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, who is both a reproductive surgeon and fertility specialist, working at Royal North Shore and Mater hospitals, in Sydney.  
She is an expert in hysteroscopy and is one of the very few gynecologists in Australia able to perform an awake hysteroscopy to treat polyps, fibroids, scar tissue, trapped IUDs and miscarriages.

Often as GPs, we are the first to hear about a patient&rsquo;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.&nbsp; My guest today is Dr I-Ferne Tan, who is both a reproductive surgeon and fertility specialist, working at Royal North Shore and Mater hospitals, in Sydney. &nbsp; She is an expert in hysteroscopy and is one of the very few gynecologists in Australia able to perform an awake hysteroscopy to treat polyps, fibroids, scar tissue, trapped IUDs and miscarriages.

Hosted by Genea Fertility GP, Dr Ali Hodgkinson, Fertility in General Practice is a dedicated podcast series designed exclusively for General Practitioners with a special interest in women’s and men’s fertility, reproductive health, and wellbeing. Dr Hodgkinson is joined by a different Genea Fertility Specialist each episode to unpack key topics in fertility care within the GP setting. Together, they explore practical, evidence-based approaches to managing common and complex reproductive health concerns — from pre-conception counselling and early fertility assessment to male factor considerations, cycle management, early pregnancy care, and more.Created as a learning resource for busy practitioners, this series delivers clear, clinically relevant insights that support GPs in navigating fertility conversations, enhancing patient care, and strengthening collaborative pathways with fertility specialists.Whether you’re deepening your expertise or seeking up-to-date guidance on best practice fertility management, Fertility in General Practice provides the knowledge, clarity, and confidence to better support your patients on their reproductive health journey.

Hosted by&nbsp;Genea Fertility GP, Dr Ali Hodgkinson,&nbsp;Fertility in General Practice&nbsp;is a dedicated podcast series designed exclusively for General Practitioners with a special interest in women&rsquo;s and men&rsquo;s fertility, reproductive health, and wellbeing. Dr Hodgkinson is joined by a different Genea Fertility Specialist&nbsp;each episode to unpack key topics in fertility care within the GP setting. Together, they explore practical, evidence-based approaches to managing common and complex reproductive health concerns &mdash; from pre-conception counselling and early fertility assessment to male factor considerations, cycle management, early pregnancy care, and more.Created as a learning resource for busy practitioners, this series delivers clear, clinically relevant insights that support GPs in navigating fertility conversations, enhancing patient care, and strengthening collaborative pathways with fertility specialists.Whether you&rsquo;re deepening your expertise or seeking up-to-date guidance on best practice fertility management,&nbsp;Fertility in General Practice&nbsp;provides the knowledge, clarity, and confidence to better support your patients on their reproductive health journey.

Fertility In General Practice

Hosted by Genea Fertility GP, Dr Ali Hodgkinson, Fertility in General Practice is a dedicated podcast series designed exclusively for General Practitioners with a special interest in women’s and men’s fertility, reproductive health, and wellbeing.

Dr Hodgkinson is joined by a different Genea Fertility Specialist each episode to unpack key topics in fertility care within the GP setting. Together, they explore practical, evidence-based approaches to managing common and complex reproductive health concerns — from pre-conception counselling and early fertility assessment to male factor considerations, cycle management, early pregnancy care, and more.Created as a learning resource for busy practitioners, this series delivers clear, clinically relevant insights that support GPs in navigating fertility conversations, enhancing patient care, and strengthening collaborative pathways with fertility specialists.Whether you’re deepening your expertise or seeking up-to-date guidance on best practice fertility management, Fertility in General Practice provides the knowledge, clarity, and confidence to better support your patients on their reproductive health journey.

Hosted by&nbsp;Genea Fertility GP, Dr Ali Hodgkinson,&nbsp;Fertility in General Practice&nbsp;is a dedicated podcast series designed exclusively for General Practitioners with a special interest in women&rsquo;s and men&rsquo;s fertility, reproductive health, and wellbeing.
Dr Hodgkinson is joined by a different Genea Fertility Specialist&nbsp;each episode to unpack key topics in fertility care within the GP setting. Together, they explore practical, evidence-based approaches to managing common and complex reproductive health concerns &mdash; from pre-conception counselling and early fertility assessment to male factor considerations, cycle management, early pregnancy care, and more.Created as a learning resource for busy practitioners, this series delivers clear, clinically relevant insights that support GPs in navigating fertility conversations, enhancing patient care, and strengthening collaborative pathways with fertility specialists.Whether you&rsquo;re deepening your expertise or seeking up-to-date guidance on best practice fertility management,&nbsp;Fertility in General Practice&nbsp;provides the knowledge, clarity, and confidence to better support your patients on their reproductive health journey.