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EPISODE · Feb 18, 2026 · 26 MIN

ICSI or Bust

from ’The Infertility Gal’ Podcast · host danielleconrad19

This episode follows a couple navigating infertility after a failed sperm collection, exploring options like ICSI with a donor and surgical sperm retrieval while dealing with private clinic delays and NHS waiting lists. Along the way the host shares personal reflections on PCOS, career decisions, family caregiving responsibilities, and difficult conversations about disability and parenthood. A candid, hopeful episode about resilience, tough choices, and finding community during the fertility journey.   The Infertility Gal website: www.theinfertilitygal.co.uk    If you are curious about how Proov can help you to test for your PdG levels or ovulation within your cycle then check out my affiliate link for 15% off at:  https://proovtest.com/THEINFERTILITYGAL Code: THEINFERTILITYGAL   The latest research continues to be poured into the Hertility products and leading diagnostic tools are utilised to guide the experts to analyse your test results.   If you are interested in purchasing your own hormone testing kit from Hertility consider using my affiliate link:   https://hertilityhealth.com/hormone-and-fertility-testing?source=aw&utm_source=awin&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=2814396&utm_content=Social+Content&aw_affid=2814396&awc=47085_1774444174_04ee13e0e8c6bc4b3f7f48bff7cf8586   Hertility Code: TIG10 for 10% off any order over £249

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