Episodes

It’s time to inject a few facts into your knowledge about IUI. 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 zero in on intrauterine insemination. Learn more about the procedure, how it works and who the best candidates are for this fertility treatment.

Say “tubal issues” and most people don’t know what you mean. Say it to someone who is having fertility issues, and they 100% get it. 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 listeners’ questions about fallopian tubes and infertility. From wanting to get pregnant after voluntary sterilization to a missing tube or past ectopic pregnancies, our docs have the answers.

What’s the scoop about PGT-A? 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 for straight talk about preimplantation genetic testing that screens embryos created through IVF for chromosomal abnormalities. While it’s not a crystal ball, testing does detect certain genetic defects. Our docs discuss carrier screening, too.

Feeling lost and confused about recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL)? Curious about how others cope with the difficulties of miscarriages?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 listener questions regarding chemical pregnancies, pregnancy tracking procedures such as NIPT, and hormonal issues that may or may not attribute to RPL.

So, you’ve made the decision to go for it, and you’re getting ready for an IVF cycle. What can you do now to increase your chances of success? 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 ways to maximize your mental and physical health in the weeks or months leading up to IVF. They also provide specific information about necessary tests, lifestyle factors that affect male and female fertility, and supplements that may contribute to better outcomes.

Knowing what to expect at every stage of your IVF cycle can provide great peace of mind during an often-stressful time. 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 to expect after egg retrieval, from waking up in the operating room through the next several weeks as you prepare your body for embryo transfer. They also provide helpful advice on how to best take care of yourself during the post-retrieval period.

If you’re trying to conceive, you’ve probably encountered plenty of “helpful tips” for getting pregnant faster. But will eating oysters or elevating your hips after sex really help you get pregnant? If you time sex just right, are you really more likely to have a boy or a girl? 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 play a game of “true or false” with these and other bits of advice you may have heard along your TTC journey.

Few things are more heartbreaking than recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL). However, the right treatments can help you bring home a healthy baby. 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 speak with Dr. Amy Beckley of Proov about recurrent pregnancy loss. Listen as Dr. Beckley shares her story and she and the Fertility Docs discuss the diagnostic tools, treatment options and support groups for RPL.

When people think of infertility, the ovaries and uterus come to mind. However, it’s also important to consider the thyroid gland when you’re 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 explain what the thyroid is and what happens when it doesn’t work as it should. They also discuss the treatments that can help patients with a thyroid condition.

From AMH to IVF, there are a lot of different acronyms in the world of infertility. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by this “alphabet soup,” the Fertility Docs are here to 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 cover some of the most common acronyms in the fertility world to explain what they mean and why they’re so important.