Same-sex male couples have more options than just adoption. In fact, egg donation and gestational surrogacy can make biological parenthood possible for hopeful fathers. 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 the different steps of family-building for same-sex male couples. They’ll review everything from sperm collection to embryo transfer.
Ep 73: All About OHSS – Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome
If you’re taking fertility medications, you may have questions about ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome, also known as OHSS. Thankfully, the Fertility Docs have the answers you need. 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 ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome, or OHSS. Listen as they discuss everything from what causes this condition to who is more likely to experience it. You’ll also learn how these docs prevent OHSS in their practices.
EP 72: “I’m Not in the Mood” – Low Libido in the Childbearing Years
Low libido isn’t just a problem for women during menopause. It can happen at any age. Thankfully, the right diagnosis and treatment can help you get in the mood again. 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 a special guest, Brooke Faught of the Women’s Institute for Sexual Health. This expert and the Fertility Docs discuss everything from treatments for low libido in women to how often most people are having sex.
Ep 71: Helping Two Moms Conceive – Family-Building for Same-Sex Female Couples
Advances in reproductive medicine have given same-sex female couples lots of family-building options, including donor sperm IUI and reciprocal IVF. The Fertility Docs are here to explain them all. 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 the first visit with a fertility doctor, options for selecting a sperm donor and how they create the best fertility treatment plan for each couple.
Ep 70: “Answering All Your Questions” – Listener Questions and Doc Answers
The Fertility Docs get a lot of questions from our listeners. This episode is dedicated to answering some of 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 answer questions that range from, “Why would a doctor put a fertility patient on birth control pills,” to “Does it matter if you shave before an exam?”
Ep 69: “Improving The Odds” – All About IUI
Artificial insemination, intrauterine insemination, IUI. Did you know that all these terms refer to the same fertility treatment? 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 family-building option. They’ll explain how IUI works, who can benefit from it and the odds of conceiving when using this treatment.
Ep 68: “There Are Two Different Paths” – Premature Ovarian Insufficiency Treatment
Premature ovarian insufficiency can interfere with health and fertility, but thankfully, there are treatments that can help with both concerns. 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 the two different treatment paths for premature ovarian insufficiency. Listen as the Fertility Docs explain the treatment options for patients who want to conceive as well as those who don’t.
Ep 67: “Family Secrets Aren’t Good” – Disclosures in Third Party Reproduction
Starting or growing your family with help from donor eggs, sperm or embryos is a beautiful thing, but it also raises special questions about disclosure. 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 how and when to tell a child that third party reproduction helped bring them into the world. They also explain what it means to be an “anonymous” donor in the age of at-home genetic testing.
Ep 66: “It’s Not the End of the Line” – Premature Ovarian Insufficiency
Did you know that some women go through menopause early (premature ovarian insufficiency)? 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 can cause early menopause, how they make this diagnosis and the options for women who still want to welcome a baby. As a bonus, the Fertility Docs also explain the data about the COVID vaccine and fertility.
Ep 65: Nicotine, Alcohol and Fertility – What We Know and What We Don’t
Did you know that alcohol and nicotine can have a negative effect on fertility in both women and men? 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 how nicotine and alcohol affect fertility and pregnancy. Learn what the experts know about the risks of using these substances and the benefits of giving them up.