Endometriosis affects millions of women worldwide, with many discovering its impact only when they face difficulties conceiving. In this compelling episode, Dr. Catarina Ang unpacks the complex relationship between this often-misunderstood condition and fertility challenges. At Genea Fertility Melbourne City, Dr. Ang implements innovative approaches that consider both pain management and fertility preservation, challenging outdated advice to "just get pregnant" as a treatment. She explores the latest evidence-based options including excision surgery, hormonal suppression, and specialised IVF protocols designed specifically for endometriosis patients, offering practical strategies for navigating this dual challenge of treating the disease while pursuing conception. From painful periods to fertility struggles to conception challenges, this episode uncovers how endometriosis impacts your entire journey to getting pregnant with quality of life at the forefront. 

This episode is proudly supported by Genea Fertility Melbourne City

Recurrent pregnancy loss leaves couples searching for answers and hope in the face of repeated heartbreak. In this episode, Dr. Julianne Cameron explores the complex medical, genetic, and emotional factors that contribute to this devastating fertility challenge. Drawing from both her personal journey through recurrent loss and her clinical expertise, she unpacks the latest testing protocols, treatment options, and success rates that patients need to understand. At Genea Fertility Melbourne City, Dr. Cameron helps patients navigate the delicate balance between medical investigation and emotional support, addressing both the physiological and psychological aspects of pregnancy after loss. From unexplained losses to genetic factors, immunological treatments to lifestyle modifications, this episode offers evidence-based guidance for those facing one of fertility's most difficult journeys, with insights that only someone who has walked both sides of the patient-doctor divide can provide.

This episode is proudly supported by Genea Fertility Melbourne City

Meet Dom and Matt, whose journey to parenthood took an unexpected turn when a routine anaesthesia check revealed a life-threatening heart condition. After devastating pregnancy losses and the crushing news that conception wasn't safe until major heart surgery, Dom faced the ultimate choice: fix her heart to save her life and future family. Through two open-heart surgeries, months of recovery, IVF challenges, and the anxiety of a high-risk pregnancy, this couple's resilience shines. Their story is a testament to the unexpected medical hurdles that can complicate fertility journeys and the incredible strength required to fight for the family you've always dreamed of. From heartbreak to heart surgery to holding their perfect baby girl Mia, this is a story of hope, medical miracles, and the lengths we go to for love.

This Men's Health Week, we're shining a spotlight on the crucial yet often overlooked role men play in the fertility journey. In this episode, Dr. Eashan Tambimuttu brings his specialised expertise to discuss male fertility in straightforward, practical terms. At Genea Fertility Melbourne City, he cuts through myths and misconceptions, offering clear guidance on what actually impacts male fertility and how men can become active participants rather than sideline spectators in the fertility process. Whether you're anxious about the collection room, considering sperm freezing for future family planning, or supporting a partner through IVF, this Men's Health Week episode provides the information men need but rarely receive. This episode is proudly supported by Genea Fertility Melbourne City. 

When one partner is ready to end the IVF journey while the other wants to continue, couples face one of fertility treatment's most challenging emotional crossroads. In this episode, Dr. Alice Huang addresses this delicate relationship dynamic with sensitivity and clinical wisdom, exploring how couples can navigate different grief timelines, financial considerations, and future family-building alternatives. At Genea Fertility Melbourne City, she helps patients identify when treatment fatigue differs from genuine readiness to stop, offering communication strategies that honour both partner's perspectives. Dr. Huang's approach blends evidence-based medicine with a holistic understanding of each individual's journey, providing guidance for couples seeking resolution when their fertility goals no longer align.

This episode is proudly supported by Genea Fertility Melbourne City

Meet Emily O'Donohoe, an avid listener to now a welcome guest on the show, here sharing her raw and honest journey through the complexities of secondary infertility. Emily's story is one that so many of you will relate to - from the joy of her first successful pregnancy after an ectopic, to the devastating loss of miscarriage, and now navigating the confusing world of unexplained secondary infertility. This conversation dives deep into the unique challenges of secondary infertility - the guilt, the isolation, the assumptions others make when you already have one child. We explore how different this journey feels, how the medical system treats you differently, and why 'at least you have one' cuts deeper than people realise. Emily's honesty about the emotional toll, the impact on her existing child, and the way secondary infertility reshapes your entire family dynamic is both heartbreaking and healing. Sometimes the second chapter of your fertility story is harder than the first. Emily's courage in sharing reminds us all that every journey matters, every struggle is valid, and community is everything.

From old wives' tales to TikTok trends, fertility advice comes from everywhere, but which claims actually stand up to scientific scrutiny? In this enlightening episode, Dr. Mathias Epee brings his 20+ years of global obstetrics and gynaecology experience to debunk common fertility misconceptions and validate surprising truths. Drawing on his diverse clinical background across Australia, Europe, and Africa, Dr. Epee offers a uniquely cross-cultural perspective on reproductive health beliefs. At Genea Fertility Perth, his evidence-based approach helps patients navigate the overwhelming sea of fertility information. This conversation cuts through internet myths, superstitions, and outdated medical advice to deliver clarity on what actually impacts your fertility journey. 

This episode is proudly supported by Genea Fertility Perth. 

To celebrate International Nurses Day, I'm sitting down with the unsung heroes of fertility treatment, the dedicated nursing team from Concept Fertility Centre who become your lifeline throughout the journey. Join me in conversation with Michaela Hegarty (Nurse Manager - Coordination), Corry Moore (Nurse and Donor Coordinator), and Chantelle Trower (Nurse Coordinator) as they share insights from the frontlines of reproductive care. These extraordinary professionals are often the first voice you hear on the phone, the steady hand holding the ultrasound wand, and the compassionate presence guiding you through medication protocols. With decades of combined experience and hearts as skilled as their hands, they reveal what happens behind the clinic doors, from the emotional rollercoaster they ride alongside patients to the small victories they celebrate that most never see. Whether you're currently in treatment, considering your options, or simply curious about the people who make fertility care possible, this conversation offers a rare glimpse into the nursing perspective of reproductive medicine. This episode is proudly supported by Concept Fertility Centre

Our most requested guest returns for our milestone 100th episode! My husband is back (by popular demand) to celebrate this journey from uncertain beginnings to the thriving community we've built together. We're popping champagne and cracking beers as we look back at memorable moments, interview highlights, and yes—there's the inevitable candid conversation about sperm collection that Byron handles with his signature humour. In the second half, roles reverse as Byron takes the host chair to interview me about the podcast's evolution. Expect laughter, tears, gratitude, and the authentic conversation that made his first appearance our most downloaded episode ever. Join us for this special celebration of 100 episodes of fertility conversations that matter. Here's to the next hundred!

This week, Mark and Janay share their four-year fertility journey through PCOS, azoospermia, and multiple treatment pivots. Their story is one of breathtaking resilience—holding each other through crushing disappointments only to rise again with undiminished love. Each failed procedure has tested their spirits but strengthened their bond. After watching their hopes rise and fall through a failed TESA, a briefly victorious micro-TESE, countless injections, gruelling egg retrievals, and the heartbreak of unsuccessful transfers, they've never lost hope. Their love story continues as they've completed the donor process and face 2025 with renewed courage. Their conviction remains unshaken: Mark will be an incredible father, Janay is meant to be a mother, and they're not done fighting for their family. Join us for an honest conversation about resilience, redefining family creation, and keeping hope alive when the path to parenthood takes unexpected turns.