All Episodes
149. Infections That Can Affect Fertility
In our last episode, we talked about the impact of coronavirus and its impact on fertility. There are several other infections (particularly sexually transmitted ...
148. Does The Coronavirus Impact Your IVF Cycles Or Your Pregnancy? The Evidence So Far …
The media is full of news about coronavirus. Several of Prof's patients are concerned about the impact it will have on their IVF cycles and/or their pregnancies. ...
147. The Difficult Part of IVF: When To Stop The Journey
The most difficult part of IVF is to make the decision to stop when you haven't been successful. When is it the end of the journey? When do you decide you've arri...
146. Fertility Preservation
The harsh reality is that the number of eggs and the quality of eggs deteriorate with age. In this episode, Prof explains how age affects both the number and qual...
145. “What Is The Difference Between Antagonist and Agonist Cycle” [Listener Question]
Recently one of our listeners asked Prof what the difference was between the Antagonist cycle vs the Agonist cycle. In this episode, Prof explains how each of the...
144. Growth Hormones in IVF
The use of the growth hormone is one particular drug that has been suggested as being useful in helping patients who are having difficulty with the number of eggs, an...
143. Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome
One complication of IVF that can be life-threatening is Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome: when a large number of eggs are produced by the stimulation regimes. The es...
142. The Satisfaction of the Patients on IVF Clinics
Recently Prof was interviewed on the Australian Broadcasting Corporation relating to patient satisfaction surveys around IVF. In this episode, Prof discusses the ...
141. Progesterone and Progestogens
One of the effects of stimulating follicles and collecting eggs is that the lining of the womb starts to break down early and this could affect the chances of pregnan...
140. Laparoscopy (Keyhole Surgery)
Laparoscopy (Keyhole Surgery) In this episode, Prof discusses a keyhole surgery, also known as laparoscopy. Many infertile patients are advised to have laparosc...
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...