Emma & Alice Test with Dr Ed Coates from The Evewell
I am joined by Dr. Ed Coates to discuss the EMMA and ALICE tests, which analyze the uterine microbiome to assess fertility health. Dr Coates explains the importance of understanding the microbiome's role in implantation and how bacterial imbalances can affect fertility. We discuss:How the EMMA and ALICE tests analyze the uterine microbiome.How bacterial imbalances can affect embryo implantation.Why the timing of tests is crucial in fertility treatments.Why patients with recurrent miscarriage may benefit from microbiome testing.How understanding the microbiome can help improve fertility outcomes.Why communication with patients about testing options is essential.How the endometrial receptivity array (ERA) can help determine the best timing for embryo transfer.For further support we will be running the event below in our Don't Tell Me To RELAX community:❤️ What Now? A Practical Guide After Pregnancy Loss with me Hannah Pearn July 15th at 7pm follow this link to join our community.For further miscarriage support see:Worst Girl Gang EverTommysMiscarriage AssociationHeld in Our HeartsDon't Tell Me To RELAX is sponsored by Acupips, quote RELAX for 20% discount.❤️ Join our Don't Tell Me to RELAX fertility support community here.💛 See Hannah Pearn for more information on where we work.🤩 Follow us on Instagram.
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Microbiome Testing for Unexplained Infertility, Miscarriage and IVF Implantation Failures with Fertilysis
I joined by, Dr. Panagiotis Venieratos from Fertilysis to discuss the complexities of unexplained infertility and the significant role of the microbiome in fertility. We discusshow unexplained infertility is often a result of incomplete investigations.how the uterine microbiome plays a critical role in fertility.why dysbiosis can lead to chronic inflammation and affect embryo implantation.how microbiome testing can be done from home without a doctor.why understanding the clinical significance of microbiome results is crucial.how chronic endometritis is common among women with fertility issues.how proactive testing can help identify underlying problems early.the ways both uterine and vaginal microbiomes are interconnected.how treatment options can be tailored based on specific microbiome results.For further support we will be running the event below in our Don't Tell Me To RELAX community:❤️ What Now? A Practical Guide After Pregnancy Loss with me Hannah Pearn July 15th at 7pm follow this link to join our community.For further miscarriage support see:Worst Girl Gang EverTommysMiscarriage AssociationHeld in Our HeartsDon't Tell Me To RELAX is sponsored by Acupips, quote RELAX for 20% discount.❤️ Join our Don't Tell Me to RELAX fertility support community here.💛 See Hannah Pearn for more information on where we work.🤩 Follow us on Instagram.
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How do you navigate the emotional toll of miscarriage? With Carly Garrett
For further support Carly will be running the event below in our community as part of this series. To access it follow this link to join our community.💛 Miscarriage Support & Care in Tea & Chat with Carly Garret our Fertility Coach on June 18th at 8 pmI am joined by Fertility Coach, Reflexologist and Miscarriage Doula Carly Garrett to discuss the emotional impact of miscarriage, n conversations about loss. We discuss:How grief is a valid response to miscarriage, regardless of the stage.Why guilt often accompanies loss, and it's important to process these feelings.How community support can be crucial for healing after a miscarriage.Why it's essential to talk about pregnancy loss openly to reduce stigma.How friends and family should offer support without trying to fix the situation.How returning to work after a loss can be challenging and requires self-care.Why honoring a lost pregnancy can aid in the healing process.How secrecy around early pregnancy can exacerbate feelings of isolation.Why seeking professional help can be beneficial for those struggling with grief.For further miscarriage support see:Worst Girl Gang EverTommysMiscarriage AssociationHeld in Our HeartsDon't Tell Me To RELAX is sponsored by Acupips, quote RELAX for 20% discount.❤️ Join our Don't Tell Me to RELAX fertility support community here.💛 See Hannah Pearn for more information on where we work.🤩 Follow us on Instagram.
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Miscarriage and Your Immune System with Professor Shehata
I am joined by Professor Hasan Shahata from the Centre for Reproductive Immunology and Pregnancy. We discuss the complexities of reproductive immunology, particularly focusing on recurrent miscarriages and IVF failures. We discuss:How Reproductive Immunology focuses on the immune system's role in pregnancy.Why recurrent miscarriage is not typically caused by chromosomal abnormalities.How investigation should begin after two miscarriages, or one if late.How Male factors are often overlooked in miscarriage investigations.How testing protocols vary between NHS and private sectors.Why Natural killer cells play a significant role in recurrent miscarriage.How IVF does not improve outcomes for recurrent miscarriage patients.Why medications like prednisolone may have immune modulation effects.How microbiome testing is an emerging area but lacks conclusive evidence.For further support we will be running two events in our community as part of this series. To access them follow this link to join our community.💛 Miscarriage Support & Care in Tea & Chat with Carly Garret our Fertility Coach on June 18th at 8 pm❤️ What Now? A Practical Guide After Pregnancy Loss with me Hannah Pearn July 15th at 7pmFor further miscarriage support see:Worst Girl Gang EverTommysMiscarriage AssociationHeld in Our HeartsDon't Tell Me To RELAX is sponsored by Acupips, quote RELAX for 20% discount.❤️ Join our Don't Tell Me to RELAX fertility support community here.💛 See Hannah Pearn for more information on where we work.🤩 Follow us on Instagram.
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The Next Step After Miscarriage: Investigations & Testing Options with Dr Sami from Plan Your Baby
I am joined by Dr. Sami from Plan Your Baby to discuss the complexities surrounding miscarriage, including the various tests and investigations available for those who have experienced recurrent miscarriages. We discussHow miscarriage is a common experience, affecting many women.How recurrent miscarriage is often defined as having three consecutive miscarriages, but investigations can start after two.What are the basic tests for miscarriage include hormone levels, ultrasound scans, and screening for autoimmune conditions.How lifestyle factors, such as smoking and alcohol consumption, can impact miscarriage rates.The vaginal microbiome role in pregnancy outcomes.How immune factors can contribute to recurrent miscarriage, and treatments are available.Understanding that not all miscarriages are due to chromosomal abnormalities can empower women.For further support we will be running two events in our community as part of this series. To access them follow this link to join our community.💛 Miscarriage Support & Care in Tea & Chat with Carly Garret our Fertility Coach on June 18th at 8 pm❤️ What Now? A Practical Guide After Pregnancy Loss with me Hannah Pearn June 15th at 7pmFor further miscarriage support see:Worst Girl Gang EverTommysMiscarriage AssociationHeld in Our HeartsDon't Tell Me To RELAX is sponsored by Acupips, quote RELAX for 20% discount.❤️ Join our Don't Tell Me to RELAX fertility support community here.💛 See Hannah Pearn for more information on where we work.🤩 Follow us on Instagram.
If you're Trying To Conceive and want to know what you can do to improve your fertility and understanding of it, then this podcast is for you. This is the fertility education and information that you wish you'd been given at school. I'm a fertility acupuncturist and fertility awareness educator and have spent the last ten years working with hundreds of people who are TTC. This podcast aims to provide practical and helpful information so you can take control of your fertility and reduce the overwhelm that can come when you're trying for a baby.
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