In this episode of Fertility Docs Uncensored, hosts Dr. Carrie Bedient from the Fertility Center of Las Vegas, Dr. Abby Eblen from Nashville Fertility Center, and Dr. Susan Hudson from Texas Fertility Center welcome special guest Susan Jones from You Healing You. Susan shares her expertise on self-acupuncture and its role in improving fertility outcomes, including addressing infertility, enhancing IVF success, and managing recurrent pregnancy loss. Learn about the science behind self-acupunct...
In this episode, we dive into the science and strategies behind improvement egg quality with supplementation. Join Dr. Carrie Bedient from the Fertility Center of Las Vegas, Dr. Abby Eblen from Nashville Fertility Center, and Dr. Susan Hudson from Texas Fertility Center as they review potential nutritional supplements and their roles in improving fertility. Dr. Mark Ratner, Chief Medical Officer of Theralogix, educates us on the well known effects of CoQ10 on egg quality, as well as sha...
Welcome to this episode of Fertility Docs Uncensored, where your hosts Dr. Carrie Bedient from the Fertility Center of Las Vegas, Dr. Abby Eblen from Nashville Fertility Center, and Dr. Susan Hudson from Texas Fertility Center dive into what happens when you need to do a second IVF stimulation cycle.We’ll explore the valuable insights gained from a first IVF cycle and how they can shape the approach to a second one. From refining medication protocols and understanding how your body responds t...
Wondering what your Preimplantation Genetic Testing report means? Join Dr. Carrie Bedient from the Fertility Center of Las Vegas, Dr. Abby Eblen from Nashville Fertility Center, and Dr. Susan Hudson from Texas Fertility Center as they dissect the meaning of the PGTA report, line by line. They review what information the test provides and go through the nitty gritty of the detailed report. Listen in to this informative episode that shapes the next step in your IVF journey! Have questions about...
In this episode of Fertility Docs Uncensored, your hosts Dr. Carrie Bedient from the Fertility Center of Las Vegas, Dr. Abby Eblen from Nashville Fertility Center, and Dr. Susan Hudson from Texas Fertility Center dive into the complex world of unexplained infertility, which affects about 15% of couples.In this episode, we'll explore the critical factors that can impact fertility, including age and its significant influence on egg quality. We’ll discuss the importance of testing for egg ...
In this episode, we delve into the complex relationship between fertility, egg freezing, and the impact of anorexia. Join Dr. Carrie Bedient from the Fertility Center of Las Vegas, Dr. Abby Eblen from Nashville Fertility Center, and Dr. Susan Hudson from Texas Fertility Center us as we explore personal experiences with eating disorders and fertility treatment. Lindsey Hall, writer and publicist for the non profit Project Heal and the Eating Recovery Center, shares some of her personal journey...
Welcome to this episode of Fertility Docs Uncensored, where your hosts Dr. Carrie Bedient from the Fertility Center of Las Vegas, Dr. Abby Eblen from Nashville Fertility Center, and Dr. Susan Hudson from Texas Fertility Center explore an important topic: managing the possible pain and discomfort that can arise during the fertility treatment process.From injections and blood draws to procedures like egg retrievals and embryo transfers, certain aspects of the journey can be physically challengi...
Join Dr. Carrie Bedient from the Fertility Center of Las Vegas, Dr. Abby Eblen from Nashville Fertility Center, and Dr. Susan Hudson from Texas Fertility Center as we tackle the ins and outs of dealing with damaged fallopian tubes and finding your way to pregnancy success. Listener questions about ectopic pregnancies and uterine malformations take center stage as we discuss when surgical intervention is necessary and how tests like HSGs and saline sonograms can help evaluate your tubes. If yo...
In this episode, we dive into the differences between Premature Ovarian Insufficiency (POI) and Decreased Ovarian Reserve (DOR) — two terms that are often misunderstood and used interchangeably, but have distinct implications for reproductive health. Join Dr. Carrie Bedient from the Fertility Center of Las Vegas, Dr. Abby Eblen from Nashville Fertility Center, and Dr. Susan Hudson from Texas Fertility Center as we break down the medical definitions and treatments for both conditions, while hi...
Join us for this holiday edition of Fertility Docs Uncensored: Dr. Carrie Bedient from the Fertility Center of Las Vegas, Dr. Abby Eblen from Nashville Fertility Center, and Dr. Susan Hudson from Texas Fertility Center discuss questions they get at holiday parties as they mingle and jingle with friends and family. They discuss provocative holiday party questions: Does position matter? Do we need to have sex every day to get pregnant? Not exactly, but there are details you may want to hear.&nb...
