Fertility with Jaya

Hi Reader, I used to think stress was just part of life. Something you push through, manage, and maybe complain about over a glass of wine. But I never realised how much it was sabotaging my health. And my ability to show up for the people I love. Let me explain. I’ve always been prone to chronic headaches. My husband, who’s a chiropractor, has accused me more than once of abusing Panadol. Yesterday, he told me he hates adjusting me because I can’t “let go.” Translation? I’m too uptight and...

Hi Reader, Have you been told your fertility tests are ‘normal,’ but you’re still facing failed cycles, unexplained infertility, or endless frustration? The truth is, most fertility tests only scratch the surface. They tell you if you’re ‘within range,’ but in IVF, normal isn’t enough. To succeed, you need to know what’s truly optimal for conception. Too many women are stuck on what I call a ‘hope protocol.’ I hope this IVF cycle finally works. I hope all these supplements are actually making...

Hi Reader, I’ve been in the IVF space for 15 years, and here’s the truth: IVF clinics are failing women in ways that are completely avoidable. Bad systems, admin errors, gaslighting, and little mistakes that spark panic, these are the things I hear about every single day. And honestly? It’s unacceptable. This might sound extreme, but these are the conversation I have with women constantly: “I feel like I’m just a number.” “I don’t know who to call or what to ask.” “Nurses call me all, and it...

Hi Reader, This week, I’ve been reflecting on something I see so often with my clients navigating IVF: the overwhelming lack of clarity. You’re handed vague answers like, “It’s just your age,” or “We’ll try again,” while simultaneously being told, “You’re running out of time.” Cue the panic. And here’s the thing about panic—it hijacks your ability to make strategic decisions. Instead, everything feels emotional, rushed, and out of control. Yes, age does play a role, but I believe women 35+...

Hi Reader, This week I want to talk about something I’m seeing more and more in my clinic: repeated failed implantation. It’s becoming such a familiar story. Everything looks perfect. The preconception work is done. The lining is great, the embryo is good, yet implantation keeps failing. And if that’s you, I want to share my honest opinion: If you’ve had at least one miscarriage, or a failed implantation with a genetically normal embryo, there’s a good chance this is autoimmune infertility....

Hi Reader, One of the hardest things about infertility?You always feel behind.Like the deadline was yesterday… and your ovaries missed the memo. We’ve been taught to believe our egg count will drop off a cliff the day we turn 35 and suddenly, IVF feels urgent.I see so many women caught in this panic, rushing into treatment before they’ve even been given the full picture. But here’s what I want you to know: MYTH: “I’ve done all the tests, and they’re all normal.” TRUTH: Most couples haven’t...

Hi Reader, I've been feeling flat lately. Stuck in a rut, and I didn't even realise it. I had COVID a few weeks ago and it really knocked me about. But even after recovering, I kept saying to my husband: "Life isn’t meant to be this hard, is it?" I was exhausted. Not thinking about what I was eating. Losing hours scrolling. Not practicing what I preach at all. I blamed my mood on the economy... on the state of the world... on winter. But if I’m being honest, the cracks started long before I...