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The IVF Journey with Dr Michael Chapman

The IVF Journey with Dr Michael Chapmanwww.theivfjourney.com
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Episodes

271. Male Infertility

In this episode, Prof. discusses not just diagnosis but helping men come to terms with the fact that their sperm is the reason why they are not having children. Tune in to the IVF Journey podcast and get updates on the latest episodes.

Dec 12, 20228 min

270. Does Abortion Impact Fertility Rate

In this episode, Prof. explains that abortion have no impact on fertility rate and he also discussed about DNA Fragmentation. Tune in to the IVF Journey podcast and get updates on the latest episodes.

Dec 05, 20223 min

269. Relation of Good Egg Quality to Age and PCOS

In this episode, Prof. explains the relationship of egg quality to age and PCOS. He also discussed about impact of abortion on fertility rate. Tune in to the IVF Journey podcast and get updates on the latest episodes.

Nov 28, 20225 min

267. Relation of Environment to Fertility Rate

In this episode, Prof. explains the connection between the environment and fertility rate. Tune in to the IVF Journey podcast and get updates on the latest episodes.

Nov 16, 20224 min

266. Psychological Impact of Male Infertility

In this episode, Prof. explains how having a good sperm number is related to manhood. Tune in to the IVF Journey podcast and get updates on the latest episodes.

Nov 07, 20224 min

265. Treatment of Adenomyosis

In this episode, Prof. explains how Adenomyosis is related to poor egg quality and how IVF handles this situation. Tune in to the IVF Journey podcast and get updates on the latest episodes.

Oct 30, 20224 min

264. Effects of Steroids on Sperm Count

In this episode, Prof. explains the effects of steroids on sperm count and how to get the normal count back. Tune in to the IVF Journey podcast and get updates on the latest episodes.

Oct 24, 20225 min

263. Ways To Test Egg Quality

In this episode, Prof. explains ways how to determine egg quality. Tune in to the IVF Journey podcast and get updates on the latest episodes.

Oct 18, 20226 min

262. What To Do With A Bad Sperm

In this episode, Prof. explains how an IVF doctor deals with a bad Sperm Test and also explains how sperm counts vary a lot. He also discusses an interesting study that was done in Western Australia where an inmate in prison was convinced to produce a sperm sample every forntight for a year. Tune in to the IVF Journey podcast and get updates on the latest episodes.

Oct 10, 20227 min

261. Determining Sperm Quality

In this episode, Prof. explains how the quality of sperm impairs fertility. He also discusses new parameters used in IVF to determine sperm quality. Tune in to the IVF Journey podcast and get updates on the latest episodes.

Oct 03, 20226 min

260. Smoking, Obesity, and Chemotherapy Impact on Egg Quality

In this episode, Prof. explains the Impact of smoking, obesity, and chemotherapy on the inner workings of the egg — including mitochondria. Doctors continue to work on improving egg quality. Tune in to the IVF Journey podcast and get updates on the latest episodes.

Sep 27, 20226 min

259. Poor Egg Quality

In this episode, Prof. discusses the capacity of an egg to accept the sperm and go through the complex process of fertilization and embryo development. Tune in to the IVF Journey podcast and get updates on the latest episodes.

Sep 26, 20225 min

258. Relationship Of Sperm Level To Flu And Infections

In this episode, Prof. explains that low sperm count can be caused by flu or infections. The good news is that the sperm count usually improves within a few months in those cases. Prof explains how doctors use hormone levels from the Pituitary Gland to assess if or when the sperm count returns to normal. Tune in to the IVF Journey podcast and get updates on the latest episodes.

Sep 22, 20225 min

257. Does Covid Kill Sperm?

In this episode, Prof. discusses how Covid-19 and other infections could affect sperm count. In some instances, the Covid Virus can affect sperm, but its effect on fertility has not really been proven. If a male gets infected with viral infections, pneumonia, and debilitating illness, the sperm count will drop. Tune in to the IVF Journey podcast and get updates on the latest episodes.