In this episode we offer tips for taking the crucial first steps in fertility evaluation. Understanding the initial process helps reduce uncertainty and guide you along the right path. Join Dr. Carrie Bedient from the Fertility Center of Las Vegas, Dr. Abby Eblen from Nashville Fertility Center, and Dr. Susan Hudson from Texas Fertility Center as they talk with Dr. Esther Chung from Levy Health about investigating your fertility. Tune in for expert advice on ways to approach your journey, inf...
Join Dr. Carrie Bedient from the Fertility Center of Las Vegas, Dr. Abby Eblen from Nashville Fertility Center, and Dr. Susan Hudson from Texas Fertility Center to discuss early disclosure of donor identity for donor-conceived people. Dylan Morgan, Chief Operations Officer of Cascade Cryobank, and Melanie Mikkelsen, a reproductive mental health counselor for Hold Hope join them to discuss the issues relating to early disclosure. For many years, donor identity was kept secret from parents and ...
In this episode of Fertility Docs Uncensored, hosts Dr. Abby Eblen, Dr. Susan Hudson, and Dr. Carrie Bedient discuss various aspects of IVF, including listener questions about egg retrieval abroad, genetic considerations in IVF, and challenges faced during egg retrieval procedures, including the importance of patient safety, and the implications of ovarian positioning. The conversation emphasizes the importance of understanding the nuances of fertility treatments and the implications of genet...
Welcome back to another episode of Fertility Docs Uncensored! Today, we're diving into a topic that many people face during their fertility journey: the often-overlooked time between your egg retrieval and your next period. You’ve just gone through the egg retrieval process, and now you’re in that strange in-between phase where you’re waiting—waiting to see how your body reacts, waiting to see what your embryos do, waiting for next steps, and of course, waiting for your period. It’s a time fu...
Ever wonder if your immune system is fighting your fertility? Join Dr. Carrie Bedient from The Fertility Center of Las Vegas, Dr. Abby Eblen from Nashville Fertility Center and Dr. Susan Hudson from Texas Fertility Center as they speak with Dr. Nadera Mansouri - Attia as she walks us through the testing done by Pregmune. We talk about potential testing for patients with unexplained infertility or pregnancy loss and miscarriage when everything else looks normal. Join our docs to listen to the ...
If you are about to embark on IVF and are confused about the difference between an egg and an embryo, you are not alone. Join Dr. Carrie Bedient from The Fertility Center of Las Vegas, Dr. Abby Eblen from Nashville Fertility Center and Dr. Susan Hudson from Texas Fertility Center for an episode as they discuss the details of embryo development. The first five days are the most important ones to understand. They discuss terminology that may be confusing, including egg, embryo, zygote, bl...
Need a way to explain IVF to your friends and family? Join Dr. Carrie Bedient from The Fertility Center of Las Vegas, Dr. Abby Eblen from Nashville Fertility Center and Dr. Susan Hudson from Texas Fertility Center as they give an overview of the fertility process. This episode is designed to explain IVF to people not in the midst of it, who want to be supportive and understand the details. We hit the highlights of the process, explain the basic testing, who may need to see us, retrievals, tra...
In this episode of Fertility Docs Uncensored, your hosts Carrie Bedient from The Fertility Center of Las Vegas, Dr. Abby Eblen from Nashville Fertility Center and Dr. Susan Hudson from Texas Fertility Center talk with Jessica Bell van der Wal. Jessica is not only a former fertility patient but also the CEO of Frame—a groundbreaking company that’s changing the way we approach fertility health. Frame goes beyond just hormone testing; it offers a comprehensive evaluation of all the factors that ...
Did you know male infertility accounts for 50% of infertility in the United States? Join Dr. Carrie Bedient from The Fertility Center of Las Vegas, Dr. Abby Eblen from Nashville Fertility Center and Dr. Susan Hudson from Texas Fertility Center for a fact-packed episode. Our guest Dr. Barrett Cowan, a male reproductive urologist and co-founder and Chief Medical Officer of Posterity Health, fills us in on the ins and outs of male fertilty care. We discuss what to expect with a reproductive urol...
Wanting more information on tubal testing that avoids radiation exposure? Join Dr. Carrie Bedient from The Fertility Center of Las Vegas, Dr. Abby Eblen from Nashville Fertility Center and Dr. Susan Hudson from Texas Fertility Center for an episode reviewing the ins and outs of alternative tubal testing procedure using ExemFoam. The docs discuss with Rhianne Christopherson, APRN, FNP-C, of Full Moon Fertility, how this test differs from a more traditional HSG and its potential advantages. The...