Podcasts about ohss

Your egg retrieval is scheduled, and you've done what you can to prepare, but what about after? How many eggs is “normal” to retrieve—or what happens if it's less than expected? What's a typical recovery, what are signs of a complication, and when should you call the clinic?  In this episode of Brave & Curious, Dr. Lora Shahine shares five essential things to know both before and after an egg retrieval. She's covering egg count, how to manage post-procedure discomfort, and recognizing signs of possible complications like ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome, constipation, and a heavy period. If you want to know what to expect for your egg retrieval, this episode is for you! In this episode you'll hear: [1:30] Setting expectations for egg retrieval [4:12] Managing after-procedure pain [6:12] OHSS: what it is & what do do [10:43 Constipation  [12:12] Your next period [13:55] Recap and final thoughts   Dr. Shahine's Weekly Newsletter on Fertility News and Recommendations Follow @drlorashahine Instagram | YouTube | Tiktok | Her Books

Dr. Natalie Crawford discusses IVF answering questions about fertility treatment preparation and potential challenges. She explains why starting early with suppression medications like birth control, progesterone, or Lupron can help align egg growth for a more effective cycle. She breaks down the benefits of using a low-dose gonadotropin protocol to reduce the risk of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS), and emphasizes the importance of checking hormone levels, particularly FSH and LH, before starting to ensure your body will respond well to the trigger shot. Dr. Crawford shares lifestyle recommendations that support fertility, including adopting an anti-inflammatory diet, reducing exposure to environmental toxins, and considering supplements tailored to individual needs. She also highlights the value of comprehensive fertility testing and understanding the financial aspects of treatment so you can make informed decisions every step of the way. Want to receive my weekly newsletter? Sign up at ⁠⁠nataliecrawfordmd.com/newsletter⁠⁠ to receive updates, Q&A, special content and my FREE TTC Starter Kit! Don't forget to ask your questions on Instagram for next week's For Fertility's Sake segment when you see the question box on Natalie's page ⁠⁠@nataliecrawfordmd.⁠⁠ You can also ask a question by calling in and leaving a voicemail. Call 657–229–3672 and ask your fertility question today!     Thanks to our amazing sponsors! Check out these deals just for you: Quince- Go to ⁠⁠Quince.com/aaw ⁠⁠for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns Ritual-Go to ⁠⁠ritual.com/aaw⁠⁠ to start Ritual or add Essential For Women 18+ to your subscription today. Calm - Go to ⁠⁠calm.com/aaw⁠⁠ for 40% off unlimited access to Calm's entire library. AquaTru - Go to ⁠⁠aquatru.com⁠⁠ and use code AAW for 20% off! Green Chef - Go to greenchef.com/50aaw and use code 50AAW to get 50% off your first month, then 20% off for two months with free shipping. If you haven't already, please rate, review, and follow the podcast to be notified of new episodes every Sunday. Plus, be sure to follow along on Instagram ⁠⁠@nataliecrawfordmd,⁠⁠ check out ⁠⁠Natalie's YouTube channel Natalie Crawford MD⁠⁠, and if you're interested in becoming a patient, check out ⁠⁠Fora Fertility. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Dr. Abby Eblen from Nashville Fertility Center, Dr. Susan Hudson from Texas Fertility Center, and Dr. Carrie Bedient from the Fertility Center of Las Vegas discuss potential challenges during an IVF cycle. We cover issues that may prevent you from starting, such as ovarian cysts or improperly suppressed hormones. We also discuss cycle cancellations due to a dominant follicle and when a cycle may still continue. Medication adjustments during IVF, possible ovulation before retrieval, and side effects from stimulation medications are explored. We break down complications that can arise during egg retrieval, including difficulties accessing the ovaries and why eating after midnight could lead to cancellation. Additionally, we discuss ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS), a rare but serious condition, and what to watch for. Finally, we examine potential setbacks in embryo development, including cases where no embryos are available for genetic testing. IVF is a complex process, and while challenges can arise, understanding these possibilities can help you feel more prepared. Tune in to learn what to expect and how your fertility team works to navigate these obstacles.This episode was brought to you from ReceptivaDx and IVF Florida.

In this deeply personal and educational episode, we take you inside our IVF journey while answering 5 of the most important questions anyone considering in vitro fertilization should know. From hormone injections to embryo biopsies, we're pulling back the curtain on the full process—emotionally, physically, and financially. We discuss: What are the real IVF success rates—and how much does age matter? We break down the data and share our own experience with genetic testing (PGTA), embryo freezing, and what happened after retrieval. What actually impacts IVF success? We explain the role of lifestyle, egg quality, embryo development, and how medications like Gonal-F and Menopur work to stimulate the ovaries—and the importance of avoiding ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS). How much does IVF cost? We talk real numbers, from medication to procedures, and tips on what insurance may or may not cover. How many IVF cycles might you need? We give a realistic view of how many rounds most people go through, why it often takes multiple cycles, and what we learned during the waiting game for PGTA results. What are the risks and side effects of IVF? We highlight potential complications, like multiple pregnancies, miscarriage risk, and the physical/emotional toll of injections, birth control phases, progesterone oil, and cycle timing. We also cover how to choose the right fertility clinic using SART reports and share trusted medical voices to follow, including Dr. Lucky Sekhon, a leading fertility expert who provides evidence-based insights on social media. Whether you're just starting to explore IVF or are already in the thick of it, this episode offers honest insights, key medical facts, and encouragement for every step of the journey. Coach VinnyEmail: vinny@balancedbodies.ioInstagram: vinnyrusso_balancedbodiesFacebook: Vinny Russo Dr. ErynEmail: dr.eryn@balancedbodies.ioInstagram: dr.eryn_balancedbodiesFacebook: Eryn Stansfield LEGION 20% OFF CODEGo to https://legionathletics.com/ and use the code RUSSO for 20% off your order!

This week on From First Period to Last Period, Garrett shares the deeply personal story of developing OHSS and the heartbreaking moment her clinic dropped her embryos. We talk about what went wrong, how it could've gone differently, and how rare IVF mishaps actually are. Kristyn and Dr. Jenna Kahn also bust some of the biggest fertility myths floating around the internet: Can birth control really cause infertility? And what about getting pregnant while breastfeeding — how likely is that really? Registered dietitian Anna Bohnengel is back to share her favorite no-stress strategies for eating in a way that actually supports your health (and your sanity).And in Women's Health in the Wild, we're diving into Ozempic for PCOS — and the so-called “Ozempic babies" craze. What's the science, what's speculation, and what should you know before jumping in?Listen now on ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠, ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠, or wherever you get your podcasts!

In this heartfelt episode of What I Wish I Knew After Pregnancy Loss, Sharna Southan is joined by transformation and fertility coach, best-selling author, and speaker Sarah Willoughby, whose deeply personal story is a powerful testament to resilience, healing, and the quiet wisdom that comes from living through unimaginable challenges. Sarah shares her journey through PCOS, secondary infertility, multiple miscarriages, IVF, and a life-threatening case of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS). From the trauma of watching her son walk away as she was admitted to ICU, to the spiritual surrender that ultimately led her to healing, Sarah invites us into a raw, vulnerable, and empowering conversation. Together, Sharna and Sarah explore: • The importance of grieving pregnancy loss in a way that feels meaningful to you • Why emotional bypassing and “fixing” language can hinder healing • The life-changing impact of mindset, energy work, and a mind-body-spirit approach to fertility • What it means to live the life you're being given, not just the one you're trying to create • How to support others through miscarriage, infertility, and loss with presence, not platitudes • The creation of Sarah's book Infertility Saved My Life and how it's helping others on their healing path This episode is an invitation to honour your grief, to find your way back to joy, and to remember that you are not alone. Whether you've experienced loss, are navigating infertility, or support others through these paths, this conversation holds space for you.

Today, Ali is talking to her dear friend and Fertility Rally member, Mesha Hardesty. Mesha tells Ali about getting her period at the age of 10, a cyst that led her to go on birth control at age 12, and painful periods that would "drop me to the floor." She talks about trying to have a baby, going through infertility during the pandemic, and what happened when she was finally diagnosed with stage-4 endometriosis. She also talks about her husband's semen analysis, pivoting to IVF, OHSS, endo surgery, why she had to have a D&C and having her two baby girls via IVF. IG: @meshahardestySupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/infertile-af/donationsTOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: Infertility; TTC; endometriosis; stage-4 endo; ovarian cysts; IVF; egg retrieval; OHSS; frozen embryo transfer; pregnancy after infertility; placenta accreta; D&C; IVF successEPISODE SPONSORS: WORK OF ARTAli's Children's Book about IVF and Assisted Reproductive Technologyhttps://www.infertileafgroup.com/booksDo not miss Ali's children's book about IVF! It's been getting rave reviews. “Work of ART” is the story of an IVF kiddo the day he learns he is a “work of ART” (born via IVF and ART). For young readers 4-8. Hardcover. Written by Ali Prato; Illustrated by Federico Bonifacini. Personalized and non-personalized versions are available. Order yours now at https://www.infertileafgroup.com/booksFor bulk orders of 10 or more books at 20% off, go to https://www.infertileafgroup.com/bulk-order-requestFERTILITY RALLYIG: @fertilityrallywww.fertilityrally.comNo one should go through infertility alone. Join the Worst Club with the Best Members at fertilityrally.com. We offer 5 to 6 support groups per week, three private Facebook groups, tons of curated IRL and virtual events, and an entire community of more than 500 women available to support you, no matter where you are in your journey.Join today at link in bio on IG @fertilityrally or at www.fertilityrally.com/membershipEMBRYO SOLUTIONIf you're navigating infertility, have you ever thought about embryo donation as a family building solution? Embryo donation is when one family that has gone through IVF donates their embryos to support the family-building efforts of another family. Embryo Solution is an agency with an important mission: to fill the gap between infertility and excess embryos by connecting all parties involved. Whether you're looking to build your family or you've gone through IVF and you have embryos in storage that you're not sure what to do with, Embryo Solution can help. To find out more go to www.embryosolution.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacySupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/infertile-af/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Ep. 170: In this episode of Pursuit of Wellness, I'm sharing the highs and lows of my IVF journey - including the unexpected twists during my egg retrieval recovery and how I'm managing the hormone crash afterward. From daily injections to nearly running out of medication and even fainting post-retrieval, I'm opening up about the challenges that caught me off guard. I'll also talk about the emotional rollercoaster of waiting for embryo updates, the practical steps I took to stay organized, and how Greg and I navigated this process together as a team. If you're curious about IVF or considering it yourself, this episode dives into the details no one talks about. Let's get into it! Leave Me a Message - click here! For Mari's Instagram click here! For Pursuit of Wellness Podcast's Instagram click here! For Mari's Newsletter click here! Sponsored By: CLEARSTEM offers clean skincare that targets both acne and aging without harsh chemicals or pore-clogging ingredients. Get 20% off your first order at CLEARSTEM.com with code POW. Discover your best skin with this innovative, holistic approach to skincare! Unlock unparalleled health insights with Function Health. With over 100 advanced lab tests—including hormones, metabolism, and toxins—Function offers the tools you need to optimize your wellness journey. Skip the 400,000+ waitlist at functionhealth.com/a/mari-llewellyn and take control of your health today! Refresh your wardrobe for the new year with Quince! From cozy Mongolian Cashmere sweaters to premium activewear, Quince offers luxury-quality pieces at 50–80% less than other brands. Shop now at quince.com/pow for free shipping and 365-day returns. Make clean, pure water a priority in your life with AquaTru! Their purifiers use 4-stage reverse osmosis technology to remove 15x more contaminants than ordinary filters, including PFAS, microplastics, and more. AquaTru fits every home with countertop and under-sink options—no installation required. Save 20% today with code POW at AquaTru.com! Show Links: Elevate your daily routine with Bloom's 3-in-1 Colostrum & Collagen Peptides  Topics Discussed 00:00:34:03: Intro 00:01:32:12: LA fires 00:03:17:12: IVF journey recap 00:05:11:10: First shot 00:09:11:16: Running out of medicine 00:15:15:14: Morning shots 00:16:40:07: Not exercising during injection cycle 00:17:37:16: Traveling during injection cycle 00:18:45:07: Advice for doing IVF w/o partner 00:20:54:06: Egg retrieval  00:22:25:07: Post egg retrieval 00:35:25:04: Genetic testing on embryos  00:36:17:00: How long did you try before doing IVF? 00:38:36:08: How can family/friends support? 00:39:45:20: Why were you a good candidate for IVF? 00:40:26:21: Is it scary? 00:41:13:10: Anything you wish you knew before doing IVF? 00:41:56:13: When did you start to feel uncomfortable? 00:42:10:12: Cost of IVF 00:43:03:14: Why do you bloat? 00:43:30:13: Did you consider surrogacy? 00:44:21:17: Being holistic, were you scared to take medicine? 00:45:06:19: Do you regret sharing so much online? 00:45:56:22: Can you select the gender of the embryo? 00:46:42:00: Fresh or frozen transfer? 00:46:45:13: OHSS syndrome? 00:47:06:18: Taking Bloom greens during IVF 00:47:23:06: Church 00:48:31:06: IUI

It seems like everyone is doing IVF. You hear about it in the news. You hear about it in different articles. You hear about it from your neighbors, your friends, so many different people are doing IVF. Everyone is giving different bits of information, but what are you supposed to believe? Today, I want to talk about the risks of IVF so that you know what you're getting yourself into. IVF allows you to preserve embryos for the future, genetically test embryos, and it offers the highest pregnancy rate of current fertility treatments.   In this episode, I'm sharing: - The basics of IVF: fertility preservation and genetic testing - Managing the stress and emotional side of IVF treatment - The physical impact of IVF on your body - OHSS (ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome) - The chances of pregnancy with IVF - IVF and chance of a multiple pregnancy (twins, triplets) - Myths about IVF  Read the full transcript on Dr. Aimee's website. Would you like to learn about IVF?Click here to join Dr. Aimee for The IVF Class. The next live class call is on Monday, November 18th, 2024 at 4pm PST, where Dr. Aimee will explain IVF and there will be time to ask her your questions live on Zoom. Read the full show notes on Dr. Aimee's website Subscribe to my YouTube channel for more fertility tips! Subscribe to the newsletter to get updates   Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh is one of America's most well known fertility doctors. Her success rate at baby-making is what gives future parents hope when all hope is lost. She pioneered the TUSHY Method and BALLS Method to decrease your time to pregnancy. Learn more about the TUSHY Method and find a wealth of fertility resources at www.draimee.org.

