Standing Ovulation

Could the core of an IVF cycle really take just two weeks? Host Dr Helen O'Neill is joined by Emma Whitney – Director of Embryology and Genetics at The Evewell and Chair of Trustees at Fertility Action – to walk through IVF step by step, from stimulation and egg collection to fertilisation and embryo transfer. Plus, Emma shares three crucial tips to prepare for your IVF journey.

In this episode, we cover:

• Why IVF doesn't "use up" your eggs
• What really happens during a 15-minute egg collection
• The IVF funnel: how many eggs typically become embryos

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Could fibre really trigger your body's natural GLP-1 production? Host Dr Helen O'Neill meets with Dr Federica Amati-Nutrition Lead at Imperial College London, Head Nutritionist at ZOE, and Sunday Times bestselling author-to examine gut health, explain why female hormones impact GLP-1 effectiveness, and outline six simple habits to transform your overall health.

In this episode, we cover:
• How GLP-1s affect mood and sexual desire
• Why women respond differently to GLP-1 medications than men
• How to boost your body's natural GLP-1 production with fibre

Connect with Hertility & Standing Ovulation:
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And if you've got thoughts, questions and comments, you can email us at: standingovulation@hertilityhealth.com
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Standing Ovulation is the podcast from Hertility, the UK's leading women's healthcare provider, hosted by CEO and reproductive genetics expert Dr Helen O'Neill.

Each week, Dr Helen sits down with world-leading doctors, scientists and researchers to separate fact from fiction on the topics women are searching for: fertility, egg freezing, IVF, perimenopause and menopause, and hormone health.

It's science made accessible - providing a single source of truth to counter social media misinformation and give women the answers they're seeking.
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