Does sperm DNA fragmentation affect IVF success, embryo quality, or miscarriage? And should you actually be tested for it? In this episode of Fertility Docs Uncensored, Dr. Susan Hudson and Dr. Carrie Bedient break down sperm DNA fragmentation—what it is, how it’s tested, what causes sperm DNA damage, and what you can actually do about it. From male fertility and … 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 278: Structure vs Function: What the Period Tells You about Fertility
Join Dr. Carrie Bedient (Fertility Center of Las Vegas), Dr. Susan Hudson (Texas Fertility Center), and Dr. Abby Eblen (Nashville Fertility Center) as they welcome their special guest Erika Johnston-MacAnanny from Shady Grove Fertility in Richmond for a candid and informative conversation about what’s really going on with your period. Erika breaks down what’s considered “normal” in terms of cycle length and dives into what heavy or scant bleeding might … Read More
Ep 269: To Do List for IVF
Getting ready for your first appointment at the fertility clinic? Join Dr. Carrie Bedient at the Fertility Center of Las Vegas, Dr. Abby Eblen at Nashville Fertility Center, and Dr. Susan Hudson at Texas Fertility Center for an informative episode reviewing the best way to prepare for your first visit at the fertility clinic. The docs review records and items to gather prior to your appointment. They discuss questions … Read More