In this episode, Prof Michael Chapman  explores the evolving strategies in IVF treatment, focusing on freeze-all cycles, ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) prevention, and the impact of progesterone levels on embryo transfer. He explains how modern approaches like decapeptyl triggers reduce OHSS risks and why freezing embryos can lead to multiple successful pregnancies. Discover the science behind frozen embryo transfers and why they are a safe, effective option for many women undergoing IVF. Explore the 'Prof. Michael Chapman - The IVF Journey' Facebook Page, your reliable destination for cutting-edge insights and guidance within the realm of In Vitro Fertilization (IVF). Don't miss out on the IVF Journey podcast; stay informed with the latest episode updates. Tune in for expert discussions and valuable information on navigating the intricate path of IVF.

Two IVF warriors, Yaelle and Lucy, have come together to share their IVF Tales! Yaelle talks about seeking specialist advice, once ready to conceive due to both her and her husband being 40, and being told they would have a 7% chance of conceiving naturally. After this, they both had tests done and took the option of TTC for 3 months- they fell pregnant, which unfortunately ended in miscarriage. After seeking further advice, they decided to see a bulk billing fertility specialist and commenced IVF. Yaelle talks about multiple frozen embryo transfers before seeking a second opinion from another fertility specialist. This led to a different approach to treatment and revealing she had a thin lining. Lucy talks about TTC after being on contraception (to help with period pain) and realizing her cycles were irregular. Her and her husband tried to conceive for 12 months before seeing a GP for some further testing, soon after their IVF journey began. Lucy talks about her first IVF cycle and receiving disappointing results, having a laparoscopy and being diagnosed with Endometriosis and Adenomyosis. Lucy also decided to change fertility specialists. Her second IVF cycle led to some very surprising results! Thank you, Lucy and Yaelle, for sharing your stories.  

I chatted with Alissa Vitti, the founder of FLO Living, a functional nutritionist, women's hormone expert, and creator of the cycle syncing method®. We talk about PCOS, hormones, cycle syncing, IVF, OHSS, and so much more. This episode starts with a solo where I answer some listener voicemails. To leave one for a future episode use this link:https://www.speakpipe.com/wemetatacmePlease note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Sponsors:Get fast-acting nasal allergy symptom relief with Astepro. Go to Asteproallergy.com for a discount so you can Astepro and Go! today.Rhoback.com code acme for 20% off your first order through the end of the weekProduced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As part of the IVF cycle, patients are given hormones which stimulates the ovaries to allow all the possible follicles and eggs to grow. The good news is that this often allows us to capture as many healthy eggs as possible in one cycle, giving a patient a better chance at a healthy embryo. One possible side effect is Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome. Dr. Nichole Barker of Seattle Reproductive Medicine joins me on the podcast today to talk all about OHSS. What do you need to know before IVF? What are the symptoms of OHSS? What's the protocol for a patient (and her doctor) should she have symptoms?⠀ Read the full show notes on Dr. Aimee's website. Do you have questions about IVF?Click here to join Dr. Aimee for The IVF Class. The next live class call is on Monday, April 22, 2024 at 4pm PST, where Dr. Aimee will explain IVF and there will be time to ask her your questions live on Zoom. Subscribe to my YouTube channel for more fertility tips! Subscribe to the newsletter to get updates Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh is one of America's most well known fertility doctors. Her success rate at baby-making is what gives future parents hope when all hope is lost. She pioneered the TUSHY Method and BALLS Method to decrease your time to pregnancy. Learn more about the TUSHY Method and find a wealth of fertility resources at www.draimee.org.

It seems like everyone is doing IVF. You hear about it in the news. You hear about it in different articles. You hear about it from your neighbors, your friends, so many different people are doing IVF. Everyone is giving different bits of information, but what are you supposed to believe? Today, I want to talk about the risks of IVF so that you know what you're getting yourself into. IVF allows you to preserve embryos for the future, genetically test embryos, and it offers the highest pregnancy rate of current fertility treatments.   In this episode, I'm sharing: - The basics of IVF: fertility preservation and genetic testing - Managing the stress and emotional side of IVF treatment - The physical impact of IVF on your body - OHSS (ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome) - The chances of pregnancy with IVF - IVF and chance of a multiple pregnancy (twins, triplets) - Myths about IVF  Read the full transcript on Dr. Aimee's website. Would you like to learn about IVF?Click here to join Dr. Aimee for The IVF Class. The next live class call is on Monday, March 18th, 2024 at 4pm PST, where Dr. Aimee will explain IVF and there will be time to ask her your questions live on Zoom. Read the full show notes on Dr. Aimee's website Subscribe to my YouTube channel for more fertility tips! Subscribe to the newsletter to get updates   Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh is one of America's most well known fertility doctors. Her success rate at baby-making is what gives future parents hope when all hope is lost. She pioneered the TUSHY Method and BALLS Method to decrease your time to pregnancy. Learn more about the TUSHY Method and find a wealth of fertility resources at www.draimee.org.

Caryn Johnson is the Co-Founder and CEO of BOND, an innovative line of supplements reimagining hormone and reproductive health, inspired by her experience with infertility. In 2017, when trying to start a family, Caryn learned she was autoimmune infertile. Today, Ali and Caryn unpack all of it, including exactly what "autoimmune infertile" means, how she was "pregnant for a few hours;" navigating pregnancy loss; cancelled IVF cycles; taking infusions; and the treatment she got for her immune system. She also talks about choosing joy; transferring two embryos and miscarrying one of them: visiting a psychic; pivoting to a surrogacy journey and finding a match, and life today with her two children, a boy and a girl. Caryn also talks about founding BOND, and how her goal is to give back to women and help them navigate infertility with less trauma than she went through.  TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: Autoimmune infertility; autoimmune infertile; egg retrieval; OHSS; cancelled IVF cycles; not viable pregnancy; antinuclear antibodies; IVF transfer; pregnancy after loss; embryo transfer with two embryos; vanishing twin; meditation EPISODE SPONSORS: WORK OF ART Children's Book about IVF https://www.infertileafgroup.com/books Ali wrote her first children's book, and it's available for pre-order now! “Work of ART” is the story of an IVF kiddo the day he learns he is a “work of ART” (born via IVF and Assisted Reproductive Technology). For young readers 4-8. Hardcover. Written by Ali Prato; Illustrated by Federico Bonifacini The first 200 copies will be numbered, personalized and shipped free in the U.S. There is also a non-personalized version available! Order yours now at https://www.infertileafgroup.com/books For bulk orders of 10 or more books, go to https://www.infertileafgroup.com/bulk-order-request FERTILITY RALLY @fertilityrally www.fertilityrally.com No one should go through infertility alone. Join the Worst Club with the Best Members at fertilityrally.com. We offer 5 to 6 support groups per week, three private Facebook groups, tons of curated IRL and virtual events, and an entire community of more than 500 women available to support you, no matter where you are in your journey. Join today at link in bio on IG @fertilityrally or at www.fertilityrally.com/membership Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of ASRM Today, Tarun Jain, MD joins the discussion to delve into the recently published OHSS guideline by the ASRM Practice Committee. The focus of the episode revolves around the meticulous process of assembling the guideline and the insights gained during its development. The conversation hones in on key aspects of the new guideline, titled "Prevention of moderate and severe ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS)," providing listeners with a comprehensive understanding of its critical points. Tune in to gain valuable insights into the prevention of OHSS and the collaborative efforts that went into shaping this important guideline. OHSS Article Access: Home Page: Fertility and Sterility (fertstert.org) On this episode of ASRM Today Gloria Richard-Davis stops by to talk about the ASRM Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee and more! More on these topics is at www.asrm.org Tell us your thoughts on the show by e-mailing asrm@asrm.org Please subscribe and rate the show on Apple Podcasts, Google Play or wherever you get your podcasts. ASRM Today Series Podcasts are supported in part by the ASRM Corporate Member Council.

In this episode, Prof Chapman provides a concise yet detailed overview of ovarian stimulation in the context of in vitro fertilization (IVF). It explains the natural process, contrasts it with IVF procedures, and discusses the dosage adjustments and challenges involved. He also addresses historical concerns about ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) and highlights recent advancements that have significantly reduced its occurrence. The overall focus is on optimizing IVF success by understanding and mitigating risks associated with ovarian stimulation. Explore the 'Prof. Michael Chapman - The IVF Journey' Facebook Page, your reliable destination for cutting-edge insights and guidance within the realm of In Vitro Fertilization (IVF). Join Prof Chapman live on our Facebook Page on December 20, 2023, at 6:30 PM, for an interactive session where you can have your questions answered firsthand. Don't miss this opportunity to engage with the expert! Don't miss out on the IVF Journey podcast; stay informed with the latest episode updates. Tune in for expert discussions and valuable information on navigating the intricate path of IVF.

In der heutigen Wunschbaby Podcast Episode geht es um das Thema Überstimulationssyndrom, kurz OHSS. Beim Überstimulationssyndrom (Ovarian Hyper Stimulation Syndrome = OHSS) handelt es sich um eine seltene Komplikation, die im Rahmen einer Kinderwunsch Behandlung auftreten kann. Wie das Syndrom erkannt wird, welche Komplikationen dabei auftreten können und welche Auswirkungen auf die weitere Kinderwunsch Behandlung möglich sind, klärt Mag. Julia Ecker mit Dr. Nazira Pitsins vom Wunschbaby Institut Feichtinger in Baden in dieser Podcast Episode auf. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ FertiFate - Mit den Produkten der FERTIFATE Familie, die wir in unserem hauseigenen Labor konzeptioniert haben, kann die Fruchtbarkeit unserer PatientInnen optimiert werden. https://www.wunschbaby.at/shop.html ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬

As part of the IVF cycle, patients are given hormones which stimulates the ovaries to allow all the possible follicles and eggs to grow. The good news is that this often allows us to capture as many healthy eggs as possible in one cycle, giving a patient a better chance at a healthy embryo. One possible side effect is Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome. Dr. Nichole Barker of Seattle Reproductive Medicine joins me on the podcast today to talk all about OHSS. What do you need to know before IVF? What are the symptoms of OHSS? What's the protocol for a patient (and her doctor) should she have symptoms?⠀ Read the full show notes on Dr. Aimee's website. Do you have questions about IVF?Click here to join Dr. Aimee for The IVF Class. The next live class call is on Monday, December 11th, 2023 at 4pm PST, where Dr. Aimee will explain IVF and there will be time to ask her your questions live on Zoom. Subscribe to my YouTube channel for more fertility tips! Subscribe to the newsletter to get updates Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh is one of America's most well known fertility doctors. Her success rate at baby-making is what gives future parents hope when all hope is lost. She pioneered the TUSHY Method and BALLS Method to decrease your time to pregnancy. Learn more about the TUSHY Method and find a wealth of fertility resources at www.draimee.org.

