Media request: fertility-related misinformation

[RhiannonEMumsnet]

Hi there,

We've received the following media request.

Thanks,
MNHQ

Have you ever postponed IVF because you hoped alternative approaches might work first?

Have you spent money on fertility supplements or treatments after seeing them recommended on social media?

Has fertility-related misinformation influenced any part of your journey — or do you feel you’ve been harmed by misleading advice on your fertility journey?

If any of this resonates, we’d really like to hear from you. Your experience matters, and sharing it could help others facing similar challenges. You’re welcome to share your story anonymously or on the record.

Please get in touch at: [email protected]

This may not be what you are looking for, as I am not a patient. I run a clinic that specialises in helping women achieve natural pregnancies. We routinely see women who have been disappointed by IVF or IUI treatment, many of whom have also tried a wide range of supplements.
In my view, there is a great deal of misinformation in the fertility field. One of the most common misunderstandings is the belief that measures developed for IVF apply equally to fertility in general. For example, many people assume that a high AMH is always a good thing or that a low egg reserve is always bad. The reality is often more nuanced, and what matters in IVF is not always what matters for natural conception.