The Big Taboo: Male Infertility

Welcome to Season 5 of the Fertility Conversations Podcast. This is Episode 10 of this season. . Join us in today's episode as we sit down with Hayley King, a donor-conceived adult who brings a unique perspective to the table. Not only has Hayley navigated her own journey as a donor-conceived individual, but she has also experienced the process of having children through the use of a sperm donor. This firsthand experience allows her to delve deep into the complexities surrounding donor conception and offer valuable insights into this intricate topic.   As the founder of All Things Donor Conception, Hayley has dedicated herself to providing a comprehensive resource hub that encompasses the latest research, support platforms, and advocacy efforts. By consolidating this wealth of information into one accessible platform, she strives to offer a balanced and informative view of donor conception, empowering individuals and families on their own unique journeys.   If you or someone you know is exploring donor conception or simply curious to learn more about this topic, this episode is a must-listen. Full video available on YouTube on Fertility Conversations Channel.    Gain valuable insights, discover supportive resources, and delve into the complexities of donor conception with Hayley King as your guide.    Explore more:  All Things Donor Conception: [allthingsdonorconception.com} Hayley on instagram https://www.instagram.com/dcp_journey_2_rp/?hl=en-gb  Latest research and insights  Support platforms and communities  Advocacy work and initiatives https://pathstoparenthub.com/   Don't miss out on this enlightening discussion! Hit play now and embark on a journey of discovery and understanding.   #DonorConception #FamilyBuilding #FertilityJourney #Support #Advocacy #Empowerment #AllThingsDonorConception #FertilityAwareness #InfertilitySupport #HayleyKing #Interview #fertilityconversations #fertilityconversationspodcast     Remember to Subscribe, leave a review and give this podcast a 5*rating to help spread more awareness about In(Fertility).  . This is a podcast that shares stories of fertility & Infertility in Africa & all across the world. Representation Matters. Our stories matter. Our stories help others feel less alone. . If you would like to share your story, I would love to hear from you. Please email me at: [email protected] . . This podcast is sponsored by Fenomatch; an Artificial Intelligence-based platform for fertility clinics and banks. It helps fertility centers to choose the most suitable donor for each patient and improve the selection process at all levels. For more information- https://fenomatch.com/en/ .     Additional resources:  Subscribe to the Fertility Conversations YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@fertilityconversations   To sign up for the Newsletter and for access to more information, check the website: www.fertilityconversations.com   Follow me here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefertilityconversations/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2FFertilityConvos Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/p/The-Fertility-Conversations-100069138231702/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@thefertilityconversations

** Welcome to Season 5 of the Fertility Conversations Podcast. This is Episode 9 of this season. . “I made up my mind to stop worrying about childbearing and to just keep trusting God while helping other couples through their own fertility journey.”    The above was the statement made by the Late Pastor Mrs Ibidunni Ighodalo; the Founder of Ibidunni Ighodalo Foundation after trying to conceive for 11 years and going through 11 unsuccessful IVF treatments. She went on to create the Foundation to provide funding for other couples trying to conceive.    Her intention was to celebrate her 40th birthday by giving out 40 IVF treatments to couples. Unfortunately, she passed away in June 2020;  a month before her birthday. Her husband; Pastor Ituah Ighodalo proceeded to grant her birthday wishes to sponsor 40 couples for IVF treatment in 2020. Since her passing; the foundation has sponsored 100 couples for IVF treatments in Nigeria. . Today, we are joined by Mrs Grace Ogunniyi; the Executive Secretary of Ibidunni Ighodalo Foundation who joins us to share more information about the foundation and how they support couples trying to conceive.  . Grace joins us today to educate about The Ibidunni Ighodalo Foundation and all they do to educate , create awareness and  support couples trying to conceive. . To connect with Ibidunnin Ighodalo Foundation, you can contact on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ibidunniighodalofoundation/ You can also visit their website: https://ibidunniighodalofoundation.org/iif-grant/ . .  Join us to listen to this incredible episode. . This podcast is sponsored by Fenomatch; an Artificial Intelligence-based platform for fertility clinics and banks. It helps fertility centers to choose the most suitable donor for each patient and improve the selection process at all levels. For more information- https://fenomatch.com/en/ . This is a podcast that shares stories of fertility & Infertility in Africa & all across the world. Representation Matters. Our stories matter. Our stories help others feel less alone. . Remember to Subscribe to this podcast, leave a review and give this podcast a 5*rating to help spread more awareness about In(Fertility).  . If you would like to share your story, I would love to hear from you. Please email me at: [email protected] . Additional resources:  Subscribe to the Fertility Conversations YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@fertilityconversations   To sign up for the Newsletter and for access to more information, check the website: www.fertilityconversations.com   Follow me here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefertilityconversations/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2FFertilityConvos Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/p/The-Fertility-Conversations-100069138231702/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@thefertilityconversations     Infertility | Pregnancy Loss| Childless Not By Choice | Baby Loss | Miscarriages | Male Factor Infertility | Donor Eggs | Fertility | Birth Control | Donor Sperm | Embryo Adoption | Surrogacy | IUI| IVF | Mental Health | Fertility Preservation |Egg Freezing | Sperm Freezing | PTSD | Sexual Cycles | Period Pains Infertility Podcast | Fertility Podcast I Menstruation |Adhesions | Adenomyosis | Fibroids | PCOS | Endometriosis | Irregular Cycles| Blocked Tubes | Fertility Coach I Fertility related topics | Cervical Incompetency I Transabdominal Cerclage I Vaginal Cerclage I Embryologist I EggBank I GlobalEggDonationAgency I Didelphys Uterus I Recurrent Pregnancy Loss I Fenomatch I Nutrition 

This podcast is sponsored by Fenomatch; an Artificial Intelligence-based platform for fertility clinics and banks. It helps fertility centers to choose the most suitable donor for each patient and improve the selection process at all levels. For more information- https://fenomatch.com/en/ . . ** Welcome to Season 5 of the Fertility Conversations Podcast. This is Episode 8 of this season. . In this episode, we are joined by Sarah Trimble. Sarah is a nutritional therapist with nearly 20 years experience working within the complementary health industry, she has a nutritional therapy practice in Belfast,  Northern Ireland and also supports individuals from around the UK to improve their health with dietary and lifestyle changes.  . Supporting couples to improve their reproductive health has become a key focus of Sarah’s nutritional therapy practice. . Sarah is a good lover and keen cook, and loves to focus on introducing new foods rather than eliminating foods from the diet and making positive dietary changes delicious. .  Sarah joins us today to enlighten us about the importance of a healthy diet while trying to conceive. Join us to listen to this insightful and informative episode. . . To connect with Sarah, you can contact her on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sarahtnutrition/ You can also send her an email : [email protected] . . This is a podcast that shares stories of fertility & Infertility in Africa & all across the world. Representation Matters. Our stories matter. Our stories help others feel less alone. . Remember to Subscribe to this podcast, leave a review and give this podcast a 5*rating to help spread more awareness about In(Fertility).  . If you would like to share your story, I would love to hear from you. Please email me at: [email protected] . Additional resources:  Subscribe to the Fertility Conversations YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@fertilityconversations   To sign up for the Newsletter and for access to more information, check the website: www.fertilityconversations.com   Follow me here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefertilityconversations/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2FFertilityConvos Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/p/The-Fertility-Conversations-100069138231702/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@thefertilityconversations     Infertility | Pregnancy Loss| Childless Not By Choice | Baby Loss | Miscarriages | Male Factor Infertility | Donor Eggs | Fertility | Birth Control | Donor Sperm | Embryo Adoption | Surrogacy | IUI| IVF | Mental Health | Fertility Preservation |Egg Freezing | Sperm Freezing | PTSD | Sexual Cycles | Period Pains Infertility Podcast | Fertility Podcast I Menstruation |Adhesions | Adenomyosis | Fibroids | PCOS | Endometriosis | Irregular Cycles| Blocked Tubes | Fertility Coach I Fertility related topics | Cervical Incompetency I Transabdominal Cerclage I Vaginal Cerclage I Embryologist I EggBank I GlobalEggDonationAgency I Didelphys Uterus I Recurrent Pregnancy Loss I Fenomatch I Nutrition 

This podcast is sponsored by Fenomatch; an Artificial Intelligence-based platform for fertility clinics and banks. It helps fertility centers to choose the most suitable donor for each patient and improve the selection process at all levels. For more information- https://fenomatch.com/en/ . . ** Welcome to Season 5 of the Fertility Conversations Podcast. This is Episode 7 of this season. . In this episode, we are joined by Lisa Schuman. Lisa , LCSW is the founding Director of The Center for Family Building, a comprehensive on-line program offering assessments, education and counseling for people at every stage of their family building journey.    . She is co-author of the book, Building Your Family: The Complete Guide to Donor Conception, host of the podcast, Donor Conception Conversations and facilitator of the TIP TOP workshop, a program designed to help donor conceived children manage difficult disclosure conversations.  . As the principal investigator for many research studies, Ms. Schuman has won awards from the American Society for Reproductive Medicine and the Pacific Coast Reproductive Society.  She served as the Chair of the Egg Freezing Task Force for the Mental Health Professional Group of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine and is a former board member of the American Fertility Association.    . Ms. Schuman, has lectured extensively and has written numerous articles on a variety of subjects.  She is the former Director of Mental Health Services for Illume Fertility and Gay Parents to Be and was the only therapist asked to testify before the State Senate Committee to legalize compensated surrogacy in New York.  . Lisa joins us to share her path to parenthood and all she does to support to individuals and couples trying to grow their family. Join us to listen to this insightful episode. . To connect with Lisa, you can contact her on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thecenterforfamilybuilding/  You can also check her website for more resources https://familybuilding.net/ . This is a podcast that shares stories of fertility & Infertility in Africa & all across the world. Representation Matters. Our stories matter. Our stories help others feel less alone. . Remember to Subscribe to this podcast, leave a review and give this podcast a 5*rating to help spread more awareness about In(Fertility).  . If you would like to share your story, I would love to hear from you. Please email me at: [email protected] . Additional resources:  Subscribe to the Fertility Conversations YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@fertilityconversations   To sign up for the Newsletter and for access to more information, check the website: www.fertilityconversations.com   Follow me here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefertilityconversations/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2FFertilityConvos Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/p/The-Fertility-Conversations-100069138231702/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@thefertilityconversations     Infertility | Pregnancy Loss| Childless Not By Choice | Baby Loss | Miscarriages | Male Factor Infertility | Donor Eggs | Fertility | Birth Control | Donor Sperm | Embryo Adoption | Surrogacy | IUI| IVF | Mental Health | Fertility Preservation |Egg Freezing | Sperm Freezing | PTSD | Sexual Cycles | Period Pains Infertility Podcast | Fertility Podcast I Menstruation |Adhesions | Adenomyosis | Fibroids | PCOS | Endometriosis | Irregular Cycles| Blocked Tubes | Fertility Coach I Fertility related topics | Cervical Incompetency I Transabdominal Cerclage I Vaginal Cerclage I Embryologist I EggBank I GlobalEggDonationAgency I Didelphys Uterus I Recurrent Pregnancy Loss I Fenomatch 

