All Episodes
199. Frozen Embryos and Participation in Clinical Trials
In this episode, Prof. Chapman discusses the following: * Some studies show that frozen embryos yield good pregnancy rates* Current clinical trial patients can...
198. Miscarriage
In this episode, Prof. discusses miscarriage rates.Miscarriage often happens due to chromosomal abnormalities when nature is allowed to take it’s course. In the old d...
197. IVF on Remote Australia
Is IVF accessible in remote areas?Prof. explains how women, seeking IVF help, in remote areas, can reach out to him. Tune in to the IVF Journey podcast and get upd...
196. Is the IVF done in batches?
In this episode, Prof. explains how batching of patients is done and how it can affect your results in IVF.IVF, in general, has few complications and side effects. So...
195. What are the tests to be done prior to IVF?
Prof. discusses the important tests that need to be done before concluding that the patient can undergo IVF. IVF is not always necessarily the first step to a success...
194. IVF Process for Same Sex Couples
Prof. discusses about the process of sperm donation for same sex couples. Can the eggs of 2 women be fertilised together? What are the effects of taking fertility dru...
193. The Stigma of Male Infertility
Male infertility is often overlooked and is an issue we should pay more attention to. In this episode, Prof explores several topics including: Typical challenges men...
192. Does taking contraceptives for a long period of time affect fertility?
Does taking contraceptives over the long term affect your fertility? Can you choose the gender of your baby? Should you? What is Australia’s surrogacy program li...
191. Breastfeeding during IVF treatment
Should you continue breastfeeding during an IVF cycle? Prof answers this question in this episode. He also talks about the importance of a strong support system...
190. Pregnancy at the age of 50
In today’s episode, Professor Michael Chapman talks about his recent Member of the Order of Australia award for recognition of his significant contributions to his fi...
189. When You Should Consider Having Genetic Testing of Embryos
In this episode, Prof talks about when he considers testing embryos. He explains that if his clinic typically tests embryos of women at 30 years of age, half of them ...
188. Fertility Problems of Women 40 and above
In this episode, Prof talks about an increase in couples putting off childbearing to their later years due to work-related pressures. Unfortunately, fertility is cons...
187. Recurrent miscarriage
Recurrent miscarriage is where you persistently get pregnant and unfortunately have a miscarriage. The majority of miscarriages are going to be due to nature's mist...
186. Managing pregnancy after previous miscarriages
Managing pregnancy after previous miscarriages can be quite challenging. In this episode, Prof talks about what you and your doctor can do to improve your chances ...
185. Some of the biggest challenges IVF patients face
Establishing a relationship with an IVF patient often makes the whole process simpler. As an IVF patient, you'll likely need the support of someone walk to walk you ...
184. Does “IVF Glue” make any difference in helping the embryo to attach?
What exactly is embryo glue? How does the enzyme work on the eggshell? Do studies suggest that this action is beneficial? IVF Australia now tends to use embryo glue o...
183. Can same-sex couples, singles, or sterilized people still have babies?
Do same-sex couples in Australia face challenges having a baby? It’s quite obvious that for a baby to be made, there needs to be an egg and a sperm. These can come fr...
182. Learn All There Is To About The Risk Of Miscarriage In Pregnancy
In this episode, Prof Chapman talks about miscarriage which is a very common occurrence. Unfortunately, most people don’t like to talk about it due to the emotional t...
181. Everything You Need To Know About Surgery And Fertility
In the past, surgery was widely used to correct pelvic anatomy. But how successful is surgery as a way of correcting abnormalities of the uterus? Has IVF changed in...
180. What’s the cost of IVF and what does it include?
This is one of the most frequently asked questions from the IVF Journey Podcast listeners. Thanks to Medicare, Australians are very lucky when it comes to sorting ou...
179. Complications and Side effects surrounding IVF
Going through an IVF cycle involves stimulating follicles and some people believe that this brings forth menopause. Is this true or false? Does this procedure have an...
178. What are the chances of success in IVF?
Is there anything that you should do to improve your chances of conceiving? Apart from taking medication to produce a high number of quality eggs, there are other th...
177. Are the babies born of IVF normal?
Over 8 million babies were born via IVF over the past 4 decades. IVF children are probably the most investigated group of babies. Are they monsters? Is there evidenc...
176. IVF – Sometimes It’s A Numbers Game
How many times can a couple try IVF? According to Professor Chapman, his highest record with an IVF couple is 39 cycles. They were persistent. The average pati...
175. Are embryos best stored on-site? Should you lose weight before your IVF Transfer?
Do you need to lose weight before your IVF transfer? Studies suggest that the environment that the egg goes into is very important. Prof discusses this and more in th...
174. Does age have any impact on egg quality?
In this episode, Prof Chapman goes on to answer more questions sent by Facebook live listeners. He talks about doing tests on the uterine wall to see if it’s recep...
173. Is There A Higher Risk Of Miscarriage In IVF Treatment?
In this episode, Professor Chapman answers different questions that people have on IVF treatment. He discusses Premium IVF unit & low-cost IVF unit prices and wh...
172. Factors That Affect IVF Prices & Treatment Success
In this episode, Professor Chapman discusses the factors that affect the cost of your IVF Treatment. Prof also explains the risks and factors that might affect I...