Fertility Confidence Podcast

Today we're chatting about one of the most common reasons for male factor infertility - varicoceles! This tiny issue can have a potentially big impact on the fertility journey, and yet it's often being missed or not even looked for during your fertility assessment. Even if numbers are within normal, if they aren't optimal this may be a bigger issue! Find out more about diagnosis, advocacy and management by listening.

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Other male fertility podcast episodes:

E153. 3 Causes of Low Sperm Count that Supplements Won't Fix

E148. When Should Your Partner Get Fertility Labs?

E147. Opening the Conversation on Men's Mental Health

E130. Don't Forget This Important Part of a Semen Analysis

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This week's episode is an insightful interview with fertility advocates April Christina and Connie Stark. We covered all things endometriosis, and April Christina shared her personal journey with endo diagnosis and how that's impacted her fertility journey. Even if endo isn't on your radar for your fertility journey, this is a must listen to learn how to navigate advocating for yourself to get answers and solutions for your fertility.

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In this episode of the Fertility Confidence Podcast, Dr. Kelsey Duncan speaks with Monica Cox about her personal fertility journey, the importance of self-care, surrender, and radical responsibility in the fertility process. Monica shares her experiences with failed IVF attempts, miscarriages, and the emotional toll of the journey. They discuss the significance of mindset, emotional healing, and the need for women to embrace their innate fertility. The conversation emphasizes the importance of being kind to oneself and recognizing the impact of personal health on future generations.

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The golden question: "I'm super healthy… why am I not getting pregnant?". Have you asked yourself this before? You're not alone. The reality is fertility is more complex for some couples. In today's episode we're covering three things to consider if you feel like you're already healthy and don't know where to go from here on your fertility journey.

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Today we're talking about the complex decision making process when it comes to the IVF decision. We cover the barriers to access, how age does need to play a role, as well as your own personal decisions. I walk you through the conversation and questions to ask yourself and your partner the same way I do with our FCM clients who are in the same space as you.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to IVF Decision-Making

03:15 Understanding Financial and Emotional Barriers

05:37 The Role of Age in Fertility Decisions

08:59 Personal Timelines and Family Planning

12:14 Questions to Consider Before IVF

18:19 The Importance of Partner Communication

22:15 Gathering Information for Informed Decisions

27:38 Addressing Misconceptions About IVF

From being told it was unexplained infertility to a BFP with the right support, in this week's episode I share an inspiring client story from Fertility Confidence Method. I share the importance of comprehensive testing, exploring male factor fertility and considering more advanced testing and treatment options - and how these steps drastically changed the outcome for this particular client. If you feel like there's more to your story that isn't being addressed, you're probably right. I hope this story inspires you to build your care team around you.

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In this week's episode I'm teaching you one of my signature phrases that I remind my clients of multiple times per week. We're going to chat about that super annoying wonky cycle, how we can look at it logically, what we need to ask ourselves to dig deeper and how we can stress less when it feels like you've fallen into the doom spiral.

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In this week's episode I got to sit down Dr. Aimee, aka The Egg Whisper, and chat all things NAD, cellular health and fertility. We covered everything you'll want to know about NAD and how it can support your fertility journey for both women and men. As well as a wide variety of nutrition and lifestyle factors that are important for cellular health, egg quality and sperm quality.

Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh graduated from UCLA School of Medicine and completed her residency in OB-GYN at Harvard Medical School. She also completed a fellowship in reproductive endocrinology and infertility and holds a Master's in Public Health Management and Policy from the University of Michigan. Since founding her San Francisco Bay Area practice in 2014, Dr. Aimee and her team have sparked a global fertility movement that continues to inspire millions.

You can learn more about Dr. Amiee and her practice over on her podcast, The Egg Whisperer Show, her website www.draimee.org, or find her on all social platforms as The Egg Whisperer!

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This week's episode we're chatting about 3 different causes of low sperm count that supplements aren't going to fix. This is why digging down to the root cause to support your treatment plan is so important. So today we're highlighting the need for a comprehensive fertility work up and focusing on the root cause rather than the quick fixes (that may not even be helping!).

Topics Covered:

• How genetics play a role in the fertility journey

• Why you need to rule out varicoceles

• The importance of medication and drug review with your practitioner

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TRIGGER WARNING: We're talking about chemical pregnancies today on the podcast.

Chemical losses are something that's often overlooked and brushed off in the fertility journey. So today we're talking about what they are, how common they are, why a chemical may occur, and the need for a proper investigation to get you answers.

Ready to dig deeper on your fertility journey but not sure where to start? Check out Fertility Labs 101 to get your hands on our full fertility assessment, what it means and how to interpret your numbers for optimal fertility potential. Head to ttc.kelseyduncan.com/labs101 to learn more.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Chemical Pregnancies

02:46 Understanding Chemical Pregnancies

06:06 Investigating Causes of Chemical Pregnancies

08:58 Testing and Support for Chemical Pregnancies

12:05 Advocating for Better Support and Testing