Tubal Factor Infertility: Treatment, Surgery, and Fertility Options

Join Dr. Ali Hodgkinson as she speaks with talented fertility specialist, Dr. Vanessa Tatham, to peel back the layers of Tubal Factor Infertility (TFI). TFI is one of the most common causes of female infertility, accounting for 25% to 35% of cases.1 In this episode, you will learn: What is TFI: An …

The Importance of Diagnosing Endometriosis Early - Dr Danielle Robson

In this episode, she highlights why an early diagnosis is so pivotal, particularly for a woman wanting to fall pregnant, while also revealing just how common the condition is. She provides GPs with tips on recognising the telltale signs of endometriosis and emphasises why symptoms should never be …

Accessing Donor Eggs & Sperm in Australia - Dr Anne Clark

Dr Anne Clark trained as an Obstetrician and Gynaecologist before becoming the first female doctor in Australia to obtain the CREI subspecialist qualification in reproductive medicine and fertility more than 28 years ago.  She is currently the Medical Director of Fertility First, which is an IVF a…

Uterine Fibroids & Polyps & How They Can Cause Infertility - Dr I-Ferne Tan

Often as GPs, we are the first to hear about a patient’s concerns with heavy periods, pelvic pain and struggles to conceive, so understanding more about these conditions helps us to know when and how to investigate further and subsequently refer to a specialist.  My guest today is Dr I-Ferne Tan, w…

Male Factor infertility- Health, Testing and Treatment - Dr Kate Burston

Today we are diving into a topic that affects millions of men worldwide: male infertility. Often, male infertility is less spoken about when compared with female infertility, due to a lack of awareness and stigma around masculinity.  Interestingly, male infertility is involved in up to half of all …

When should GPs consider referring for a surgical assessment? - Dr Lionel Reyftmann

In this episode, we take a closer look at how surgical intervention can make a meaningful impact in improving fertility for patients, depending on the type of struggles they are facing.   Joining me is Dr Lionel Reyftmann, who is a gynaecologist, fertility specialist and laparoscopic surgeon. He is…

PGT Explained & When Is It Required? - Dr Ying Li

Today, we are going to get the microscope out and take a close look at pre-implantation genetic testing and better understand when GPs should be considering referring their patients for such testing.   Firstly, we start off by discussing some of the language changes in this field, which are aimed a…

Fertility Preservation Prior to Gender Reassignment - Dr Monique Atkinson. 

On today’s podcast we are discussing fertility care for transgender and gender-diverse patients. Navigating fertility preservation can be complex and nuanced, and it is no secret some GPs may feel out-of-their depth due to their limited experience in what is an evolving field. Here to help me unpa…

Management of Recurrent Miscarriage - Dr Anthony Marren

GPs have an important part to play in addressing fertility challenges, but so many talented specialists on our show have reminded us of the unique position GPs are in when it comes to early detection, preliminary testing and being a solid support system. Today we are discussing recurrent miscarri…

IVF vs Natural Pregnancy, Risk Factors and Management - Dr Mathew Holland

Today, we are putting the spotlight on some risks associated with artificial reproductive technologies and how they might differ to spontaneously conceived pregnancies. IVF and ICSI – where eggs are fertilised with sperm outside the body – have helped countless families across the world realise the…