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Your IVF abroad Podcast

with Emma Haslam

Struggling to conceive? What to Do When You Don’t Know What to Do Next

22nd September 2026

Season 5 Episode 11

Show notes:

There’s a phrase I hear all the time from people struggling to conceive or have a baby:

“I think we’ll just see what happens.”

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Sometimes, waiting is absolutely the right decision. But sometimes “we’ll see what happens” actually means:

I have no idea what to do next.

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Maybe you’re unsure whether you’ve had the right fertility tests. You’ve been told everything looks “fine”, but something still doesn’t add up. You’re wondering whether to have another round of IVF at the same fertility clinic, get a second opinion, change clinics or explore fertility treatment abroad.

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Or perhaps you’ve researched so much that you now have 47 tabs open on your phone – and somehow feel less clear than when you started.

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In this short solo episode, I’m talking about the difference between choosing to wait and being stuck in fertility limbo – and how to start working out what your next step should be.

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What should you do when you’re struggling to conceive and don’t know what to do next?

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Rather than trying to solve your entire fertility journey at once, I’ll take you through some of the questions that can help you identify where you’re actually stuck.

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We’ll look at:

  • Whether there could be gaps in the fertility testing you’ve already had

  • Why understanding why a treatment has been recommended matters

  • What to consider before having another round of IVF at the same clinic

  • When getting a second opinion on fertility treatment could be useful

  • Whether you’re staying with your current fertility clinic because it’s right for you – or simply because it’s familiar

  • When it might be worth considering a different fertility clinic or treatment approach

  • Fertility treatment in the UK versus fertility treatment abroad

  • Why the next step isn't always IVF

  • How to identify the information you actually need to make your next fertility decision

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Because when you’re overwhelmed by fertility testing, treatment options, clinic recommendations and conflicting information, you don’t necessarily need to have all the answers.

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You need to know what question you need answered next.

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That could mean investigating your fertility further.

It could mean getting a second opinion.

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It could mean asking why previous IVF treatment hasn’t worked and whether anything should change before another round.

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It could mean staying with your current clinic, changing fertility clinics, continuing to try naturally, exploring donor conception or considering IVF abroad.

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There isn’t one fertility pathway that makes sense for everybody. The important question is:

What actually makes sense for you from here?

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💛 Want some independent help with your fertility journey home or abroad?​

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If you're feeling stuck, in limbo, don't know what to do next or aren't sure who to trust, I can help you look at the bigger picture after working with 100s people globally.

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As an independent fertility strategist, I look at your history, what's already been investigated, where there may be gaps and what your options could be whether you ultimately decide to have fertility testing or treatment here in the UK or abroad and how I can help you with both.

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I don't work for fertility clinics and I don't accept clinic commission, so my advice is always focused on what is right for you and if you decide to have fertility treatment in your home country I may also be able to still guide and support you.

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👉 Watch my free training here:

https://www.yourivfabroad.co.uk/freemasterclass

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Links & Resources:

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Want to learn more about going abroad for fertility treatment?​​

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​​​Book a free no-obligation call with me and let’s talk about what’s going on for you and whether working together is the right next step. https://calendly.com/yourivfabroad/15min

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