S4 E5. Jenna's Story - 7 Year Journey, Adenomyosis, IVF, Miscarriage & Medical Menopause (Zoladex)

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05/23/23 • 92 min

Tune in to today's episode to hear from listener of the show, Jenna. She talks us through the last 7 years of heartbreak as well as taking us right back through her extensive medical history which has played a part in where she is today.
Her story discusses;

Reproductive health concerns from a young age
Surgeries which found Cysts, Adhesions and Endometriosis
Low AMH
2 Round of IVF
5 Embryo Transfers
The part her faith plays in her journey
Miscarriage
Being advised to have a hysterectomy
A year break from treatment
Medical Menopause using Goserelin (Zoladex)
Cycle never returning
Advised from Doctor using Donor is only way forward

Jenna was very honest with us around some of the darker moments in this journey and I believe you will resonate with her a lot, especially in those hard, disappointing moments this journey comes with.

Reproductive health concerns from a young age
Surgeries which found Cysts, Adhesions and Endometriosis
Low AMH
2 Round of IVF
5 Embryo Transfers
The part her faith plays in her journey
Miscarriage
Being advised to have a hysterectomy
A year break from treatment
Medical Menopause using Goserelin (Zoladex)
Cycle never returning
Advised from Doctor using Donor is only way forward

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S4 E4. Let's Talk - Endometriosis with Dr Amelia Ryan

Today I am joined by Dr Amelia Ryan who has kindly offered us her time to help spread the word on Endometriosis. Amelia is an Obstetrician and Gynaecologist currently working at the Fertility Associates Auckland office.
This episode covers;

What is Endometriosis
What are the symptoms
What are the ways to get diagnosed
Management options
How endo can impact fertility
How can endo surgery temporarily improve your fertility
Endometrioma's, what are they and how do they treat them
Does Endo impact egg quality
How to manage Endo holistically

Amelia is an amazing doctor and is someone who aligns so well with the Podcast. Her ethos for treating patients is amazing, she really is the gold standard for what care we should receive. It was a privilege to have her on today and keep your ears peeled for more episodes with her to come this Season!

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