAIMER: please refer to your medical professional for medical advice as this podcast is based on individual personal experiences. This specific episode is relating to fertility treatments and medical procedures taken place in Australia. Socials: https://www.instagram.com/ivfrealtalkpodcast/ Email: ivfrealtalkpodcast@gmail.com

In today's episode Lucy & Yaelle get the opportunity to talk with Jen Robertson a fertility coach and IVF warrior about miscarriage, early pregnancy loss and grief. A topic that is not talked about enough. Jen and Yaelle both share their detailed experiences of their own pregnancy loss and the impact of others words and actions. In the second half of the episode Jen shares some tips on navigating the next season upon us, Christmas. TW: The first half of this episode may be too triggering and confronting, if you are not in the right head space, please skip ahead to 41min20seconds https://www.instagram.com/msjenniferrobertson https://www.yourfertilityhaven.com Lifeline: 13 11 14 Beyond Blue - (Mental health support) https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support DISCLAIMER: please refer to your medical professional for medical advice as this podcast is based on individual personal experiences. This specific episode is relating to fertility treatments and medical procedures taken place in Australia. Socials: https://www.instagram.com/ivfrealtalkpodcast/ Email: ivfrealtalkpodcast@gmail.com

In today's episode you will hear part two of your host: Yaelle's IVF success story. Myriad genetics - DNA carrier screening, the company that Yaelle used, however there are many others. https://myriad.com/genetic-tests/foresight-carrier-screen/ Sydney Reproductive Immunology Dr Gamal Matthias – (Yaelle’s Immune protocol doctor) https://www.reproductiveimmunology.com.au/ The Pink Elephants support network (support for miscarriage & pregnancy loss and more) https://www.pinkelephants.org.au/page/73/emotional-support Beyond Blue - (Mental health support) https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support DISCLAIMER: please refer to your medical professional for medical advice as this podcast is based on individual personal experiences. This specific episode is relating to fertility treatments and medical procedures taken place in Australia. Socials: https://www.instagram.com/ivfrealtalkpodcast/ Email: ivfrealtalkpodcast@gmail.com

Sammi joins the podcast today to share her IVF journey, Sammi talks openly about her mental health struggles when going through infertility grief and loss, she also talks about her supportive and committed care team that helped carry her through some of her darkest days and hardest times. Beyond Blue - (Mental health support) https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-supporthttps://www.pinkelephants.org.au/ DISCLAIMER: please refer to your medical professional for medical advice as this podcast is based on individual personal experiences. This specific episode is relating to fertility treatments and medical procedures taken place in Australia. Socials: https://www.instagram.com/ivfrealtalkpodcast/ Email: ivfrealtalkpodcast@gmail.com Dr Tina Fleming : https://graceprivate.com.au/team/dr-tina-fleming/

In this enlightening and controversial episode, A/Prof Dr. Michael Cooper, a leading endometriosis surgeon and fertility doctor with over 30 years of experience, joins the podcast to take a deep dive into the complex world of endometriosis, IVF and fertility. Dr. Cooper is asked some pressing questions, including: - Should surgery or IVF be the first step when facing infertility ? - How can one prevent endometriosis from affecting fertility? - What is best: fresh or frozen embryo transfer for endometriosis patients? - Can IVF hormones make symptoms worse? Dr. Cooper shares his expert insights and provides answers to some of the most controversial and critical questions for women facing fertility challenges due to endometriosis. Dr Coopers Website: https://mjwcooper.com.au/ Where Lucy got her DIE scan: https://www.omnigynaecare.com.au/endometriosis-ultrasound DISCLAIMER: please refer to your medical professional for medical advice as this podcast is based on individual personal experiences. This specific episode is relating to fertility treatments and medical procedures taken place in the Australia IVF Real Talk Podcast; Socials: https://www.instagram.com/ivfrealtalkpodcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@ivfrealtalkpodcast Email: ivfrealtalkpodcast@gmail.com

In today's episode your host Yaelle tells her IVF success story. Myriad genetics - DNA carrier screening, the company that Yaelle used, however there are many others. https://myriad.com/genetic-tests/foresight-carrier-screen/ Sydney Reproductive Immunology Dr Gamal Matthias – (Yaelle’s Immune protocol doctor) https://www.reproductiveimmunology.com.au/ The Pink Elephants support network (support for miscarriage & pregnancy loss and more) https://www.pinkelephants.org.au/page/73/emotional-support Beyond Blue - (Mental health support) https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support DISCLAIMER: please refer to your medical professional for medical advice as this podcast is based on individual personal experiences. This specific episode is relating to fertility treatments and medical procedures taken place in Australia. Socials: https://www.instagram.com/ivfrealtalkpodcast/ Email: ivfrealtalkpodcast@gmail.com

