Is it time to ask for help with your fertility yet?

Quiz Questions

• 1.
  How old are you?

  • A.
    under 20
  • B.
    20-30
  • C.
    30-35
  • D.
    35-40
  • E.
    Over 40
• 2.
  How long have you been trying?

  • A.
    We've only just started
  • B.
    3-6 months
  • C.
    6-12 months
  • D.
    More than 12 months
• 3.
  Do you have a known pre-existing condition?

  • A.
    PCOS
  • B.
    Male Factor (like low sperm count, motility or morphology score)
  • C.
    Endometriosis
  • D.
    I've had a miscarriage (or more than one)
  • E.
    None that I know of
• 4.
  Which picture represents your current mindset best?

  • A.
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    “It's a LOT”
  • B.
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    “It feels like Mission Impossible”
  • C.
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    “It's so hard!”
  • D.
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    “I'm OK" (but not really)
  • E.
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    Actually it's OK

Quiz Outcomes

• 1.
  It's time to ask for help!

  But don't worry! That 'help' isn't always IVF - in fact, less than 50% of people referred to a fertility specialist end up having IVF.Trying to conceive can be tough, especially when you don't know where to start. (Turns out learning how to put a condom on a banana wasn't as helpful as our high-school sex-ed teachers had us believe!😩 )And unfortunately, fertility problems aren’t uncommon… 1 in 8 couples have trouble getting pregnant or sustaining a pregnancy. I see you, and I'm here to hold your hand. You’re SO not alone.🌟Get the help you need🌟Here Are 4 Tools to Get Started 1. Track your cycle. Diarise any symptoms, how you feel throughout the month, and how regular your periods are. This can help troubleshoot what might be going wrong.2. Test.Many people visit their GP when it's taking longer than hoped to get pregnant, but a standard 7.4 minute consultation won’t allow the time you need to help you on your quest. However, your GP may request some tests. The most important (in my opinion) are:Pre-pregnancy screening testPap Smear/Cervical Screening test and Breast CheckDay 2 or 3 Hormone ProfileSemen AnalysisThey may suggest a Day 21 progesterone test and an AMH test, but I think these test should be done with caution3. Work on your health and lifestyle In the 90-120 days before conception you can make a significant impact on the health of your eggs and sperm. Healthy eggs and healthy sperm make healthy embryos. And healthy embryos make healthy babies.Also, if you're not ovulating due to PCOS, a loss of just 5% of your body weight can help tip you back into ovulation. This could help get the outcome you're after, without intervention! (I know you've probably heard this before, but there are tips and tricks that can help you4. Book a time to talk with me!Check the calendar
• 2.
  You're probably right to keep trying

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  It's probably OK to keep trying... but why not get a little bit more information and support? click the button below to find out moreIt takes time to make a baby. ✨80% of heterosexual couples will conceive within 12 months✨50% of couples who have not conceived after 6 months will need help (not always IVF). A big part of trying to conceive is how it affects your mental health causing your resolve and your strength to spiral downward. Given your answers, you're probably still in the 'normal' range.. but that doesn't mean there aren't things you can do right now that might make your journey shorterYou’ve taken the first step to getting more information and knowledge is power!Here Are 4 Tools to Get Started 1. Track your cycle. Diarise any symptoms, how you feel throughout the month, and how regular your periods are. This can help troubleshoot what might be going wrong.2. Test.Many people visit their GP when it's taking longer than hoped to get pregnant, but a standard 7.4 minute consultation won’t allow the time you need to help you on your quest. However, your GP may request some tests. The most important (in my opinion) are:Pre-pregnancy screening testPap Smear/Cervical Screening test and Breast CheckDay 2 or 3 Hormone ProfileSemen AnalysisThey may suggest a Day 21 progesterone test and an AMH test, but I think these test should be done with caution3. Work on your health and lifestyle In the 90-120 days before conception you can make a significant impact on the health of your eggs and sperm. Healthy eggs and healthy sperm make healthy embryos. And healthy embryos make healthy babies.Did you know that babies born from fathers who smoked during the time before preconception have a higher incidence of childhood cancers?!4. Book a time to talk with me!Check the calendar ✨ Tune In With these Resources!👇✨Check out my blogsYou'll find loads of interesting topics ranging from managing your relationships through fertility treatment, to tests your Dr could request, right up to behind-the-scenes of an IVF labCome over and follow me on Social Media I share regularly on Instagram and Facebook and you'll find a lovely community of others on the same (or similar) journeys in my Facebook Group“You cannot be Brave without first having been afraid”― Lucy Lines