Fertility is a deeply personal and emotional topic. Fertility journeys can be straightforward, or rollercoaster trips made more complicated by trying to decipher contradictory information on the internet. Our fertility podcast – IMAGE Talks Fertility – has returned for a second season to do the important job of breaking down all of this information, opening conversations, and demystifying fertility in Ireland today.

In this second season, we will talk to women and men about their fertility journeys. We will hear from some fantastic people who have been through it all and take inspiration and learnings from their experiences.

In episode two we are covering IVF at 40 and above. Our host Dominique McMullan, IMAGE Media’s editorial director, sits down with Dr John Waterstone, leader at Waterstone Clinic, to ask the questions you need answers to.

If you are someone looking to start on this path - what are your chances of success? Is there anything that you can do at home? Can you increase the quality of your eggs? What menu of additional treatments would you be considering as a woman wanting IVF at 40 or older? Is there any age at which IVF is not recommended?

Next Dominique welcomes new mum, Maria. On recording, Maria’s daughter was just six-weeks-old. She was conceived through IVF when Maria was 40. Maria and Dominique touch on the hope and luck that is needed when trying for a baby at an older age, the process and tests that are necessary to get you there and the joy that is experienced when you finally hold that baby in your arms.

Let’s be real here; IVF at 40 or older is a complicated area, full of myths and misconceptions. In this episode, we break it all down, so you are empowered with knowledge and know your next step.

So get comfy, and maybe even get out a notepad, and Let’s Talk Fertility.

This podcast is brought to you in partnership with Waterstone Clinic.