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
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