How do you balance fertility planning with a career, travel, and everything else life demands? In this episode, Dr. Susan Hudson and Dr. Carrie Bedient explore the realities of navigating fertility treatment alongside a busy life. They discuss how endometriosis can affect fertility planning, when egg retrieval may fit into treatment, and the role of egg freezing and embryo preservation. … Read More
Ep 342: Your Hormones Are Talking: What They Can Reveal About Fertility & Health
What if understanding your hormones could change the way you approach fertility—and your overall health? In this episode, Dr. Carrie Bedient at Fertility Center of Las Vegas and Dr. Susan Hudson of Texas Fertility Center speak with Dr. Amy Divaraniya about Oova to track cycle hormones. Dr. Amy opens up about her personal fertility journey and introduces OoVA, a hormone-testing … Read More
Ep 341: Failed IVF Cycle: How we Debrief & Adjust
What does a realistic IVF journey actually look like—and how do you know when to keep going, pause, or consider a different path? In this episode, Dr. Susan Hudson and Dr. Carrie Bedient take a candid look at the realities of fertility treatment, from understanding IVF success rates to interpreting what happens during an individual cycle. They explore why statistics don’t … Read More
Ep 340: Questionable Testing: Answering All Your Questions About Fertility Testing
In this listener Q&A episode, Dr. Susan Hudson from Texas Fertility Center and Dr. Carrie Bedient from Fertility Center of Las Vegas breakdown the real information patients need to know. We’re tackling some of your biggest questions about fertility testing—from BV, HPV, AMH, and sperm counts to PGT-A, failed FETs, tubal issues, and when it may be time to consider … Read More
Ep 339: Unlocking Embryo Genetics: The Future of Whole Genome Sequencing
In this episode, Dr. Susan Hudson and Dr. Carrie Bedient sit down with Maria Katz, a genetic counselor at Orchid Health, to explore the rapidly evolving world of whole genome sequencing for embryos. Maria details what genetic counselors do in fertility care, how their role differs from that of medical geneticists, and the specialized training that prepares them to help patients … Read More
Ep 338: What to know about PMOS
In this episode, Dr. Carrie Bedient and Dr. Susan Hudson are joined by special guest Dr. Stephanie Brownridge to explore the latest insights into polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) and the proposed shift to polycystic ovarian metabolic syndrome (PMOS). They discuss why the name change matters, how the condition extends beyond the ovaries, and what it means for diagnosis, fertility, and … Read More
Ep 337: Decoding PGTA: How Embryo Testing Improves IVF Success
In this episode, join Dr. Carrie Bedient from Fertility Center of Las Vegas and Dr. Susan Hudson from Texas Fertility Center as they explore the evolving role of Preimplantation Genetic Testing for Aneuploidy (PGT-A) in improving IVF outcomes and helping patients make more informed decisions on their fertility journey. The docs discuss how PGT-A is used to identify embryos with … Read More
Ep 336: Decoding IUI: Answering Patient Questions About IUI Cycles, Timing, Trigger Shots and More
Are you exploring intrauterine insemination (IUI) to grow your family? In this episode of Fertility Docs Uncensored, hosts Dr. Carrie Bedient from The Fertility Center of Las Vegas and Dr. Susan Hudson from the Texas Fertility Center discuss key patient questions about intrauterine insemination cycles and the newer intratubal insemination cycles. In this comprehensive episode, we break down exactly how … Read More
Ep 335: Untangling Blocked Tubes: Listener Questions on Tubal Testing, Anatomy, and Choosing IVF vs. Surgery
Struggling to figure out the best treatment path for blocked fallopian tubes? In this episode of Fertility Docs Uncensored, hosts Dr. Carrie Bedient from The Fertility Center of Las Vegas and Dr. Susan Hudson from the Texas Fertility Center answer critical listener questions about tubal factor infertility. Discover how modern fertility specialists evaluate tubal health through advanced testing methods like … Read More
Ep 334: Building a Medical Team for Endometriosis Treatment
Tired of managing endometriosis with just pain medication? In this episode of Fertility Docs Uncensored, hosts Dr. Carrie Bedient from The Fertility Center of Las Vegas and Dr. Susan Hudson from Texas Fertility Center sit down with guest Dr. Joy Brotherton, Director of Minimally Invasive Gynecologic and Fertility Surgery, to map out how to build your ultimate multi-disciplinary treatment team. Building a collaborative medical team … Read More