Fertility Docs Uncensored

Did you know that the numbers on the scale can affect your fertility? The Fertility Docs talk to Dr. Susan Hudson’s patient about her journey to lose weight to make her dream of motherhood come true. Join Dr. Carrie Bedient from The Fertility Center of Las Vegas , Dr. Abby Eblen from Nashville Fertility Center and Dr. Hudson from Texas Fertility Center as they listen to her story and ask her what...

How long should you abstain from sex to have the best sperm quality? Can you use oral sex to obtain a sperm sample? How do you get a sample if your culture doesn’t allow masturbation? Is it better to collect a sample at home or at the clinic? 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 Cen...

A cancer diagnosis can change your life, but it doesn’t have to destroy your dream of having a baby. The Fertility Docs are discussing oncofertility (fertility preservation and treatment for patients facing cancer) and how it provides options and hope. Join Dr. Carrie Bedient from FCLV , Dr. Abby Eblen from Nashville Fertility Center , and Dr. Susan Hudson and Dr. Erika Munch from Texas Fertility...

Thinking about using gestational surrogacy to grow your family? If so, you won’t want to miss this interview with a Nashville Fertility Center (NFC) nurse who welcomed twins through surrogacy. She shares her unique family-building story and her advice for those considering surrogacy. Join Dr. Carrie Bedient from The Fertility Center of Las Vegas , Dr. Abby Eblen from NFC and Dr. Susan Hudson from...

Think you need a partner to have a baby? Think again! 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 interview Dr. Bedient’s patient about pursuing single motherhood. Learn about selecting a sperm donor and the fertility treatments that can make it all possible. Have questions...

You might think IVF is just a fertility treatment, but it can also be a “diagnostic tool.” In this podcast, the Fertility Docs are talking about what they can learn from a failed IVF cycle that can lead to success moving forward. 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 d...

Getting frustrated by irregular periods and negative pregnancy tests? 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 discuss ovulation disorders like polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), hormonal abnormalities and diminished ovarian reserve. Learn how they diagnose and treat these...

You may have heard of fibroids but may not know what they are. The Fertility Docs are here to help. Join Dr. Carrie Bedient from The Fertility Center of Las Vegas , Dr. Abby Eblen and Dr. Glenn Weitzman from Nashville Fertility Center , and Dr. Susan Hudson from Texas Fertility Center as they discuss what fibroids are and review everything you need to know about how doctors diagnose and treat them...

Wondering if Eastern medicine can help you conceive? The Docs are exploring how acupuncture and holistic care can complement traditional Western fertility treatments. Join Dr. Carrie Bedient from The Fertility Center of Las Vegas , Dr. Abby Eblen from Nashville Fertility Center , and Dr. Susan Hudson and Dr. Natalie Burger from Texas Fertility Center as they speak to Sadie Minkoff of Sage Acupunct...

Wondering why you keep seeing negative pregnancy tests? Fertility testing can provide the answer! 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 discuss every part of the fertility testing process. Get ready to learn about everything from the semen analysis to the HSG. Have que...

What’s the difference between diagnostic and treatment coverage? What about the distinction between your deductible and copay? The world of insurance has its own language that can be especially confusing for fertility patients. Join Dr. Carrie Bedient from The Fertility Center of Las Vegas , Dr. Abby Eblen and Dr. George Hill from Nashville Fertility Center , and Dr. Susan Hudson from Texas Fertil...

In honor of Memorial Day, the docs dive into what fertility treatment looks like when you're in the military. Join Dr. Carrie Bedient from The Fertility Center of Las Vegas , Dr. Abby Eblen from Nashville Fertility Center , and Dr. Susan Hudson and Dr. Tony Propst from Texas Fertility Center as they interview one of Dr. Propst’s patients about her journey to conceive with fertility treatments...

Who is the other doctor in the exam room during your fertility appointment? In this episode, The Fertility Docs talk about these “learners” that include medical students, residents, fellows and attendings. Join Dr. Carrie Bedient and Dr. Leah Kaye from FCLV , Dr. Abby Eblen from Nashville Fertility Center and Dr. Susan Hudson from Texas Fertility Center as they discuss the benefits of having a lea...

Do fertility doctors ever struggle with infertility? The answer is yes! Join Dr. Carrie Bedient from the Fertility Center of Las Vegas as she talks to Dr. Abby Eblen from Nashville Fertility Center and Dr. Susan Hudson from Texas Fertility Center about what it’s like to be a fertility doctor and go through fertility treatment. Learn how their experiences made them better fertility doctors and what...

Want to know what it’s like to go through fertility treatments as a lesbian couple? 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 to Dr. Bedient’s patients about their journey to conceive. Learn about everything from what to expect from sperm donor selection to the fertili...

What do a jelly donut and endometriosis have in common? The Fertility Docs answer this question while they talk about the ways that research at Texas Fertility Center (TFC) has changed the diagnosis and treatment of this complex condition. Join Dr. Carrie Bedient from FCLV, Dr. Abby Eblen from Nashville Fertility Center, and Dr. Susan Hudson and renowned endometriosis expert Dr. Kaylen Silverberg...

Wondering how research at leading fertility clinics leads to changes in your care? The Fertility Docs talk about how research at The Fertility Center of Las Vegas (FCLV) has influenced many clinics to shift from fresh to frozen embryo transfer (FET). Join Dr. Carrie Bedient and Dr. Bruce Shapiro from FCLV, Dr. Abby Eblen from Nashville Fertility Center and Dr. Susan Hudson from Texas Fertility Cen...

Your story can result in real change when you share it on Capitol Hill during Advocacy Day. Barbara Collura, the president and CEO of RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association, joins the Fertility Docs to discuss how Advocacy Day can change laws and lives. Join Dr. Carrie Bedient from FCLV, Dr. Abby Eblen from Nashville Fertility Center, and Dr. Susan Hudson and Dr. Kaylen Silverberg from Texa...

Feeling overwhelmed as you face infertility AND the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic? Our docs welcome a special guest who can help. Michele Martens, a psychiatric mental health clinical nurse specialist and nurse practitioner, answers burning questions from Dr. Carrie Bedient from the Fertility Center of Las Vegas, Dr. Abby Eblen from Nashville Fertility Center and Dr. Susan Hudson from Texas...

Did you know that male issues play a role in 40% of infertility cases? It’s time to talk about men and fertility issues! 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 bust common myths about male infertility. From the male biological clock to how often you should be having sex,...

Worried about the novel coronavirus? Let our experts alleviate your fears with facts. 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 their first remotely recorded episode (we’re all about social distancing right now). They discuss the growing role of telemedicine, the ways docs are...

Struggling to conceive and wondering if you need to visit a fertility doctor? Don’t turn to “Dr. Google” for answers. 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 answer this question and others, including what to expect at your first fertility appointment and how an OB/GYN an...

Struggling with infertility? The fertility docs are here to help! 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 share the exciting (and slightly scary) journey of coming to Las Vegas to record, what they hope to accomplish with this podcast and why they became fertility doctors...

Infertility is a woman’s issue. 40 is the new 30. The position you conceive in can influence the gender of your baby. These are some of the top misconceptions about 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 debunk these and other common fertility myths. Contact D...

Have questions about IVF and its role in the alphabet soup of infertility? Turn to the fertility doctors who have gone through it themselves. 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 discuss topics like who needs IVF, how this advanced fertility treatment works and the age...