12 - Fertility Challenges: Overcoming the Odds with Infertility Specialist Mandy Nielsen

Mandy Nielsen, an expert in infertility, shares her experience and insights on infertility and IVF. She emphasizes the importance of seeking help from a specialist early on and highlights the role of reproductive endocrinologists in diagnosing and treating infertility. Mandy discusses the various factors that can contribute to infertility, including male factor infertility, egg health, and uterine issues. She also talks about the different procedures and treatments available, such as ovulation induction, intrauterine insemination (IUI), and in vitro fertilization (IVF). Mandy addresses the emotional impact of infertility and the need for mental health support. She provides advice on how to support friends going through infertility and emphasizes the importance of being open and compassionate. Mandy also discusses the financial aspect of infertility treatments and shares resources for financial assistance. She touches on the topic of pregnancy after infertility and the unique challenges and anxieties that come with it. Finally, Mandy shares her experience as an older mother and the joys and benefits of being an older mom.

CHAPTERS

00:00 Introduction to Mandy Nielsen and Infertility
03:17 Causes and Treatment of Infertility
06:58 Understanding Secondary Fertility
08:51 The Emotional Impact of Infertility
13:07 Supporting Friends Through Infertility
23:18 Financial Assistance for Infertility Treatments
28:53 Pregnancy After Infertility
31:17 The Joys and Challenges of Being an Older Mother

RESOURCES
Female Fertility - Toni Weschler
Book Quote - "The strongest women become the strongest mothers before their children are even conceived." 
PCOS SOS Fertility Fast Track - Felise Gersh
Book Quote - "Healthy babies start with healthy mothers. Instead of rushing into fertility treatments, Dr. Gersh shows how you can use diet and lifestyle to get truly, deeply, wonderfully healthy and how this naturally restores female fertility."