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
Unexplained Infertility After 8 Years: Why Advanced Fertility Testing Abroad Gave Us Answers
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After eight and a half years of trying to conceive, Emma's client Zoe was told what so many people hear: “There’s nothing wrong.” But deep down, she knew that couldn’t be true and so did Emma.
In this honest and emotional conversation, Zoe shares what it felt like to be labelled with unexplained infertility, to be turned away because of BMI thresholds, and to spend years stuck in limbo with no real answers. When she finally travelled abroad using Emma's guidance, for advanced diagnostic testing at the right clinic for her and husband Ben's needs, everything changed - and she received a diagnosis that explained why pregnancy had never happened quickly, a fix and support for next steps.
This episode is for you if:
You’ve been told your infertility is 'unexplained'
You’ve never seen a positive pregnancy test and don’t know why
You’ve been sent away because of BMI restrictions
You’re considering IVF but feel unsure whether you’ve had the right testing upfront to give you the best chances of success
You have had multiple failed cycles and/or losses
You’re exhausted from trying without clarity
This is not just a conversation about going abroad. It’s about getting guidance from the right places and clinics for your needs and when you need to question things,getting proper answers and taking back some control.
Covered in the episode:
What 'unexplained infertility' really means (and why it’s often just unexplored/or not explored in the right places)
The emotional impact of BMI thresholds in UK fertility care
Why basic NHS fertility tests are only a snapshot
The difference between baseline testing and advanced diagnostics
Why IVF is not always the first or right next step
What happened when Zoe went to a BMI-inclusive clinic abroad
The diagnosis that explained 8 years of infertility and how this has positively changed things for her and husband Ben
Why thorough testing can actually increase IVF success later
How clarity changes everything - even if you’re still on the journey
Unexplained infertility is not unexplained. It’s under-investigated or not investigated at the right clinics and fertility treatment is too important - emotionally, financially, physically - to get wrong - but we are mislead into thinking all fertility clinics are the same.
If you have been trying for a long time naturally or you have had multiple failed cycles of IVF or losses then before you move to IVF, (or more IVF) you need to find out why sure you find our why you cannot get pregnant, or why you have had multiple losses.
If you’re tired of being told 'there’s nothing wrong' and/or having your BMI blamed without evidence, but you’re still not pregnant…
There is always a reason. The question is whether you’ve been given the right environment to find it.
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Interested in working with Emma to explore fertility testing, or treatment abroad at the right clinic
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