In this week’s episode of The Fertility Diaries, Portia touches on intralipids and reflects on the growing number of women having children over 40 and why that conversation is changing.

Charly gives an update after finally being able to book a doctor’s appointment, shares Tony’s latest semen analysis results, and we even hear a voice note from Tony himself.

The main focus of this episode is male factor fertility, what we’ve learned from going through it, the tests available, and what to look out for. We talk about varicoceles (an enlargement of veins in the scrotum that can affect sperm quality), what to do if you think you might have one, and the different fertility treatment options available if male factor infertility is involved.

We also touch on lifestyle factors, hidden influences you might not think about, and practical ways to support sperm health & each other.

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In this week’s episode of The Fertility Diaries, Portia shares an update after another acupuncture session and chats about getting tickets to the upcoming Fertility Show.

Charly reflects on her recent sleep scores and whether her new supplements could be having an impact, while also sharing an update on Tony stepping back into fertility testing.

The main focus of this episode is communication, inspired by a couple of TV shows we’ve been watching. From relationships to fertility, we talk about everything that comes with it. We explore generational communication patterns, the mental load women often carry, and why the responsibility of raising children (and even pets) can still feel uneven.

We also reflect on what we’ve learned from going through IVF, the importance of teamwork, and how to build a strong foundation during such a challenging time. Alongside this, we share listener responses from our question boxes and practical tips, small shifts that can help improve communication when things feel tough.

In Between the Lines, Charly talks about circadian rhythm and how to support your body clock as the days get lighter and longer.

New episodes every Tuesday.

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In this week’s episode of The Fertility Diaries, Portia shares an update on whether her new protocol has worked this month, as well as her experience with acupuncture and why it’s worth exploring during a fertility journey.

We also chat about lots of baby-related TV to life as a dog mum & unexpected emotions.

The main focus of this episode is one of the hardest questions in fertility - when do you stop? We open up a conversation around when to keep going, when to consider stopping treatment, and what life might look like if things don’t go the way you planned. We also talk about the bigger question of deciding whether you want children at all, and why these conversations aren’t spoken about enough.

In Between the Lines, we discuss the recent updates to the NICE guidelines and what they could mean.

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Portia’s acupuncturist Natalia:

https://www.creationacupuncture.co.uk

We would love to hear from you. Send us your dilemmas, questions or fertility thoughts of the week to: thefertilitydiariespod@gmail.com