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Ep 146. Dr Cheryl Phua - What you need to know about freezing your eggs

Ep 146. Dr Cheryl Phua - What you need to know about freezing your eggs

In today's episode, Dr Renee White sits down with fertility specialist, Dr Cheryl Phua to discuss everything you need to consider when freezing your eggs:

  1. What are some of the reasons why a woman should consider freezing her eggs?
  2. What should you consider before embarking on the journey?
  3. How much does it cost in Australia>
  4. What's the best age to do this?
  5. What is the egg freezing process
  6. How successful is the process vs IVF performed later in life?
  7. Myths and misconceptions of freezing your eggs
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Ep 66. Professor David Gardner - The Science Behind IVF

Ep 66. Professor David Gardner - The Science Behind IVF

Today Dr Renee White sits down with Professor David Gardner, an IVF pioneer and world-renowned scientist, as well as Virtus Health’s Group Director of ART, Scientific Innovation & Research and Scientific Director of Melbourne IVF.

They discuss the evolution of IVF technology, what were the big leaps in discovery and how is artificial intelligence playing a role in successful IVF outcomes.
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Ep 64. Dr Manuela Toledo - What to Expect on Your IVF Journey?

Ep 64. Dr Manuela Toledo - What to Expect on Your IVF Journey?

Manuela is the only CREI qualified fertility specialist in Tasmania; the CREI qualification is the highest level of specialist fertility training possible, in the area of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility.

Topics include:

  1. What is IVF?  
  2. What factors play into how you approach a patient's IVF journey?
  3. What is the most critical step and why?
  4. Are there any potential side effects of undergoing IVF?
  5. What increases your chances of IVF success?
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Ep 63. Professor Hayden Homer - How to get on the front foot of fertility with endometriosis

Ep 63. Professor Hayden Homer - How to get on the front foot of fertility with endometriosis

In today's episode Professor Hayden Homer, specialist in Obstetrics & Gynaecology, as well as a fertility sub-specialist, discusses:

  • What is endometriosis?
  • What are the clinical symptoms of endometriosis and why does it take so long to diagnose?
  • The effects of a delayed diagnosis
  • How endometriosis can effect your fertility journey.
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Ep 62. Dr Manuela Toledo - Myths and Misconceptions of IVF

Ep 62. Dr Manuela Toledo - Myths and Misconceptions of IVF

Dr Manuela Toledo, Medical Director of TasIVF and only CREI qualified fertility specialist in Tasmania. The CREI qualification is the highest level of specialist fertility training possible, in the area of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility.

Topics discussed:

  1. Myth: IVF is only for infertile couples.
  2. Myth: You can do IVF at any age.
  3. Myth: Weight and lifestyle factors have no impact on IVF results
  4. Myth: IVF causes you to have multiple births.
  5. Myth: All IVF clinics are the same.
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