EMMA, ERA & Who the F is ALICE? | The Fertility Diaries

In this week’s episode of The Fertility Diaries, Portia talks us through the Avenues webinar and breaks down the EMMA, ERA and ALICE tests, what they are, who they might be suitable for, what’s involved, and how the costs compare between the UK and Greece.Charly shares her latest low tox swaps, including a new plastic-free kettle and stainless steel pans, before telling us about an unexpected conversation with a woman who used to live in Greece who shared some heartwarming stories of couples visiting a monastery in Rhodes. We also discuss the importance of breaking down barriers around male fertility and encouraging more open conversations.The main focus of this episode is World IVF Day. We chat about the Netflix film Joy, celebrate World Embryologist Day, and reflect on some eye-opening fertility statistics. We also share your experiences of trying to conceive, discuss what surprised you most about your fertility journeys, and the things that genuinely helped you through treatment and TTC. We also touch on advocating for yourself, doing your own research, and how fertility can so easily consume your thoughts.In Between the Lines, we revisit the news surrounding the Northern Cyprus clinic and discuss what happened, before closing the page on the blanket criticism of overseas fertility clinics and why every clinic should be judged on its own standards and care.New episodes every Tuesday.Follow along:@thefertilitydiariespod@charlyhoencoach@portia_christina_Use code FDP10 for 10% off Zita West supplements.10% off valid once per customer. Applies to one-time or subscription purchase. Subscription discount applies to first month only; standard price applies thereafter. Full T&Cs at zitawest.com/termsWe want to hear from you. Send us your dilemmas, questions or fertility thoughts of the week to [email protected]