This podcast is sponsored by Fenomatch; an Artificial Intelligence-based platform for fertility clinics and banks. It helps fertility centers to choose the most suitable donor for each patient and improve the selection process at all levels. For more information- https://fenomatch.com/en/ . . ** Welcome to Season 5 of the Fertility Conversations Podcast. This is Episode 6 of this season. . Today we are joined by a lovely guest; Rima Zigaitis. Rima is a Mindset & MRKH Coach that is dedicated to guiding women to accept and transform their relationship with their difficult diagnosis and live a life of wholeness.  . At 16 years old,  Rima was diagnosed with MRKH, a condition in which a person is born without a uterus, cervix or vagina. Even after getting treatment, she struggled with her identity as a woman and her sense of self-worth. After carrying this diagnosis like a heavy secret for far too long, she embarked on her own personal healing journey to an empowered life.  . Realising she didn’t want any other girl to struggle alone like she did, Rima took her decades-long career in adult learning and professional coaching and dedicated it to work with women with MRKH and other difficult diagnoses. Today, Rima helps guide women to accept themselves fully and live a life of wholeness. . Join us to listen to this inspiring episode. Remember to Subscribe, leave a review and give this podcast a 5*rating to help spread more awareness about In(Fertility).  . This is a podcast that shares stories of fertility & Infertility in Africa & all across the world. Representation Matters. Our stories matter. Our stories help others feel less alone. . If you would like to share your story, I would love to hear from you. Please email me at: [email protected] . Infertility | Pregnancy Loss| Childless Not By Choice | Baby Loss | Miscarriages | Male Factor Infertility | Donor Eggs | Fertility | Birth Control | Donor Sperm | Embryo Adoption | Surrogacy | IUI| IVF | Mental Health | Fertility Preservation |Egg Freezing | Sperm Freezing | PTSD | Sexual Cycles | Period Pains Infertility Podcast | Fertility Podcast I Menstruation |Adhesions | Adenomyosis | Fibroids | PCOS | Endometriosis | Irregular Cycles| Blocked Tubes | Fertility Coach I Fertility related topics | Cervical Incompetency I Transabdominal Cerclage I Vaginal Cerclage I Embryologist I EggBank I GlobalEggDonationAgency I Didelphys Uterus I Recurrent Pregnancy Loss I Fenomatch I Artificial Intelligence 

This podcast is sponsored by Fenomatch; an Artificial Intelligence-based platform for fertility clinics and banks. It helps fertility centers to choose the most suitable donor for each patient and improve the selection process at all levels. For more information- https://fenomatch.com/en/ . ** Welcome to Season 5 of the Fertility Conversations Podcast. This is Episode 5 of this season. . Today we are joined by Dr. Elizabeth Amoaa -the author of "The Unspoken Identity,".  After a challenging health journey, Dr. Elizabeth Amoaa decided to use her philanthropic work as a platform to advocate for women dealing with gynaecological conditions. She founded "Speciallady Awareness" in 2017 to raise awareness on reproductive health disorders and encourage women to seek early medical intervention, thus preventing unnecessary surgeries and complications, similar to her own experiences. . The NGO has generously donated medical supplies valued at £120,000 to healthcare units such as 37 Military Hospital, Asuogyaman Atimpoku District Health Directorate, Kaneshie Polyclinic, and Afrakoma Hospital. Additionally, they have provided sanitary products to over twenty five thousands school girls in various communities in Ghana (Ashanti, Eastern, Greater Accra and Central Region). . Dr. Elizabeth has gained global recognition for sharing her story as the first Black woman born with two wombs, two cervixes, two vaginal canals and her struggle with stage four endometriosis, infertility and more. Her strength and resilience have left a profound impact on women worldwide. She joins us today to narrate her journey of discovering her rare congenital abnormality and the medical complications she faced. . Join us to listen to this inspiring episode. Remember to Subscribe, leave a review and give this podcast a 5*rating to help spread more awareness about In(Fertility).  . This is a podcast that shares stories of fertility & Infertility in Africa & all across the world. Representation Matters. Our stories matter. Our stories help others feel less alone. . If you would like to share your story, I would love to hear from you. Please email me at: [email protected] . . . Infertility | Pregnancy Loss| Childless Not By Choice | Baby Loss | Miscarriages | Male Factor Infertility | Donor Eggs | Fertility | Birth Control | Donor Sperm | Embryo Adoption | Surrogacy | IUI| IVF | Mental Health | Fertility Preservation |Egg Freezing | Sperm Freezing | PTSD | Sexual Cycles | Period Pains Infertility Podcast | Fertility Podcast I Menstruation |Adhesions | Adenomyosis | Fibroids | PCOS | Endometriosis | Irregular Cycles| Blocked Tubes | Fertility Coach I Fertility related topics | Cervical Incompetency I Transabdominal Cerclage I Vaginal Cerclage I Embryologist I EggBank I GlobalEggDonationAgency I Didelphys Uterus I Recurrent Pregnancy Loss I Artificial Intelligence I Fenomatch I   

This podcast is sponsored by Fenomatch; an Artificial Intelligence-based platform for fertility clinics and banks. It helps fertility centers to choose the most suitable donor for each patient and improve the selection process at all levels. For more information- https://fenomatch.com/en/ . . ** Welcome to Season 5 of the Fertility Conversations Podcast. This is Episode 4 of this season. . Today we are joined by Dr Chloé Roumai; the founder and president of the Fertility Friends Foundation in Canada. https://www.instagram.com/fertilityfriendsfoundation/ Her speciality is in Infertility, Gynaecology, and Obstetrics.Very early in life when she had chosen the path she would take as a career, Dr. Roumain determined that she wanted/needed to go into pro bono work in her native country of Haiti where the shortage of access to health care is tremendous. . However, after completing her medical studies and specialisation in Canada, Dr. Roumain was not able to practice in Haiti due to unforeseen circumstances. In her present work reality, Dr. Roumain found that there was inequality among her fertility patients which led to the creation of Fertility Friends Foundation. . Dr Chloé Roumai joins us to answer many of our questions about Endometriosis and also provides insight into Fertility Friends Foundation and all the incredible work they do to support individuals and couples trying to conceive. . Join us to listen to this inspiring episode. Remember to Subscribe, leave a review and give this podcast a 5*rating to help spread more awareness about In(Fertility).  . This is a podcast that shares stories of fertility & Infertility in Africa & all across the world. Representation Matters. Our stories matter. Our stories help others feel less alone. . If you would like to share your story, I would love to hear from you. Please email me at: [email protected] . Infertility | Pregnancy Loss| Childless Not By Choice | Baby Loss | Miscarriages | Male Factor Infertility | Donor Eggs | Fertility | Birth Control | Donor Sperm | Embryo Adoption | Surrogacy | IUI| IVF | Mental Health | Fertility Preservation |Egg Freezing | Sperm Freezing | PTSD | Sexual Cycles | Period Pains Infertility Podcast | Fertility Podcast I Menstruation |Adhesions | Adenomyosis | Fibroids | PCOS | Endometriosis | Irregular Cycles| Blocked Tubes | Fertility Coach I Fertility related topics | Cervical Incompetency I Transabdominal Cerclage I Vaginal Cerclage I Embryologist I EggBank I GlobalEggDonationAgency I Didelphys Uterus I Recurrent Pregnancy Loss I Fenomatch I Artificial Intelligence 

