Fertility Docs Uncensored

When a fertility treatment doesn’t result in a positive pregnancy test, you’re probably wondering what you should do next. For this episode, the Fertility Docs answer listener questions about what to do when IUI or IVF isn’t successful. 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 ways to improve the success of fertility treatment cycles. Have questions about infertility? Visit FertilityDocsUncensored.com to ask our docs. Selected questions will be answered anonymously in future episodes.

Today’s episode is brought to you by Cicero Diagnostics and Fertility Pharmacy of America

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) affects anywhere from 6% to 12% of U.S. women, so it makes sense that our listeners have a lot of questions about this condition. This episode is dedicated to answering all these PCOS questions from listeners. 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 everything from polyps in PCOS patients to how other diagnoses affect polycystic ovary syndrome. Have questions about infertility? Visit FertilityDocsUncensored.com to ask our docs. Selected questions will be answered anonymously in future episodes.

Do you have questions about LGBTQ+ family building? It can be helpful to hear from the experts. In this case, the experts are the Fertility Docs and a patient who went through this family-building process with her wife. 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 with Melissa Connelly, an LGBTQ+ content creator. Melissa explains how she became a content creator and provides a look at her family-building journey. Have questions about infertility? Visit FertilityDocsUncensored.com to ask our docs. Selected questions will be answered anonymously in future episodes.

Considering using a sperm donor for your fertility journey? The Fertility Docs and a special guest are here to provide some guidance. 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 interview Dr. Jaime Shamonki of California Cryobank. They’re discussing everything from how sperm banks pick donors to why sperm donors donate. Have questions about infertility? Visit FertilityDocsUncensored.com to ask our docs. Selected questions will be answered anonymously in future episodes.

There are a lot of myths and misinformation about the female body, so the Fertility Docs are here to fight back with facts. This episode is all about female anatomy from external to internal. 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 take us on a quick tour of a woman’s body. Have questions about infertility? Visit FertilityDocsUncensored.com to ask our docs. Selected questions will be answered anonymously in future episodes.

1 out of 4 women has experienced sexual abuse, and this type of trauma can make fertility care more stressful. Thankfully, there are ways to make the treatment process easier. 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 interview Melissa Webb LCSW of Red Rock Psychological Health. They’re discussing ways patients and doctors can make this process easier. Have questions about infertility? Visit FertilityDocsUncensored.com to ask our docs. Selected questions will be answered anonymously in future episodes.

From ovarian stimulation to fertilization in the lab, a lot happens during an IVF cycle. As a result, you’re not alone if you have questions about what happens to eggs and embryos during in vitro fertilization. The Fertility Docs are here to shed some light on this topic. 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 eggs and embryos in the world of IVF. Have questions about infertility? Visit FertilityDocsUncensored.com to ask our docs. Selected questions will be answered anonymously in future episodes.

Someone’s culture and faith can play a big role in how they approach fertility care. As part of the Fertility Doc’s Culture and Fertility series, we’re talking to a special guest about infertility in the Christian community. 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 to Kelley Ramsey of Waiting in Hope. They’re talking about Kelley’s infertility journey, what her organization does and how to handle the emotional side of infertility. Have questions about infertility? Visit FertilityDocsUncensored.com to ask our docs. Selected questions will be answered anonymously in future episodes.

The Fertility Docs are back at it again! During this episode, they’re answering questions from listeners like 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 answer our listeners’ burning questions. Some of the topics the Fertility Docs are covering include varicoceles, mosaic embryos and conceiving after surgery for fibroids. Have questions about infertility? Visit FertilityDocsUncensored.com to ask our docs. Selected questions will be answered anonymously in future episodes.

Infertility doesn’t discriminate. It affects people of all backgrounds. Because different groups of people view and deal with infertility in unique ways, the Fertility Docs have decided to do a Culture and Fertility Series to explore these differences. This episode focuses on infertility among members of the Muslim community.  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 this topic with Dr. Marcia Inhorn, a professor and the chair of the Council on Middle Eastern Studies at Yale University. Have questions about infertility? Visit FertilityDocsUncensored.com to ask our docs. Selected questions will be answered anonymously in future episodes.

Purchase Dr. Marcia Inhorn's books that were mentioned in today's episode:

America’s Arab Refugees: Vulnerability and Health on the Margins, Stanford University Press, 2021

Cosmopolitan Conceptions: IVF Sojourns in Global Dubai, Duke University Press, 2015,

 The New Arab Man: Emergent Masculinities, Technologies, and Islam in the Middle East, Princeton University Press, 2012,

 Islam and Assisted Reproductive Technologies: Sunni and Shia Perspectives, Berghahn Books, 2012

Local Babies, Global Science: Gender, Religion, and In Vitro Fertilization in Egypt, Routledge, 2003