Should You Keep Trying Naturally or Move to Fertility Treatments?

Deciding whether to keep trying naturally or pursue fertility treatments can feel overwhelming. Should you continue with ovulation tracking, supplements, and lifestyle changes? Or is it time to consider IVF, IUI, or medicated cycles? In this episode, Michelle breaks down the pros and cons of both paths so you can confidently decide the next step in your fertility journey.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

• The truth about ovulation-inducing medications (Clomid, Letrozole, gonadotropins) and when they work best
• IUI vs. IVF: Success rates, costs, and when each is the right option
• Donor eggs, sperm, and embryos—how they work and what to consider
• Natural conception strategies that help women with PCOS, fibroids, endometriosis, and low ovarian reserve
• How to track ovulation accurately (beyond apps) using basal body temperature and cervical mucus
• Fertility nutrition and detox strategies to balance hormones and reduce inflammation
• The role of faith and emotional healing in fertility—why forgiveness and mindset shifts matter

Should You Move to Medical Treatments? Ask Yourself These Questions

• Have you been trying for over a year with no success?
• Do you have blocked tubes, low AMH, or severe male factor infertility?
• Can you afford the financial and emotional cost of IVF or IUI?

If you answered “yes” to any of these, fertility treatments might be a necessary next step. But if you still have room to optimize your health, natural conception strategies could be worth exploring before making the jump.

Resources & Next Steps

• Free Masterclass: "God, Where Is My Baby?" – Get clarity on your fertility and a bonus download: The Top 27 Things to Consider If You’re Not Pregnant Yet. Register now at bit.ly/fertilityfreakpod
• Let’s Connect – Screenshot this episode and tag @fertilityfreak on Instagram with your biggest takeaway
• Got questions? DM Michelle or reply to this episode’s email for support

Your baby is closer than you think. Let’s make it happen.

Listen now and start your path to clarity.

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