This week, we are joined by Jack Silverside, an incredible member of the NeXYs community. Jack shares his and his wife Becca’s story, which began with a ruptured ectopic pregnancy that nearly cost Becca her life. He takes us through the fear and uncertainty of that time, the long road to recovery, and their decision to pursue IVF.

From the initial hope and naive optimism to the crushing disappointment of failed cycles, Jack’s story is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit. He opens up about the emotional toll of fertility treatment, the importance of investigating male factor issues, and the life-changing power of finding a community of men who truly understand.

💬 Key Topics Discussed

The Traumatic Experience of a Ruptured Ectopic Pregnancy

The Emotional Rollercoaster of IVF

Investigating Male Factor: Sperm DNA Fragmentation

The Importance of Peer Support and Community

Coping Mechanisms for Grief and Anxiety

The Decision to Never Give Up on the Dream of Parenthood

🕐 Timestamps

[00:05:00]: The harrowing experience of Becca’s ruptured ectopic pregnancy.

[00:25:00]: The crushing disappointment of the first failed IVF cycle.

[00:34:00]: The decision to investigate male factor issues and the discovery of high sperm DNA fragmentation.

[00:41:00]: How finding The Male Fertility Podcast and the NeXYs community changed everything.

[00:54:00]: The simple but powerful coping mechanisms Jack learned in therapy.

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