A Male Perspective on the Toll of Fertility Problems with Jacky from aloomah
Don't Tell Me To RELAX- Your Fertility PodcastShow Notes
Men in May- this month we will be focusing in on the male side of fertility, culminating in a Live Q&A on June 1st with Claire Mooney- male fertility expert from Fertility Solutions. If you would like to join us and ask a question- please register your details here- and if you have a question for Claire and can't join live then email me here.
In todays episode Jacky shares his five-year fertility journey, exploring the emotional, physical, and medical challenges he faced with his partner Eleanor. He explains how this inspired him and Eleanor to create Aloomah, a support platform for those on similar paths.
This episode offers insights into male fertility, the importance of shared responsibility, and innovative support solutions.
We discuss
Jacky and Eleanor’s five-year fertility journey, including IVF, pregnancy loss, and resilience The role of lifestyle, diagnosis, and medical treatment in fertility outcomes Emotional support needs of men and women during fertility struggles The development of Alluma: an inclusive, community-driven fertility platform Practical advice for men starting or in the midst of a fertility journey Jacky recounts how his career and lifestyle impacted fertility challenges The significance of genetic factors like DNA fragmentation and PCOS How pregnancy losses shape perspectives on time and grief The gaps in current support systems for emotional and psychological needs An overview of Aloomah's features: community spaces, Knowledge Center, Mindspace, and upcoming plans Aloomah Fertility - Official Website Jacky’s Instagram - Aloomah Aloomah on Instagram
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