In today's episode, we chat with Carissa, an experienced acupuncturist, about the role acupuncture can play in supporting IVF journeys. She answers all of our questions and explains how acupuncture works alongside IVF treatments to enhance success. Carissa discusses the best times to begin acupuncture, the frequency of sessions, and the overall benefits it can offer throughout the IVF process. A big thank you to Carissa for joining us and sharing her insights — we learned so much!. Carissa's current clinic; Nuwa Natural Health https://nuwanaturalhealth.com.au/ Sydney clinic: Acupuncture Pregnancy Clinic https://acupuncturepregnancy.com.au/

Jo and Adrian join the podcast to share their IVF journey, which began with an overwhelming sense of uncertainty, as the cause of their struggles remained unexplained despite numerous attempts and treatments. After multiple miscarriages, they both found themselves navigating a maze of doctors, specialists, and testing, yet answers remained elusive. The emotional toll was immense, and the fear of not having a clear path forward weighed heavily on them both. Undeterred, Jo continued to seek out solutions and discovered a renowned doctor in New York who specialised in cases like hers. Fueled by a renewed sense of hope, she traveled all the way from Australia, hoping this journey would bring clarity. Finally, after a thorough evaluation, the doctor discovered something that had eluded previous specialists: Jo had a septum in her uterus, a condition that was the root cause of her miscarriages. This revelation marked a turning point in the couples IVF journey. Armed with answers, they could now pursue the appropriate treatments with a clearer path forward. Today’s episode is sponsored by arxi, nail your preconception with OvaGold Shop here https://fromarxi.com/products/ovagold and follow along on socials at https://www.instagram.com/from.arxi/ Beyond Blue - (Mental health support) https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support https://www.pinkelephants.org.au/ IVF Real Talk Socials: https://www.instagram.com/ivfrealtalkpodcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@ivfrealtalkpodcast Email: ivfrealtalkpodcast@gmail.com

Yana, a lawyer and a typical Type A personality, joins us from the UK to share her IVF journey, which began with back-to-back total fertilisation failure rounds—something that only happens 2-5% of the time in IVF. Feeling lost and confused, she traveled to Belgium to participate in a scientific experiment, determined to find answers. Unfortunately, Yana was left with more questions than answers. After enduring further devastating blows and heartbreaking losses, she found a single glimmer of hope and traveled abroad once again, this time to her home country, Russia. Yana reveals how shocked she was by the new protocol, which resulted in PGT-tested normal embryos! TW: medical termination mentioned https://www.pinkelephants.org.au/ DISCLAIMER: please refer to your medical professional for medical advice as this podcast is based on individual personal experiences. This specific episode is relating to fertility treatments and medical procedures taken place in the United Kingdom and Russia. Socials: https://www.instagram.com/ivfrealtalkpodcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@ivfrealtalkpodcast Email: ivfrealtalkpodcast@gmail.com

Lisa a IVF sonographer and ultrasound educator joins the podcast to give us a great insight into what to expect in your IVF monitoring appointments. Lisa answer's all of your questions about; follicles and ovulation, she also explains why sometimes scans can be silent? And of course, Wanda (the lovely probe that is involved in transvaginal scans) Lucy and Yaelle were lucky enough to both be scanned by Lisa on their journeys which lead them to the opportunity to sit down and talk the beautifully kind Lisa. Beyond Blue - (Mental health support) https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-supporthttps://www.pinkelephants.org.au/ DISCLAIMER: please refer to your medical professional for medical advice as this podcast is based on individual personal experiences. This specific episode is relating to fertility treatments and medical procedures taken place in Australia. Socials: https://www.instagram.com/ivfrealtalkpodcast/ Email: ivfrealtalkpodcast@gmail.com

Season one has come to an end! Lucy and Yaelle answer all of your questions, reflect on the season and talk about what is to come in season two! The pod will be back in a few short weeks. Socials: https://www.instagram.com/ivfrealtalkpodcast/ Email: ivfrealtalkpodcast@gmail.com