Getting to the Root of Unexplained Infertility and How Useful is AMH Testing?
For Trying Out Loud: The Infertility Years
Release Date: 07/24/2020
The Final Episode: BIG NEWS!!!
For Trying Out Loud: The Infertility Years
Sorry for the radio silence but life has taken an unexpected turn and we're ready to share some big news! This episode comes with a trigger warning. Please only listen if you are feeling in a good place and able to listen to positive news. Although this is the last podcast episode you can still keep up with our adventures on Youtube. If you enjoy our videos please subscribe to our channel 'Romana and Ewan'. You can watch all the vlogs Thanks for all of your support over the years. We are eternally grateful to everyone who has listened to the podcast and we feel so...
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Update: Where are we now?
For Trying Out Loud: The Infertility Years
It's been a while. We thought it was about time that we returned for an update. We've been quiet on socials and felt we owed it to you guys to let you know where we're at with things. Check out our Vlogs on Youtube. They are released once a week on a Friday. If you enjoy them please subscribe to our channel 'Romana and Ewan'. You can watch all the vlogs If you'd like to buy us a coffee please visit You can also donate directly through Paypal by clicking @fortryingoutloud @romanaandewan
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Update: The Results of our 7th Embryo Transfer
For Trying Out Loud: The Infertility Years
We've missed you! Thanks for tuning back in for our update. The last few months have been busy so it was great to finally get back to the podcast. In this episode we chat about how our most recent transfer went in Bulgaria. This was our 7th transfer and our 8th embryo. Thanks for sticking with us! We really appreciate it! Check out our Vlogs on Youtube. They are released weekly every Friday. If you enjoy them please subscribe to our channel 'Romana and Ewan'. You can watch all the vlogs Thank you to everyone who has bought us a coffee and...
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IVF: The Road is Long....
For Trying Out Loud: The Infertility Years
It's the final episode of Season 3 and in this weeks bumper episode we answer some listener questions. Romana also chats to fellow IVF warrior Saira (@ivfmyeggshatesperm). Saira has been a great support buddy (something everyone going through IVF needs) over the last 18 months so it seemed fitting to chat to her for this final episode. Plus, Saira's an avid researcher and after being on a mega long journey herself, her IVF knowledge is on point. We chat about lots of things including chemical pregnancies, embryo grading, miscarriage and travelling abroad for...
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Ewan and Romana ask each other........
For Trying Out Loud: The Infertility Years
We're going solo this week as we reflect on the past 5 years. It's not been an easy few years so we thought it was time to take stock and ponder on some of the highs and lows. We ask each other some thought provoking questions and as always, we answer with complete honesty and hope in doing so it is helpful to you, the listener. Check out our Vlogs on Youtube. They are released weekly every Friday. If you enjoy them please subscribe to the channel Romana and Ewan. You can watch all the vlogs Thank you to everyone who has bought us a coffee and donated to the...
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Diabetes, TTC, Supplements and more with Dietitian Anita Beckwith
For Trying Out Loud: The Infertility Years
After an epic four and a half months away we're back on home turf. Today we discuss how our follow up went at our clinic in Bulgaria and what the plan is moving forward. Romana also chats to Anita Beckwith (@anitab_rd and @fertility.hormone.dietitian). Anita is a UK Clinical Lead Dietitian specialising in diabetes and fertility, practising in both the NHS and her own private practice. Anita qualified as a dietitian over two decades ago, of which 17 of those years she has specialised in diabetes, regularly consulting with people with type 1, type 2 and gestational diabetes. It was...
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Fertility Chats: Tony aka @thehopefulfather
For Trying Out Loud: The Infertility Years
We're back in Sofia and back at the clinic. This time for a Hysteroscopy. Find out why Romana really enjoyed it!! Ewan also chats to Tony aka @thehopefulfather. Tony is a big advocate for raising awareness around male infertility and in this chat he opens up about his own personal journey. It's an extremely moving but also funny discussion. The Wank Room being one such topic covered!! You can find Tony's vlog at To support Tony's Everest Base Camp trek for Fertility Network UK Check out our Vlogs on Youtube. They are released weekly every Friday....
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The Aftermath of 3 back to back IVF's and The Chick Mission with Tracy Weiss
For Trying Out Loud: The Infertility Years
3 back to back rounds of IVF is bound to have an impact and in this episode we discuss how it has affected us both individually. Romana also chats to Tracy Weiss, Executive Director of The Chick Mission @chickmission. Tracy is a cancer survivor who was diagnosed with cervical cancer at age 30. She definitely knew what the cervix did, no matter what anyone tells you. Tracy was pretty annoyed when her insurance company denied her claim to preserve her fertility under it being ‘elective’ -- as if having a tumor was something anyone would choose. She remained angry until The Chick...
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The Final Ever PGS Results and Advocating for Yourself whilst TTC
For Trying Out Loud: The Infertility Years
This is it! The results of our 7th and final IVF round are in! Do we have any normal embryos? Tune in to find out. Romana also chats to Hayley @hayleybanxy Hayley has been trying to conceive for a few years and has had multiple rounds of IVF. She shares everything she has learnt so far. Like us, she is a big believer in advocating for yourself. We discuss PCOS, Adenomyosis, travelling abroad for IVF, coping with failed IVF cycles and loads more. Here's a link to the podcast Ewan mentioned Check out our Vlogs on Youtube....
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Endo, MTHFR, 6 rounds of IVF and SMBC with Ravid Israel, founder of Embie
For Trying Out Loud: The Infertility Years
This week we update you on our 7th and FINAL round of IVF. Romana also chats to Ravid Israel (@embie2baby) founder of Embie, the first app exclusively designed for women going through fertility treatments. Ravid’s fertility journey began in 2012 with a Cervical Cancer diagnosis, followed by severe endometriosis, multiple fibroids, and an MTHFR mutation. This prompted a move abroad for more affordable reproductive care which was followed by six full IVF cycles, 4 transfers and a lot of experimentation. After five IVF cycle attempts with a partner, Ravid succeeded on her SMBC/first...
info_outlineThis week Romana chats to the wonderful Jessica Bourke aka @thefertilitydetective. With over fourteen years of experience in the field of reproductive health, Jessica has gained a reputation for helping women to successfully conceive where everything else has failed. Jessica provides a unique, individualised service that is founded on her in-depth knowledge of all aspects of male and female fertility. Based on the latest scientific research, she uses a combination of acupuncture and nutritional protocols alongside functional lab testing to ensure her clients have the greatest chance of conception and welcoming a healthy baby into the world. For more information visit www.jessicabourke.com. Watch Jessica's Tedx talk here
This chat covers so many interesting topics including Unexplained Infertility, Sperm DNA Fragmentation testing, TTC over 40, AMH and being your own advocate when going through fertility struggles.
Romana also discusses the results of her and Ewan's most recent IVF cycle.
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