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The Egg Whisperer ShowNavigating IVF with The Fertility Docs: Tips, Transparency, and The IVF BlueprintIn this episode of the Egg Whisperer Show, I have the pleasure of welcoming Dr. Abby Eblen, Dr. Carrie Bedient, and Dr. Susan Hudson: board-certified reproductive endocrinologists, co-hosts of the "Fertility Docs Uncensored" podcast, and authors of the new book, "The IVF Blueprint." As clinicians and, in some cases, IVF patients themselves, they bring a wealth of experience and empathy to our conversation about the emotional and practical aspects of fertility treatment. Together, we dive into the motivations behind writing "The IVF Blueprint," the importance of patient education, and the ever-evolving landscape of IVF care. We discuss...
2025-09-2427 min
I Want to Put a Baby in You!Episode 219: Dr. Abby Eblen, Dr. Carrie Bedient, & Dr. Susan Hudson – Fertility Docs UncensoredFertility Docs Uncensored is a weekly podcast launched in March 2020 by three reproductive endocrinologists from across the United States: Dr. Abby Eblen (Nashville Fertility Center), Dr. Carrie Bedient (Fertility Center of Las Vegas), and Dr. Susan Hudson (Texas Fertility Center). The idea was born at a fertility conference just before the COVID-19 pandemic, when the doctors realized Zoom could make podcasting from different locations possible. Since then, the show has evolved into a trusted source of honest and reliable information on fertility and IVF. With a wide range of guests—including reproductive urologists, acupuncturists, embryologists, mental health professionals, and nu...
2025-09-1755 min
Fertility Docs UncensoredEp 98: “A Pregnancy That’s Not Where It Should Be” – Life After Ectopic PregnancyToday's podcast is brought to you by Ovation Fertility, a leader in the field of IVF lab services.Most of the time, an embryo implants in the uterus, which is exactly where it should be. However, a pregnancy can sometimes occur in a place it shouldn’t be, such as in a fallopian tube. Join Dr. Carrie Bedient from The Fertility Center of Las Vegas, Dr. Abby Eblen from Nashville Fertility Center and Dr. Susan Hudson from Texas Fertility Center as they discuss ectopic pregnancy. You’ll learn about what can cause an ectopic preg...
2022-01-0432 minFertility Docs UncensoredEp 97: “Cells That Have Gone Rogue” – All About AdenomyosisToday's podcast is brought to you by Ovation Fertility, a leader in the field of IVF lab services.You’ve probably heard of endometriosis, but have you heard of adenomyosis? You’re not alone if you haven’t. Many people don’t even know this condition exists. Thankfully, the Fertility Docs are raising awareness. Join Dr. Carrie Bedient from The Fertility Center of Las Vegas, Dr. Abby Eblen from Nashville Fertility Center and Dr. Susan Hudson from Texas Fertility Center as they discuss what you need to know about adenomyosis. You’ll learn about everything from what this condi...
2021-12-2928 minFertility Docs UncensoredEp 96: A Question Episode – Answering More Patient QuestionsToday's podcast is brought to you by Ovation Fertility, a leader in the field of IVF lab services.The Fertility Docs love receiving your questions. In fact, they even dedicate entire episodes (like this one) to answering them. Join Dr. Carrie Bedient from The Fertility Center of Las Vegas, Dr. Abby Eblen from Nashville Fertility Center and Dr. Susan Hudson from Texas Fertility Center as they answer questions that range from “What is a healthy number of follicles before retrieval?” to “Will I go through menopause earlier if my doctor retrieves a large number of eggs?”. Visit Fertility...
2021-12-2125 minFertility Docs UncensoredEp 95: “Dealing With Inappropriate Questions” – Infertility During the HolidaysToday's podcast is brought to you by Ovation Fertility, a leader in the field of IVF lab services. January is one of the busiest months for fertility clinics. It’s probably because so many people have faced questions about baby plans during the holidays. Thankfully, there are ways to deal with these queries. Join Dr. Carrie Bedient from The Fertility Center of Las Vegas, Dr. Abby Eblen from Nashville Fertility Center and Dr. Susan Hudson from Texas Fertility Center as they share tips for avoiding questions about your fertility during the holidays as well as whether it ma...
2021-12-1424 minFertility Docs UncensoredEp 94: Promoting Peace of Mind – IVF Labs and Chain of CustodyEvery now and then, there’s a story in the news about patients who learned they were the victims of a lab error after giving birth to someone else’s baby. How do IVF labs work to ensure this doesn’t happen? Join Dr. Carrie Bedient from The Fertility Center of Las Vegas, Dr. Abby Eblen from Nashville Fertility Center and Dr. Susan Hudson from Texas Fertility Center as they talk about the chain of custody and how it protects patients from mix-ups in the IVF lab. Have questions about infertility? Visit FertilityDocsUncensored.com to ask our docs. Selected questi...