This podcast is sponsored by Fenomatch; an Artificial Intelligence-based platform for fertility clinics and banks. It helps fertility centers to choose the most suitable donor for each patient and improve the selection process at all levels. For more information- https://fenomatch.com/en/ . **Welcome to Season 5 of the Fertility Conversations Podcast. This is Episode 3 of this season. . In this episode; Doreen Thompson-Addo  joins us to share her journey to parenthood. She is a qualified Career Development and Wellbeing coach who advocates passionately for pregnancy loss awareness. Her personal journey, marked by multiple early miscarriages, a late loss, and an ectopic pregnancy, inspired the creation of Joy After Miscarriage.   . Through this platform, she strives to foster a community of support, break down societal taboos surrounding miscarriage, and serve as a beacon of hope and encouragement for those who have experienced the pain of pregnancy loss.  She is married with one daughter (her rainbow baby). . Join us to listen to this inspiring episode. To connect with Doreen, you can follow her on Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/joy_after_miscarriage/?hl=en-gb   Remember to Subscribe, leave a review and give this podcast a 5*rating to help spread more awareness about In(Fertility).  . . This is a podcast that shares stories of fertility & Infertility in Africa & all across the world. Representation Matters. Our stories matter. Our stories help others feel less alone. . If you would like to share your story, I would love to hear from you. Please email me at: [email protected] . Infertility | Pregnancy Loss| Childless Not By Choice | Baby Loss | Miscarriages | Male Factor Infertility | Donor Eggs | Fertility | Birth Control | Donor Sperm | Embryo Adoption | Surrogacy | IUI| IVF | Mental Health | Fertility Preservation |Egg Freezing | Sperm Freezing | PTSD | Sexual Cycles | Period Pains Infertility Podcast | Fertility Podcast I Menstruation |Adhesions | Adenomyosis | Fibroids | PCOS | Endometriosis | Irregular Cycles| Blocked Tubes | Fertility Coach I Fertility related topics | Cervical Incompetency I Transabdominal Cerclage I Vaginal Cerclage I Embryologist I EggBank I GlobalEggDonationAgency I Didelphys Uterus I Recurrent Pregnancy Loss I Fenomatch I Artificial Intelligence 

This podcast is sponsored by Fenomatch; an Artificial Intelligence-based platform for fertility clinics and banks. It helps fertility centers to choose the most suitable donor for each patient and improve the selection process at all levels. For more information- https://fenomatch.com/en/ . **Welcome to Season 5 of the Fertility Conversations Podcast. This is Episode 2 of this season. . * In today's episode, we are joined by Dr Babatunde Ogunniran; the head of Bridge Clinic Fertility Centre in Nigeria. He is an Experienced Gynaecologist skilled in the management of infertility, Assisted Reproductive Technology, InVitro Fertilisation(IVF) and Reproductive Endocrinology. Dr Ogunniran joins us to enlighten us on the many options available at the Bridge Clinic to individuals and couples trying to conceive. . * Bridge Clinic https://www.instagram.com/bridgefertilityclinic/?hl=en was founded in 1999 and has grown to become one of the leading fertility centers in Africa;  attracting clients from all across the globe. Its compliance with various international bodies on quality standards and procedures ensures that Bridge Clinic seamlessly integrates with physicians of their patients coming from abroad for fertility treatments in Nigeria.   . * The journey to parenthood begins with courage & a single step forward.  The Bridge Clinic encourages individuals and couples trying to conceive to take advantage of the free 15 Minutes Virtual Consultation available to anyone considering fertility treatments in Nigeria. The free 15 mins virtual consultation can be booked using this link  https://www.thebridgeclinic.com/virtual-consultation . *The Contact details for the Bridge Clinic are: Customer Care line: +234 201 6310092   *WhatApp No: +234810 460 7791 . * Bridge Clinic is situated in the following locations in Nigeria:  Lagos (Ikeja)-66 Oduduwa Way, Ikeja GRA, Lagos Lagos (Victoria Island)-64 Ademola Adetokunbo Street, Victoria Island. Port Harcourt- 41A Evo Road GRA Phase 2, Port Harcourt, Rivers Abuja- 724 CAD, Zone B04, Umaru Dikko Street, Jabi .  * Join us to listen to this insightful episode. To connect with Dr Ogunniran; you can reach him on instagram https://www.instagram.com/bridgefertilityclinic/?hl=en . Remember to Subscribe, leave a review and give this podcast a 5*rating to help spread more awareness about In(Fertility).  . This is a podcast that shares stories of fertility & Infertility in Africa & all across the world. Representation Matters. Our stories matter. Our stories help others feel less alone. . If you would like to share your story, I would love to hear from you. Please email me at: [email protected] . Infertility | Pregnancy Loss| Childless Not By Choice | Baby Loss | Miscarriages | Male Factor Infertility | Donor Eggs | Fertility | Birth Control | Donor Sperm | Embryo Adoption | Surrogacy | IUI| IVF | Mental Health | Fertility Preservation |Egg Freezing | Sperm Freezing | PTSD | Sexual Cycles | Period Pains Infertility Podcast | Fertility Podcast I Menstruation |Adhesions | Adenomyosis | Fibroids | PCOS | Endometriosis | Irregular Cycles| Blocked Tubes | Fertility Coach I Fertility related topics | Cervical Incompetency I Transabdominal Cerclage I Vaginal Cerclage I Embryologist I EggBank I GlobalEggDonationAgency I Didelphys Uterus I Recurrent Pregnancy Loss I Fenomatch I Artificial Intelligence I Bridge Clinic Nigeria 

