IVF: Transfers, Trust Issues & Thrush Face | The Fertility Diaries

In this week’s episode, Portia finally gets some answers about the mysterious rash on her face and it wasn’t what she expected. She also admits to being a bit of a hypocrite this week…Meanwhile, Charly shares an update from her recent holiday, whether she managed to switch off, enjoy all the food, and relax.The main focus of this episode, which is part of our IVF mini-series, is all about embryo transfers. We talk through the different types of transfers, what to expect on the day, and the things we wish we’d known beforehand. We discuss fresh versus frozen transfers, natural versus medicated cycles, and the differences we’ve experienced between UK and overseas clinics.Portia shares her own transfer experiences and we also chat about how we approached the days and weeks after transfer, the supplements we took, and the advice we were given along the way.We also dive into a common IVF debates, whether or not to test embryos, how to navigate conflicting advice, who to trust, and some of the add-ons that are often offered during treatment.And we’re closing the page on… some IVF politics and discuss Go fund me pages! 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].