In this episode, I welcome back the lovely Dr. Genia Rozen. Genia is a Gynaecologist and Fertility specialist based in Melbourne, Australia. She has a special interest in in medical fertility preservation, and she is the deputy head of the Fertility Preservation Service at the Royal Women's Hospital. Genia, in collaboration with her colleagues recently published a paper titled, ‘The ovarian hyperstimulation that truly matters: Admissions, severity and prevention strategies' and she kindly shares her research insights with us. Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) is a common but serious complication of IVF. This episode, Genia provides strategies to manage OHSS, the role of medications, severity classifications, symptoms and prevention. We discuss medications, triggers and doses and why freezing embryos instead of transferring them in a fresh cycle can provide a healthier environment for implantation. We also dive into the essential role doctors play in personalising the medication regimen for individual patients, allowing for a safer, more effective IVF journey. Genia also reiterates the importance of preconception health and proactive prevention strategies for OHSS, the benefits of being well-informed and the role your Health Care team play in providing optimal care throughout the IVF journey. I hope you enjoy this informative discussion! You can find out more about Dr Rozen at her website http://www.geniarozen.com.au

The Department of Homeland Security is pledging to promote greater transparency and data-driven analysis through the Office of Homeland Security Statistics as part of a bid to centralize statistical activities across all its major missions.The new organization announced on Thursday will replace and expand on DHS's Office of Immigration Statistics. While immigration-related data will continue to be a major focus of OHSS, the office will also publish reports on areas ranging from law enforcement use-of-force incidents to cyber attacks on federal networks.“In establishing this new office, we'll begin releasing data more quickly, with greater granularity and covering a broader scope of DHS activities,” Marc Rosenblum, executive director of OHSS said, during an inauguration event at DHS headquarters on Thursday. “Simply growing the reporting and data governance that accompanies that will be a big undertaking.”Robert Silvers, under secretary of homeland security for strategy, policy and plans, said the creation of OHSS is part of “maturing” DHS and going from “ad hoc, to institutionalized and systematic” in its processes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Department of Homeland Security is pledging to promote greater transparency and data-driven analysis through the Office of Homeland Security Statistics as part of a bid to centralize statistical activities across all its major missions. The new organization announced on Thursday will replace and expand on DHS's Office of Immigration Statistics. While immigration-related data will continue to be a major focus of OHSS, the office will also publish reports on areas ranging from law enforcement use-of-force incidents to cyber attacks on federal networks. “In establishing this new office, we'll begin releasing data more quickly, with greater granularity and covering a broader scope of DHS activities,” Marc Rosenblum, executive director of OHSS said, during an inauguration event at DHS headquarters on Thursday. “Simply growing the reporting and data governance that accompanies that will be a big undertaking.” Robert Silvers, under secretary of homeland security for strategy, policy and plans, said the creation of OHSS is part of “maturing” DHS and going from “ad hoc, to institutionalized and systematic” in its processes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome (OHSS) is one of the scariest risk factors of IVF, but it doesn't have to be. With preparation, treatment choices, and prevention, you can avoid this uncomfortable and potentially dangerous risk factor from ovarian stimulation. To maximize the number of eggs retrieved for IVF and egg freezing, fertility treatment involves stimulating the ovaries to mature more eggs. A higher egg number can often predict a higher success rate with treatment, but a side effect can be significant fluid shifts and bloating also known as OHSS.  When OHSS occurs, it can be mild, moderate, or severe, with symptoms ranging from discomfort and bloating to significant dehydration, shortness of breath, nausea, and even hospitalization for recovery. In this episode, Dr. Shahine does a deep dive into OHSS.  You'll learn What OHSS is Why OHSS happens and Who is at risk Ways to prevent OHSS Ways to treat symptoms if it occurs so you have a speedy recovery This week's fertility story is about an OHSS patient Dr. Shahine will never forget from her training. It's a reminder to never to ignore your care team's instructions.  In this episode you'll hear:  [00:00] Intro: What is OHSS and why is it scary? [01:07] My experience caring for patients with OHSS over the years  [02:13] OHSS Definition, Classification [05:29] Physiology of OHSS – Why does it happen? [07:12] Risk factors for OHSS – Who is at risk? [09:41] Treatment options to prevent and recover quickly from OHSS [09:55] Prevention of OHSS  What to know before you start stimulation  Choosing a protocol and medications to add to decrease risk  Metformin, trigger shot, cabergoline, and more [21:47] Treatment if OHSS happens  How to recover faster Increasing electrolytes and protein at home,  When do you need IV fluids or hospitalization to recover (rarely) [25:58] Fertility story of Dr. Shahine's Patient: Warning of the dangers of OHSS  [31:51] Outro and thank you  Resources mentioned:  Try LMNT daily during your stimulation process to increase electrolyte intake and decrease the symptoms of bloating during IVF and egg freezing. Mix one packet in 40 ounces of water and sip throughout the day.  LMNT has sodium and potassium to help decrease bloating as well as magnesium to prevent constipation (common after egg retrieval)  Using this link: drinklmnt.com/DrShahine or code DrShahine at checkout to get a sample pack of all flavors with your first purchase.  Dr. Shahine's YouTube Videos on OHSS Mastering OHSS Prevention OHSS is the Biggest Risk Factor for IVF: What you need to know   Stay Up to Date in Fertility News and Events:  Weekly Newsletter Follow @drlorashahine Instagram | YouTube | Tiktok | Her Books    Studies mentioned in podcast Who is at risk of OHSS?  Younger age: One study showed 60% of women who got OHSS were less than 35 yo  https://academic.oup.com/ajhp/article-abstract/65/12/1148/5127940?redirectedFrom=fulltext  Lower BMI: Some studies show a higher risk of OHSS if BMI 5  https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0002937814001689  Antral Follicle count >24 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0015028212005961  For more information on ovarian reserve testing see my video: https://youtu.be/bYJWXIY6GHg  Patients with PCOS often have a high AMH and high AFC – if you're diagnosed with PCOS – ask about OHSS risk in IVF  A high response to stimulation in the IVF cycle can predict risk of OHSS  Estradiol levels at time of trigger  >3500 pg/mL: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12773437/  More than 20 follicles https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/14647270601021743  More than 15 eggs retrieved https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0015028213034584   Aspirin and OHSS: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0015028209001320  Metformin and OHSS: https://academic.oup.com/humrep/article/26/8/2178/645906  Trigger shot and OHSS: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1472648310602003  Cabergoline and OHSS: https://academic.oup.com/jcem/article/92/8/2931/2597480

Today, Ali is talking to model and wellness influencer Tess Annique Souray about her family building journey, which began when, at 25, she was told that her only chance to have a baby was through IVF. Tess talks openly about her sobriety and recovery; how she knew "absolutely nothing" about her fertility (like so many of us); doing treatment during COVID; her mental health; and her OHSS. She also talks about doing IVF; how she and her husband navigated the journey together; having a devastating miscarriage at 10 weeks; putting her phone on "do not disturb" for three months; and getting pregnant again (she is 20-plus weeks along today).  Follow her at @tessannique  TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: IVF; OHSS; sobriety and recovery; anxiety; marriage; IVF transfer; miscarriage; treatment during COVID; depression; women supporting women For podcast sponsorship or partnership inquiries, please email infertileafstories@gmail.com EPISODE SPONSORS: FERTILITY RALLY @fertilityrally www.fertilityrally.com No one should go through infertility alone. Join the Worst Club with the Best Members at fertilityrally.com. We offer 4 to 5 support groups per week, 4 private Facebook groups, tons of curated IRL and virtual events, and an entire community of more than 500 women available to support you, no matter where you are in your journey. Join now at link in bio on IG @fertilityrally or at www.fertilityrally.com BERRY Introducing the Berry Fertility app, a free way to manage your fertility treatments like Egg Freezing, IVF, and embryo transfer all in one place. The Berry app can help you understand the stages of your treatment, look up information about your medications, and set reminders for your doses and appointments. You'll also find simple to follow injection videos, tutorials, as well as articles with pro tips on how to manage your injections.The Berry team is always available to provide support and answer your questions. It's 100% free to use, and you can find it in the Apple app store. Try Berry Fertility, the trusted partner for every fertility journey. Go to https://www.berryfertility.com/ MIRA How does Mira help to track ovulation? Mira measures actual fertility hormone concentrations with 99% accuracy. Mira is unlike other fertility trackers–it uses technology that's similar to what's used in the fertility lab, so it's just like having your own mini-lab at home. Order the Mira Starter Kit or Mira Plus starter Kit online on miracare.com with promo code INFERTILEAF to get an exclusive discount. For more, go to https://www.miracare.com/ RECEPTIVA DX ReceptivaDx is the only test that can identify endometriosis, progesterone resistance and endometritis in a single sample, all causes for unexplained infertility and thus success rates of IVF treatments. ReceptivaDx includes BCL6, a marker that identifies uterine inflammation most often associated with asymptomatic (silent) endometriosis. BCL6 is found in more than 50% of women with unexplained infertility and over 65% of women with two or more IVF failures. If positive for the ReceptivaDx test, treatment options can improve the chances for a successful live birth 5 fold! Learn more at receptivadx.com or download our app “Receptivadx" -- and USE CODE INFERTILEAF23 for $75 off the test Go to https://receptivadx.com/ Support this podcast at: https://redcircle.com/infertile-af/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/infertile-af/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode we talk with Jessica King, an EBB Childbirth Class graduate, about their journey to parenthood and the importance of finding support networks before, during, and after pregnancy.     Jessica grew up in Upstate New York and then moved to Boston to get her Master's in architecture. While in Boston, she met her wife and fellow upstate New Yorker, Sarah. They started working on creating their family three years ago, and they welcomed their daughter this past November! Jessica and Sarah are graduates of the Evidence Based Birth Childbirth Class with EBB Instructor, Anna Sutkowski. Their family currently lives in St. Louis with their two dogs.   Jessica and her wife, a surgical resident, decided to take the EBB Childbirth Class to ease their anxieties and demystify the process of labor and delivery.   In this podcast episode, Jessica opens up about her family's struggles, setbacks, and joy in their journey from assisted reproduction to postpartum. Jessica also shares how she was able to use the skills and knowledge learned in the course to advocate for herself postpartum when she had difficulties with lactation and a postpartum mood disorder. We wrap up this episode by talking about how knowing you are not alone can make all the difference in the world.   Trigger Warning: assisted reproduction, ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS), pregnancy loss, bleeding in pregnancy, epidurals, preeclampsia, newborn jaundice, and postpartum mood disorders.   Resources: Learn more about Anna Sutkoski and her EBB Childbirth Class here    For more information and news about Evidence Based Birth®, visit www.ebbirth.com. Find us on:  TikTok Instagram Pinterest Ready to get involved?  Check out our Professional membership (including scholarship options) here  Find an EBB Instructor here  Click here to learn more about the Evidence Based Birth® Childbirth Class.

In this episode, we delve into the complex topic of Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome (OHSS) within the realm of fertility treatments. Join us as we explore what OHSS is, its causes, and the reasons why patients should be aware of this potential complication. We will discuss the various treatments and preventive measures available, empowering listeners with essential knowledge for their fertility journey. Tune in to gain a balanced perspective on OHSS, understanding both the concerns and the reassurances it brings.

Dr. Natalie Crawford MD discusses OHSS or ovarian hyper stimulation syndrome including risks, warning signs, and how it's treated. OHSS is a complication that can happen any time you stimulate the ovaries. Many decisions during fertility treatments are made based off the risk of OHSS as the symptoms can become severe. We have decided to move Fertility In The News to the weekly newsletter in order to keep the podcast more evergreen. If you want to sign up go to nataliecrawfordmd.com/newsletter to sign up!  Finally, Natalie answers your social media questions during her segment FFS—For Fertility's Sake. Can you transfer embryos from one clinic to another? Will my cycle return to normal after a miscarriage? Do you definitely ovulate if you see an LH surge or temperature increase? When can I do another embryo transfer after having a baby through IVF? What is the best approach to IVF with a low ovarian reserve? Don't forget to ask your questions on Instagram for next week's For Fertility's Sake segment when you see the question box on Natalie's page @nataliecrawfordmd. You can also ask a question by calling in and leaving a voicemail. Call 657–229–3672 and ask your fertility question today!      Thanks to our amazing sponsors! Check out these deals just for you: Apostrophe- Get your first visit for only five dollars at Apostrophe.com/AAW or use the code AAW at checkout. Green Chef- Go to GreenChef.com/aaw60 and use code aaw60 to get 60% off plus free shipping. If you haven't already, please rate, review, and follow the podcast to be notified of new episodes every Sunday. Plus, be sure to follow along on Instagram @nataliecrawfordmd, check out Natalie's YouTube channel Natalie Crawford MD, and if you're interested in becoming a patient, check out Fora Fertility.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As part of the IVF cycle, patients are given hormones which stimulates the ovaries to allow all the possible follicles and eggs to grow. The good news is that this often allows us to capture as many healthy eggs as possible in one cycle, giving a patient a better chance at a healthy embryo. One possible side effect is Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome. Dr. Nichole Barker of Seattle Reproductive Medicine joins me on the podcast today to talk all about OHSS. What do you need to know before IVF? What are the symptoms of OHSS? What's the protocol for a patient (and her doctor) should she have symptoms?⠀ Read the full show notes on Dr. Aimee's website. Do you have questions about IVF?Click here to join Dr. Aimee for The IVF Class. The next live class call is on Monday, January 9th, 2023 at 4pm PST, where Dr. Aimee will explain IVF and there will be time to ask her your questions live on Zoom. Subscribe to my YouTube channel for more fertility tips! Subscribe to the newsletter to get updates Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh is one of America's most well known fertility doctors. Her success rate at baby-making is what gives future parents hope when all hope is lost. She pioneered the TUSHY Method and BALLS Method to decrease your time to pregnancy. Learn more about the TUSHY Method and find a wealth of fertility resources at www.draimee.org.

