What happens when your infertility journey unfolds in front of millions of viewers, but the most painful moments never make it to air?
In this episode of the Pregnantish Podcast, host Andrea Syrtash sits down with Demi Engemann of Hulu's “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” for an honest conversation about secondary infertility, endometriosis, miscarriage, IVF, and the emotional toll of trying to conceive while living in the public eye and raising a blended family with her husband, Bret Engemann.
Demi opens up about her 5+ year fertility journey, including the heartbreak of repeated negative pregnancy tests, navigating secondary infertility, and the strain that fertility struggles can place on a relationship. She also reveals what viewers didn't see behind the scenes on “Momtok”, including what happened after the controversial pregnancy test roulette scene with her friends.
From receiving a late endometriosis diagnosis to navigating the misunderstood experience of secondary infertility, Demi shares how she and Bret have moved beyond blame to face their fertility challenges together.
Plus, Dr. Lisa Shandley, reproductive endocrinologist at InVia Fertility, part of the First Fertility network, joins Andrea in the episode’s midroll to explain the medical causes of secondary infertility, the connection between endometriosis and fertility, and why advocating for your health is so important when struggling to conceive.
Part of pregnantish's Reality of Infertility series, spotlighting reality TV personalities who are breaking the silence around infertility, this episode is presented by First Fertility. First Fertility is a network of clinics in 14 states supporting all paths to parenthood. For more, visit FirstFertility.com.
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