Wondering if you can do something to boost your likelihood of having a healthy baby using IVF? One genetic test (with a long name) can help make it 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 what you need to know about preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidy (PGT-A). Learn about everything from how PGT-A works to when the Fertility Docs recommend it to their patients.
Ep 111: Taking the First Steps – From Fertility Testing to Financing
If you’re dreaming of having a baby but it hasn’t happened yet, it may be time to start thinking about getting started with fertility care. 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 special guest John Whitney, fertility care advocate and director of Ovation® Fertility Storage Solutions. Listen to this episode to learn about the first steps you should take on your fertility care journey.
Ep 110: “I’ve Got a Question” – Answering More Listener Questions
The questions from listeners like you keep coming, and the Fertility Docs are happy to keep 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 the questions that are on our listeners’ minds. They’re talking about everything from conceiving with chronic endometritis to when to start fertility treatments after trying to get pregnant on your own.
Ep 109: When The Body Doesn’t Cooperate – Reasons to Cancel an IVF Cycle
Panicking over having your IVF cycle canceled? Get some information and peace of mind 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 explain why your doctor might need to cancel your IVF cycle and why a “cancellation” is typically more of a “delay” when it comes to IVF. They’ll also offer tips to help you stay hopeful and in a good headspace.
Ep 108: Keeping Family-Building Dreams Safe – All About Fertility Storage
What happens when you want to store your eggs, sperm or embryos? Long-term storage comes into play! 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 special guest John Whitney, director of Ovation® Fertility Storage Solutions. He’s discussing the ins and outs of storing frozen eggs, sperm and embryos as well as the special situations that can come up.
Ep 107: Stimulating Those Eggs – The Different Ovarian Stimulation Meds
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.