I may not be your fertility doctor, but it doesn't matter where you live. If you're thinking about or actively preparing for In-vitro Fertilization (IVF) then I'm so glad to have you here. My intention is to help you get ready for IVF — regardless of who your doctor is or where you live. These are the tips you can apply to your situation to take an active role in your fertility care. Step 1: Know your diagnosis Step 2: Assemble your team Step 3: Get organized & keep track of your files Step 4: Understand medication side effects Step 5: Understand your semen collection options Step 6: Decide if you are going to do IVF with or without ICSI or PICSI Step 7: Decide if you will genetically test the embryos Step 8: Understand if you will be at risk for OHSS Step 9: Prepare for the transfer Read all of the show notes on Dr. Aimee's website Do you have questions about IVF? Click here to join Dr. Aimee for The IVF Class. The next live class call is on Monday, January 9th, 2023 at 4pm PST, where Dr. Aimee will explain IVF and there will be time to ask her your questions live on Zoom. Subscribe to my YouTube channel for more fertility tips! Subscribe to the newsletter to get updates Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh is one of America's most well known fertility doctors. Her success rate at baby-making is what gives future parents hope when all hope is lost. She pioneered the TUSHY Method and BALLS Method to decrease your time to pregnancy. Learn more about the TUSHY Method and find a wealth of fertility resources at www.draimee.org.   Here are the steps covered in this episode: Step 1: Know Your Diagnosis Step 2: Assemble your team Step 3: Be Organized & Keep Track of Your Files Step 4: Understand Medication Side Effects Step 5: Understand your semen collection options Step 6: Decide if you are going to do IVF with or without ICSI or PICSI Step 7: Decide if you will genetically test the embryos Step 8: Understand if you will be at risk for OHSS

No IVF patient wants to experience ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS). However, not everyone knows what this syndrome is. The Fertility Docs are shedding some light on this topic. Join Dr. Carrie Bedient from The Fertility Center of Las Vegas, Dr. Abby Eblen from Nashville Fertility Center and Dr. Susan Hudson from Texas Fertility Center as they discuss OHSS. They're discussing how they work to prevent OHSS in their patients and how they help patients who are experiencing this rare IVF complication. Have questions about infertility? Visit FertilityDocsUncensored.com to ask our docs. Selected questions will be answered anonymously in future episodes.Today's episode is brought to you by Cicero Diagnostics and Fertility Pharmacy of America

Be supported on your donor egg journey with the Community Membership.In this episode I'm honoured to speak with Mikki a wonderful lady who contacted me via my Donor Egg IVF Support facebook group and said that she'd like to share her story on my podcast.It was so wonderful to chat with Mikki. She shared with me that she'd been feeling very lonely on her fertility journey and by sharing her story on this podcast she hopes that she will help others feel less alone and in turn help herself too.We talked about the start of her journey and what's lead her to be where she is now considering a donor egg pathway.In this chat we talk mostly about OHSS ( ovarian hyper stimulation syndrome) and miscarriage. Mikki will be back soon to share more of her journey. In the meantime if you would like to share your story please do not hesitate to contact me at adele@nurturemama.com.auMiscarriage ResourcesThe Misunderstanding of Miscarriage - by Film Maker Tahnya MacmanusThe Pink Elephant Support      SandsTommy UKMiscarriage compassionate paid leave for employeesSupport the showI would love you to hit subscribe to find out when my next episode has landed and leave me a review :)✨Follow me on Instagram for all topics Donor Egg IVF - @donoreggmama✨ Check out my website www.donoreggmama.com✨ Find out all about my Community Membership for women on a donor egg pathway ✨To find out about the coaching programs I offer click here✨To join my free donor egg emotions support Facebook group click here✨ To be a guest on my podcast click here✨ Contact me here

In this episode I interview Professor Adam Balen about the Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). We discuss the symptoms, investigations and treatment options. We also discuss how the syndrome can affect women differently and how management strategies can differ depending on symptomatology. Finally, we talk about how PCOS can affect fertility.We discussed these resources: http://www.verity-pcos.org.uk, https://rcog.org.ukThe Fertility Book by Adam H. Balen and Grace Dugdale.

September is PCOS Awareness Month and to recognise this The Fertility Friendly Podcast is diving into our PCOS mini-series all month! PCOS is one of the most common reproductive health conditions that affects 8 to 13% of females of reproductive age and is a very common concern we see in our practice, here at The Dietologist.This week, we are joined by Dr. Natasha Andreadis, Gynocologisyt and Fertility Specialist.  Dr Tash is a Certified Reproductive Endocrinologist and Infertility (CREI) sub-specialist, making her uniquely qualified to manage infertility and hormonal issues. She has rooms in Newtown Sydney and works with City Fertility, World Leaders in IVF. In this episode, we cover the impact of PCOS on ovulation and conception. Does having a diagnosis of  PCOS automatically mean IVF? well maybe not! Dr. Tash shares her expertise on health and lifestyle modification, cycle tracking, and fertility. Of course, when IVF is needed, PCOS can include some extra risk factors and considerations (such as OHSS).  Dr. Tash discusses these risk factors and how IVF has come a long way for patients with PCOS. Listen in for an expert voice on this topic! Links for show notes:Follow Dr Tash on Instagram here  @dr_tash_fanny_mechanic Listen to Dr Tash's podcast The Fanny Mechanic To learn more about Dr Natasha Andreadis please visit her website. Listen to our how to lower androgens naturally episode here Listen to our Nutrition for PCOS episode hereNeed expert advice for the management your PCOS symptoms? Book a one-on-one Zoom consultation with The Dietologist team for your personalised nutrition and supplementation plan for management of PCOSWelcome to Fertility Friendly Food The Podcast!I'm Stefanie, expert fertility dietitian and nutritionist, founder of The Dietologist, here to help inspire and empower you with factual nutrition information about women's and men's health, hormones and fertility & pregnancy. A virtual nutrition practice dedicated to women's health, fertility & pregnancy.Disclaimer: The information presented in this podcast is not to be replaced by personalised medical or dietetic advice, please speak to your health care professional before making any diet or lifestyle changes. The Dietologist and its guests do not accept any liability for any harm or damages that occur from following any of the suggestions in these podcast episodes.Shop our range of meal plans, eBooks and cookbook at: https://thedietologist.com.au/shop/ Website: thedietologist.com.auWant to work one-on-one? Apply for a Complimentary Discovery CallInstagram: @the_dietologist and @endo.dietitianFacebook: @thedietologist 

Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) The very rare side effect some experience when going through IVF or egg freeze. Can you know in advance if you are high risk? Can it be prevented and what are the symptoms?  Find us on Instagram - @knockeduppodcast Join our community! Follow Women's Health Melbourne on Facebook and Instagram (@womenshealthmelbourne), and follow Dr Raelia Lew on Instagram (@drraelialew). Have a question about women's health? Is there a specific topic you'd like us to cover? Email podcast@womenshealthmelbourne.com.au. We'll keep all requests anonymous. Women's Health Melbourne is a holistic care precinct, for more information about the work we do click here. Hosts: Dr Raelia Lew and Jordi MorrisonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for September 2, 2022 is: grandiose • gran-dee-OHSS • adjective Grandiose is most often used disapprovingly to describe something that seems impressive or is intended to be impressive, but is either not possible or practical. // The committee eventually scaled back the most outlandish parts of its plans for the festival, including a grandiose scheme to bring in live peacocks for the event. See the entry > Examples: “Dave says their engineer had ‘grandiose ideas about wanting to make songs sound like Phil Spector,' but the group steered the sound in a more austere direction, inspired by the first two Strokes albums, along with grungier records by Sheer Mag and fellow Aussies Royal Headache.” — Evan Minsker, Pitchfork, 7 Apr. 2022 Did you know? When it comes to bigness, there's grand and then there's grandiose. Both words can be used to describe something impressive in size, scope, or effect, but while grand may lend its noun a bit of dignity (i.e., “we had a grand time”), grandiose often implies a whiff of pretension. The difference between a grand plan for the city park and a grandiose one, for example, might be the difference between a tasteful fountain and a garden full of topiaries cut in the shapes of 19th century literary figures. So if you're choosing between the two, a helpful mnemonic might be that the extra letters in grandiose suggest that one's ideas, claims, promises, schemes, dreams—you get the idea—are a bit extra.

It seems like everyone is doing IVF. You hear about it in the news. You hear about it in different articles. You hear about it from your neighbors, your friends, so many different people are doing IVF. Everyone is giving different bits of information, but what are you supposed to believe? Today, I want to talk about the risks of IVF so that you know what you're getting yourself into. IVF allows you to preserve embryos for the future, genetically test embryos, and it offers the highest pregnancy rate of current fertility treatments.   In this episode, I'm sharing: - The basics of IVF: fertility preservation and genetic testing - Managing the stress and emotional side of IVF treatment - The physical impact of IVF on your body - OHSS (ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome) - The chances of pregnancy with IVF - IVF and chance of a multiple pregnancy (twins, triplets) - Myths about IVF  Would you like to learn about IVF?Click here to join Dr. Aimee for The IVF Class. The next live class call is on Monday, August 22, 2022 at 4pm PST, where Dr. Aimee will explain IVF and there will be time to ask her your questions live on Zoom. Read the full show notes on Dr. Aimee's website Subscribe to my YouTube channel for more fertility tips! Subscribe to the newsletter to get updates   Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh is one of America's most well known fertility doctors. Her success rate at baby-making is what gives future parents hope when all hope is lost. She pioneered the TUSHY Method and BALLS Method to decrease your time to pregnancy. Learn more about the TUSHY Method and find a wealth of fertility resources at www.draimee.org.

Heute erkläre ich euch, was das ovarielle Überstimulationssyndrom (OHSS) eigentlich ist und was es bedeutet, wenn ihr von einer Überstimulation nach Punktion betroffen seid. In diesem Podcast erfahrt ihr, wer besonders gefährdet ist bei der künstlichen Befruchtung für eine Überstimulation, welche Symptome eine Überstimulation macht und was ihr selbst tun könnt, um euer Risiko für eine Überstimulation bei einer ICSI / IVF zu senken! Link zur Petition KiWuFürAlle: https://change.org/kiwufueralle ---

Kaitlyn's Story is one you don't want to miss! Her journey involved:Unexplained infertility Early twenties Polycystic ovaries (PCOS)MetforminLetrozole  Monitored and unmonitored cyclesIrregular cyclesChlomidIUI x2IVF - no embryos from first roundIVF round 2OHSS - hospitalised Successful transferPregnancyOpenly sharing journey We think you'll enjoy this episode. Thanks Kaitlyn for sharing with us! 

As part of the IVF cycle, patients are given hormones which stimulates the ovaries to allow all the possible follicles and eggs to grow. The good news is that this often allows us to capture as many healthy eggs as possible in one cycle, giving a patient a better chance at a healthy embryo. One possible side effect is Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome. Dr. Nichole Barker of Seattle Reproductive Medicine joins me on the podcast today to talk all about OHSS. What do you need to know before IVF? What are the symptoms of OHSS? What's the protocol for a patient (and her doctor) should she have symptoms?⠀ Read the full show notes on Dr. Aimee's website. Would you like to learn more about IVF?Click here to join Dr. Aimee for The IVF Class. The next live class call is on Monday, May 23, 2022 at 4pm PST, where Dr. Aimee will explain IVF and there will be time to ask her your questions live on Zoom.   Subscribe to my YouTube channel for more fertility tips!   Subscribe to the newsletter to get updates   Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh is one of America's most well known fertility doctors. Her success rate at baby-making is what gives future parents hope when all hope is lost. She pioneered the TUSHY Method and BALLS Method to decrease your time to pregnancy. Learn more about the TUSHY Method and find a wealth of fertility resources at www.draimee.org.

Todays episode is an amazing one to listen to. Alesha chats to us about her IVF journey, ectopic pregnancy, OHSS and how they moved from fertility treatment to inter country adoption, then onto local adoption. Alesha and her husband adopted two siblings within 12 months and she walks us through the technical and emotional aspects of the adoption process. The main message today from Alesha and her husband is that IVF isn't everything, and not necessarily the end of the road.  Make sure to hit subscribe, so when episodes are released they download straight away.  If you are interested in sharing your story, please click on the link to be taken to our questionnaire: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Z9HHD9S  Join the Insta tribe! @ivftalespodcast Thanks for supporting us!  

Tayla and Chris join us to talk about their fertility treatment. They started their experience when Tayla was only 20 and underwent multiple rounds. In the testing they underwent they found out that Chris carried a Cystic Fibrosis gene that had effectively acted as a ‘natural vasectomy' meaning that he would need to under go surgical sperm retrieval.    In this episode we also discus Tayla experiencing OHSS, their multiple cycles, miscarriage, visiting a naturopath and a psychic. The impact of treatment on intimacy and friendships. Chris also tells us how he felt during this and how he supported Tayla during treatments and their emotions when they did fall pregnant.  They also talk to us about the birth of their son postpartum and parenting after fertility treatment.  If you would like to share your story, please fill out the survey monkey questionnaire.  https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Z9HHD9S 

We speak with Lisa about her fertility treatment and how she had always thought she may need some assistance with getting pregnant.   

