Questioning when to use donor eggs? In this episode of Fertility Docs Uncensored, Dr. Susan Hudson from Texas Fertility Center and Dr. Carrie Bedient from The Fertility Center of Las Vegas explore when donor eggs may be worth considering. This week’s listener question focuses on fibroids, sperm motility, and fertility treatment at age 39, including how fibroid location can affect … Read More
Ep 347: Pregnancy Loss: Understanding Miscarriage, Risk, and What Comes Next
In this episode of Fertility Docs Uncensored, Dr. Susan Hudson of Texas Fertility Center and Dr. Carrie Bedient of Fertility Center of Las Vegas answer listener questions about miscarriage and pregnancy loss, including IVF medication, subchorionic hematomas, recurrent loss testing, and what to consider before another transfer. They share evidence-informed perspectives and acknowledge the emotional weight of loss, while reminding … Read More
Ep 346: Sperm DNA Fragmentation & Male Fertility: What Actually Matters for IVF?
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 345: Fertility & IVF Insurance and How to Get the Most From Your Fertility Benefits
Are you leaving fertility benefits on the table? What new fertility technology is actually worth paying attention to—and how can you make your insurance work harder for you? In this episode of Fertility Docs Uncensored, Dr. Carrie Bedient of The Fertility Center of Las Vegas and Dr. Susan Hudson of Texas Fertility Center dive into the rapidly changing world of … Read More
Ep 344: Thin Lining: Experience Based Approach
What makes the uterus truly ready for an embryo transfer? Dr. Carrie Bedient and Dr. Susan Hudson break down the often-overlooked factors that can influence fertility treatment success—from uterine anatomy and endometrial lining patterns to fluid, thin lining, and when surgery or other interventions may be needed. Tune in for practical insights into what doctors are looking for before an … Read More
Ep 343: Fertility & Career Planning
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 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 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