The IVF Journey with Dr Michael Chapman

How Can I Tell When I’m Ovulating “How can I tell when I’m ovulating?” That’s one of the most common questions Prof gets asked in his clinic. Tune in to this episode, to listen to Prof’s response. If you find this episode useful and know someone else who would benefit, please do share it with them.

The False Positive Pregnancy Test Can you get a false positive pregnancy test? Sadly, the answer to that question is “Yes”. In this episode, Prof explains what a false positive pregnancy test is, and it’s implications on IVF success rates. If you find this episode useful and know someone else who would benefit, please do share it with them.

Genetic Testing In IVF A significant proportion of embryos that look perfectly normal under a microscope are not genetically sound. Nature does a good job of screening out these genetically abnormal embryos. The number of genetically abnormal embryos increases with age. In this episode, Prof discusses genetic testing and how it plays into the IVF cycle. If you find this episode useful and know som...

Recent Debates Around Abortion Laws, Sex Selection and ‘Designer Babies’ In this episode, Prof discusses recent issues in relation to abortion laws and ethical guidelines around sex selection. Prof explains how the process of sex selection works in IVF and how it relates to the recent controversy around the sex selection guidelines. If you find this episode useful and know someone else...

Endometriosis, It’s Effects and Solutions What’s endometriosis? What’s an endometrioma assist? In this episode, Prof explains endometriosis, and then discusses the different effects of this condition. If you find this episode useful and know someone else who would benefit, please do share it with them.

An Interesting Scottish IVF Study A study from Scotland indicated that when you follow-up women who’ve been thru from IVF, 25% of them will have a baby naturally within the next five years. Prof doesn’t find this statistic particularly surprising. In this episode, he explains why. Tune in to learn more. If you find this episode useful and know someone else who would benefit, please do...

The Potential Hazards of Donor Conception If you’re considering using donor sperm there are some things you need to think about. There are various legal and verbal issues that need to be considered. How will the donor be involved? Will their anonymity be protected? What other issues could potentially arise? In this episode, Prof discusses the pros and cons of donor sperm and how to navigate...

Sperm Donation For thousands of years, couples have had challenges conceiving. In Roman times there are documented stories of infertile females enlisting ‘help’ and achieving pregnancies. Donor sperm is different in today’s world. IVF clinics follow certain proven protocols that are tried and tested. Going to the pub on Saturday night might be one option but not always a great on...

One Of The Worst Accidents That Can Happen In IVF In this episode, Prof discusses an article from the US which talks about a couple who experienced a distressing situation related to their IVF cycle. The situation was eventually resolved. However, this raises the issue of what the IVF community believes to be one of the worst accidents that can happen. He then explains the importance of the multip...

Pre-Implantation Genetic Testing In IVF (PGT), Its Benefits And Drawbacks The world has made incredible strides in terms of IVF in general and Pre-Implantation Genetic Testing in particular. In this episode, Prof explains how PGT works and how it can be used to improve IVF outcomes. However, there are some problems with PGT. The biopsy technique in PGT could potentially damage the embryo. Tune in...

What Are Your Options After A Failed IVF Cycle? In this episode, Prof discusses your options as a couple after a failed IVF cycle. Should you try again? Should you move on and explore other options? Tune into this episode to learn more about how to approach this situation. If you find this episode useful and know someone else who would benefit, please do share it with them.

A New Study Regarding Declining Male Infertility In this episode, Prof discusses yet another study in male infertility. The study claims (yet again) that male fertility has declined over the last thirty-five years. Prof was recently interviewed on a radio station which asked him if we’re headed to extinction. In this episode, Prof addresses this question and lots more. Tune in to learn more....

The Medications Used In An IVF Cycle Before discussing the various medications involved, Prof explains what’s required in an IVF cycle. He then goes on to explain the drugs used in an IVF cycle in that broader context. Prof explains what are the functions and effects of these medications and how they fulfil the various objectives of a cycle. If you find this episode useful and know someone e...

IVF Clinics — Are They Different? Or Are They All The Same? Are the various IVF clinics different? Or are they all the same? It’s a difficult question to answer. In this episode, Prof discusses the variables that come into play when it comes to success rates in a clinic. The average age of patients in clinics vary from area to area because demographics differ. In this episode, Prof dives int...

Your IVF Journey – The First Visit Maybe you haven’t taken the first step in terms of seeing a fertility specialist. Maybe you’re wondering what’s involved? Couples often reach a point in their journey when they need to decide to see a fertility specialist. This decision raises certain questions. Questions like: How do you choose the right fertility specialist? How do you k...

The Use of Artificial Intelligence In Selecting An IVF Embryo Recently the premier journal for infertility research in the world published a paper from IVF Australia on Artificial Intelligence in the selection of embryos. Computing has come of age in the IVF laboratory and the results are impressive. In this episode, Prof shares a story of a young medical student from the University of NSW who hap...