Fertility Coach

Male fertility issues go beyond sperm parameters. History-taking for a male reproductive health workup includes exploring reproductive and sexual history, developmental history, medical history, lifestyle choices and behaviors, and environmental exposures. In this article, we cover a few issues that hinder fertility. The more aware you are of these, the more effectively you can look…

The fertility rate has been declining in both developed (one in six couples is infertile) and developing countries (one in four couples is infertile). People who try on treatment options take on average seven years and €30k+ to have a baby. In clinical interviews, infertile patients often state that something so fundamental and natural [getting…

Although smoking has been around for a long time, its negative effect on health is well-known. Both the male and female sexes are susceptible to decreased fertility if they smoke (not just tobacco, but that will be the focus of our article since it is the most common, accepted, and widespread substance). Concerningly, a significant proportion of women…

Whether you are single or in a couple, and regardless of your medical situation and the fertility treatment you undergo (insemination, IVF with your own gametes or with gamete donation), an assisted reproduction journey is a highly medicalised process, in which the emotional dimension is often underestimated – by health professionals (due to lack of…

Infertility is a medical term used for people who have not achieved a pregnancy after one year of trying. The compromised testicular function is a common issue men encounter fertility-wise, such is the case of testicular cancer patients. While, gladly, this type of cancer has a very high survival rate, unfortunately, it tends to appear…

Stress is omnipresent in any assisted reproduction process. The stakes are high (creating life!) and the journey can be long and full of uncertainties. We don’t control the timing, let alone the outcome. The protocols are complex and ultra-medicalised. We multiply medical appointments, ultrasound scans, tests, and we have to do the injections ourselves.

9 tips by Stéphanie Toulemonde, certified life coach, specialized in emotional support for women in assisted reproduction journeys. When you’re undergoing fertility treatment, the holidays can be particularly difficult emotionally. First, because now is the time to take stock of the past year. Despite all the positive things you have achieved, what dominates your inner…

Most “Dads to Be” don’t even think about their own fertility, until they decide to start trying for a family and have trouble conceiving. Whether you are personally experiencing infertility, or supporting your partner who may have fertility issues, you need to start preparing to optimize your chances of becoming a “Dad to be”. Either…