IVF : Failure, Falling Fertility Rates & Flogging | The Fertility Diaries

In this week’s episode of The Fertility Diaries, Portia reflects on another birthday approaching and the emotions that can come with getting older whilst navigating a fertility journey. Charly shares an update on her skin struggles and the her experience of doing an event with the future generation of doctors !!The main focus of this episode is what happens when fertility treatment doesn’t go to plan. We open up about the emotions of unsuccessful IVF rounds, grieving the hope that comes with every cycle, and the difficult conversations around telling people when treatment hasn’t worked. We also discuss secondary infertility, resilience, and how we found ways to pick ourselves back up after our rounds didn't work for us.Inspired by Emma Grede’s fertility journey, we reflect on the unseen mental load women often carry and share some of the things that have genuinely helped us through the toughest moments.In Between the Lines, we discuss the reality of funding IVF, the sacrifices many people make, and the difficult financial decisions that can come with fertility treatment. A topic that sparks up a previous conversation we had about fundraising for IVF treatment. 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]