2021-12-0726 minFertility Docs UncensoredEp 93: Tracking the Little Changes – The Power of WearablesIn the world of medicine, there’s still a lot we don’t know. But researchers (and wearable devices) can help us find answers. Join Dr. Carrie Bedient from The Fertility Center of Las Vegas, Dr. Abby Eblen from Nashville Fertility Center and Dr. Susan Hudson from Texas Fertility Center as they interview Dr. Michael Snyder, the chair of the Department of Genetics and the director of the Center for Genomics and Personalized Medicine at Stanford. Learn about his research and how wearables play a role. Have questions about infertility? Visit FertilityDocsUncensored.com to ask our docs. Selected questions will...
2021-11-3029 minFertility Docs UncensoredEp 92: Inquiring Minds Want to Know – Answering More Viewer QuestionsWe know you have lots of questions about fertility and family building, and the Fertility Docs have the answers. Join Dr. Carrie Bedient from The Fertility Center of Las Vegas, Dr. Abby Eblen from Nashville Fertility Center and Dr. Susan Hudson from Texas Fertility Center as they provide information about everything from the benefits of progesterone supplementation for recurrent pregnancy loss to how to deal with abnormal sperm morphology. Visit FertilityDocsUncensored.com to submit your own question about infertility.
2021-11-2332 minFertility Docs UncensoredEp 91: “Yin and Yang” – All About Reproductive HormonesYou’re not alone if you have questions about your reproductive hormones and how fertility medications affect your hormones and body. That’s why Dr. Carrie Bedient from The Fertility Center of Las Vegas, Dr. Abby Eblen from Nashville Fertility Center and Dr. Susan Hudson from Texas Fertility Center are discussing the different roles of reproductive hormones. You’ll also learn how taking fertility medications with hormones affects your body during an IVF cycle. Have questions about infertility? Visit FertilityDocsUncensored.com to ask our docs. Selected questions will be answered anonymously in future episodes.
2021-11-1635 minFertility Docs UncensoredEp 90: “I Really Want to Help Someone Else Get Pregnant” – Embryo AdoptionDid you know that adoption can occur before conception? It’s true, thanks to a form of third party reproduction called embryo adoption. Join Dr. Carrie Bedient from The Fertility Center of Las Vegas, Dr. Abby Eblen from Nashville Fertility Center and Dr. Susan Hudson from Texas Fertility Center as they discuss the family-building option of embryo adoption. They explain everything from how the process works to how to find donor embryos. You’ll also learn why someone might offer their embryos for adoption. Have questions about infertility? Visit FertilityDocsUncensored.com to ask our docs. Selected questions will be answ...
2021-11-1024 minFertility Docs UncensoredEp 89: What’s Egg Freezing Like? – One Fertility Doctor’s ExperienceEgg freezing is more popular than ever before, even among fertility doctors. oin Dr. Carrie Bedient from The Fertility Center of Las Vegas, Dr. Abby Eblen from Nashville Fertility Center and Dr. Susan Hudson from Texas Fertility Center as they interview Dr. Eblen’s colleague, Dr. Meghan (“Meggie”) Smith, about her personal experience with freezing her eggs. Learn why Dr. Smith decided to freeze her eggs for the future and what the process was like for her. Have questions about infertility? Visit FertilityDocsUncensored.com to ask our docs. Selected questions will be answered anonymously in future episodes.
2021-11-0228 minFertility Docs UncensoredEp 88: The Answers You Need – Our Docs Answer Your QuestionsGot questions about reproductive medicine? The Fertility Docs are here to answer your queries about fertility and family building. Join Dr. Carrie Bedient from The Fertility Center of Las Vegas, Dr. Abby Eblen from Nashville Fertility Center and Dr. Susan Hudson from Texas Fertility Center as they discuss everything from the effectiveness of varicocele treatment for men to how to select a fertility doctor to combat chromosomal issues. Visit FertilityDocsUncensored.com to submit your own question about infertility.
2021-10-2630 minFertility Docs UncensoredEp 87: Preserving the Dream of Motherhood – Fertility Treatment and Breast CancerTreatments for breast cancer can harm fertility, but the world of reproductive medicine offers options that can help women become mothers. Join Dr. Carrie Bedient from The Fertility Center of Las Vegas, Dr. Abby Eblen from Nashville Fertility Center and Dr. Susan Hudson from Texas Fertility Center as they discuss the two types of breast cancer patients they see: women who have been newly diagnosed and patients who have had breast cancer and now want to have a baby. Learn how the Fertility Docs approach fertility treatment in both of these situations. Have questions about infertility? Visit FertilityDocsUncensored.com...
