Knocked Up: The Podcast About Fertility and Women's Health

A conversation about endometriosis and fertility between Dr Raelia Lew and Dr Sylvia Ross , Fertility Specialists at Women's Health Melbourne.  Topics discussed:  What is endometriosis How can endometriosis affect fertility Mild moderate severe How is endometriosis diagnosed How is endometriosis treated How are assisted reproductive treatments affected by endometriosis Endometriosis and egg freezi...

You made the clever decision to freeze your eggs some time ago, and now you want to use them, so what happens?  Dr Raelia talks us through the steps to success to conceive using frozen eggs Find us on Instagram - @knockeduppodcast Join our community! Follow Women's Health Melbourne on Facebook and Instagram ( @womenshealthmelbourne ), and follow Dr Raelia Lew on Instagram ( @drraelialew ). Have a...

Olivia Molly Rogers shares her egg freezing experience. We answer some of your questions about egg freezing as well as asking Olivia:  - How did you decide to go through with freezing your eggs - What did you know before you decided to freeze you eggs and what did you learn  - When you freeze your eggs your go through education and counselling, did you find that this process prepared you enough? ...

IVF can be an emotional rollercoaster, in this episode we breakdown the science and explore the potential outcomes to help us be better prepared when starting the ART journey.  Find us on Instagram - @knockeduppodcast Join our community! Follow Women's Health Melbourne on Facebook and Instagram ( @womenshealthmelbourne ), and follow Dr Raelia Lew on Instagram ( @drraelialew ). Have a question abou...

Find us on Instagram - @knockeduppodcast Join our community! Follow Women's Health Melbourne on Facebook and Instagram ( @womenshealthmelbourne ), and follow Dr Raelia Lew on Instagram ( @drraelialew ). Have a question about women's health? Is there a specific topic you'd like us to cover? Email podcast@womenshealthmelbourne.com.au. We keep all requests anonymous. Women's Health Melbourne is a hol...

Resources: and so much more at https://www.womenshealthmelbourne.com.au/blog Find us on Instagram - @knockeduppodcast Join our community! Follow Women's Health Melbourne on Facebook and Instagram ( @womenshealthmelbourne ), and follow Dr Raelia Lew on Instagram ( @drraelialew ). Have a question about women's health? Is there a specific topic you'd like us to cover? Email podcast@womenshealthmelbou...

So should I freeze my eggs or shouldn’t I?  This is a very personal question.  What will having frozen eggs mean to you?  How likely are you to use your eggs later?  Could having a baby now be an option you would ever consider?  What are the factors here?  How much is the cost of eggs freezing a burden to your current goals versus the opportunity cost of taking no action?   Resources: https://www....

Over 10 years in the making, there is now Medicare funding towards preconception genetic testing. Our discussion includes  What is preconception genetic screening? Who is a recessive genetic carrier? (tl:dr we all are) How could I be a carrier for a serious genetic condition and yet not be aware of it through my family history? Why has there not been a Medicare rebate before?  When will the new Me...

We answer your questions, including:  Can I get botox whilst pregnant?   Why are my ovulation tests always negative  Timing/spacing between babies – I'm 38, have low AMH.   Fertility whilst breastfeeding  IVF and breastfeeding  If you have adeno and want a family, are you on a stricter timelines (I.e. will it get worse)  Can adenomyosis be genetic, like endometriosis   Should I remove a mirena bef...

Is what we read in the SMH/The Age true? Read the article here If sperm count is falling, why is this? Are there workarounds? Can sperm be improved?  Other helpful resources:  What Can Be Done to Prevent Male Infertility? Here are some past concerns that may cause male infertility now Genetics of Male Infertility with Dr Sarah Catford Let’s bust some myths about male fertility How can IVF help mal...

We go on, and off the pill for a variety of reasons.  What do we need to know before coming off and how can seeing a naturopath optimise our health outcomes including a healthy pregnancy and managing acne breakouts.  Find us on Instagram - @knockeduppodcast Join our community! Follow Women's Health Melbourne on Facebook and Instagram ( @womenshealthmelbourne ), and follow Dr Raelia Lew on Instagra...

For those accessing assisted reproductive technology, The Two Week Wait is a time of heightened anxiety. We speak to a team of experts, and a patient who has just had her embryo transfer, on how to best prepare, and get through this time.  Find us on Instagram - @knockeduppodcast Join our community! Follow Women's Health Melbourne on Facebook and Instagram ( @womenshealthmelbourne ), and follow Dr...

