All Episodes
139. Vasectomy Reversals
Vasectomy Reversals It's not uncommon for a male who has undergone a vasectomy, to have a change of heart and request a reversal. In this episode, Prof discuss...
138. Different Kinds of Cysts And How They Affect IVF Cycles
Different Kinds of Cysts Cysts aren't uncommon in couples dealing with infertility. A cyst is a fluid-filled object (usually round) and sits somewhere in the p...
137. Genetic Testing of Embryos (Continued)
Genetic Testing of Embryos In this episode, Prof discusses the controversy around genetic testing. The controversies are related to its cost, its risk, and its acc...
136. What To Expect In An IVF Cycle
What To Expect In An IVF Cycle You've been through the various investigations and your specialist has recommended you move on to IVF. In this episode, Prof disc...
135. How Can We Make ‘Old’ Eggs ‘Young’ In IVF?
How Can We Make 'Old' Eggs 'Young' In IVF? A question that's been asked for about a decade now is how do we make old eggs young in IVF. This has become an incre...
134. A Day In An IVF Clinic
A Day In An IVF Clinic In this episode, Prof discusses shares some thoughts and insights relating to specific consultations in his clinic. Did yo find this epi...
133. Endometriosis And Treatment Options Explained
Endometriosis Endometriosis has been getting a lot of coverage in the media lately. There's been a call for better treatment options. Endometriosis is a situa...
132. The Second Half of The IVF Cycle
The Second Half of The Cycle of An IVF Typically the IVF cycle tends to involve stimulation of hormone levels. Post egg collection there is a rapid fall in those h...
131. The End of the Road? When Should You Stop IVF?
Should You Stop IVF? Is This The End Of The Road? In this episode, Prof discusses one of the most difficult questions he faces in his practice: "Is this the end of...
130. A Listener asks a Question About Stimulation Regimes In IVF
What Does Prof Have To Say About Minimal Stimulation (Stimulation Regimes In IVF) One of Prof's listeners writes in and asks him what he knows about minimal stimul...
129. Prof Responds to ‘Fan Mail’
Prof Responds to 'Fan Mail' (Which Poses An Important Question) In this episode, Prof discovers he's starting to receive 'fan mail'. A wonderful email signed ...
128. The Emotional Side Of Male Infertility
The Emotional Side Of Male Infertility A high proportion of fertility is focused on the female. However, we tend to oversee the fact that men feel a whole range of...
127. “How can I tell when I’m ovulating?”
How Can I Tell When I'm Ovulating "How can I tell when I'm ovulating?" That's one of the most common questions Prof gets asked in his clinic. Tune in to th...
126. False Positive Pregnancies In IVF
The False Positive Pregnancy Test Can you get a false positive pregnancy test? Sadly, the answer to that question is "Yes". In this episode, Prof explains what ...
125. Pre-Implantation Genetic Testing In IVF
Genetic Testing In IVF A significant proportion of embryos that look perfectly normal under a microscope are not genetically sound. Nature does a good job of sc...
124. Recent Debates Around Abortion Laws, Sex Selection and ‘Designer Babies’
Recent Debates Around Abortion Laws, Sex Selection and 'Designer Babies' In this episode, Prof discusses recent issues in relation to abortion laws and ethical gui...
123. Endometriosis, It’s Effects and Solutions
Endometriosis, It’s Effects and Solutions What's endometriosis? What's an endometrioma assist? In this episode, Prof explains endometriosis, and then discusses ...
122. An Interesting Scottish IVF Study
An Interesting Scottish IVF Study A study from Scotland indicated that when you follow-up women who've been thru from IVF, 25% of them will have a baby naturally w...
121. The Potential Hazards of Donor Conception
The Potential Hazards of Donor Conception If you're considering using donor sperm there are some things you need to think about. There are various legal and ve...
120. Sperm Donation
Sperm Donation For thousands of years, couples have had challenges conceiving. In Roman times there are documented stories of infertile females enlisting 'help' an...
119. One Of The Worst Accidents That Can Happen In IVF
One Of The Worst Accidents That Can Happen In IVF In this episode, Prof discusses an article from the US which talks about a couple who experienced a distressing s...
118. Pre-Implantation Genetic Testing In IVF (PGT), Its Benefits And Drawbacks
Pre-Implantation Genetic Testing In IVF (PGT), Its Benefits And Drawbacks The world has made incredible strides in terms of IVF in general and Pre-Implantation Gen...
117. What Are Your Options After A Failed IVF Cycle?
What Are Your Options After A Failed IVF Cycle? In this episode, Prof discusses your options as a couple after a failed IVF cycle. Should you try again? Sh...
116. A New Study Regarding Declining Male Infertility
A New Study Regarding Declining Male Infertility In this episode, Prof discusses yet another study in male infertility. The study claims (yet again) that male f...
115. The Medications Used In An IVF Cycle
The Medications Used In An IVF Cycle Before discussing the various medications involved, Prof explains what's required in an IVF cycle. He then goes on to expla...
114. IVF Clinics — Are They Different? Or Are They All The Same?
IVF Clinics — Are They Different? Or Are They All The Same? Are the various IVF clinics different? Or are they all the same? It's a difficult question to answer...
113. IVF Journey – The First Visit
Your IVF Journey - The First Visit Maybe you haven't taken the first step in terms of seeing a fertility specialist. Maybe you're wondering what's involved? ...
112. The Use of Artificial Intelligence In Selecting An IVF Embryo
The Use of Artificial Intelligence In Selecting An IVF Embryo Recently the premier journal for infertility research in the world published a paper from IVF Austral...