In this episode, we speak to Jon, known on socials as The Infertility Man, who shares his personal story of dealing with infertility after being diagnosed with testicular cancer in 2011. Jon opens up about how the diagnosis and its aftermath deeply affected him.Jon talks about undergoing two microTESE (microsurgical testicular sperm extraction) procedures and the emotional toll they took on him.Jon also reflects on what it's like to experience infertility as a man—how it feels to be less frequently discussed in conversations surrounding reproductive struggles, and how societal expectations of masculinity can make it difficult to express vulnerability in the face of such a personal issue.The episode highlights not only the medical aspects of his journey but also the emotional and psychological challenges men often face when confronted with infertility.Today’s episode is sponsored by arxi, nail your preconception with OvaGold Shop here https://fromarxi.com/products/ovagold and follow along on socials at https://www.instagram.com/from.arxi/Beyond Blue - (Mental health support) https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-supportJon and Lauras socials.https://www.instagram.com/infertilityman/https://www.youtube.com/@JonandLaurahttps://www.facebook.com/infertilityman/Jon’s Book: https://www.amazon.com.au/Mans-Guide-Infertility-safeguard-miscarriage/dp/0645605026DISCLAIMER: please refer to your medical professional for medical advice as this podcast is based on individual personal experiences. This specific episode is relating to fertility treatments and medical procedures taken place in the AustraliaIVF Real Talk Podcast;Socials: https://www.instagram.com/ivfrealtalkpodcast/https://www.tiktok.com/@ivfrealtalkpodcastEmail: [email protected]