E. 170 IVF After Bodybuilding: Chanel Collette's Fertility & Pregnancy Journey
About this episode
Cory Hageman interviews Chanel Collette about her experiences with infertility, IVF, and pregnancy after a bodybuilding career.
In this episode, I sit down with Chanel Collette to discuss her journey through infertility, IVF, women's health, bodybuilding, and pregnancy. We explore the realities of trying to conceive after a long competitive career, misconceptions surrounding bodybuilding and fertility, the emotional and physical challenges of IVF, advocating for your health, and what it means to navigate pregnancy while building a business. Chanel shares her experience with hypothyroidism, elevated prolactin, a pituitary adenoma diagnosis, fertility treatments, IVF setbacks, and ultimately achieving a successful pregnancy. We also discuss the importance of finding the right healthcare providers, understanding fertility testing, and balancing health, career, and motherhood. Whether you're pursuing bodybuilding, navigating fertility challenges, considering IVF, or simply interested in women's health and family planning, this episode provides an honest look into the realities of the journey. Timestamps: - [00:00 – 02:26] - Chanel's Pregnancy Update, IVF Success & Entering Motherhood - [02:26 – 05:36] - What IVF Is, Fertility Basics & Family Planning After 35 - [05:36 – 10:47] - Does Bodybuilding…
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