IVF Real Talk

Who's in the wrong? It's time to put some tricky fertilitydilemmas up for debate!In this episode, Lucy and Yaelle tackle your real-lifescenarios that explore the complicated, emotional and sometimes uncomfortablesituations that can come with infertility and IVF.From recommending a fertility clinic to a friend who has aterrible experience, navigating friendships when pregnancy announcements andworries become difficult to hear, and feeling disconnected from your partnerduring treatment, no topic is off the table.They also discuss embryo keepsakes, disagreements overtreatment decisions, the pressure of trying to conceive and why hearing someonesay "I know exactly how you feel" can sometimes be the last thing youwant to hear.Lucy and Yaelle share their thoughts, challenge each other'sperspectives and debate who's in the wrong, who's being unreasonable andwhether anyone is really in the wrong at all.Because when it comes to fertility, relationships andfriendships, things aren't always black and white. This episode is proudly sponsored by Aevum Bio Clinic Aevum Bio Clinic is an Australian telehealthclinic offering personalised, compassionate care for adults, with a focus onwomen’s health, fertility, and weight management. They make it easier to accessprofessional support from the comfort of home.Find Aevum Bio Clinic here; https://www.aevumbioclinic.com.au/https://www.instagram.com/aevum.bio.clinic  IVF Real Talk Podcast Socials: TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@ivfrealtalkpodcast⁠Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/ivfrealtalkpodcast⁠Email: ⁠[email protected]⁠

What is it really like to freeze your eggs, especially when you’re a fertility specialist who knows the process inside and out?In this episode fertility specialist from Genea Dr MareeLee shares her personal experience of freezing her eggs while working in the fertility industry.Maree opens up about what led her to make the decision, what the experience was really like, and how she navigated egg freezing alongside her career. She discusses the physical side effects, juggling work during ovarian stimulation, preparing for a cycle and dealing with outside opinions.The conversation also explores the practical side of egg freezing, including when to consider it, the costs of storing eggs, how many appointments to expect and what happens when someone is ready to use their frozen eggs.For anyone who is single, unsure about having children, considering freezing their eggs or simply curious about their fertility options, Dr Maree offers an honest perspective that combines her professional knowledge with her own lived experience.This episode is proudly sponsored by Genea https://www.genea.com.au/GeneaFertility (@geneafertility) • Instagram photos and videos Find Dr Maree here; Dr Maree Lee | Sydney FertilitySpecialist (@drmareelee) • Instagram photos and videosTikTok - MakeYour Day IVF Real Talk Podcast Socials: TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@ivfrealtalkpodcast⁠Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/ivfrealtalkpodcast⁠Email: ⁠[email protected]⁠

Balancing work while navigating fertility treatment can beoverwhelming, both physically and emotionally. In this episode of IVF Real Talk, Lucy and Yaelle discuss the juggle of managing work commitments alongside the demands of IVF and fertility treatment.They explore the pros and cons of telling your workplaceabout your fertility journey versus keeping it private, including the potential benefits of having your employer’s support and the challenges that can come with sharing something so personal.Lucy and Yaelle also answer listeners’ dilemmas, sharingtheir thoughts and perspectives on navigating workplace expectations, appointments, privacy and the emotional load of trying to conceive while keeping up with everyday life.Because fertility treatment is already a lot to navigate,and balancing it all with work can make it even harder.This episode is proudly sponsored by Aevum Bio Clinic Aevum Bio Clinic is an Australiantelehealth clinic offering personalised, compassionate care for adults, with afocus on women’s health, fertility, and weight management. They make it easierto access professional support from the comfort of home.Find Aevum Bio Clinic here; ⁠https://www.aevumbioclinic.com.au/⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/aevum.bio.clinic⁠  IVF Real Talk Podcast Socials: TikTok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@ivfrealtalkpodcast⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ivfrealtalkpodcast⁠⁠Email: ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠

In this episode of IVF Real Talk, Lucy and Yaelle are joinedby Dr Oybek Rustamov, (known online as Dr Rusty) Clinical Director at Adora Brisbane, to discuss all things AMH and ovarian reserve.They explore how ovarian reserve works, what AMH testing measures, when the test was first developed and who should consider getting tested. Dr Rusty also shares how he unexpectedly uncovered issues with a newer AMH test, raising important questions about the accuracy of results.The conversation covers when to test your AMH, what your levels can and can’t tell you about your fertility, and why a low AMH result doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll struggle to fall pregnant.Whether you’re planning for the future, considering egg freezing or navigating your fertility journey, this episode breaks down the science behind AMH and what you need to know. Find Dr Rusty Here; TikTok - Make Your Day OybekRustamov (@dr.rusty7) • Instagram photos and videosAdora Fertility AdoraFertility | Trusted IVF & Fertility Treatment CareDr Rustys book: https://play.google.com/store/books/details?id=AbBwEQAAQBAJ&rdid=book-AbBwEQAAQBAJ&rdot=1&pli=1&utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bioThis episode is proudly sponsored by Aevum Bio ClinicAn Australian telehealth clinic offering personalised, compassionate care for adults, with a focus on women’s health, fertility and weight management. Aevum Bio Clinic makes accessing professional support easier, with care from the comfort of your own home.Find Aevum Bio Clinic here;  https://www.aevumbioclinic.com.au/ https://www.instagram.com/aevum.bio.clinic  IVF Real Talk Podcast Socials: TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@ivfrealtalkpodcast⁠Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/ivfrealtalkpodcast⁠Email: ⁠[email protected]⁠

After another huge season of IVF Real Talk, Lucy and Yaelleare sitting down together in their new studio for a more personal episode, answering your questions, addressing a fertility dilemma and having a proper catch-up.The podcast will then be taking a short three-week break,but don’t worry, Lucy and Yaelle will be back on Monday, 19 October with plenty more IVF Real Talk.Thank you for being part of this season and for continuingto listen, share, support and be part of this incredible community. They can’t wait to be back! This episode is proudly sponsored by Monash IVF. Monash IVF is here to help patients understand their options, feel informed, and decide what’s right for them.Visit ⁠https://monashivf.com/ivfrealtalk/ to speak with an experienced fertility nurse and take your next step with confidence today. IVF Real Talk Podcast Socials: TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@ivfrealtalkpodcast⁠Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/ivfrealtalkpodcast⁠Email: ⁠[email protected]⁠