ivf DAD

Handling awkward questions in that fertility consultation. A look at when the infertility spotlight turns on the man and how that feels. That moment when you mentally go through your sexual and relationship history and realise it needs to be public. 

Preparing yourself for that wonderful first sperm test.  The lowdown on what tests to expect, what the results are  and how to handle them. A great discussion about male infertility and the workarounds.

• Facts about male infertility (Fact or Fiction) 

What to expect in that first fertility consultation and how to make your choice of hospital for IVF Treatment.  Working through the pricing, your  budget and choices, it's not easy!  Most importantly  how you and your partner are going to get through this together.   Oh and why no one was interested in my super-fertile 75 year old grandfather when the Doctor took my medical history. 

• Your role as a partner in the consultation.

Where do you start on the fertility Journey? And who do you go with? Well we started at The Fertility Show in London.  This episode looks at how that microcosm of weird and wacky practices, hospitals touting for your business and awkward couples summed up the next five years. A rundown of what to expect from a male perspective and how it all starts with a discussion around your desire to have children and setting a  timetable. 

• Facts and  Figures on the chance of success of IVF and getting pregnant

Just an ordinary guy who is one of the thousands that go through infertility worries and IVF every year. I hope my experience can help you.