Infertility: Marianna's Journey Through Medicated Cycles, IUIs, How Much It *Really* Costs, and Mental Health

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When Marianna and her pilot husband started trying for a baby,
they never imagined that they would struggle with their
fertility. She was surprised to learned that most doctor's won't
see you for fertility issues until one year of trying. She saw a
specialist who found polyps in her uterus. After having surgery
for the polyps removed and going through two failed medicated
cycles, and a failed IUI, Marianna took a break from trying to
put her mental health first. 1 in 8 couples have trouble getting
pregnant or sustaining a pregnancy. Lina and Marianna also talk
about religion and their relationship with God and church and
what that's like navigating it as millennials. 


What Marianna talks about in this episode:


 Marianna's fertility journey 

When did Marianna and her husband knew it was time to seek
treatment

The reality of how much IVF costs

How infertility and everything going on in the world has
weighed on Marianna's mental health

How sharing on social media has both helped and harmed
Marianna

The worst things you can say to someone struggling with their
fertility 

How to be there for someone struggling with their fertility

How Marianna's husband has supported her throughout



Connect with Marianna:
Instagram: @mariannabdeoliveira
TikTok: @mariannabolanos
Read Marianna's Blog: https://www.lifewithmarianna.com/

Resources:


CDC Infertility FAQs



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Episode edited by Chris Duffy: heyitschrisduffy@gmail.com


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