The nature of in-vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment tends to make you become hypersensitive when a cycle fails. I was advised to avoid strenuous exercise and the sauna after each cycle of my embryo transfer. I mainly did yoga and strength training at the time. But when a cycle failed there was...

“You are what you eat” is a very famous saying . . . although, you may have heard the more accurate version of it: “You are what you eat and absorb.” Absorption is important because it’s possible to eat a variety of highly nutrient-dense foods but not get the full benefit from these nutrients...

My father passed away when I was 29 years old. It took me quite some time to adjust to life without his presence. The following year I would turn 30. So during this period of my life, I was going through a quarter life crisis. The passing of my dad and turning 30 led me to take on running. After I...

The Emotional Roller Coaster of Fertility Treatment My fertility journey took over 2 years before I was able to conceive my daughter. I was acutely aware of the impact of age on a woman's reproductive health, which added to my concerns, but I remained hopeful. The Challenges of IVF Living with...