In Episode 24 we chat with one of our listeners Ashleigh Johnson, who has been brave enough to share her story with our community. Ashleigh and her partner started their journey 5 years ago shortly after their wedding. She had come off the pill and still hadn't received a bleed which started to become concerning. Unfortunately, after seeing a fertility specialist, she was diagnosed with PCOS and was told to start ovulation induction medication. The medication was doing it's job and Ashleigh went through the process of doing 2 IUI's, however sadly these did not result in a pregnancy. Wanting to know more Ashleigh underwent surgery for ovarian drilling where they discovered endometriosis. This was then the start of a number of fresh IVF cycles, failed transfers, a case of ovarian hyper stimulation syndrome, a miscarriage but also the conception of her son and beautiful rainbow baby. Ashleigh is now working on baby number 2, however it's sadly already been a rocky start and Ashleigh opens up about how she is navigating this the second time round. If you haven't already, please jump over to our Instagram page @infertilityandbeyond_ and show us some love!! & If you enjoyed this podcast don't forget to subscribe and leave us a glowing review!

 - Nina lost of left ovary and falliopian tube due to ovarian cyst - She later discovered she has a unicornuate uterus - IVF treatment was the only option to try for a baby - First cycle produced 2 eggs and neither of them fertilised - Second cycle produced 15 eggs and 4 embryos,  and resulted in a freeze all cycle due to        OHSS - 1st frozen transfer cancelled - 2nd frozen transfer resulted in a chemical pregnancy - 3rd frozen transfer gave Nina and her partner their gorgeous boy Hugo:)Connect with Nina - https://www.instagram.com/unicornuateuterusnz/Connect with Janine - https://www.instagram.com/waitingforyou.podcast/

In episode 22 we talk to the beautiful Abby Mckibben about her long and very trying journey with infertility. Abby always knew she might have some trouble conceiving as she had suffered from endometriosis from a very young age. Over 8 years Abby went through countless laparoscopic surgeries and had a Myomectomy which is major surgery to remove a fibroid growing in her uterus. The recovery for a surgery like this is similar to a caesarean which put a huge holt on her IVF cycles. After taking some time and letting her body fully recover, Abby dove back into IVF with a new fertility specialist. Unfortunately, this round involved higher doses of medication and Abby's body did not handle this well as it led to a severe case of Ovarian Hyper Stimulation Syndrome (OHSS). This got so bad to the point that one of her lungs nearly collapsed from having so much fluid trapped. Devastatingly, Abby's specialist did not want her to undergo another IVF cycle due to the severity of how her body handled the last round, this meant that Abby was left with one chance to conceive her rainbow baby. At this point Abby and her partner felt that their dreams were near impossible, and they were coming to terms with the fact that they may not ever be able have a baby. The universe had other plans for Abby though, as it new she was destined to be a mother and she was finally blessed with her little rainbow baby, a true miracle for their family. Abby was thrown every hurdle possible on her trying to conceive journey but she did not give up, she is the definition of a super woman and now super mum! If you haven't already, please jump over to our Instagram page @infertilityandbeyond_ and show us some love!! & If you enjoyed this podcast don't forget to subscribe and leave us a glowing review!

We're back for 2020, after a slight break. Sorry if you've missed us. Hopefully, you've subscribed so you get this episode as soon as it lands. We really need your support from subscriptions as the podcast world gets busier ( which is a brilliant thing ) as we want to make sure all our hard work gets heard. Plus we've nearly published 300 episodes which means we are going to have to be moving some as you aren't meant to have more than that on your feed. We'll keep you posted on where the old episodes will be, so fear not. Our first episode of 2020 is a return to our ‘Meet the Maker's where we want to hear about the things you have created as a result of your fertility struggles. Natalie chats to the delightful Lucy from the Rainbow Running & Cake Club. Kate was AWOL while Natalie interviewed Lucy, however, you'll hear what Kate thought to Natalie's chat with Lucy and also Kate talking about OHSS (Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome) and the different types of miscarriage. Lucy started trying to conceive five years ago, she conceived early on but unfortunately suffered a miscarriage and then struggled to conceive again. Fast forward a few more years and Lucy and her partner started IVF. The first round was unsuccessful and unfortunately, Lucy developed OHSS. She knew very little about OHSS at this time and felt very alone and frightened. Lucy was nervous about restarting treatment but happily, she conceived on her second cycle with a frozen embryo transfer. Sadly, since the birth of her daughter, Lucy has experienced another two miscarriages and felt very low. Feeling inspired At this difficult time, Lucy was reading https://www.thefertilitypodcast.com/bonus-episode-fertility-fest-2018-does-motherhood-make-you-happy/ ( 21 Miles by Jessica Hepburn) and felt inspired by her motivation and desire to challenge herself. This inspired Lucy to start running and find a passion that she didn't know she had! She felt that is running made her feel this good, maybe this could help other women going through similar difficult times. Lucy set up a website and Instagram accounts to launch the Rainbow Running & Cake Club and organized her first run in Hertfordshire followed by cake! Get your trainers on You don't have to run if you don't want to, walking is fine too! So far Lucy has organized runs in Hertford, Leamington Spa, Windsor, Brighton, Birmingham, Manchester, and Richmond and is planning UK domination! Lucy says that the runs are so uplifting and there is a power in being together and knowing that you're not alone. Rainbow Yoga As well as running clubs, Lucy is launching rainbow yoga sessions as well as a fabulous Yoga retreat. You can find out more about Lucy and the Rainbow Running and Cake Club via her website and Instagram below. Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome (OHSS) OHSS can occur during fertility treatment when the ovaries are over-stimulated to produce many follicles. Mild OHSS is very common and women may notice abdominal swelling and feel uncomfortable and suffer from nausea. However severe OHSS is a serious condition that can affect other organs in the body and, although rare, can be life-threatening. Women are monitored carefully during ovulation stimulation treatment to reduce the risks of OHSS developing. Explaining the different types of miscarriage There are so many different types of miscarriage and it can feel confusing when hearing these different terms. Kate explains the differences in all types of miscarriage. Chemical Pregnancy: The term given to a pregnancy that ends in a miscarriage before the first 5 weeks of pregnancy. Threatened miscarriage: This is when a woman experiences bleeding or pain that ‘threatens' to develop into a miscarriage. When examined the entrance to the uterus is closed and the risk may resolve, or a woman may go on to miscarry. Inevitable miscarriage: This is as it sounds, the entrance to the uterus is open and a miscarriage will occur. Complete miscarriage:...

When the only option you have is to terminate a pregnancy, you have to prepare yourself for having to deal with absolute heartbreak. My guest this week is a lady I was introduced to on Instagram after she'd shared a devastating post about having to terminate a pregnancy and how she wanted to raise awareness of what she had been through. Zara Dawson talked me through the last few months of her life and I was so taken aback by her strength, as if I had to deal with what she has been through, I would be in bits. Fertility Treatment After having successful IVF for her son Jax, Zara then suffered from severe OHSS. She talked about how her clinic had described it as mild and hadn't given her more insight into the potential risks of her continuing on with her treatment. Zara was so desperate to complete her IVF cycle that she says she 'begged' the clinic to do a transfer. At 10 weeks pregnant, Zara had to have emergency stomach surgery and had a very difficult and traumatic pregnancy. She feels strongly more needs to be understood about OHSS. You can hear an interview I did previously with Professor Geeta Nargund whose clinic Create advocates mild IVF and how she feels strongly that OHSS shouldn't happen! Genetic Testing The focus of this conversation with Zara was about her recent decision to terminate her second pregnancy. Having found out that their baby was carrying the Body Stork Anomaly defect, Zara and her husband had to make the heartbreaking move to as she described 'deal with all the pain at that moment Unfortunately, the next phase of their ordeal was as traumatic as Zara describes a ten-day fight to have a medical termination, during which time she had to phone around abortion clinics to find out whether they could help her. Zara needed to have a series of tests on her baby to confirm the condition and couldn't believe the struggle she had to get the procedure and the testing done in one place. As you would imagine, this has been an incredibly difficult period for Zara and her husband who are both seeking counseling. Zara spoke about her therapist Flora Saxby who she had started working with after the traumatic birth of her first child and who Zara is once again seeking her support from. Also, Zara asked me to mention Jo Love who is a Mental Health Advocate We also talked about ARC (Antenatal Results and Choices) which are the only charity that helps with termination (as opposed to miscarriage) You can follow Zara's gorgeous Insta account and go and stay in her cottages, I certainly intend to here If you would like to talk more about anything in this podcast please do get in touch at natalie@thefertilitypodcast.com xx

Episode 83: We are back for another fertility expert interview series with my lovely friend Robyn Birkin. We met online a couple of years ago and bonded over our love of science backed mind-body techniques that stop you going back shit crazy while trying to conceive! In today's episode Robyn shares her own journey through IUIs, IVF and miscarriage. Her experiences of mediating with monks and what happened on a surfing trip in Bail that changed everything. We then dive into: How meditation has been put on a pedestal as a fix all Why meditation can actually make people feel worse if they are struggling with chronic anxiety or trauma What is better than meditation when you're going through infertility or IVF Feel Better Weekend "When infertility, loss and trying to conceive is so incredibly difficult - I wanted to create something that *wasn't* about improving fertility, or getting pregnant faster or supplements or detective work - none of that. Something that just focused on YOU. Because you matter. Your mental health matters. And if TTC is breaking you apart... or even if it just has really hard moments, you deserve to feel heard, supported and validated. Full stop. You deserve to invest your time and energy into yourself. You are worthy. Beautiful, incredible and amazing you. Of joy. Of happiness. Of support. Of self-kindness. Of having human experiences. Of not feeling like you need to be perfect allllll the time. All of it. So I've created an event and you are invited. I am.... still shocked, surprised, grateful and overjoyed that so many incredible colleagues have said YES to you as well, and are joining me for the Feel Better Weekend. Join us from 18 - 20 February for this FREE event where we'll share our best resources, tips and actionable steps to help you feel calmer, more connected and more empowered as you navigate infertility, loss and trying to conceive." - Robyn You won't want to miss this! Feel Better Weekend 18th Feb - Free ticket Meet Robyn For some people, having a baby is easy, but for others, like Robyn, it's a long and tough rollercoaster. Her journey starts off just like most of us. She thought having a baby would take no time at all. A year later, she found herself at the fertility clinic, and several ovulation inductions, IUI's, IVF cycles, OHSS and a miscarriage later, finally conceived. Feel Better Weekend 18th Feb - Free ticket You can find Robyn here: https://robynbirkin.com Robyn also has more than half a million downloads of her podcast, The Fertility Warriors. Instagram: https://instagram.com/robynbirkin First time visiting Embrace Fertility? Head over here to sign up for your freebies and find relief from anxiety and repetitive negative thinking while enhancing your fertility:

As part of the IVF cycle, patients are given hormones which stimulates the ovaries to allow all the possible follicles and eggs to grow. The good news is that this often allows us to capture as many healthy eggs as possible in one cycle, giving a patient a better chance at a healthy embryo. One possible side effect is Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome. Dr. Nichole Barker of Seattle Reproductive Medicine joins me on the podcast today to talk all about OHSS.  What do you need to know before IVF? What are the symptoms of OHSS? What's the protocol for a patient (and her doctor) should she have symptoms?⠀ Do you have questions about IVF?Click here to join Dr. Aimee for The IVF Class. The next live class call is on Monday, January 24, 2022 at 4pm PST, where Dr. Aimee will explain IVF and there will be time to ask her your questions live on Zoom.   Click to find The Egg Whisperer Show podcast on your favorite podcasting app.   Watch videos of Dr. Aimee answer Ask the Egg Whisperer Questions on YouTube.  Sign up for The Egg Whisperer newsletter to get updates Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh is one of America's most well known fertility doctors. Her success rate at baby-making is what gives future parents hope when all hope is lost. She pioneered the TUSHY Method and BALLS Method to decrease your time to pregnancy. Learn more about the TUSHY Method and find a wealth of fertility resources at www.draimee.org.

It seems like everyone is doing IVF. You hear about it in the news. You hear about it in different articles. You hear about it from your neighbors, your friends, so many different people are doing IVF. Everyone is giving different bits of information, but what are you supposed to believe? Today, I want to talk about the risks of IVF so that you know what you're getting yourself into. IVF allows you to preserve embryos for the future, genetically test embryos, and it offers the highest pregnancy rate of current fertility treatments.   In this episode, I'm sharing: - The basics of IVF: fertility preservation and genetic testing - Managing the stress and emotional side of IVF treatment - The physical impact of IVF on your body - OHSS (ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome) - The chances of pregnancy with IVF - IVF and chance of a multiple pregnancy (twins, triplets) - Myths about IVF  Do you have questions about IVF, and what to expect? Join The IVF Class (where you can ask Dr. Aimee questions, live, on the class call.) Read the full show notes on Dr. Aimee's website Subscribe to my YouTube channel for more fertility tips! Subscribe to the newsletter to get updates Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh is one of America's most well known fertility doctors. Her success rate at baby-making is what gives future parents hope when all hope is lost. She pioneered the TUSHY Method and BALLS Method to decrease your time to pregnancy. Learn more about the TUSHY Method and find a wealth of fertility resources at www.draimee.org.

