What To Expect When You're Injecting by Fiercely Infertile

With more and more couples trying to conceive at an older age,  and singles thinking about future baby plans, fertility preservation is becoming more common. But, is it a guarantee and what do the stats say? On this episode, I sit down with Dr Kiri Falconer from Genea Hollywood Fertility to chat about elective egg freezing and what you need to know before popping them on ice. This episode is proudly supported by Genea Hollywood Fertility. 

The stats say more than 830,000 (that’s 14%) of Australian girls and women, will live with endometriosis at some point in their life. It can be painful and really impact quality of life for many sufferers. Dr Sean Copson from Genea Hollywood Fertility sat down with me to talk about diagnosis, treatment and its impact on fertility. This episode is proudly supported by Genea Hollywood Fertility

What's tougher, cancer treatment or IVF? It's a controversial question I asked our guest Cara Gossati during our chat together. This powerful episode is living proof of the determination and courage Cara carries to survive breast cancer and undergo fertility treatment at the same time. It's raw, it's real and hopefully will give many listeners a little reality check to be grateful for life itself. 

It’s the story we hear all too often- all the tests look normal so what is going on? This episode delves into the world of autoimmune disorders and how its treatment was impacting Rebecca McLernon and her fiance' Marco’s chances of becoming parents. Coupling naturopathy with western medicine- it’s an interesting chat about how they can both compliment each other rather than compete. 

What if? It's a question every fertility patient will ask themselves at some stage.  From monitoring to mix-ups, cancelled cycles, disaster planning, even keeping up with legislation; there is a lot going on behind the scenes we know nothing about. I sat down with Kelli Pearce and Sarah Little from Fertility North to chat all things risk management. This episode is proudly supported by Fertility North

They say it takes a village to raise a child, but in the fertility world it also rings true for making them as well. With a low AMH,  multiple egg collections and unsuccessful transfers, Jess Cairnes never gave up on her quest to become a mum. Her story to find an egg donor and their relationship today is truly inspiring.  

From miscarriage and ovulation induction to heartache and humour, this episode with Jasmine Good has it all. Funnily enough we were once strangers in a boardroom who bonded over our infertility. On this episode, we chat about OI, friendship, marriage and the advice she would give others on the ride and honest tips for those who are not.

When it comes to fertility, there are no silly questions! Infact, the more you ask the more educated you become to make informed decisions for your family. With the internet offering up mixed advice, I sat down with Dr Jay Natalwala from Fertility North to ask him some of your questions. From stress, to transfer glue- sperm health and PCOS- this is a speed round of frequently asked questions! This episode is proudly supported by Fertility North

So, you have been trying for a baby for a year now, and it’s time to get some help. Your GP runs some tests and then calls you in to say you are running out of eggs! It's a story heard all too often. Dr Lucy Williams from Concept Fertility explains low ovarian reserve, the treatment options available and what the future may hold. Check out our instagram page for more myths and facts about low egg reserve and what it means for you @injecting_to_be_expecting.

This episode is proudly supported by Concept Fertility. 

Starting IVF at 36 years old- Claire Ridley is living proof why you shouldn’t give up. Like many of us- baby making took a bit of a back seat to her fast paced and busy career. Nonetheless, this story has a happy ending. 7 collections, 10 transfers, hundreds of needles, and a whole lot of heartache and hope along the way. Her biggest tip; be your own advocate, investigate, and ask questions!