Why quitting IVF and relocating was the best thing to happen to me
By Emma Kemsley At what point do you stop IVF? After two failed cycles? Three, four, six? The truth is, once you start, it’s hard to stop. I was staring…
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Dear hopeful IVF friend
Dear hopeful IVF friend I am now pregnant after IVF. But I get you. I still am you. The trauma from the losses, the disappointment still haunt me every day.…
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Coping with a positive pregnancy test after IVF (is your anxiety overthinking or intuition?)
It’s normal to feel anxiety if you get a positive pregnancy test after IVF It’s natural to feel anxious during the two–week wait, but what happens after you get a…
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IVF & egg freezing could become a regular job perk (and why that’s not always a good thing)
Workplaces that offer IVF and egg freezing to become the norm? American workers are used to the idea that reproductive health benefits are tied to employment – but could this…
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You can’t scare me. I’ve had IVF!
We absolutely love this uplifting – but realistic take on the IVF journey! Content warning: infertility, IVF, pregnancy loss Dear fellow infertiles, I want to tell you something only an…
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6 weird pandemic fertility stories from the past 12 months
The fertility world has gone a little bit nuts too! If the past year has taught us anything, it’s that a pandemic has the power to affect absolutely every part…
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Acupuncture for IVF? We went straight to the expert for answers!
Can infertility be treated with acupuncture? Acupuncture is an ancient and somewhat mysterious treatment for many health issues – but is ancient wisdom any match for the mysteries of modern…
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Why Spain’s endometriosis ban is a step backwards for women
Endometriosis columnist and stage 4 endometriosis sufferer Emma Kemsley, shares her opinion of the recent news that Spain has banned women with endo from joining its police force. Eyebrows were raised…
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Laparoscopy – a complete guide by a stage 4 Endometriosis survivor (part 4)
Endometriosis surgery – frequently asked questions for laparoscopy patients Our endometriosis columnist Emma Kemsley continues to answer all of your questions about surgery. Click here to access part 1 of…
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