IVF abroad: TTC and infertility for those considering conceiving abroad
Trying to conceive (TTC) and navigating fertility testing and treatment like IVF can be a long complicated conception rollercoaster - especially when navigating infertility challenges like high BMI, Low AMH, PCOS, Endometriosis, secondary infertility, Unexplained infertility, recurrent miscarrage, baby loss, or being part of the LGBTQI+ community.
Struggling with infertility and access to fertility treatment in your home country? Feeling frustrated by the lack of options, long waiting lists, NHS/state funded constraints, BMI restrictions, not getting answers, multiple failed IVF cycles, the high cost of private fertility treatment and at best average customer service?
My friend, you're not alone.
But what if there is another way?
Welcome to IVF abroad, the podcast designed to support, inform, and empower you on your journey to parenthood - wherever that path may lead.
I'm Emma Haslam, Founder of Your IVF abroad - the UK’s only independent reproductive agency. I am a fellow fertility warrior and now Mama of one thanks to fertility treatment abroad.
With my experience of helping hundreds of people worldwide since 2019 I will help you to understand and explore fertility options abroad in mainland Europe, like IVF, IUI, egg freezing, egg donation, sperm donation and double donation - making fertility treatment abroad safe, ethical, more affordable, accessible and a stress-reduced experience.
Each week, I'll share expert insights, guest interviews, personal stories, and practical tips on topics like:
- Pros and cons of conceiving abroad
- IVF and other fertility treatments - what you need to know
- Navigating donor conception with confidence
- How to save money on fertility treatments (and beyond!)
- Real-life experiences from others who've successfully conceived abroad
- Expert tips and guidance from professionals in the industry
- Honest conversations about the realities of infertility
- Tips, guidance, and real talk about all things related to infertility and trying to conceive
Considering having fertility treatment like IVF, donation, or advanced testing abroad in mainland Europe?
Or are you curious about how things work abroad and want to learn more?
Either way, if you're looking for options on your fertility journey that are faster, more affordable, accessible and on your terms and timescales, then you are in the right place.
Here you will get honest advice from someone who TRULY gets it and learn how to get over the obstacles you are currently facing such as overwhelming high costs, the pressure of the ticking clock and being stuck in limbo.
You want options, answers and you know that you deserve better.
Subscribe now so you don’t miss an episode and I'll show everything I know about making your dream of parenthood a reality - without the barriers and on your terms, timescales and without regrets!
Love Emma x
Emma Haslam is a fertility warrior, speaker, writer, campaigner, and resident fertility treatment abroad expert who has been featured in books, fertility apps, the press, radio, and podcasts. Her mission? To make fertility treatment more affordable, accessible, transparent, and supported for everyone.
For more free resources, expert guidance and ways to work with Emma be sure to check out the show notes!
IVF abroad: TTC and infertility for those considering conceiving abroad
Breaking the Silence with Shaun Greenaway from Knackered Knackers: A Dad’s Honest Story of Male Factor Infertility, Azoospermia and Sperm Donation
Male factor infertility is far more common than most people realise yet it’s still surrounded by silence, stigma, shame and lack of representation. In this powerful and emotional episode, I’m joined by Shaun Greenaway, a dad of twins through donor sperm IVF, who’s now using his story to raise awareness and support others going through similar experiences.
Shaun Greenaway is a male fertility advocate and co-founder of NeXYs Fertility. After being diagnosed with azoospermia, he experienced first-hand the silence and stigma surrounding male infertility. Now a proud father to donor-conceived twins, Shaun shares his journey through @Knackered_Knackers, using honesty and humour to break the taboo and support others navigating similar paths.
He also co-hosts The Male Fertility Podcast, listened to worldwide, and leads NeXYs Fertility - a platform transforming how men access fertility support. By combining a strong peer-to-peer community with expert-led guidance alongside it, Shaun is helping to ensure no man faces infertility alone or uninformed again.
Together, we dive deep into his journey to becoming a Father, what it’s really like to face male factor infertility -the shock of diagnosis, the emotional impact, how it affects identity and relationships, and what it means to build a family through donor conception.
We also explore the lack of support for men navigating infertility, why the conversation needs to change, and how Shaun is now helping others through his advocacy work and male infertility support groups.
This episode is raw, honest, and full of hope - a must-listen for anyone affected by infertility, whether directly or as a partner.
We talk about:
✨ The moment Shaun and his partner discovered they were facing male factor infertility
✨ The emotional impact of diagnosis and the lack of support for men
✨ How they made the decision to use donor sperm for IVF and what that process was really like
✨ The importance of communication and navigating infertility as a couple
✨ Turning pain into purpose Shaun's journey into advocacy and running male infertility support groups
✨ How to talk about donor conception and support men’s mental health in fertility spaces
Why you need to listen:
If you’ve ever felt isolated or unseen in your fertility journey, this conversation will remind you that you are not alone.
Male infertility isn’t a reflection of worth or masculinity and breaking the silence is how we begin to change the culture around it.
Connect with Shaun:
📲 Instagram: @knackered_knackers and @nexysfertility
🌐 Website: www.nexysfertility.com
Want to learn more about going abroad for fertility treatment? Watch this free masterclass: yourivfabroad.co.uk/freemasterclass
FREE 15 minute video call - ready to take the next step and want to discuss the services Emma offers: calendly.com/yourivfabroad/15min
FREE Online fertility pharmacy introduction - Need an introduction to a specialist pharmacist for a no obligation quote for all your fertility medication at competitive rates and delivered globally?
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Your IVF abroad planner/journal - Keep everything organised and in one place and document your journey and feelings along the way. Find out more/buy one here:yourivfabroad.co.uk/shop