All Episodes
260. Smoking, Obesity, and Chemotherapy Impact on Egg Quality
In this episode, Prof. explains the Impact of smoking, obesity, and chemotherapy on the inner workings of the egg — including mitochondria. Doctors continue to work o...
259. Poor Egg Quality
In this episode, Prof. discusses the capacity of an egg to accept the sperm and go through the complex process of fertilization and embryo development. Tune in to ...
258. Relationship Of Sperm Level To Flu And Infections
In this episode, Prof. explains that low sperm count can be caused by flu or infections. The good news is that the sperm count usually improves within a few months in...
257. Does Covid Kill Sperm?
In this episode, Prof. discusses how Covid-19 and other infections could affect sperm count. In some instances, the Covid Virus can affect sperm, but its effect on fe...
256. What To Do If Eggs Don’t Fertilize
In this episode, Prof. explains the process of egg collection and fertilization with donor sperm. In most cases, fertilization occurs in 60% to 70% of eggs collected....
255. The Impact of Egg Quality on IVF Medication
In this episode, Prof. explains that there is a correlation between egg quality the woman’s age. Poor egg quality at a young age could also be caused by underlying fa...
254. When Your Eggs Don’t Mature And Don’t Respond to IVF Medication
In this episode, Prof. explains how IVF Professionals respond to this tricky problem. He explains this via a situation where a patient produces a good number of folli...
253. Diminished Ovarian Reserve
In this episode, Prof. explained how IVF handles the Diminishing Ovarian Reserve in women. He also discussed why women in their late 20s would seek embryo freezing...
252. Issue About Women Getting Older and Less Success in pregnancy
In this episode, Prof. discusses the mechanism within the egg of a woman in relation to their age. Tune in to the IVF Journey podcast and get updates on the latest...
251. Is 130 Progesterone Level High? Can It Cause a Failed IVF Transfer?
In this episode, Prof. discusses the relationship between Progesterone level and IVF success Transfer. Tune in to the IVF Journey podcast and get updates on the la...
250. Do Most People Undergoing IVF have to go on Bedrest?
In this episode, Prof. explains the certain belief or connections between Bedrest and IVF. He further discussed that those who undergo IVF can go on with their liv...
249. Losing Weight Before an Egg Transfer
In this episode, Prof. discusses the impact of weight and BMI on fertility. He also discusses 40 years of studies and associated data, which conclude that IVF has...
248. Ovarian Hyper Stimulation Syndrome
In this episode, Prof. talks about how Australia has improved it’s approach to hospitalisation and treatment of Ovarian Hyperstimulation syndrome over the last 5 year...
247. When To Use Genetic Test Embryos
In this episode, Prof. explains how Genetic Testing of Embryos is done and discusses the advantages and disadvantages of embryo testing. Tune in to the IVF Journey...
246. Prof. Chapman’s History in the IVF Treatment
In this episode, Prof. discusses his journey as an IVF specialist, and what’s over the years.He also explains the common reasons for IVF failure based on his clinical...
245. Out of town patients
In this episode, Prof. discusses the IVF process as it relates to his patients from cities besides Sydney and discusses the estimated cost of IVF treatment.Tune in to...
244. Transferred and referred patients
In this episode, Prof. explains why he would like to see a copy of the records of transferred/referred patients from another clinic.He also discusses what are the cha...
243. Do Fertility hormone Drugs pose a Health Risk?
In this episode, Prof. explains the effects of the fertility hormone drugs and IVF treatments over the long run. He also discusses how his clinic’s approach in cas...
242. How to check the success rates of the clinics
In this episode, Prof. explains how patients can check the success rates of various IVF clinics (in Australia).He also expresses his opinion around taking fertility r...
241. Fresh or Frozen Transfer, Which is Better?
In this episode, Prof. explains the difference between fresh (egg) transfers, and frozen (egg) transfers in IVF.He also explains how the process of slow freezing and ...
240. How to choose your IVF Specialist
In this episode, Prof. explains how to find the best IVF specialist (for you).He also explains that aside from the credentials of the IVF specialist, you should also ...
239. Blocked Fallopian Tubes
In this episode, Prof. discussed how laparoscopy can be helpful for cases with blocked fallopian tubes.He also shares his thoughts on the effect of adenomyosis in pre...
238. Does Covid-19 kill semen?
In this episode, Prof. explains that any viral illness is seen to hit the sperm for a short period of time.He also discussed that placing the embryo on top of the ute...
237. Cornual Ectopic Pregnancy
In this episode, Prof. discusses what is a cornual ectopic pregnancy and how to best approach this case.He also shares his thoughts on getting a Covid booster vaccine...
236. Covid during Pregnancy
In this episode, Prof. explains his position around vaccination during pregnancy and why he encourages pregnant patients to get vaccinated.He also discusses the spike...
235. How to Measure a Clinic’s Success
In this episode, Prof. discusses success rates and results in clinics around Australia.He also shares his ideas around other factors (besides success rates) to look o...
234. Causes of Recurrent Miscarriage
In this episode, Prof. explains the possible causes of recurrent miscarriages and talks about how doctors investigate and solve these issues. Tune in to the IVF Jo...
233. Book an appointment with Prof. Chapman
In this episode, Prof. explains how he consults with patients across Australia (outside of NSW) and tells you how to book an appointment with him. Tune in to the I...