No IVF patient wants to experience ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS). However, not everyone knows what this syndrome is. The Fertility Docs are shedding some light on this topic. 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 OHSS. They’re discussing how they work to prevent OHSS in their patients and how they help patients who are experiencing this rare IVF complication.
Ep 146: “Fixing a Broken System” – All About Progyny For Fertility Coverage
Many people think fertility treatment is outside of their budget. The Fertility Docs and Progyny want to change this and make fertility care more affordable. 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 Amanda Lesesne from Progyny. Together, they discuss how Progyny’s fertility benefits are helping hopeful parents start and grow their families. Amanda also shares her family-building journey.
Ep 145: “An Insurance Policy” – All About Proactive Egg Freezing
More women than ever before are choosing to freeze their eggs to take control of their fertility. However, many people still have questions about this method of fertility preservation. 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 about egg freezing before pursuing it.
Ep 144: “It Takes Three” – Gestational Surrogacy Considerations
Parents sometimes need a surrogate to carry their baby so that they can start or grow their family. However, people often have a lot of questions about this family-building option. 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 basics of gestational surrogacy. You’ll learn about how gestational surrogacy differs from traditional surrogacy and what to consider before you pursue this option.
Ep 143: “Can I Still Have A Baby?” – Questions About Multiple Miscarriages
Whether it’s called recurrent pregnancy loss, RPL or multiple miscarriages, losing two or more pregnancies can be heartbreaking. It can also raise many questions. The Fertility Docs are answering some of them in this episode. 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 about recurrent pregnancy loss.
Ep 142: Breaking a Sweat – How Exercise Affects Fertility and Pregnancy
We all know exercise is good for our bodies. However, it’s possible to have too much of a good thing when you’re TTC and eventually carrying a 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 explain what you should know about exercise when you’re trying for a baby and when you have a bun in the oven.
Ep 141: When a Pregnancy Ends – From Heartbreak to Hope
Few things in life are more heartbreaking than having a miscarriage. However, even after having multiple miscarriages, parenthood is often still possible. 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 everything from the terminology and the causes of pregnancy loss to the likelihood of conceiving after one or more miscarriages.
Ep 140: “Low-Quality Swimmers” – Discussing Male Factor Infertility
Having a good sperm count isn’t always enough to make pregnancy possible. A man also needs normal sperm morphology (shape) and motility (movement). So what happens when a man has low-quality swimmers? 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 issues with sperm morphology and motility and how they work around them.
Ep 139: No Need to Stress – What You DON’T Need to Worry About
Fertility treatments can be stressful, but there are some things you don’t have to worry about. 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 patients don’t need to stress about on the path to parenthood. As a bonus for this episode, you’ll learn what you can expect from an IVF transfer cycle.
Ep 138: “We Need to Know Some Things” – What You Should Tell Your Fertility Doc
There’s a lot to think about when you are planning to have a baby. To have a healthy and successful pregnancy, you’ll want to share certain information with your fertility doctor before you get started with 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 what you need to tell your doc before starting fertility treatment.