IVF In 2 Weeks? An Embryologist Explains

Is 86% of your egg reserve really gone by 30? Host Dr Helen O’Neill is joined by her identical twin sister Deirdre O’Neill, Hertility Co-Founder and a dual-qualified lawyer, to tackle the main event of your menstrual cycle: ovulation. They put that scary statistic into context and explain how the egg that became you was formed while your grandmother was pregnant with your mum. Plus, Helen runs through the tell-tale signs that you’re ovulating.In this episode, we cover:What the “86% gone by 30” statistic actually means for your fertilityHow the egg that made you formed inside your grandmotherThe physical signs that you’re about to release an eggConnect with Hertility & Standing Ovulation:WebsiteYouTubeInstagramTikTokLinkedInConnect with Deirdre O'Neill:LinkedInInstagramAnd if you've got thoughts, questions and comments, you can email us at: [email protected] Producer: Alice Worley (LinkedIn) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Always exhausted, but your bloods keep coming back "normal"? Host Dr Helen O'Neill is joined by Dr George Adams - consultant haematologist and honorary senior lecturer at Imperial College London - to trace iron deficiency back to the centuries-old "disease of virgins" and explain why the official cut-off for low iron can mean your stores are already empty. Plus, why you'd need 4kg of steak a day to fix it through diet, and how an iron infusion can switch the lights back on.In this episode, we cover:Why "within range" blood tests can still miss iron deficiencyWhy diet and supplements often can't fix low ironHow iron infusions work, and who they're forConnect with Hertility & Standing Ovulation:WebsiteYouTubeInstagramTikTokLinkedInAnd if you've got thoughts, questions and comments, you can email us at: [email protected] Exec Producer: Alice Worley (LinkedIn) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What does it actually cost to take home a baby? Host Dr Helen O'Neill is joined by Dr Stephanie Kuku - former cancer surgeon, now Chief Regulatory and Scientific Affairs Officer at Conceivable Life Sciences - to unpack her "cost to baby" research and why cutting it could open IVF up to far more people. Plus, Dr Kuku takes on the wellness industry and explains why she calls unregulated peptides a health emergency.In this episode, we cover:What IVF really costs, and what could bring that cost downDr Kuku’s three rules for cutting through the wellness noiseWhy unregulated peptides are dangerousConnect with Hertility & Standing Ovulation:WebsiteYouTubeInstagramTikTokLinkedInConnect with Dr Stephanie Kuku:InstagramAnd if you've got thoughts, questions and comments, you can email us at: [email protected] Producer: Alice Worley (LinkedIn) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ever noticed your gut has a mind of its own around your period, in pregnancy or after birth? Host Dr Helen O’Neill is joined by gastrointestinal surgeon and Sunday Times bestselling author Dr Karan Rajan to explain how hormones affect your gut, from period poos and “shooting bum pain” to pregnancy constipation. They also cover fibre’s role in endometriosis, preparing for endometriosis surgery, and why a dad’s health before conception matters too.Why your gut speeds up or slows down around your periodWhat "shooting bum pain" is, and its link to endometriosisWhy a dad's health in the 3 months before conception matters tooConnect with Hertility & Standing Ovulation:WebsiteYouTubeInstagramTikTokLinkedInConnect with Dr Karan Rajan:InstagramTikTokAnd if you've got thoughts, questions and comments, you can email us at: [email protected] Producer: Alice Worley (LinkedIn) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wondering if you’ve left it too late to freeze your eggs? Host Dr Helen O’Neill is joined by fertility doctor Dr Nagla Elfaki to break down the fertility timeline: the best age to freeze, who it’s really for, and why freezing now won’t use up your eggs for later. Plus, Dr Elfaki explains why sperm health matters just as much, and the changes men can make in three months to improve it.In this episode, we cover:Why egg freezing doesn’t “use up” your future eggsHow many eggs you need for a good chance of a baby, and why five often isn’t enoughThe three-month changes that improve sperm healthConnect with Hertility & Standing Ovulation:• Website• YouTube• Instagram• TikTok• LinkedInConnect with Dr Nagla Elfaki• InstagramAnd if you've got thoughts, questions and comments, you can email us at: [email protected] Producer: Alice Worley (LinkedIn) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 embryosConnect with Hertility & Standing Ovulation:• Website• YouTube• Instagram• TikTok• LinkedInConnect with Emma Whitney:• Instagram• Fertility ActionAnd if you've got thoughts, questions and comments, you can email us at: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 fibreConnect with Hertility & Standing Ovulation:• Website• YouTube• Instagram• TikTok• LinkedInAnd if you've got thoughts, questions and comments, you can email us at: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.