IVF: Surviving Stims, Staying Sane & Swollen Ovaries | The Fertility Diaries

IVF mini series In this first episode of our IVF mini-series, we’re talking all about surviving stims. Whether you’re about to start IVF, are currently going through it, or are supporting someone who is.Portia shares an update on her PMOS/PCOS journey and talks through some recent blood tests, while Charly opens up about where she’s at with her own fertility journey and the overwhelm that can come with planning the next steps towards IVF.In this episode, we cover everything from preparing your body for stims and navigating the unpredictability of treatment, to scans, side effects, injections, and trusting your clinic throughout the process. We also share what we would do differently next time, along with some funny stories from Portia’s experience of IVF abroad compared to the UK..In Between the Lines, we share our top tips for looking after yourself during stims and making the experience a little easier, both physically and emotionally.New episodes every Tuesday.Follow along:@thefertilitydiariespod@charlyhoenfit@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]. 💛