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Carrier screening is an important part of your pre-conceptual evaluation that looks for inherited medical conditions that hide in the family tree. Join Dr. Susan Hudson from Texas Fertility Center , Dr. Carrie Bedient from The Fertility Center of Las Vegas , and Dr. Abby Eblen from Nashville Fertility Center as they discuss how carrier screening can impact your fertility journey. They define how c...

IVF cycles offer enough challenges without the added drama of a cycle that fails to create a pregnancy.  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 real-world IVF cycles and potential changes to protocols that may help patients. The fabulous listeners submitted a to...

A critical part of pregnancy is location, location, location, and when a pregnancy presents outside the uterus, it is an ectopic pregnancy that is serious and, in some cases, life-threatening, so experienced care matters. 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 share their ex...

This week, we let our informed listeners lead the way as we field varied questions ranging from IVF testing considerations for men and women, to education about endometriosis and some specifics about PCOS in a bit of a fertility-free-for-all. 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...

While potential parents facing fertility challenges are anxious to get pregnant, rushing through a complex process such as in vitro fertilization (IVF) can often result in speed bumps that can actually slow the process.  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 try to set...

Patients who have been diagnosed with diabetes or prediabetes often have specialized health considerations that ideally are addressed before a baby is on the way. 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 break down the basics of diabetes and prediabetes and how they relat...

As some fertility patients also face challenges with weight, recent research has allowed for a better understanding of obesity as a health issue and the importance of providing medically based, compassionate care. 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 enlightening Q-and...

Recent research has changed the narrative about obesity, debunking the myth that it is a lifestyle choice and recognizing it as a medical condition. With a better understanding of the role of the brain in weight regulation, more effective medications are available, some of which are taken by women facing fertility issues. Join Dr. Carrie Bedient from The Fertility Center of Las Vegas , Dr. Abby Eb...

Balanced nutrition plays an important role in preparing the body for pregnancy and supporting a baby on the way! 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 wide-ranging discussion with Julia Axelbaum, director of clinical nutrition at Form Health . As a registered dietician w...

The amazing breadth of knowledge offered in your OBGYN office (obstetrics and gynecology), and the subspecialty expertise provided by an REI (reproductive endocrinologist) play a key role in your first fertility appointment. 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 the nitty-...

Using donated sperm is an effective option for some individuals and couples wanting to start a family, but there are plenty of questions about sperm banks, and this week we provide 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 for a lively and informative question-and-answer...

For those wanting to start a family in their 40s, age matters mightily in the quantity and quality of available eggs. 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 why the odds are slim for getting pregnant later in life, and for those who do, the special care they tak...

Fretting over fibroids? 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 how very common fibroids are, how they differ from polyps and why in many cases fibroids do not pose serious fertility problems. For those fibroids needing additional attention, the doctors discuss f...

This episode explores the egg donation process and its many facets, beginning with who uses donor eggs, and why in some cases it is obvious and in others, it is less clear cut.   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 to where donor eggs come from and the importan...

For some patients, IUI is a good starting point in their fertility journey because it is less involved and less expensive than IVF. 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 better understand who is (and who isn’t) a good candidate for IUI, what information is considered in mak...

If you’re having trouble getting pregnant on your own, you may have Asherman’s Syndrome. This simply means that there is scarring or adhesions within the endometrium, or the lining of the uterus. A healthy endometrium is vital for implantation. 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 C...

This week, we turn things over to our listeners and answer your many questions about polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). 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 wide-ranging, educational Q&A session. They help listeners understand the wide-ranging diagnostic criteria of...

The choreography of hormones that rise and fall to direct your menstrual cycle can provide valuable fertility information and be a key indicator of your overall 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 they simplify the science before, during and after your period. The...

So you’ve completed your fertility treatment, and now it’s time to pack your patience for the “two-week wait.” 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 why the two-week wait is the appropriate amount of time to let pass before taking a pregnancy test. They also ex...

If you are dealing with ovarian cysts, understand you’re not alone, and that often these are merely treatable “speed bumps” not a detour on the road to parenthood. 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 break down the menstrual cycle to understand the window of time whe...

As we approach the holiday season, you may be dreading all the parties and get-togethers that come with a focus on family and a side dish of unwelcome personal questions. Stephanie Levich, Founder and President of Family Match Consulting , is here to help you navigate the festivities. Join Dr. Carrie Bedient from The Fertility Center of Las Vegas , Dr. Abby Eblen from Nashville Fertility Center an...

When you make an appointment with a reproductive endocrinologist about infertility, contraceptives are the last thing you expect to discuss. But our “masters of the menstrual cycle” may suggest certain birth control methods to help control your periods or thin your endometrial lining, all with your ultimate fertility and health in mind. Join Dr. Carrie Bedient from The Fertility Center of Las Vega...

Robotics and AI are changing the face of medicine, including in the IVF World. Our special guest is Paxton Maeder-York, founder and CEO of Alife Health . He’s here to share news about using technology to optimize and personalize patient care, ultimately helping to increase patients’ chances for having a baby. Join Dr. Carrie Bedient from The Fertility Center of Las Vegas , Dr. Abby Eblen from Nash...

Ever wonder why you need to remove nail polish and jewelry and avoid perfume on the day of your egg retrieval or embryo transfer? Wondering how you could have several follicles before your egg retrieval, but end up with just a few eggs during your retrieval? Curious about cleavage stage embryo transfers? Our fertility docs have the answers! Join Dr. Carrie Bedient from The Fertility Center of Las...

According to Needed®, an expert-based nutrition platform, 95% of the women who take prenatal vitamins are nutritionally depleted. Trained nutritionists Ryan Woodbury and Julie Sawaya co-founded Needed® when they realized that they were deficient in many of the key nutrients they needed for a healthy pregnancy. Join Dr. Carrie Bedient from The Fertility Center of Las Vegas , Dr. Abby Eblen from Nas...