This podcast is sponsored by Fenomatch; an Artificial Intelligence-based platform for fertility clinics and banks. It helps fertility centers to choose the most suitable donor for each patient and improve the selection process at all levels. For more information- https://fenomatch.com/en/ . ** Welcome to Season 5 of the Fertility Conversations Podcast. This is Episode 1 of this season. . In today's episode, we are joined by Andrea and Elin; the founders of the BUMPY app https://www.instagram.com/bumpyapp.se/?hl=en They join us to share their own fertility journeys and share details of their fertility support app; BUMPY. . Andrea was born with MRKH syndrome which affects the female reproductive system with an absent or undeveloped uterus as one of the main characteristics. This condition affects 1 in 4500 girls globally. Andrea has done 7 IVF treatments to retrieve eggs from her ovaries and fertilised the eggs with her husband's sperm and was one of the 1st people in the world to go through a uterus transplant from a deceased donor but unfortunately she became really ill months after the procedure and had to remove the uterus before getting a chance to get pregnant. She is currently navigating alternative options to parenthood. . Elin went through a 10 year long infertility journey falling into the category of unexplained infertility. She has experienced recurrent miscarriages, 12 to be exact, including an ectopic pregnancy. She has gone through numerous IVF cycles at several clinics and had 13 embryo transfers in total on her journey to parenthood.    Both Andrea and Elin are very passionate about supporting people going through infertility with their free support app BUMPY. This main app features include: A support community to meet and connect with others facing similar challenges or going through the same treatments or processes Find & compare fertility clinics in one place based on your needs Rate & review fertility clinics as honest opinions and sharing of experiences will help others navigate their journeys BUMPY has many fertility clinics across Europe listed with reviews and recommendations to explore. In addition to the app, they have a new website bumpyclinics.com for people to find and review clinics as well. . They also have a campaign: "Babies that are in our hearts and not in our arms"  Most people with the desire and longing to become a parent have already given the unborn baby a name. Bumpy is creating a baby name list so in the app where you can add your name anonymously to help spread awareness around infertility and pregnancy loss. . Join us to listen to this incredible episode with these 2 amazing ladies doing so much positive work and making a change to support people dealing with infertility and pregnancy loss. . . Remember to Subscribe, leave a review and give this podcast a 5*rating to help spread more awareness about In(Fertility).  . . This is a podcast that shares stories of fertility & Infertility in Africa & all across the world. Representation Matters. Our stories matter. Our stories help others feel less alone. . If you would like to share your story, I would love to hear from you. Please email me at: [email protected] . Infertility | Pregnancy Loss| Childless Not By Choice | Baby Loss | Miscarriages | Male Factor Infertility | Donor Eggs | Fertility | Birth Control | Donor Sperm | Embryo Adoption | Surrogacy | IUI| IVF | Mental Health | Fertility Preservation |Egg Freezing | Sperm Freezing | PTSD | Sexual Cycles | Period Pains Infertility Podcast | Fertility Podcast I Menstruation |Adhesions | Adenomyosis | Fibroids | PCOS | Endometriosis | Irregular Cycles| Blocked Tubes | Fertility Coach I Fertility related topics | Cervical Incompetency I Transabdominal Cerclage I Vaginal Cerclage I Embryologist I EggBank I GlobalEggDonationAgency I Uterus Transplant I Recurrent Pregnancy Loss I MRKH I Fenomatch I Artificial Intelligence