Fertility Foundations · The audio programme
The UK fertility system, explained by a GP
Know what to ask, what is worth paying for, and what to ignore. Whether you are waiting on tests, comparing clinics, or already in treatment.
- By a UK GP who's been through IVF
- 8+ hours, 12 chapters
- UK-specific
- £79 one-off · no upsells
One payment. No subscription, no upsells, and nothing to buy afterwards.
Listens like a podcast via Hello Audio, in the app you already use.
Prefer to watch? The Fertility Masterclass: a recorded hour with two doctors, including two live Q&As · £8.99
In plain terms
What Fertility Foundations is
One programme. Twelve chapters. 8+ hours. Audio only, delivered as a private podcast feed you listen to in the app you already use. One payment of £79. No subscription, no tiers, no upgrade, nothing above it.
Written and recorded by Dr Divpreet Sacha, a UK GP who has navigated PCOS, endometriosis and IVF herself. It covers fertility biology, the evidence on supplements and add-ons, NHS and private pathways, IVF, and your rights at work.
It is education, not medical advice, and it does not replace your GP or your clinic. It is not sponsored by any clinic, test provider or supplement company, and earns no commission on anything you go on to buy.
Three products, three moments
Which one is right for me?
| Where you are | Start here | Why |
|---|---|---|
| IVF is being discussed, or already booked, and I want to understand it properly. | The IVF Guide £14.99 · 1 hour | A standalone hour on UK IVF pathways, expectations and what to ask. Yours to keep, listen whenever. |
| I am waiting on tests or a referral, comparing NHS and private routes, or I want the whole picture. | Fertility Foundations £79 · 8+ hours | Twelve chapters across your body, the evidence, the UK system, IVF and work. |
| I do not know where I am yet. | The free guide No cost | A no-pressure starting point before you decide anything. |
The IVF Guide is chapter 11 of Fertility Foundations, sold on its own. If you buy Fertility Foundations you already have it.
Who this is for
This is for you if
- You've been to the GP and are waiting on tests, while also weighing up private options
- You've been referred to a fertility clinic and the waiting feels like dead time: you want to use it
- Your results came back "normal" but nobody explained what that means for your fertility
- Your appointment was 15 minutes and you left with more questions than you walked in with
- You're Googling supplements at midnight and can't tell evidence from marketing
- You want to know your rights at work during treatment, not guess at them
- You want one source you can trust, built for the UK system, by someone who has been through it
You don't need a medical background, just the wish to understand what's happening, rather than be told what to do.
The syllabus
Twelve chapters, no filler
- Fertility & Mindset: Psychology, Beliefs, and BurnoutWhy the emotional weight of trying to conceive is clinically real, and what helps.
- The Menstrual Cycle DemystifiedMenstrual cycle biology, ovulation timing and the fertile window.
- Recognising Common Female Fertility IssuesPCOS, endometriosis, thyroid and ovulatory disorders: the signs, and getting them investigated.
- The Real Link Between Diet and FertilityFertility nutrition separated from the marketing. What the evidence supports.
- Supplements: Understanding the ScienceFolic acid, vitamin D, CoQ10 and the rest. Which have real evidence; which are expensive noise.
- Microbiome & Fertility: What the Science SaysThe vaginal and gut microbiome and fertility outcomes, held honestly.
- Stress, Sleep & Fertility: Real-Life SolutionsCortisol, sleep and fertility. Practical, guilt-free changes.
- Fertility-Optimised ExerciseExercise and conception: intensity, timing, and treatment response.
- Fertility Investigations in the UK SystemNHS fertility testing: referral criteria, waiting times, and the ICB postcode lottery.
- Private Testing: Beyond the NHSAMH and ovarian reserve testing, private clinics, and reading success rates before you spend.
- IVF in Detail: Protocols & Planning AheadIVF medication protocols, egg collection, embryology-lab variables and OHSS prevention.
- Fertility at Work: Your RightsUK employment law on IVF appointments, sick leave and occupational health.
The programme is updated as guidance evolves.
"This kept me sane when I was going through IVF. I would listen to the audio chapters on repeat."Jen, IVF patient
Who made this
Dr Divpreet Sacha
UK GP · MBChB · MRCGP · DOccMed
Contributor to the BMJ, OVUM and ScreenMe; author of the iOH Fertility Toolkit. She has navigated PCOS, endometriosis and IVF herself, and built the programme she wishes she'd had.
Questions
Common questions
Who is Fertility Foundations for?
Anyone in the UK navigating fertility: trying to conceive, waiting on tests or a referral, making sense of results, comparing NHS and private routes, preparing for or going through IVF, or managing treatment alongside work. It is education, not medical advice, and it does not replace your GP or your clinic.
How do I listen?
The programme is delivered through Hello Audio: it arrives as a private podcast feed in the app you already use, so you can listen on a commute, on a walk, or between appointments.
Who created it?
Dr Divpreet Sacha, a UK GP (MBChB, MRCGP, DOccMed) who has navigated PCOS, endometriosis and IVF herself.
Is it a subscription?
No. £79, one-off. No upsells, no recurring charges.
Do I have to be doing IVF to benefit?
No. It is built for anyone navigating fertility, confused by a first round of tests, waiting for a referral, trying to understand a diagnosis, or thinking through next steps. Many listeners use it at the investigations stage, when something is "off" but nobody has explained what that means. IVF is one part of the picture; the programme covers the full fertility landscape.
I'm UK-based but doing IVF abroad. Is it still relevant?
Yes. The biology, medications, protocols, supplements and mental-health strategies apply wherever you have treatment, and your workplace rights under UK law still apply to you.
Just need the IVF part? The one-hour IVF Guide, £14.99.
Not ready to buy? Start with the free Fertility Support Guide or take the 3-minute quiz.
Read first, free
Six of these questions, answered free
- Preparing for IVF in the UK: a GP's checklist
- The NHS fertility pathway, step by step
- IVF and work: your rights in the UK
- Questions to ask at your first clinic appointment
- IVF add-ons: which are worth paying for?
- Supplements when trying to conceive: what the evidence says
Each article is the short version of a chapter. The programme is the whole thing, in order, in your ears.