2021-10-1932 minFertility Docs UncensoredEp 86: Looking at the Uterine Lining – Discussing Endometrial ReceptivitySome things in reproductive medicine aren’t black and white, and endometrial receptivity is one of them. Join Dr. Carrie Bedient from The Fertility Center of Las Vegas, Dr. Abby Eblen from Nashville Fertility Center and Dr. Susan Hudson from Texas Fertility Center as they discuss what we do (and don’t) know about endometrial receptivity. Get ready to learn about the different types of testing to assess the uterus and uterine lining and why we still don’t know everything about endometrial receptivity. Have questions about infertility? Visit FertilityDocsUncensored.com to ask our docs. Selected questions will be answer...
2021-10-1230 minFertility Docs UncensoredEp 85: Can You Conceive With a Heart-Shaped Uterus?The Fertility Docs want to make sure that they stay on top of answering questions from people like you, so get ready for another episode that focuses on queries from listeners. Join Dr. Carrie Bedient from The Fertility Center of Las Vegas, Dr. Abby Eblen from Nashville Fertility Center and Dr. Susan Hudson from Texas Fertility Center as they answer questions that range from whether you can conceive with a heart-shaped uterus to the safety of the COVID-19 vaccine during pregnancy. Visit FertilityDocsUncensored.com to submit your own question about infertility.
2021-10-0534 minFertility Docs UncensoredEp 84: Getting An Inside Look – Exploring Fertility ImagingWhen you’re a fertility patient, your doctor will likely perform some testing to figure out what’s causing your fertility struggles. For many women, this testing will involve some form of fertility imaging. Join Dr. Carrie Bedient from The Fertility Center of Las Vegas, Dr. Abby Eblen from Nashville Fertility Center and Dr. Susan Hudson from Texas Fertility Center as they discuss imaging options, including hysterosalpingogram (HSG) and transvaginal ultrasounds. You’ll learn how these tests work and what they can tell you and your fertility doctor. Have questions about infertility? Visit FertilityDocsUncensored.com to ask our docs. Select...
2021-09-2836 minFertility Docs UncensoredEp 83: What You Want to Know – Answering More Listener QuestionsYou’ve been asking your fertility questions, and the Fertility Docs are here to provide some answers on everything from how to advocate for yourself during a fertility appointment to what they think about ovarian rejuvenation. Join Dr. Carrie Bedient from The Fertility Center of Las Vegas, Dr. Abby Eblen from Nashville Fertility Center and Dr. Susan Hudson from Texas Fertility Center as they answer another round of questions from our listeners. Visit FertilityDocsUncensored.com to submit your own question about infertility.
2021-09-2132 minFertility Docs UncensoredEp 82: COVID-19 Update – Thoughts From Fertility DocsIt’s been six months since the last COVID-19 update from the Fertility Docs, so what’s the latest? Join Dr. Carrie Bedient from The Fertility Center of Las Vegas, Dr. Abby Eblen from Nashville Fertility Center and Dr. Susan Hudson from Texas Fertility Center as they discuss COVID and pregnancy with special guest Dr. Shannon Ho, a physician from Columbus, OH who specializes in high-risk pregnancies. Listen as Dr. Ho describes her experience in practice and why all these physicians recommend the COVID vaccine to women who are pregnant or thinking of becoming pregnant. Have questions about infertility? Visi...
2021-09-1438 minFertility Docs UncensoredEp 81: “Moving from REI to OBGYN” – The Next Step for IVF PregnanciesSo, you’re pregnant after an IVF cycle, and now you’re ready to move from your fertility doctor to your OBGYN. What happens next? Join Dr. Carrie Bedient from The Fertility Center of Las Vegas, Dr. Abby Eblen from Nashville Fertility Center and Dr. Susan Hudson from Texas Fertility Center as they answer this question with special guest Dr. Shannon Ho, a physician from Columbus, OH who specializes in caring for women with high-risk pregnancies. Listen as they explain what to expect once your IVF pregnancy reaches eight to 10 weeks of gestation and the role that an expert in h...
2021-09-0737 minFertility Docs UncensoredEp 80: “Answering Your Questions” – Fertility Questions From ListenersWondering if you should submit a question to The Fertility Docs? The answer is yes! Dr. Carrie Bedient from The Fertility Center of Las Vegas, Dr. Abby Eblen from Nashville Fertility Center and Dr. Susan Hudson from Texas Fertility Center love answering questions from our listeners. For this episode, the doctors are providing answers to queries that came from people like you. Listen as they discuss everything from the risk of preeclampsia during pregnancy to when a patient should move from their REI to their OB/GYN. Visit FertilityDocsUncensored.com to submit your own question about infertility.
