When you read about endometriosis in the media, often the biggest headline is that it causes infertility. We hear more about the struggles than we do about the success stories, and we’re often told to get pregnant soon - whether we want or are ready for children or not. The media, the mixed information and varying personal accounts can often leave us feeling confused.

So what are the statistics behind endometriosis and infertility? Endometriosis is associated with a 30%-50% prevalence of infertility - but just because someone struggles to get pregnant, doesn’t mean they’ll never be able to conceive.

When I discovered Stefanie Valakas, I knew I had to get her on the show. Stefanie is a accredited Dietician and Nutritionist specialising in supporting couples to optimise their fertilty and nourish their young families into childhood. She is the founder of The Dietologist, where she works with people living with PCOS, endometriosis and other hormonal conditions, to create a healthy foundation to conceive from, and supports her clients throughout pregnancy and into parenting.

In this episode we talk about -

• Stefanie’s own journey with endometriosis

• How and why endometriosis can affect fertility

• The three core ways she supports people with endometriosis to conceive and have healthy pregnancies

• Key nutrients and foods for fertility

• Nutrition for IVF

• How to get started with preparing for pregnancy - whether you hope to conceive soon or in five years time.

This is the first time we’ve really talked about fertility on the show, so I truly hope you enjoy it and it’s of use to you! I was fascinated with our chat!

Stefanie will be taking over my Instagram on Wednesday 11th March to answer your listener questions that you guys sent in! So stay tuned. :)

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I’m currently offering £300 off my one-to-one coaching programme for Endometriosis Awareness Month! If you feel like you need more support with managing endometriosis, you can join Your EndoLife Coaching Programme. A 1-to-1 three month health and life coaching programme to help you thrive with endometriosis. To find out more about the programme and to discuss whether it could be right for you, email me at [email protected] or visit my website.

I am now offering one-off two hour sessions for those of you who aren’t quite ready for a 12 week coaching programme. This intensive deep dive session will kick start your journey to living and thriving with endometriosis and give you a plan that you can take forward and work on alone. Click here to find out more about the programme.

My new book This EndoLife, It Starts with Breakfast: A nutrition guide & cookbook for living and thriving with endometriosis, is out to newsletter subscribers today! Check your email for the secret password to get early access at a special price. My book is out to the rest of the world from Wednesday 20th - get your copy here.

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Show Notes

The Dietologist website