Is there online support for Men struggling to conceive?
Male Fertility2 Feb 2022

Is there online support for Men struggling to conceive?

Did you know there is a men-only Facebook group, where Guys can go and openly vent about how they're feeling, get advice and support?

Well there is and I caught up with its founder Gareth Downs to talk about his infertility struggles, how lumps he found in his testicles at 18 led to a diagnosis of azoospermia.

As his fertility journey got more complicated with failed cycles and recurrent miscarriages, Gareth became frustrated with his inability to talk openly with his partner about what he was feeling.

He decided to set up a Facebook page and since doing so, it now has over 200 members. Gareth has been speaking out to encourage men to do the same (albeit they don't have to do it to the camera just join the group)

Here is Gareth sharing his story as part of the Hidden Faces campaign for Fertility Network UK

Here's a link to the Facebook group and how you can follow him on Twitter

Plus I mentioned how to become a Patron of this podcast to help me continue to put a voice to infertility. Just pop over here and do let me know if you'd like to share your story. Just email natalie@thefertilitypodcast.com x

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Episoder(22)

The Early Years: Why isn't there more research on Male Infertility?

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8 Mar 202224min

How can Men feel more confident to talk more about infertility?

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Why GP’s should consider referring men to a Urologist or Andrologist early on in fertility investigations.

Why GP’s should consider referring men to a Urologist or Andrologist early on in fertility investigations.

Male Infertility Meet Professor Sheryl Homa – Clinical Scientist and director of Andrology Solutions, an HFEA licensed male fertility clinic offering expert care and advice on men's fertility.Sheryl s...

3 Mar 202243min

What do you do when ICSI doesn't work?

What do you do when ICSI doesn't work?

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1 Mar 202251min

What can men do to improve their fertility?

What can men do to improve their fertility?

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22 Feb 202253min

What can I do about my sperm health?

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Sperm BanterMeet Paul and Helen and a little bundle of joy! I spoke with Paul about his experience of treatment, after the couple had been through two failed rounds of IVF - with their embryos only g...

19 Feb 202221min

Why men feel so invisible when it comes to infertility.

Why men feel so invisible when it comes to infertility.

The Invisible ManFor too long the male experience has been invisible. Traditionally the vast majority of tests and treatments have been focused on women. It’s been assumed that men have the ‘easy bit’...

19 Feb 20221h 14min

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