Let’s Talk with Christiane Gurner

Today's episode is with the delightful Christiane Gurner. Christiane is an academic, published writer,  and solo IVF mumma! Christiane has lived with endometriosis and adenomyosis for many years and has undergone nine laparoscopies, before having a hysterectomy recently for her adeno. She has openly shared her experiences of navigating the IVF and assisted fertility world solo, and the emotional toll losing embryos can have with publications such as The Sydney Morning Herald. 

We chat on; 

• Christiane’s endo and adeno story and the subsequent stigma and trauma she’s faced through living with invisible illnesses

• The changes in medical care she received based on changes in her body size

• Barriers Christiane has faced around romantic relationships due to chronic illness

• The process of embarking on an IVF journey solo, what that was like for her and her advice for others doing the same

• Christiane’s thoughts on why there is so much shame and stigma associated with fertility procedures even in 2021

• The grief and emotions associated with having a hysterectomy

In the episode Christiane mentioned a few recommendations she had, you can access them below.
Too Peas in a Podcast
Jacinta Parsons - Unseen
Women's Mental Health Clinic

Thank you so much for listening to this episode of Let’s Talk, Period with Christiane Gurner, solo IVF mumma! If you want to keep updated with all things Let's Talk, Period. you can follow us on Instagram at @letstalkperiodau.

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