In this episode, I welcome Dr. Tamara Hunter, a Certified Specialist in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (CREI) based in Perth. Dr Hunter is dedicated to identifying and addressing reproductive health concerns and guiding her patients through personalized treatment options.

We discuss the updated ESHRE guidelines on recurrent implantation failure and implantation failure testing and treatment. Dr Hunter shares her insights into these updates around recurrent implantation failure.

We discuss

• What the new guidelines really mean for you

• Which testing options are best

• Alternative testing methods, their evidence and efficacy

• The impact of the uterine microbiome on implantation

• PLUS proactive ways you can help advocate for yourself, overcome recurrent implantation failure and create your healthy pregnancy

I hope you enjoy this informative discussion!

You can find out more about Dr Hunter at her website https://www.drtamarahunter.com.au/

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In this episode, I welcome back the lovely Dr. Genia Rozen. Genia is a Gynaecologist and Fertility specialist based in Melbourne, Australia. She has a special interest in in medical fertility preservation, and she is the deputy head of the Fertility Preservation Service at the Royal Women’s Hospital.

Genia, in collaboration with her colleagues recently published a paper titled, ‘The ovarian hyperstimulation that truly matters: Admissions, severity and prevention strategies’ and she kindly shares her research insights with us.

Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) is a common but serious complication of IVF. This episode, Genia provides strategies to manage OHSS, the role of medications, severity classifications, symptoms and prevention.

We discuss medications, triggers and doses and why freezing embryos instead of transferring them in a fresh cycle can provide a healthier environment for implantation. We also dive into the essential role doctors play in personalising the medication regimen for individual patients, allowing for a safer, more effective IVF journey.

Genia also reiterates the importance of preconception health and proactive prevention strategies for OHSS, the benefits of being well-informed and the role your Health Care team play in providing optimal care throughout the IVF journey.

I hope you enjoy this informative discussion!

You can find out more about Dr Rozen at her website http://www.geniarozen.com.au

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Fertility Over 40 Guide

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Fertility Over 40 Supplements Guide

In this interview, I have the pleasure of speaking with a guest who I have had on the podcast many years ago. Cath Corcoran is an experienced psychologist, with an interest in conscious conception for the past 18 years, and working in the infertility space specifically for the past 11 years.

Cath has been a pioneer in Australia facilitating therapy and psychological support for people trying to conceive both naturally and with assisted fertility. As a conception psychologist Cath has a post graduate diploma in Infant Mental Health and her Masters in Reproductive Medicine. Cath is passionate about providing exclusive and individualised psychological care for the conception, pregnancy, birth and post-natal period. Cath has provided expert comment for various media and organisational and community speaking arrangements.

Cath's insights highlighted the importance of surrounding yourself with supportive individuals during challenging times. We tackled common misconceptions about grief and loss, including the fact that healing is not a one-size-fits-all process, but rather an intimately personal journey. We also covered the significance of self-care, self-reflection, and the importance of mental health professionals in managing fertility issues and pregnancy loss.

We covered the role of compassion, understanding, and support in the face of such losses. Cath shared useful tools and strategies for dealing with loss, emphasising that hope, trust, and commitment play a vital role in the journey. Your feelings are valid, and it's important that you allow yourself to feel them. Join us for a compassionate, supportive, and insightful discussion on a subject that impacts many but is seldom talked about.

You can find out more about or contact Cath Corcoran at the links below.

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/CathCorcoranPsychologist/

Email - [email protected]

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Fertility Over 40 Guide

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Fertility Over 40 Supplements Guide

Dr Jess Dunleavy joins me for this episode to share her exciting research into the root cause of male infertility and the science of sperm!  She also provides practical, proven strategies to boost sperm health and pregnancy outcomes. AND you’ll want to listen to the end where Jess shares some fascinating insights into why sperm is like a racecar!  And how you can use this to your advantage!

I was fortunate to see Jess speak at a recent conference and present her research.  I so loved her presentation and her insights into the science behind sperm development and how we can influence this, that I wanted to share her insights with you, and she kindly agreed!

Dr. Jess Dunleavy is a Research Fellow at the Male Infertility and Germ Cell Biology lab within the School of Biosciences at The University of Melbourne and her research focuses on understanding the mechanisms that drive sperm production, with relevance to male infertility, contraceptive development, and the implications on health more broadly. She has a particular interest in the dramatic remodelling processes that transform nondescript sperm precursors into highly specialised sperm cells that possess a motorised tail and a streamlined hydrodynamic shape - rendering them capable of surviving and traversing the female reproductive tract and achieving fertilisation.

Recognised with multiple international and national awards, including accolades from the Society for Reproductive Biology and the Male Contraceptive Initiative, Jess's work exemplifies excellence in male reproductive biology.

She also serves as an Associate Editor for esteemed journals like Molecular Human Reproduction and Reproduction Fertility and Development.

In this episode Dr. Jess Dunleavy joins me to shed light on the fascinating world of male infertility, sperm production, and the broader implications of her groundbreaking research.

This episode is a must listen to any man trying to conceive, whether it’s male factor infertility or not!  Especially if your partner isn’t

on board with his preconception health, send this one his way now!

You can find out more about Dr Jess Dunleavy at the links below.

Email - [email protected]

Website - https://findanexpert.unimelb.edu.au/profile/880911-jessica-dunleavy

Twitter - https://twitter.com/jessdunleavy

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Fertility Over 40 Guide

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Fertility Over 40 Supplements Guide

Natural Fertility Specialist, Author and Conceive Baby founder Tasha Jennings interviews leading fertility specialists from across the globe, bringing you qualified, expert information to help you conceive and carry a healthy baby.

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Fertility Over 40 Guide

Learn the 5 Things you need to do NOW to boost your chances of pregnancy over 40!

Fertility Over 40 Supplements Guide

Mentioned in this episode:

Fertility Over 40 Guide

Learn the 5 Things you need to do NOW to boost your chances of pregnancy over 40!

Fertility Over 40 Supplements Guide

Mentioned in this episode:

Fertility Over 40 Guide

Learn the 5 Things you need to do NOW to boost your chances of pregnancy over 40!

Fertility Over 40 Supplements Guide

Mentioned in this episode:

Fertility Over 40 Guide

Learn the 5 Things you need to do NOW to boost your chances of pregnancy over 40!

Fertility Over 40 Supplements Guide

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Fertility Over 40 Guide

Learn the 5 Things you need to do NOW to boost your chances of pregnancy over 40!

Fertility Over 40 Supplements Guide

Sex is a physical expression of the love you and your partner share. Unfortunately, during infertility, sex can become more about the baby making goal, than a true connection.

In this webinar I will be speaking with Isiah McKimmie about why it’s important to keep the intimacy alive and how you can re-establish that connection and really enjoy the baby making process.

Isiah McKimmie is a Couples Therapist, Sex Therapist, Sexologist and Coach who has been helping women and couples discover deeper intimacy and desire for over a decade.

One of the most qualified Sex and Relationship Experts in Australia, Isiah holds a Masters degree in Relational Psychotherapy, a Master degree in Science in Medicine (Sexual Counselling/Psychosexual Therapy), a Post-Graduate Diploma of Sexology and a Certificate from the prestigious Institute for the Advanced Studies of Human Sexuality.

Compassionate, understanding and absolutely non-judgemental, Isiah has built her reputation on getting results and helping her clients live happier lives.

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Fertility Over 40 Guide

Learn the 5 Things you need to do NOW to boost your chances of pregnancy over 40!

Fertility Over 40 Supplements Guide