Episode 4: Getting benched by a cyst & unpacking the shame of spending money on IVF

Episode 04 is here, and we’re diving into the unforeseen costs of IVF, specifically the extra fees for canceled cycles (wtf!) and how society often shames women for spending money on fertility treatments. We also talk gut feelings, how to trust your own voice, and a new diagnosis: ovarian cysts.

Buckle up! It’s a good one. As always, love to you all. If you’re on this infertility/IVF journey too, you’re doing great and you’ve got this. xo

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Intro music by FogChaser

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Fact Check:

• Study shows contraceptive users and non-users processed stress differently at the molecular level, with contraceptive users also reporting a more negative psychological response to stress compared to non-users.

• Number of PGT-tested embryos recommended per live birth (study)

• Different types of embryo transfers

• Ovarian Cysts: What Is A Functional Cyst? What Is Normal? When Is An Ovarian Cyst A Problem? by Natalie Crawford, MD

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