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Feeling alone in your fertility journey? Dealing with miscarriage, pregnancy loss, infertility issues, foster care or adoption? Community support could help you get through the hard times, make friends and learn from others’ experiences. 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 f...

SpermQT™ goes beyond standard sperm analysis. This test uses epigenetics, a science that analyzes the control mechanisms that turn the right genes on and off in sperm. 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 discussion with Kristin Brogaard, PhD, Co-founder and Chief Scien...

Today, we are talking eggs—quality and quantity. 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 learn more about diminished ovarian reserve, a condition that occurs when your egg quantity and/or quality are lower than normal levels. Learn which tests our docs use to determine egg qu...

Dealing with infertility can be tough on relationships. 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 talk about ways for you and your partner to get on the same page. Our docs have seen couples go through all the feels, all the struggles. From the first visit and testing to cho...

In the middle of the night, you experience pain or bleeding. Should you call your doctor or go to the ER? Can it wait until morning? 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 helpful discussion about which issues require immediate care and which ones are urgent, but not dang...

Name two things where more is always better. Our answer is chocolate, of course, and hCG! 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 discussion about human chorionic gonadotropin hormone, or hCG. Find out what normal vs. abnormal levels look like. Learn the reasons why doctor...

Polyps may be small, but the fertility issues they can cause are pretty big. 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 scoop on polyps, those overgrowths that form on the uterine lining and can interfere with healthy implantation. Find out about saline sonograms and testin...

Today, we’re talking tubes. Not the London subway system kind, but fallopian tubes. 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 about the tubal factor and infertility. Learn how we test for tubal problems and what healthy tubes vs. unhealthy tubes look like (our docs we...

Make some popcorn, grab your man and settle in because we’re all about the guys today. 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 listener questions about male infertility. Our docs discuss everything from Klinefelter’s Syndrome, low sperm motility and the new Sperm...

When many patients begin fertility treatment, one of their biggest concerns is what they will do with their leftover embryos, known as embryo disposition. 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 discussion about the decisions IVF patients have to make about their remaining...

To proceed or not to proceed, that is the question (at least when it comes to 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 as they discuss the many issues that can affect your decision to move to IVF. Ask yourself how important time is in your fertility journey. Think about il...

It’s all about the lining! 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 about which medications they use to prepare the endometrial lining for a successful frozen embryo transfer, or FET. From estrogen and progesterone in the preparation phase to the “voodoo” adjunct med...

The big box of IVF medications has arrived. Now what do you do with it? 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 provide practical tips about how to handle the large amounts of medications involved in IVF. From how to unpack the meds (yes, there are things you need to kno...

FSH, AMH, LH…so many acronyms, so many 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 answer interesting listener questions about fertility testing. Listeners’ queries range from questions about a bicornuate or septate uterus to poor results from a sperm analysis. From o...

Women who have repeatedly experienced implantation failure, recurrent pregnancy loss and miscarriages have reason to hope. 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 Dr. Bruce Lessey  about ReceptivaDX™ , a revolutionary fertility test that is recommended for situ...

Feeling frustrated after a failed IVF cycle? You’re 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 as they answer questions about problems our listeners have experienced with their IVF cycles. They address everything from myomectomies and testicular biopsies to embryo gradin...

Do you have PCOS, or polycystic ovary syndrome? Are you worried about getting pregnant in the future or currently having problems conceiving?  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 symptoms of PCOS. Our docs discuss how PCOS hormonal imbalances can affec...

“How many children do you want?” It’s a common question, but if you have fertility issues, it can be a tricky one to answer because there is a lot to consider. 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 about the factors that can affect the number of children you would...

Have you had problems using progesterone in sesame oil? Do you have issues taking certain medications orally or other problems with the meds you are taking for fertility treatments? A compounding pharmacy can 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 learn more about...

Compounding pharmacies offer over-the-counter medications? Who knew?! In addition to personalized prescription meds, they provide OTC solutions that can help you cope with problems you may be experiencing during fertility treatment and 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 Fertilit...

Are you literally going the distance to get pregnant? If you live more than a one- or two-hour’s drive or flight from your fertility clinic, here are some tips to help you navigate your journey. 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 the logistics of traveling f...

You want a baby, but you need one missing piece to complete the picture—a surrogate. Whether you have a medical issue or are a single man or gay couple, a gestational carrier can help you become a parent. 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 Dr. Jenny Brown...

Our savvy listeners ask the best questions, so we decided to share a few of them with you. 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 about a hodge podge of fertility topics. Whether they are addressing clinical issues like cysts or structural issues or powerful topics...

It’s time to inject a few facts into your knowledge about IUI. 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 zero in on intrauterine insemination. Learn more about the procedure, how it works and who the best candidates are for this fertility treatment. Have questions about in...

Say “tubal issues” and most people don’t know what you mean. Say it to someone who is having fertility issues, and they 100% get it. 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 listeners’ questions about fallopian tubes and infertility. From wanting to get pregnant...