If you’re getting ready to start ovarian stimulation for IVF, you’re probably wondering what to expect. The Fertility Docs are here to shed some light on the meds to stimulate those ovaries. 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 before you get started with ovarian stimulation. You’ll learn everything from the different types of meds to why you shouldn’t compare yourself to your friends who have done IVF.
Ep 106: “Where Do You Start?” – Initial Fertility Evaluations
You’ve been seeing those negative pregnancy tests, and you want to know what’s going on. It’s time for some fertility testing to get the full picture. 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 go back to basics to discuss the initial fertility evaluations they generally perform. From female assessments to view the fallopian tubes and measure egg supply, to male tests like semen analysis, get ready to learn about the basic fertility tests.
Ep 105: “It’s a Big Topic in Fertility” – Recurrent Pregnancy Loss
One miscarriage is one too many, but some women will have multiple miscarriages on their journey to bring home a healthy baby. But there is hope. 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 recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL). They’ll talk about everything from what can cause multiple miscarriages to the treatments they use to help their patients become parents.
Ep 104: IVF for Miscarriages – Answering More Listener Questions
You keep asking amazing fertility questions, and the Fertility Docs are happy to keep answering them. oin 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 the latest round of listener questions. They’re discussing everything from how IVF can help when a patient has had miscarriages to how the right information can help you feel confident in your fertility treatment decisions.
EP 103: This One’s for the Cysters – Diagnosing and Treating PCOS
Irregular periods, acne, hair growth, weight issues and even infertility. These are just some of the symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Luckily, there are treatments that 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 PCOS. They’re discussing what conditions they want to rule out before making a PCOS diagnosis and what the treatment options are for women with this condition.
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.