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.
Ep 137: “What’s the Next Step?” – When a Treatment Doesn’t Work
When a fertility treatment doesn’t result in a positive pregnancy test, you’re probably wondering what you should do next. For this episode, the Fertility Docs answer listener questions about what to do when IUI or IVF isn’t successful. 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 improve the success of fertility treatment cycles.
Ep 136: What You Want to Know About PCOS – Answering Listener PCOS Questions
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) affects anywhere from 6% to 12% of U.S. women, so it makes sense that our listeners have a lot of questions about this condition. This episode is dedicated to answering all these PCOS questions from listeners. 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 everything from polyps in PCOS patients to how other diagnoses affect polycystic ovary syndrome.
Ep 135: An LGBTQ+ Content Creator’s Fertility Journey – Talking to Melissa Connelly
Do you have questions about LGBTQ+ family building? It can be helpful to hear from the experts. In this case, the experts are the Fertility Docs and a patient who went through this family-building process with her wife. 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 Melissa Connelly, an LGBTQ+ content creator. Melissa explains how she became a content creator and provides a look at her family-building journey.
Ep 134: All About Sperm Donors – Talking With Dr. Jaime Shamonki
Considering using a sperm donor for your fertility journey? The Fertility Docs and a special guest are here to provide some guidance. 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 Dr. Jaime Shamonki of California Cryobank. They’re discussing everything from how sperm banks pick donors to why sperm donors donate.
Ep 133: Get to Know Your Body – Female Anatomy 101
There are a lot of myths and misinformation about the female body, so the Fertility Docs are here to fight back with facts. This episode is all about female anatomy from external to internal. 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 take us on a quick tour of a woman’s body.
Ep 132: Helping Patients With a History of Abuse – Advice from Melissa Webb
1 out of 4 women has experienced sexual abuse, and this type of trauma can make fertility care more stressful. Thankfully, there are ways to make the treatment process easier. 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 Melissa Webb LCSW of Red Rock Psychological Health. They’re discussing ways patients and doctors can make this process easier.
Ep 131: Eggs and Embryos in IVF – Busting Myths and Sharing Facts
From ovarian stimulation to fertilization in the lab, a lot happens during an IVF cycle. As a result, you’re not alone if you have questions about what happens to eggs and embryos during in vitro fertilization. The Fertility Docs are here to shed 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 talk about eggs and embryos in the world of IVF.
Ep 130: Waiting in Hope – The Culture and Fertility Series
Someone’s culture and faith can play a big role in how they approach fertility care. As part of the Fertility Doc’s Culture and Fertility series, we’re talking to a special guest about infertility in the Christian community. 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 Kelley Ramsey of Waiting in Hope. They’re talking about Kelley’s infertility journey, what her organization does and how to handle the emotional side of infertility.
Ep 129: Getting the Answers You Need – Listeners Share Their Questions
The Fertility Docs are back at it again! During this episode, they’re answering questions from listeners like you. 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 our listeners’ burning questions. Some of the topics the Fertility Docs are covering include varicoceles, mosaic embryos and conceiving after surgery for fibroids.