Want to know what it’s like to go through fertility treatments as a lesbian couple? 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 Dr. Bedient’s patients about their journey to conceive. Learn about everything from what to expect from sperm donor selection to the fertility treatment process.
Ep 10: “The Jelly Belongs Inside the Donut” – All About Endometriosis
What do a jelly donut and endometriosis have in common? The Fertility Docs answer this question while they talk about the ways that research at Texas Fertility Center (TFC) has changed the diagnosis and treatment of this complex condition. Join Dr. Carrie Bedient from FCLV, Dr. Abby Eblen from Nashville Fertility Center, and Dr. Susan Hudson and renowned endometriosis expert Dr. Kaylen Silverberg from Texas Fertility Center as they discuss everything you need to know about endometriosis.
Ep 9: Fresh or Frozen? – Frozen Embryo Transfer (FET) Research
Wondering how research at leading fertility clinics leads to changes in your care? The Fertility Docs talk about how research at The Fertility Center of Las Vegas (FCLV) has influenced many clinics to shift from fresh to frozen embryo transfer (FET). Join Dr. Carrie Bedient and Dr. Bruce Shapiro from FCLV, Dr. Abby Eblen from Nashville Fertility Center and Dr. Susan Hudson from Texas Fertility Center as they discuss the science behind FET and what the future might hold.
Ep 8: The Power of Personal Stories – RESOLVE Advocacy Day
Your story can result in real change when you share it on Capitol Hill during Advocacy Day. Barbara Collura, the president and CEO of RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association, joins the Fertility Docs to discuss how Advocacy Day can change laws and lives. Join Dr. Carrie Bedient from FCLV, Dr. Abby Eblen from Nashville Fertility Center, and Dr. Susan Hudson and Dr. Kaylen Silverberg from Texas Fertility Center as they interview Barbara about how to get involved and what RESOLVE is lobbying for this year.
Ep 7: Managing the Stress of COVID-19 and Infertility
Feeling overwhelmed as you face infertility AND the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic? Our docs welcome a special guest who can help. Michele Martens, a psychiatric mental health clinical nurse specialist and nurse practitioner, answers burning questions from 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. Learn tips for mindfulness and self-care that can make your everyday life a little easier.
Ep 6: It’s Not Just a Woman’s Problem – Exploring Male Infertility
Did you know that male issues play a role in 40% of infertility cases? It’s time to talk about men and fertility issues! 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 bust common myths about male infertility. From the male biological clock to how often you should be having sex, our docs are discussing it all.
Ep 5: “It’s a New World” – Navigating COVID-19
Worried about the novel coronavirus? Let our experts alleviate your fears with facts. 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 their first remotely recorded episode (we’re all about social distancing right now). They discuss the growing role of telemedicine, the ways docs are protecting themselves, and how COVID-19 affects pregnant women and their babies.
Ep 4: Your First Time – The First Fertility Appointment
Struggling to conceive and wondering if you need to visit a fertility doctor? Don’t turn to “Dr. Google” for 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 answer this question and others, including what to expect at your first fertility appointment and how an OB/GYN and a fertility specialist are different.
Ep 3: The Basics of In Vitro Fertilization
Have questions about IVF and its role in the alphabet soup of infertility? Turn to the fertility doctors who have gone through it themselves. 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 topics like who needs IVF, how this advanced fertility treatment works and the age limit for IVF.
Ep 2: It Takes Two to Tango – Debunking Fertility Myths
Infertility is a woman’s issue. 40 is the new 30. The position you conceive in can influence the gender of your baby. These are some of the top misconceptions about fertility. 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 debunk these and other common fertility myths.