2021-08-3133 minFertility Docs UncensoredEp 79: “Intrauterine Insemination 101” – The Details of IUIArtificial insemination, intrauterine insemination and IUI. These terms all refer to the same thing: a common fertility treatment that helps many hopeful parents conceive. Join Dr. Carrie Bedient from The Fertility Center of Las Vegas, Dr. Abby Eblen from Nashville Fertility Center and Dr. Susan Hudson from Texas Fertility Center as they cover the basics you need to know about intrauterine insemination. The Fertility Docs explain everything from why someone might pursue IUI to how the treatment works. Have questions about infertility? Visit FertilityDocsUncensored.com to ask our docs. Selected questions will be answered anonymously in future episodes.
2021-08-2432 minFertility Docs UncensoredEp 78: “I Want a Baby of a Certain Gender” – Explaining Family BalancingHoping to have a baby of a specific gender? There’s an option known as family balancing, or gender selection, that can help. Join Dr. Carrie Bedient from The Fertility Center of Las Vegas, Dr. Abby Eblen from Nashville Fertility Center and Dr. Susan Hudson from Texas Fertility Center as they discuss IVF for family balancing. Listen as they explain why someone might pursue this option and how it works. Have questions about infertility? Visit FertilityDocsUncensored.com to ask our docs. Selected questions will be answered anonymously in future episodes.
2021-08-1728 minFertility Docs UncensoredEp 77: “But I Had a Baby Before” – All About Secondary InfertilityIt’s possible to get pregnant easily and welcome a baby, but then struggle when you try to have a second (or a third) child. This is called secondary infertility. Join Dr. Carrie Bedient from The Fertility Center of Las Vegas, Dr. Abby Eblen from Nashville Fertility Center and Dr. Susan Hudson from Texas Fertility Center as they discuss the different causes of secondary infertility and the treatment options that they use to help their patients grow their families. Have questions about infertility? Visit FertilityDocsUncensored.com to ask our docs. Selected questions will be answered anonymously in future episodes.
2021-08-1029 minFertility Docs UncensoredEp 76: “The Testing We’re Not Going to Do” – All About Obsolete TestingThings live on the internet forever. This includes obsolete types of fertility testing like the postcoital test, the Clomid challenge test and ovarian antibody testing. Join Dr. Carrie Bedient from The Fertility Center of Las Vegas, Dr. Abby Eblen from Nashville Fertility Center and Dr. Susan Hudson from Texas Fertility Center as they discuss the different types of obsolete fertility tests and explain why they no longer use them. Have questions about infertility? Visit FertilityDocsUncensored.com to ask our docs. Selected questions will be answered anonymously in future episodes.
2021-08-0333 minFertility Docs UncensoredEp 75: “Shared Maternity” – Exploring Reciprocal IVFDid you know that both women in a same-sex relationship can play a role in bringing a child into the world? It’s true, and a treatment called reciprocal IVF, or shared maternity, makes it possible. Join Dr. Carrie Bedient from The Fertility Center of Las Vegas, Dr. Abby Eblen from Nashville Fertility Center and Dr. Susan Hudson from Texas Fertility Center as they interview Dr. Kristin Van Heertum. Listen as Dr. Van Heertum explains how reciprocal IVF works and how she helps women decide who should provide the eggs and who should carry the pregnancy. Have questions about in...
2021-07-2724 minFertility Docs UncensoredEp 74: Two Dads and a Baby – Family-Building for Same-Sex Male CouplesSame-sex male couples have more options than just adoption. In fact, egg donation and gestational surrogacy can make biological parenthood possible for hopeful fathers. Join Dr. Carrie Bedient from The Fertility Center of Las Vegas, Dr. Abby Eblen from Nashville Fertility Center and Dr. Susan Hudson from Texas Fertility Center as they discuss the different steps of family-building for same-sex male couples. They’ll review everything from sperm collection to embryo transfer. Have questions about infertility? Visit FertilityDocsUncensored.com to ask our docs. Selected questions will be answered anonymously in future episodes.
2021-07-2035 minFertility Docs UncensoredEp 73: All About OHSS – Ovarian Hyperstimulation SyndromeIf you’re taking fertility medications, you may have questions about ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome, also known as OHSS. Thankfully, the Fertility Docs have the answers you need. Join Dr. Carrie Bedient from The Fertility Center of Las Vegas, Dr. Abby Eblen from Nashville Fertility Center and Dr. Susan Hudson from Texas Fertility Center as they discuss ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome, or OHSS. Listen as they discuss everything from what causes this condition to who is more likely to experience it. You’ll also learn how these docs prevent OHSS in their practices. Have questions about infertility? Visit FertilityDocsUncensored.com to ask...
2021-07-1325 min