Ep 102: “It’s a Question Episode” – Answering Listener Questions

The questions keep coming from listeners like you, and so do the answers from the Fertility Docs. Join Dr. Carrie Bedient from The Fertility Center of Las Vegas, Dr. Abby Eblen from Nashville Fertility Center and Dr. Susan Hudson from Texas Fertility Center as they provide answers to questions from some of their loyal listeners. Listen to learn about everything from when to move to IVF after going through ovulation induction and IUI to the options for conceiving in the face of tubal fertility issues. 

Ep 101: “A Hot Topic in January … and All Year” – All About Weight Loss

Weight loss is the most popular New Year’s resolution, and it remains a common goal for both men and women throughout the rest of the year. This is especially true for those who are trying to conceive. Join Dr. Carrie Bedient from The Fertility Center of Las Vegas, Dr. Abby Eblen from Nashville Fertility Center and Dr. Susan Hudson from Texas Fertility Center as they talk to a special guest. Florence Halperin MD is the chief medical officer at Form Health, a company that focuses on personalized weight loss, and she’ll discuss this popular topic with our Fertility Docs.

Ep 100: “What’s Out There On the Horizon?” – New Fertility Developments

Most of the time, an embryo implants in the uterus, which is exactly where it should be. However, a pregnancy can The world of reproductive medicine has advanced in ways that both doctors and patients could never have imagined even 10 years ago. But where is it headed now? Join Dr. Carrie Bedient from The Fertility Center of Las Vegas, Dr. Abby Eblen from Nashville Fertility Center and Dr. Susan Hudson from Texas Fertility Center as they discuss this topic with Daniel Madero who is the director of third party services at Ovation® Fertility. Listen as they discuss everything from artificial intelligence in the IVF lab to when the experts think new developments are ready to roll out to patients.

Ep 99: “What Should People Look For?” – Exploring Fertility Supplements

You can find a lot of information about fertility vitamins and supplements by asking Dr. Google. However, it can be hard to know if what you’re finding is accurate. Luckily, the Fertility Docs can help. Join Dr. Carrie Bedient from The Fertility Center of Las Vegas, Dr. Abby Eblen from Nashville Fertility Center and Dr. Susan Hudson from Texas Fertility Center as they talk about this topic with special guest, Mark Ratner MD. Listen as Mark, the chief science officer of Theralogix, LLC, shares his knowledge about vitamins like CoQ10 and their effect on reproductive health.

Ep 98: “A Pregnancy That’s Not Where It Should Be” – Life After Ectopic Pregnancy

Most of the time, an embryo implants in the uterus, which is exactly where it should be. However, a pregnancy can sometimes occur in a place it shouldn’t be, such as in a fallopian tube. Join Dr. Carrie Bedient from The Fertility Center of Las Vegas, Dr. Abby Eblen from Nashville Fertility Center and Dr. Susan Hudson from Texas Fertility Center as they discuss ectopic pregnancy. You’ll learn about what can cause an ectopic pregnancy, how doctors treat it and what it means for future pregnancy attempts.

Ep 97: “Cells That Have Gone Rogue” – All About Adenomyosis

You’ve probably heard of endometriosis, but have you heard of adenomyosis? You’re not alone if you haven’t. Many people don’t even know this condition exists. Thankfully, the Fertility Docs are raising awareness. Join Dr. Carrie Bedient from The Fertility Center of Las Vegas, Dr. Abby Eblen from Nashville Fertility Center and Dr. Susan Hudson from Texas Fertility Center as they discuss what you need to know about adenomyosis. You’ll learn about everything from what this condition is to how doctors diagnose and treat these displaced cells in the uterus.

Ep 96: A Question Episode – Answering More Patient Questions

The Fertility Docs love receiving your questions. In fact, they even dedicate entire episodes (like this one) to answering them. Join Dr. Carrie Bedient from The Fertility Center of Las Vegas, Dr. Abby Eblen from Nashville Fertility Center and Dr. Susan Hudson from Texas Fertility Center as they answer questions that range from “What is a healthy number of follicles before retrieval?” to “Will I go through menopause earlier if my doctor retrieves a large number of eggs?”.

Ep 95: “Dealing With Inappropriate Questions” – Infertility During the Holidays

January is one of the busiest months for fertility clinics. It’s probably because so many people have faced questions about baby plans during the holidays. Thankfully, there are ways to deal with these queries. Join Dr. Carrie Bedient from The Fertility Center of Las Vegas, Dr. Abby Eblen from Nashville Fertility Center and Dr. Susan Hudson from Texas Fertility Center as they share tips for avoiding questions about your fertility during the holidays as well as whether it makes sense to start fertility treatment during this time of year.

Ep 94: Promoting Peace of Mind – IVF Labs and Chain of Custody

Every now and then, there’s a story in the news about patients who learned they were the victims of a lab error after giving birth to someone else’s baby. How do IVF labs work to ensure this doesn’t happen? Join Dr. Carrie Bedient from The Fertility Center of Las Vegas, Dr. Abby Eblen from Nashville Fertility Center and Dr. Susan Hudson from Texas Fertility Center as they talk about the chain of custody and how it protects patients from mix-ups in the IVF lab.

Ep 93: Tracking the Little Changes – The Power of Wearables

In the world of medicine, there’s still a lot we don’t know. But researchers (and wearable devices) can help us find answers. Join Dr. Carrie Bedient from The Fertility Center of Las Vegas, Dr. Abby Eblen from Nashville Fertility Center and Dr. Susan Hudson from Texas Fertility Center as they interview Dr. Michael Snyder, the chair of the Department of Genetics and the director of the Center for Genomics and Personalized Medicine at Stanford. Learn about his research and how wearables play a role.