Recently, Eliza sent a question in to Ask The Egg Whisperer. Here's what she asked, "I have chronic endometritis, and I am finding very little on what the correct treatment process looks like. I'm already on a 2nd repeat course of antibiotics after 2nd biopsy still came back positive for CD 138 stromal cells.  My MD is suggesting to go straight into a transfer after second round of antibiotics without an additional biopsy. I'm afraid I may have an antibiotic resistant form and am wondering if you ever perform endometrial scarring or D&C to treat it?  Would you recommend to have a confirmation that the endometritis is gone before implanting? Also I am already on depot lupron 2nd month for endometriosis. Is it a concern that I will not get a period that would shed the bad cells somehow before a transfer? Would love your input on how you deal with resistant endometritis and implantation outcomes." You can tune in for more information about OHSS and treatment, and you can also hear the answers to other listener submitted questions. Follow on Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify   Subscribe to my YouTube channel for more fertility tips! Join Egg Whisperer School Checkout the podcast Subscribe to the newsletter to get updates  Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh is one of America's most well known fertility doctors. Her success rate at baby-making is what gives future parents hope when all hope is lost. She pioneered the TUSHY Method and BALLS Method to decrease your time to pregnancy. Learn more about the TUSHY Method and find a wealth of fertility resources at www.draimee.org.

In episode 11 we talk to the amazing Daneika Lewis. Daneika started her journey in January of 2017, and has now been trying to conceive for close to five years now. She was diagnosed with endo at an early age which has resulted in many laparoscopic surgeries over the years, and since TTC she has had clots in her jugular vein, superior vena cava, subclevian and liver and from there she was diagnosed with a number of concerning health conditions which meant she had to be on blood thinning medication. She also underwent ovulation induction medication for 12 months which came with extreme side effects and unfortunately was unsuccessful, this then led her to the IVF path. Sadly, since Daneika has started IVF she has had a cancelled cycle as well as having Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome twice, with one of the times landing her in hospital for 12 days. Daneika's courage throughout her many set backs and her determination to keep on going has been so inspiring! Thank you for sharing your story Daneika. Links: Daneika's Instagram page https://www.instagram.com/daneikajade/ Please reach out to Daneika directly if you have any questions about her specific conditions. And if you haven't already, please jump over to our Instagram page @infertilityandbeyond_ and show us some love!! & If you enjoyed this podcast don't forget to subscribe and leave us a glowing review!

Joyce sent in a great question to Ask The Egg Whisperer. Here's what she asked, "Do you think an Estradiol level of 3,800 right before retrieval is too high? Will it affect egg quality?" My short answer: First, an Estradiol level of 3,800 doesn't worry me at all. I would make sure to ask your doctor, "what are my risks of having moderate to severe OHSS and what can I do to not have that?" I would also ask them for an emergency number in case you are feeling crummy and need some help and assistance. You can tune in for more information about OHSS and treatment, and you can also hear the answers to other listener submitted questions.  Follow on Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify   Subscribe to my YouTube channel for more fertility tips! Join Egg Whisperer School Checkout the podcast Subscribe to the newsletter to get updates  Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh is one of America's most well known fertility doctors. Her success rate at baby-making is what gives future parents hope when all hope is lost. She pioneered the TUSHY Method and BALLS Method to decrease your time to pregnancy. Learn more about the TUSHY Method and find a wealth of fertility resources at www.draimee.org.

As a follow up to yesterday's interview in Episode 166 about OHSS (Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome)  with Dr. Nicole Barker, I invited her back to answer your fertility questions. In this conversation we cover your questions including:  What is a tilted uterus Fresh vs frozen transfer What to do about low egg reserve Protocols for women with endometriosis Genetic testing of embryos Recommendations around Clomid And more Read the full show notes on Dr. Aimee's website. Subscribe to my YouTube channel for more fertility tips! Join Egg Whisperer School Checkout the podcast Subscribe to the newsletter to get updates Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh is one of America's most well known fertility doctors. Her success rate at baby-making is what gives future parents hope when all hope is lost. She pioneered the TUSHY Method and BALLS Method to decrease your time to pregnancy. Learn more about the TUSHY Method and find a wealth of fertility resources at www.draimee.org.

As part of the IVF cycle, patients are given hormones which stimulates the ovaries to allow all the possible follicles and eggs to grow. The good news is that this often allows us to capture as many healthy eggs as possible in one cycle, giving a patient a better chance at a healthy embryo. One possible side effect is Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome. Dr. Nichole Barker of Seattle Reproductive Medicine joins me on the podcast today to talk all about OHSS.  What do you need to know before IVF? What are the symptoms of OHSS? What's the protocol for a patient (and her doctor) should she have symptoms?⠀ Read the full show notes on Dr. Aimee's website. Subscribe to my YouTube channel for more fertility tips! Join Egg Whisperer School Checkout the podcast Subscribe to the newsletter to get updates Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh is one of America's most well known fertility doctors. Her success rate at baby-making is what gives future parents hope when all hope is lost. She pioneered the TUSHY Method and BALLS Method to decrease your time to pregnancy. Learn more about the TUSHY Method and find a wealth of fertility resources at www.draimee.org.

If you're taking fertility medications, you may have questions about ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome, also known as OHSS. Thankfully, the Fertility Docs have the answers you need. Join Dr. Carrie Bedient from The Fertility Center of Las Vegas, Dr. Abby Eblen from Nashville Fertility Center and Dr. Susan Hudson from Texas Fertility Center as they discuss ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome, or OHSS. Listen as they discuss everything from what causes this condition to who is more likely to experience it. You'll also learn how these docs prevent OHSS in their practices. Have questions about infertility? Visit FertilityDocsUncensored.com to ask our docs. Selected questions will be answered anonymously in future episodes.

The fertility world is filled with abbreviations, PCOS and OHSS are just two of them;  Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and Ovarian Hyper Stimulation Syndrome. If you have ever suffered with OHSS, you'd know about it- it's is an exaggerated response to excess hormones and PCOS affects between 12-20 percent of us ladies. On this episode, we sit down with Professor Roger Hart, certified sub-specialist in the field of endocrinology and infertility and Medical Director of Fertility Specialists of Western Australia to chat about both. 

Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) is an excessive response to taking the medicines (especially injectable gonadotropins) used to make eggs grow. Rarely, OHSS can result from taking other medications, such as clomiphene citrate or gonadotropin-releasing hormone. Women with OHSS have a large number of growing follicles along with high estradiol levels. This leads to fluid leaking into the abdomen (belly), which can cause bloating, nausea, and swelling of the abdomen. When OHSS is severe, blood clots, shortness of breath, abdominal pain, dehydration, and vomiting are possible. Listen in to learn more about this condition. As always, speak to your medical provider for more information regarding OHSS, especially if you have PCOS and are about to undergo an IVF cycle. If you enjoyed today's episode, subscribe to the Fertility Stories podcast and leave a review. Podcast freebie: 7 day fertility optimizing meal plan with recipes and grocery list available for download through my website www.fertilityfundamentals.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/fertilitystories/message

In this episode I talk with Emm who navigated endometriosis, IVF and Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome on her journey to have her son Dillon.Emm's endometriosis took 8 years of battling to get a diagnosis and gave her such severe pain that she was in the emergency department many times over.  Despite having surgery, she still faced an IVF journey .During her egg collection they retrieved a large number of eggs  but she subsequently developed Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome which caused her to become very ill and admitted to hospital.  The embryos all got frozen while they waited until she was recovered from OHSS and her body ready  to do an embryo transfer.During all of this, Emm lost her beloved Nan who was one of her greatest supporters.Emm is a shining light of grit and positivity with a massive dose of adventure and I thank her for sharing her story here.Follow Janine on instragramJanine Fox photography websiteFertility associates

EP 45 - Should I Take Meds Ever? What happens if you have tried everything naturally from under the sun and your headache, back pain, urinary discomfort, depressive symptoms or anxiety or whatever that ails you persist? Do you stick it out, keep doing what you are doing and hope that your symptoms will magically go away? Or, do you make an appointment with your doctor and then head straight to the closest pharmacy and get medicated? And if you choose the latter, do you feel guilty or bad about yourself for surrendering to pharmaceutical drugs? Let's talk and begin by saying that we don't need to be a martyr. We are human and we can bump up against unexpected challenges which sometimes require more help. Even though Dr. Tanya and I are all about being as natural as possible, we recognize our humanity. Most of the time, we are able to stay healthy with our proactive lifestyle. That said, we are perfectly imperfect and run into challenges just like any other person. We know that drugs can lead to unwanted side effects. We also know that taking them correctly and understanding the right time, place and way to administer them can reduce the risks. If you are the person that can be au naturel for your whole life, sincere congrats to you. For the rest of us, there is a right time, place and situation for medications to ease certain issues. Sometimes, leaning into acute situations with pharmaceutical drugs may be the best option. Did she try everything naturally to mitigate her pain and inflammatory reaction? Absolutely. Did she feel bad or wrong reaching out for meds? Absolutely not. Will she be taking these meds forever? No. She is on the mend because she used the meds. Thank goodness. She is also getting back to her normal healthy activities such as going for a bike ride with her four year old in the forest. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: When to take meds - are you giving up control by taking them? Fevers - do we treat them & when do we treat them Comfort/discomfort Anxiolytics can be addictive Depression Diabetes and metformin - Vit B12 Fertility medications Advil - gastritis and ulcers Ibuprofen for inflammation, stop the cascade Tylenol - liver issues OHSS or no response to fertility medications AND MORE! To

Welcome to the emDOCs.net podcast! Join us as we review our high-yield posts from our website emDOCs.net. Today on the emDOCs cast with Brit Long, MD (@long_brit) and Tim Montrief, MD (@EMinMiami), we cover ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS). To continue to make this a worthwhile podcast for you to listen to, we appreciate any feedback and comments you may have for us. Please let us know!Subscribe to the podcast on one of the many platforms below:Apple iTunesSpotifyGoogle Play

We have spoken about Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) on the podcast numerous times in the past so make sure you scroll down to find link to previous episodes. Kate is an expert on the topic, working with women on a daily basis to support them with their diagnosis and in this episode, we've shared a previous conversation we had with Professor Adam Balen discussing the latest PCOS guidelines. Professor Adam Balen is a full-time National Health Service consultant and Lead Clinician at Leeds Fertility, one of the largest assisted conception units in the UK. His special interests include all aspects of PCOS, Assisted Conception, Paediatric & Adolescent Gynaecology and Disorders of Sexual Development. In this conversation, you hear snippets of ahttps://www.thefertilitypodcast.com/pcosguidelines/ ( previous episode) whereAdam explains what the symptoms of PCOS are, including being over or under weight and how to maintain the condition with lifestyle changes. He also talks indepth about the use of Letrozole over Clomofin, or Clomid are most people know it. At the time of our chat, people were still needing to change their mindset regarding prescribing Letrozole, and Adam had written papers for the RCOG to support this further. Kate said she is still seeing a mix of what people are being prescribed and explained how in the UK, heath trust policies can dictate what drugs are prescribed. However, Kate advises if you are on Clomid and not responding after two rounds to go back and ask if you can go back and try Letrozole. We discuss the link between Letrozole and Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) as well as there being a lower risk of multiple pregnancy and also we discuss the frequency of scans people should expect when they are on these ovulation stimulation drugs We also highlighted the problem with home ovulation kits. When it comes to the common issues people are still coming up against Adam explains how women are still being told they won't get pregnant with ovulation issues or that they are overweight because you have PCOS and you can't do anything about it. Which isn't the case. Also the fact that a lot of women with PCOS end up having IVF when they don't need it which is why we want to ensure you know where to get more support. We also discuss howOvarian diathermy or Ovarian drilling which in vary rare cases is an operation used to stimulate ovulation. When it comes to top tips you can take away to manage your PCOS, Kate's top 3 tips are: Changing your diet to low refined carbs/sugar. Tracking your cycle tracking Become your own PCOS advocate Kate has written numerous blog post about PCOS. This one discusses https://yourfertilityjourney.com/pcos-cant-be-cured-but-it-absolutely-can-be-controlled/ (how whilst it can't be cured it can be controlled. ) You can also read about https://yourfertilityjourney.com/pcos-worst-enemy-heres-fight-back/ (fighting back against PCOS here ) and Kate also has a https://yourfertilityjourney.com/product/pcos-journal/ (brilliant journal you can use ) Have a listen to previous PCOS podcasts we have shared - this one with https://www.thefertilitypodcast.com/diva/ (PCOS Diva Amy Medling ) and this one https://www.thefertilitypodcast.com/kym/ (with Kym Campbell ) both amazing women who have overcome their PCOS and had successful pregnancies and now work to support women further with lifestyle changes. SOCIALS: See https://acast.com/privacy (acast.com/privacy) for privacy and opt-out information.

