EF#46: Navigating Endometriosis and Infertility - A Journey Across Borders with Lizzie Alexander

After a two-year break from the podcast, Lizzie returns to share her personal struggle with endometriosis, secondary infertility, and her journey of trying to conceive (TTC) across international borders. This comeback episode offers valuable insights for anyone dealing with fertility challenges with endometriosis.

Episode highlights:

• Lizzie's fertility journey since her last update (Episode 44, May 2022)
• Balancing endometriosis management with trying to conceive
• Exploring IVF and donor egg IVF as fertility treatment options
• Navigating international moves while undergoing fertility treatments
• The impact of environmental factors (like mould exposure) on fertility and overall health
• Coping with failed IVF attempts and the emotional toll of infertility
• The importance of laparoscopic surgery in treating endometriosis
• Managing hormonal imbalances and their effect on fertility
• Addressing immune system issues in relation to implantation failure
• The role of mental health support in a fertility journey

Key lessons for those trying to conceive:

1. Embracing change during your fertility journey
2. Maintaining positivity while dealing with infertility
3. Prioritising self-care and stress management
4. Trusting your instincts about your body and health
5. Importance of nutrition in fertility and endometriosis management
6. Building a support network while dealing with infertility
7. Acknowledging the emotional aspects of the TTC journey
8. Preparing for setbacks in fertility treatments
9. Seeking professional guidance for fertility issues
10. The value of persistence in facing fertility challenges

Resources mentioned:

• Episode 44: Postpartum Recovery and Fertility Journey
• Endo Fertility Podcast Goodie Bag 📦 > each week check this out for new goodie's from Lizzie and her guests.

This episode is sponsored by the Ultimate Endo Fertility Library - sign up HERE to get yourself on the mailing list and started with a Quick Start Endo Fertility E-book, a symptom tracker, delicious recipes, workbooks, guided meditations, and other helpful resources.

Upcoming episodes:

• Episode 47 [Next Episode] - Interview with a psychotherapist on fertility-related mental health
• Deep dives into donor IVF, choosing overseas fertility clinics, and preparing for fertility-related surgeries
• Expert interviews on topics including recurrent miscarriage, Mayan abdominal massage for fertility, and the connection between Epstein Barr Virus, endometriosis and infertility

How to work with me:

• One off 1:1 coaching sessions e.g. blood test reviews and fertility strategy sessions
• Personalised 1:1 Endo Fertility coaching programs
• >>Book your free 30 minutes 1:1 coaching session HERE<<
• Upcoming affordable monthly Endo Fertility Mastery Coaching Membership [wait list open soon - be sure to join my mailing list not to miss the launch].

Get in touch / join my community:

• Follow me on Instagram and Facebook
• Join my Endo Fertility community – find us in the Thrive and Conceive with Endometriosis Facebook Group.

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