Listener request! What is a molar pregnancy? How are they detected? How are they treated? Do they reoccur?  For more information on molar pregnancies, check out our blog Find us on Instagram - @knockeduppodcast Join our community! Follow Women's Health Melbourne on Facebook and Instagram ( @womenshealthmelbourne ), and follow Dr Raelia Lew on Instagram ( @drraelialew ). Have a question about women...

Turns out there's more than one embryo transfer type, so what is an embryo transfer, what are the different types and which one is going to be right for you.  Find us on Instagram - @knockeduppodcast Join our community! Follow Women's Health Melbourne on Facebook and Instagram ( @womenshealthmelbourne ), and follow Dr Raelia Lew on Instagram ( @drraelialew ). Have a question about women's health?...

Before conception, how should we be preparing? Dr Raelia Lew takes us through how we can optimise our minds and bodies for conception and pregnancy.  Other episodes:  Who should consider preconception genetic testing Choosing a prenatal supplement with Dietitian Wendy Fedele Family planning, pregnancy and genetic testing Pregnancy and Health Literacy with Dr Preeya Alexander We need to talk about...

In Victoria, in order to access assisted reproductive technologies there is a mandatory counselling component. The concept of supportive counselling can be daunting if it isn't something that has been tried before. In this conversation with Suellen Peak, Senior Fertility Counsellor at Life Fertility Clinic Melbourne, we discuss what to expect and how we can benefit from this session.  Suellen Peak...

Find us on Instagram - @knockeduppodcast Join our community! Follow Women's Health Melbourne on Facebook and Instagram ( @womenshealthmelbourne ), and follow Dr Raelia Lew on Instagram ( @drraelialew ). Have a question about women's health? Is there a specific topic you'd like us to cover? Email podcast@womenshealthmelbourne.com.au. We keep all requests anonymous. Women's Health Melbourne is a hol...

What if you didn't need to wait until your next Day One to start the egg freezing process?  Other Egg Freeze Resources Knocked Up Podcast: Egg Freeze: Eggsurance? Knocked Up Podcast – The Egg Freezing Decision Making Process with Dr Michelle Peate and Sherine Sandhu Find us on Instagram - @knockeduppodcast Join our community! Follow Women's Health Melbourne on Facebook and Instagram ( @womenshealt...

Why would you look to move frozen embryos?   How long does it take?  What do I need to do?  What are the costs involved?   Can you move eggs/sperm/embryos interstate? Overseas?  Are there restrictions based on the receiving jurisdiction? Is it safe?   Find us on Instagram - @knockeduppodcast Join our community! Follow Women's Health Melbourne on Facebook and Instagram ( @womenshealthmelbourne ), a...

There's no denying that assisted reproductive technology is amazing, but when it comes to egg freeze, how successful is it?  Resources: Fertility Preservation - VARTA Find us on Instagram - @knockeduppodcast Join our community! Follow Women's Health Melbourne on Facebook and Instagram ( @womenshealthmelbourne ), and follow Dr Raelia Lew on Instagram ( @drraelialew ). Have a question about women's...

Points Discussed: What is an abortion? Is abortion legal in Victoria? GP obligations to provide abortion care: Accessing abortion services in Victoria: What is the process of having an abortion? Medication to achieve abortion Surgical abortion Abortion and contraception Emotional support after an abortion Abortion myth busting Can abortion cause infertility? Can abortion cause breast cancer? Can a...

Bleeding in early pregnancy is more common than we realise, Dr Raelia Lew talks us through why it happens and how can it be managed.  This episode is brought to you by Lovers - Lubricants and intimate care to meet your needs created by women's health authority and Gynaecologist Dr Raelia Lew. Website: https://loversproducts.com.au/ Instagram: @loversproducts Ectopic Pregnancies Miscarriage Find us...

Starting fertility treatment often takes longer than we would expect, it is not the case that you see your fertility specialist and start the next week.  Listen as Dr Raelia answers your questions on how to prepare for ART.  Find us on Instagram - @knockeduppodcast Join our community! Follow Women's Health Melbourne on Facebook and Instagram ( @womenshealthmelbourne ), and follow Dr Raelia Lew on...

Starting fertility treatment often takes longer than we would expect, it is not the case that you see your fertility specialist and start the next week.  We talk through step by step, day by day what to expect including: Preparing for an IVF cycle  Pretreatment investigations  Optimising health of gametes(egg and sperm) for IVF Legislative requirements Pretreatment clinical preparation and educati...

In today’s episode we’re discussing one controversial way of finding a sperm donor, which is online, and what are the benefits of bringing your DIY donor to your doctor vs going at it alone.  To get the legal perspective  we’re joined by Deanna Elsner, the Principal Lawyer at Advocate Family Lawyers with nearly 17 years of comprehensive experience in Family Law specifically and with a special inte...