For some couples, being deemed infertile before medical tests even commence can be a hard label to carry. For Michele and Kylie, their road to motherhood has been filled with heartbreak and success. This episode follows their journey through 14 transfers including multiple rounds of IUI, IVF, 2 miscarriages, severe OHSS and creating their two children.  The Australian wives delve into the world of IVF for same-sex couples and their clinic experiences over the past 7 years. They're modern mums with a love story like no other and the conversation is raw, authentic and inspiring. 

For some people, having a baby is easy, but for others, like Robyn, it's a long and tough rollercoaster. Her journey starts off just like most of us. She thought having a baby would take no time at all. A year later, she found herself at the fertility clinic, and several ovulation inductions, IUI's, IVF cycles, OHSS, and a miscarriage later, finally conceived. Now, she is passionate about helping you not only survive the process but thrive! Her superpower? Helping type A women find calm, confidence, and happiness in their TTC journey and feel like warriors. She is a little woo woo. A lot straight shooter and has never turned down a bowl of mashed potato and if you love Salt n Pepa, well… you're soul sisters. In The Fertility Warriors podcast, She interviews other fertility warriors and shares advice and tips on how to conceive, how to navigate the world of fertility treatments, and how to be your best and healthiest self. Robyn Birkin is the author of Screw Infertility, the core educator for The Fertility Warrior Intensive course - a 12-week program for women struggling to manage the stress of infertility. You can find her at robynbirkin.com and on Instagram at @robynbirkin.

A small number of houses were evacuated this morning after a fire broke out at a garage at 5am at Larkhill Road emitting low levels of asbestos.  Households within a 150 meter radius have been asked to keep windows and doors shut as a precautionary measure as Sligo County Council await an inspection by the Health and Safety Authority. But what is asbestos and how dangerous is it and how prevalent is it still in residential and commercial properties around the country? Well for all the answers to this, Kieran was joined by Paul Foran, Managing Director, Asbestos Consultants, OHSS and Former HSA Inspector...

Today's episode is with Zara Dawson “the most unbelievable woman Zoe's ever spoken to”! Zara talks about her traumatic and frightening fertility journey and opens up about her difficult pregnancies and her unfortunately flawed pre and post-natal care. This is an emotive episode which shows how incredible women can be and Zara's incredible resilience and strength.   KEY TAKEAWAYS   Zara has family history of endometriosis and fertility problems so always thought she may have some difficulty in becoming a mother, after a year of trying she went to her GP and was referred for IVF. On top of this Zara had multiple medical problems throughout her pregnancy, it was a very complex pregnancy and extremely scary for Zara and her family. OHSS is a very serious condition that isn't spoken about enough. Many women going through IVF aren't aware of the risks of OHSS. Despite the multiple problems Zara had to deal with in pregnancy and birth she wasn't offered any mental health support. She suffered with undiagnosed PND when Jax was born. Zara's second pregnancy was also complicated, not helped by the reminders everywhere of the issues she suffered with her first born Jax. She felt she just ‘knew' that things were not going to be ok. Zara's second baby Jesse was diagnosed with Body Stalk Anomaly, she did not receive the care that she needed or deserved. Because of Zara's determination and hard work Tommy's, Arc & Petals are now creating a campaign to break the silence for termination for medical reasons. This is just the start but will help so many women in the future.   BEST MOMENTS   ‘If she doesn't have this operation I don't know if she will be here in the morning”   “YAY for that Midwife!”   “I just did not let myself get connected to him”   “It is quite barbaric what has been going on behind the scenes”   VALUABLE RESOURCES  www.petalscharity.org www.tommys.org www.arc-uk.org Eggsnsoldiers.com Eco-aware and sustainable baby shop in Dubai. Use ZOECM10 for discount. ABOUT THE GUEST Zara Dawson Zara is a businesswoman, actress, style-icon and designer. She is a mum to two boys and has been tireless in raising awareness of TFMR after her own experience highlighted the huge pitfalls in cohesive care and support. Instagram: @littlenorfolkcottage      ABOUT THE HOST Zoe Cresswell Devoted mother of two (and a big hairy dog), UK trained midwife, doula and personal trainer, specialising in pre and postnatal fitness. Zoe was born in the UK and before moving to Dubai in 2013 and worked as a midwife in central London, both in a birth centre and a very busy NHS hospital. Although late to the scene, Zoe is an aspiring athlete having won numerous triathlons and representing Great Britain where she placed within the top 10 on the world stage. With her husband James, the couple will soon be launching their cloth nappy company, Bop & Bee, where they hope to inspire families to swap a few disposable nappies a day for the more planet friendly option of cloth. Zoe's goal is to share her knowledge and experience, tell real life stories, manage expectations and open up those often difficult conversations. Zoe's own motherhood journey has been full of twists and turns as she put everything on hold and went through numerous miscarriages and rounds of IVF.   CONTACT DETAILS Instagram : @zoecresswell_me Facebook: Zoe Cresswell LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/zoe-cresswell   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode Zoe & SJ go back to 'basics' and chat about the actual IVF process.No two cycles are ever the same and depending on your situation they can vary considerably! Zoe & SJ take you through step by step what you could expect from your cycle and share their personal experiences. SJ chats about her 2 cycles, with the first devastatingly leaving her with the dangerous OHSS and no embryos!! She was fortunate enough to get her rainbow baby on her second round.Zoe, a somewhat veteran at IVF, endured 9 cycles with various protocols! Her journey was long and filled with lots of tears, disappointments and POAS!

In this weeks episode we chat with Megan about her IVF journey. Initially, their GP told her husband that there are no issues with her husbands sperm. After googling and realising that the numbers were quite low, she returned and demanded a referral to a fertility specialist. Megan chats about how she accessed her super to fund her treatment, OHSS, her miscarriage and finally getting a BFP which resulted in her little baby. We had such a lovely time talking to Megan, and learning about her pregnancy and postpartum period after going through IVF. We hope you enjoy listening to todays episode!Make sure to hit subscribe, so when episodes are released they download straight away.If you are interested in sharing your story, please click on the link to be taken to our questionnaire: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Z9HHD9SThanks for supporting us!

Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome (OHSS) is a condition specific to assisted reproductive technology such as egg freezing or IVF. It occurs in some patients after their ovaries are stimulated by the injectable medications which are a prescribed part of the egg retrieval process for all patients. There are three separate classifications done according to the severity of the symptoms; mild, moderate, and severe. It is really important to equip yourself with as much knowledge as possible before you start the treatment.Step By Step IVF Process Episodehttps://www.buzzsprout.com/1052485/4181624In this difficult time of COVID-19, We understand how frustrating it gets while dealing with infertility. Please don't stress yourself, just take care, stay at home, stay active, stay healthy and stay fertile, surround yourself with some positive news or vibes than just listening to COVID-19 news.We also teach Fertility charting, the sessions are delivered online which help you to track ovulation and periods date. Ovulation tracking via fertility charting is about 98% effective than a usual ovulation calendar or normal period calendar app. Achieve faster results and healthy pregnancy with our natural family planning course (nature's way to get pregnant).If you struggling to conceive or just planning to conceive or planning for IVF contact our fertility advisor we have designed a special programme which is focused on you to have a healthy pregnancy, alongside it also help you to have a healthy lifestyle, enhance & nurture the relationship with your partner. Contact details are given below:____________________________If you think that this podcast has been helpful then please do take a minute to show your love and support by rating this podcast in below linkhttps://ratethispodcast.com/fertilityedIf you have any other question regarding this podcast or if you want us to address any particular topic you can always email us atinfo@fertilityed.comWebsite: https://www.fertilityed.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/fertilityeducationFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/FertilityEdTo get support and expert advice on your fertility journey contact us at:clinic@origenfertility.comwww.origenfertility.comhttps://www.instagram.com/origenfertility/Support the show (https://anchor.fm/fertility-education/support)

As part of the IVF cycle, patients are given hormones which stimulates the ovaries to allow all the possible follicles and eggs to grow. The good news is that this often allows us to capture as many healthy eggs as possible in one cycle, giving a patient a better chance at a healthy embryo. One possible side effect is Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome. Dr. Nichole Barker of Seattle Reproductive Medicine joins me on the podcast today to talk all about OHSS.  What do you need to know before IVF? What are the symptoms of OHSS? What’s the protocol for a patient (and her doctor) should she have symptoms?⠀ Read the full show notes on Dr. Aimee's website. Subscribe to my YouTube channel for more fertility tips! Join Egg Whisperer School Checkout the podcast Subscribe to the newsletter to get updates Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh is one of America’s most well known fertility doctors. Her success rate at baby-making is what gives future parents hope when all hope is lost. She pioneered the TUSHY Method and BALLS Method to decrease your time to pregnancy. Learn more about the TUSHY Method and find a wealth of fertility resources at www.draimee.org.

Imagine being told during your second cycle of IVF treatment that you have OHSS (ovarian hyper stimulation syndrome) and it is because your patient records were accidentally switched with another patients. That happened to today's guest Monica Bivas. Monica and her husband were eager to conceive their first child together, but she was diagnosed through the HSG (Hysterosalpingography ) with blocked fallopian tubes. Monica's third IVF cycle would be the charm and she was pregnant with a babygirl. Sadly though, Monica and her husband suffered great loss at 39w gestation, due to a blood clot in the umbilical cord. After successfully becoming pregnant again, Monica realized she wanted to help others emotionally heal from fertility trauma.Monica is a fertility Coach and mentor. She helps women and couples (no matter the sexual preferences ) all over the world going through IVF and teaches them how to squeeze the sweetness of this journey.Monica offers three different 1:1 programs depending on the path of the journey, such as group programs, talks, and other fertility resources.You can learn more about Monica's services here! Follow IAM on Instagram!Subscribe to my personal YouTube Channel here!Tap here to support the podcast!Affiliate Links:Natalist:The Prenatal Multi contains doctor-recommended ingredients to prepare your body for pregnancy and promote the healthy development of your future baby.‡1 month supply: 60 vegan capsulesFormulated with MTHF folate Contains no yeast, wheat, gluten, soy protein, dairy, corn, sodium, sugar, starch, artificial coloring, preservatives, or flavoringPair with our Omega DHA for a complete routinePregnancy Tests!TEXT 443-569-0642 with your feedback, comments, or questionsSupport the show (http://PayPal.me/infertilityandmepod)

"A part of me felt like I needed to suffer through this. If I wasn't suffering, I wasn't going to get the result that I wanted."After ten long months of trying to conceive naturally, Millie and her husband Rowan decided it was time to see a reproductive endocrinologist about their fertility. It was determined after four different consultations, that they had male factor infertility. Millie so graciously and authentically gives a detailed account of the emotional strain that their diagnosis had on their marriage. Couples therapy being a pivotal part of their journey to healing emotionally and spiritually together.Millie recently had her first IVF treatment cycle that resulted in 34 follicles due to OHSS (ovarian hyper stimulation syndrome), 24 fertilized embryos, 9 embryos to six day blastocysts, and 7 embryos returned as normal after PGS testing( pre-implantation genetic screening). Those number are not to make you feel some type of way about yours Friend, Millies just wanted to shine light on how serious and real OHSS can be, and following your doctor's protocol for your cycle can still result in the unforseeable.Join us Friend on this weeks BONUS episode 10 with Millie. We did our best to keep professional and stay classy, but we just couldn't help ourselves and it gets a little TMI when we talk about post egg retrieval constipation. LOLMe, Myself & Millie podcast host, Millie lives in Alameda, CA with her British husband and Beagle/Dachshund dog, Cleo. She's an Infertility Warrior by day and a Theatre Artist & Podcaster by night. Follow her on Instagram @memyselfmillie (https://www.instagram.com/memyselfmillie) or listen to her annoying voice on a regular basis on "Me, Myself & Millie" (Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or SoundCloud) Follow IAM on Instagram!Subscribe to my personal YouTube Channel here!Tap here to support the podcast! Affiliate Links:Natalist:The Prenatal Multi contains doctor-recommended ingredients to prepare your body for pregnancy and promote the healthy development of your future baby.‡1 month supply: 60 vegan capsulesFormulated with MTHF folate Contains no yeast, wheat, gluten, soy protein, dairy, corn, sodium, sugar, starch, artificial coloring, preservatives, or flavoringPair with our Omega DHA for a complete routinePregnancy Tests!TEXT 443-569-0642 with your feedback, comments, or questionsSupport the show (http://PayPal.me/infertilityandmepod)

