Fertility Docs Uncensored

The world of reproductive medicine has a lot of confusing terms, and “Mullerian anomalies” is one of them. 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 Mullerian anomalies, specifically uterine abnormalities. Listen as the Fertility Docs review the different types of...

What’s the difference between a single miscarriage and recurrent pregnancy loss? 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 recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL), or multiple miscarriages. Our experts are discussing what can cause RPL, how they diagnose what’s causing the...

As you prepare to conceive, are you wondering what you can do to prevent chromosomal abnormalities? 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 special guest, Amy Jones, the Scientific Director of Genetics at Ovation® Fertility . Listen as these experts discuss the...

Thinking about conceiving using an egg donor? If so, you probably have questions about the generous women who donate their eggs to help others become parents. 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 special guest, Dr. Lisa Hansard from Texas Fertility Center. S...

What happens once your eggs and your partner’s sperm are in the hands of the IVF lab? And how do embryologists make the magic of fertilization possible? 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 special guest Tex VerMilyea, the Vice President of Scientific Advanc...

So, you’ve undergone an egg retrieval and your partner has provided a semen sample. How does the IVF lab keep your eggs, sperm and embryos safe? 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 chat with Tex VerMilyea, the Vice President of Scientific Advancement at Ovation® Fert...

Have you heard of carrier screening and preimplantation genetic testing, but had no idea what these terms mean? You’re not alone! Patients often visit the Fertility Docs with questions about these forms of genetic testing. 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...

Wondering what it means to have polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)? Our Fertility Docs will tell you that every woman with PCOS is different, so there’s more than one 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 explore “the spectrum of PCOS,” discuss diagnosis and trea...

All women face the reality of “the biological clock,” but does that mean motherhood after 40 is impossible? The Fertility Docs will tell you that you can often still welcome a baby, thanks to options that range from in vitro fertilization (IVF) to donor eggs and embryos. Join Dr. Carrie Bedient from The Fertility Center of Las Vegas , Dr. Abby Eblen from Nashville Fertility Center and Dr. Susan Hu...

The land of fertility treatment has its own language. Becoming fluent in it can make your journey to parenthood easier. To help, the Fertility Docs are explaining all the unfamiliar terms you might hear during an IVF cycle. 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 explain...

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...