Sep 19, 20223 min

256. What To Do If Eggs Don’t Fertilize

In this episode, Prof. explains the process of egg collection and fertilization with donor sperm. In most cases, fertilization occurs in 60% to 70% of eggs collected. Listen in to find out how the process works. Tune in to the IVF Journey podcast and get updates on the latest episodes.

Sep 14, 20229 min

255. The Impact of Egg Quality on IVF Medication

In this episode, Prof. explains that there is a correlation between egg quality the woman’s age. Poor egg quality at a young age could also be caused by underlying factors such as obesity. Smoking can have an impact too. Tune in to the IVF Journey podcast and get updates on the latest episodes.

Aug 30, 20229 min

254. When Your Eggs Don’t Mature And Don’t Respond to IVF Medication

In this episode, Prof. explains how IVF Professionals respond to this tricky problem. He explains this via a situation where a patient produces a good number of follicles but the eggs, unfortunately, don’t mature. He also discusses the impact of fertility on psychological wellbeing. Tune in to the IVF Journey podcast and get updates on the latest episodes.

Aug 24, 20228 min

253. Diminished Ovarian Reserve

In this episode, Prof. explained how IVF handles the Diminishing Ovarian Reserve in women. He also discussed why women in their late 20s would seek embryo freezing. Tune in to the IVF Journey podcast and get updates on the latest episodes.

Aug 15, 20226 min

250. Do Most People Undergoing IVF have to go on Bedrest?

In this episode, Prof. explains the certain belief or connections between Bedrest and IVF. He further discussed that those who undergo IVF can go on with their lives. Tune in to the IVF Journey podcast and get updates on the latest episodes.

Jul 25, 20228 min

249. Losing Weight Before an Egg Transfer

In this episode, Prof. discusses the impact of weight and BMI on fertility. He also discusses 40 years of studies and associated data, which conclude that IVF has not had any major impact on women’s health. Tune in to the IVF Journey podcast and get updates on the latest episodes.

Jul 19, 20228 min

248. Ovarian Hyper Stimulation Syndrome

In this episode, Prof. talks about how Australia has improved it’s approach to hospitalisation and treatment of Ovarian Hyperstimulation syndrome over the last 5 years. Tune in to the IVF Journey podcast and get updates on the latest episodes.

Jul 11, 20226 min

247. When To Use Genetic Test Embryos

In this episode, Prof. explains how Genetic Testing of Embryos is done and discusses the advantages and disadvantages of embryo testing. Tune in to the IVF Journey podcast and get updates on the latest episodes.

Jul 11, 202210 min

246. Prof. Chapman’s History in the IVF Treatment

In this episode, Prof. discusses his journey as an IVF specialist, and what’s over the years. He also explains the common reasons for IVF failure based on his clinical experience. Tune in to the IVF Journey podcast and get updates on the latest episodes.

Jun 16, 20228 min

245. Out of town patients

In this episode, Prof. discusses the IVF process as it relates to his patients from cities besides Sydney and discusses the estimated cost of IVF treatment. Tune in to the IVF Journey podcast and get updates on the latest episodes.

Jun 09, 20225 min

244. Transferred and referred patients

In this episode, Prof. explains why he would like to see a copy of the records of transferred/referred patients from another clinic. He also discusses what are the chances to get pregnant for cases where the woman has no eggs left. Tune in to the IVF Journey podcast and get updates on the latest episodes.

Jun 02, 20226 min

243. Do Fertility hormone Drugs pose a Health Risk?

In this episode, Prof. explains the effects of the fertility hormone drugs and IVF treatments over the long run. He also discusses how his clinic’s approach in cases where the male partner has had a vasectomy. Tune in to the IVF Journey podcast and get updates on the latest episodes.

May 30, 20228 min

242. How to check the success rates of the clinics

In this episode, Prof. explains how patients can check the success rates of various IVF clinics (in Australia). He also expresses his opinion around taking fertility related medication before embarking on the actual IVF treatment. Tune in to the IVF Journey podcast and get updates on the latest episodes.

May 02, 20225 min
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