Are you a new listener? It might be better to go back and start from the beginning - you'll get to know us better that way.This week we're joined by journalist, blogger and podcaster Alison Perry, aka Not Another Mummy Blogger, to talk about secondary infertility - what happens when your body suddenly can't do what it did before? Meanwhile, Liz and Nick look further into egg donation and Professor Tim Child, medical director of Oxford Fertility, tackles Coconut Water - can it really prevent OHSS?Link to NHS Covid-19 testing guidelines: https://www.hfea.gov.uk/treatments/covid-19-and-fertility-treatment/coronavirus-covid-19-guidance-for-patients/frequently-asked-questions-for-patients-on-coronavirus-covid-19/ (scroll down to 'do I need a test?') and government guidance on testing: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-getting-tested.Swears throughout. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

For some people, having a baby is easy, but for others, like Robyn Birkin, it's a long and tough rollercoaster. Her journey starts off just like many. She thought having a baby would take no time at all. A year later, she found herself at the fertility clinic, and several ovulation inductions, IUI's, IVF cycles, OHSS and a miscarriage later, finally conceived. Now, she is passionate about helping people not only survive the process, but thrive! Her superpower? Helping type A women find calm, confidence and happiness in their TTC journey and feel like warriors. In The Fertility Warriors podcast, She interviews other fertility warriors, and shares advice and tips on how to conceive, how to navigate the world of fertility treatments and how to be your best and healthiest self. Robyn Birkin is the author of Screw Infertility, the core educator for The Fertility Warrior Intensive course - a 12 week program for women struggling to manage the stress of infertility. You can find Robyn at www.robynbirkin.com and on Instagram at @robynbirkin. For more information about Michelle, visit www.thewholesomelotus.com For information on the Wholesome Fertility Method online program visit www.thewholesomefertilitymethod.com The Wholesome Fertility facebook group is where you can find free resources and support: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2149554308396504/ Instagram: @thewholesomelotusfertility Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewholesomelotus/

Molly was about to give up and skip this week of podcasting because she wasn’t feelin’ so hot and she didn’t have a guest lined up. And then Sarah and Eddie came to the rescue and made her feel a million times better. They’re on their own harrowing fertility journey and we get to hear all about it. Sometimes a little commiseration is just what you need! You’ll hear about unexplained infertility, a heart shaped uterus, endometriosis from Hell, laparoscopic surgeries, OHSS, and of course, Molly overshares about her mysterious belly-button-vagina buzz. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

My first egg retrieval was a disaster and probably one of the hardest times of my life because I had moderate OHSS and then a failed pregnancy. I didn’t get OHSS the second time around!If anything got me through though the first time, it was scouring the internet to find comfort in those who had been through it too and seeing their pics, stats and tips.Visit the full show notes hereJoin the free Two Week Wait ChallengeJoin the Fertility Warriors Support + Chat Facebook groupReceive access to my amazing library of free resources and join the mailing list here.Visit my websiteLike my Facebook page ​Follow me on InstagramListen on Apple PodcastsListen on Google PodcastsIf you loved this episode please share it with a friend!

I had an amazing time chatting to Sara from the brilliant IVF Babble; a leading online magazine which also runs a charity, Babble Giving. They do incredible work linking up with fertility clinics to organise free rounds of IVF; have an established, thriving online community as well as their IVF Stronger Together campaign (backed by the likes of Fearne Cotton and Holly Willoughby) this powerhouse team are making huge impact in the fertility world. Sara and I chat about everything from what it was like to meet Donald Trump (!), her own fertility journey, guardian angels and more. I also share one of the exercises from my mindset course and read out an email from a listener with a positive tale (not a BFP) which I hope will offer encouragement to you when it feels like nothing is going your way...there just might be something you can do to swing the pendulum back in your favour. If you want to get in touch with this listener, her Instagram is: https://www.instagram.com/tryingtomakeusthree/ We also reference Fertility Fest which you can find more out about here: https://www.fertilityfest.com/ IVF Babble can be found here https://www.ivfbabble.com/

Katelyn Paquin is a six-time egg donor who now works as a counselor who connects egg donors with recipient parents who are interested in known donations. Katelyn's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/herhelpinghabit/Katelyn's Website: https://www.herhelpinghabit.com///If you have a story about donor conception or nontraditional families that you would like to share, or if you have any questions, contact the show through email at diblingpodcast@gmail.com or on Twitter or Facebook @diblingpodcast. If you want to leave a voicemail for the show, call (714) 202-6401 and leave a message after the tone. Your voicemail will be featured on the next episode! //Check out my other podcast, The Conservationist Conversationalist, for casual discussion of environmental issues and current events! Available on all major podcasting apps.I host collaborative solves of the New York Times crossword puzzles three times a week on Twitch. If you like crosswords, come hang out! All experience levels welcome! I also play indie games, talk about politics, and occasionally even edit THIS PODCAST live on stream! You can find me at https://www.twitch.tv/aidanwould//Art by Charlie Nagelhout, @MarleyCatts//Music from https://filmmusic.io:"District Four" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)Licence: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/diblingpodcast)

Episode 46 of the PCOS and Nutrition podcast welcomes Jessica Bourke. Jessica is a natural fertility specialist with over 14 years of experience in reproductive health. She uses a combination of acupuncture and nutritional protocols alongside functional lab testing to ensure her patients have the greatest chance of conception and welcoming a healthy baby into the world.  Find out What hormones to focus on when trying to improve fertility What the key factors affecting fertility are The link between PCOS and infertility How follicle tracking scans can be useful when no period is evident. How to improve fertility through diet and lifestyle changes. Whether you need supplements. How you would know which supplements are high quality Tips when you can't afford organic The impact of stress on hormones Why does IVF fail Why women with PCOS need to be wary of OHSS incidence when going through IVF. How to improve the success rate of IVF Show Notes Jessica's Website EWG.org Jessica's Instagram @thefertilitydetective Facebook @jessicabourkefertility   Follow Me on Social Media   Despina's Instagram: @pcosoracle Despina's Twitter: @pcosoracle Despina's Facebook Page: @pcosoracle Despina's Pinterest: @pcosoracle Despina's YouTube: Despina Pavlou

Kaela & Sarah cover OHSS (Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome) and talk about what it is, symptoms to look for, and ways to mitigate it!  Kaela shares her own experience, and even shares a throwback clip from her YT channel. They're also joined by Christine (@infertilityillustrated) to discuss her personal experience with OHSS - twice!     And finally, they share one man's theory on how climate change is causing infertility, they debate whether or not Baby Center is a safe place to do “research,” and they talk about the pros and cons of dry shampoo!   Find Christine (Infertility Illustrated) in these places: Instagram: @infertilityillustrated Website: www.infertilityillustrated.com   Here's a link to Kaela's YT video about OHSS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hKxu0RSE3rI&t=7s   Email questions, comments, and other mafia matters to infertilemafia@gmail.com Join the closed Facebook group(s): The Infertile Mafia Podcast & The Infertile Mafia - Bosses & Babies Follow on Instagram @infertilemafiapodcast

It's a scary week: Gabby's fallen off the wagon, and Emma is gearing up to ditch the IVF drugs. They're talking to Amy and Lucy from Our Big Gay Journey about TTC as a single-sex couple, while Professor Tim Child of Oxford Fertility addresses flying after embryo transfer - is it ok?Find Amy and Lucy at youtube.com/ourbiggayjourney. Some swears.Pregnancy chat avoiders: please skip 5:43 to to 14:17. Enjoy! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today's episode is a deep, truthful story about Dr. Maria Rothenburger's emotional fertility journey from failed IVF cycles with OHSS, 11 months on Clomid, to suicidal thoughts, almost getting divorced, almost excepting no children, when years later motherhood unfolded for her with two beautiful boys through adoption.   Maria T. Rothenburger, PhD, LPC is a Therapist and Coach specializing in fertility and family building.  When infertility reared its ugly head in her life, Maria says she “went a wee bit crazy and subsequently experienced spontaneous joy,” which she feels would not have been possible without infertility.  Her doctoral research focused on Posttraumatic Growth and Infertility (vs. PTSD), due to that profound experience, and she has made it her life’s mission to help others achieve the same. Though she still practices psychotherapy, her passion has become Fertility Coaching involving a four-pronged approach for movement toward optimal fertility, which she talks about in the Miracles Happen Fertility Podcast.     Dr. Maria is offering the Goddess Momma Community a fabulous gift! Gift: Fertility Meditation Kit   For more information on Dr. Maria please find the links below... http://www.drmariarothenburger.com Miracles Happen Fertility Podcast     If you are enjoying the podcast episodes and want to share your journey or have an idea for a guest, please email me! Also, leave a review on iTunes so more women just like you can benefit from our Goddess Momma Tribe.    For a deeper connection to your body during your fertility journey, I am offering one-on-one online yoga sessions. These classes are more than just yoga. They are filled with personalized meditations, conscious breathing exercises, and coaching for YOU. If interested, I am offering free consultations. Contact me here to set up a 30 min call.    This episode is sponsored by Goddess Momma Fertility Yoga Bundle. Use code 'podcast' to receive $28 off the original price. Wherever you are on your journey to motherhood, YOU are the only one that intuitively knows what’s best for you and your womb. Yoga for Fertility has been one of the most complimentary methods to infertility.  I am here to guide you towards reactivating the Goddess Momma within you through specific fertility focused yoga poses, meditations, and pranayama videos.   

Krystal’s infertility struggle had consumed her thought life with bitterness and envy. She didn’t choose this heartache. Could she choose her response to it? This is her story. -- For more about Sarah’s Laughter, please visit our website at sarahs-laughter.com. Our podcast-only site is podcast.sarahs-laughter.com. You can follow us on social media linked here: Sarah’s Laughter on Facebook & Instagram, and @sarahs_laughter on Twitter. Sarah’s Laughter also holds the Baby Steps Fun Run, where we give away a $10,000 grant for expenses related to either adoption or fertility treatment. We also partner with local SART-listed fertility clinics to give away IVFs at the event. Check babystepsfunrun.com for details and schedule. *** Sarah’s Laughter is a 501(c)(3) non-profit public charity. If you’d like to help support what we do, including this podcast, please visit sarahs-laughter.com/give. Thank you. -- Want to share your infertility story on this podcast? Email us at podcast@sarahs-laughter.com

Some women who have ovarian stimulation for assisted reproduction will experience an adverse effect called ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome, or OHSS. There are several Cochrane Reviews of strategies to prevent this and a new overview in January 2017 brings together the findings from these systematic reviews. The lead author, Selma Mourad from Radboud University Medical Centre in Nijmegen in the Netherlands summarises this large evidence base in this podcast.

Some women who have ovarian stimulation for assisted reproduction will experience an adverse effect called ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome, or OHSS. There are several Cochrane Reviews of strategies to prevent this and a new overview in January 2017 brings together the findings from these systematic reviews. The lead author, Selma Mourad from Radboud University Medical Centre in Nijmegen in the Netherlands summarises this large evidence base in this podcast.

I remember vividly the day when I walked into the supermarket and saw an acquaintance. An acquantaince, who, a few years back had told me that kids weren't on the agenda.... but here she was, bumping into me in the supermarket with her 8-months-pregnant belly. My heart sank. For some reason in the back of my mind, I was always going to pip her at the post to having children. All of a sudden my heart felt like it was beating out of my chest, the tension and panic in my body began to rise and I could feel the tears in my eyes. I blurted out "oh hey, ah, I've actually got to be somewhere" before I ran to the car, raced home and then ran into the walk in robe and sobbed. This wasn't fair. This journey of infertility had taken the best of me, and here I now was, day after day, a blubbering mess and a shadow of my former self. My husband didn't get it and he didn't know what to do with me. I cried ALL THE TIME, and I didn't know how I was going to get to the end of the day most of the time, let alone the end of this f*cked journey. Fast forward a few months and I'd just had my first IVF retrieval, and had copped hyperstimulation. I felt like death warmed up, with seven kilograms of fluid around my belly. I couldn't sleep properly. I couldn't breathe properly. I couldn't stand up straight. And I felt oh so nauseous. But surprise, I was pregnant! The pain was worth it. Woohoo. And then I was told the pregnancy wasn't viable and that I needed to induce a medical miscarriage. At that moment, I felt like my world had come crashing down. I felt like I was handling infertility, and I was handling OHSS, but a miscarriage? This was rock bottom. I'd officially lost every ounce of happiness and didn't feel like I could cope any longer. It was too hard. But then, I decided I needed to claw myself out from the funk. I read, and read, and read. I consulted with people who knew about mindset, and I implemented strategies to help me cope. And not only did I pull myself back, but I learnt things that have made a profound impact on my life and make me feel like I can handle anything the universe throws at me, and this is what I want to share. I've had this fire burning in me for such a long time to share this info because my overarching goal in everything I do is that I don't want anyone to feel the same way I felt. Because infertility sucks. And the day has now come, and I'm so proud to share my hard work with everyone, because I know that for so many people out there, my program, Be a Fertility Warrior, can be the difference between a sobbing mess on the floor, and handling infertility like a boss. If you'd like to find out more about Be a Fertility Warrior - head to https://moderndaymissus.com/fertilitywarrior Act quick though - the doors close on 23 October, before we begin on 30 October. If you're struggling with infertility, I'd love to see you there. Robyn xx