Egg retrieval, fertility planning, PCOS and ovarian hyperstimulation with Zoe

In today’s episode we are joined by the incredible Zoe, who shares her experience with egg freezing here in Naarm/Melbourne. Zoe shares her experience from the perspective of a single woman in her 30s living with PCOS. She talks us through the decision to undertake egg retrieval, the process itself, practicalities of the procedure and how she was feeling along the way. Zoe also discusses her experience with ovarian hyperstimulation, a complication that can occur following egg retrieval.

Zoe is so open and thoughtful in this episode, and we hope you enjoy listening. You can’t really know the ins and outs of an experience like this unless you’ve gone through it, and we’re so grateful to Zoe for sharing her own journey. 

You can also find Zoe @orgpsych.adventures.

Please note this episode cannot be considered as medical advice and only represents Zoe’s views and experiences. Please know Zoe does also mention the number of eggs collected if this is a sensitive topic for you.

Resources mentioned:

• Knocked Up podcast

• Monash IVF free fertility nurse on call service

  
  

*We recorded this episode before the recent event involving an incorrect embryo transfer occurred in QLD, Australia. We are sending you so much love and care if this news impacts you*

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