The IVF Journey with Dr Michael Chapman
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The IVF Journey with Dr Michael Chapman
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566. Extended Carrier Screening Explained: Preventing Rare Childhood Diseases
In this episode, Prof Chapman unpacks extended carrier screening, the test that helps prevent some of the rarest and most serious childhood diseases b...
565. Why 95% of IVF Patients Don’t Need Mental Health Screening
In this episode, Prof Chapman tackles a question many patients wonder about but rarely ask: should depression and anxiety screening be standard before...
564. Banking Time: Why Freezing Eggs Now Buys You Options Later
In this episode, Prof Chapman unpacks the reality behind delayed parenthood, a trend driven by both partners as often as by women alone. He explains h...
563. The Truth After Four Miscarriages: Still 60-70%
In this episode, Prof Chapman cuts through the tests and treatments marketed to women after recurrent miscarriage and asks a simple question: where’s...
562. What the Evidence Really Says About Miscarriage Prevention
In this episode, Prof Chapman takes a hard look at the growing menu of tests and treatments marketed to women after recurrent miscarriage — and asks a...
561. Recurring Miscarriage,Egg Freezing, and the IVF Cliff
In this episode, Prof Chapman tackles one of the most heartbreaking questions in fertility, why miscarriages keep happening. Responding to a listener...
560. Egg Quality, Chromosomes, and the Race Against Time
In this episode, Prof Chapman unpacks what specialists actually mean when they talk about egg quality. He explains that quality comes down to an egg’s...
559. The Egg Countdown: Why Age is Fertility’s Biggest Factor
In this episode, Prof Chapman explains one of fertility’s biggest puzzles: why a woman’s biological clock runs down so much faster than the rest of he...
558. PCOS Is Now PMOS. Here’s What Changed
In this episode, Prof Chapman and fertility nurse Natalie tackle one of the most-asked questions on the YouTube channel: the recent renaming of PCOS t...
557. Over 40 and Repeating IVF Cycles: Get a Second Opinion First
In this episode, Prof Chapman is joined by fertility nurse Natalie to answer one of the most common questions from listeners: what should you do when...
556. IVF Breakthrough: What’s Actually Coming Next
In this episode, Prof Chapman answers a listener question about the future of IVF, covering what innovations are genuinely exciting and whether treatm...
555.Beyond the Cycle: The Support IVF Patients Are Missing
In this episode, Prof Chapman sits down with fertility nurse Natalie to talk about the moments IVF patients often face alone — the late-night bleeding...
544. The Failed Cycle Conversation Every IVF Patient Needs
In this episode, Prof Chapman is joined by a fertility nurse to unpack what should happen after a failed IVF cycle — and why so many patients are left...
553. Your First IVF Injection: Who Do You Call When You’re Not Sure
In this episode, Prof Chapman is joined by a fertility support nurse to explore the gaps in patient care during IVF treatment. They discuss the most c...
522. This is Why 60% of IVF Patients Fail on Their First Cycle
Prof. Chapman introduces Natalie from Australia IVF Concierge, highlighting the emotional and practical support gap patients face at home during ferti...
551. The Truth About Ovarian Tissue Freezing and IVF Pregnancy Monitoring
In this episode, Prof Chapman explains ovarian tissue cryopreservation, including who it is genuinely suitable for, why it remains largely an experime...
550. Can a Different IVF Protocol Improve Your Chances of Success
In this episode, Prof Chapman explains how he approaches patients who have already spent tens of thousands of dollars on unsuccessful IVF treatment an...
549. Beyond Success Rates: How to Find a High-Quality IVF Clinic
In this episode, Prof Chapman answers a listener’s question about the success rates of IUI and IVF for a 37-year-old woman, explaining when IUI may be...
548. IVF Ethics: What Really Worries Fertility Experts Today
In this episode, Prof Chapman explores how ethical concerns around IVF have evolved over the past four decades. He reflects on the early fears surroun...
547. Frozen Embryos and PGT: Understanding the Risks and Benefits
In this episode, Prof Chapman answers a listener’s question about whether frozen embryos should be thawed, genetically tested, and refrozen for PGT. H...
546. The Truth About Fertility Expectations Nobody Talks About
In this episode, Prof Chapman explains why human fertility is far less predictable than most people expect — and why even healthy couples may need up...
545. How Fertility Specialists Decide Between IUI and IVF
In this episode, Prof Chapman explains how fertility specialists help couples decide between continuing to try naturally, moving to IUI, or starting I...
544.The Hidden Role of Mitochondria in IVF and Egg Competence
In this episode, Prof Chapman explains the critical role mitochondrial health and energy metabolism play in egg competence and embryo development. He...
543. What Fertility Specialist Look After a Failed IVF Attempt
In this episode, Prof Chapman explains how he approaches patients seeking a second opinion after a disappointing IVF experience at another clinic. He...
542. IVF Strategy for Low Egg Count: Less Can Sometimes Be More
In this episode, Prof Chapman answers a common and important question from patients with low ovarian response: is it worth doing two IVF stimulation c...
541. AMH, Egg Quality, and IVF Decisions: What Really Matters for Fertility
In this episode, Prof Chapman explains how AMH levels and antral follicle counts are used to assess ovarian reserve—and why they don’t tell the full s...
540. Ovarian Reserved Explained: What AMH Really Means for Your Fertility
In this episode, Prof Chapman explains ovarian reserve, how AMH testing works, and why low levels don’t always mean poor fertility. He highlights that...
539. Fibroids & Fertility: What Really Matters for IVF Success
In this episode, Prof Chapman breaks down the facts about fibroids—what they are, why they form, and how they impact fertility. He explains the differ...
538. Starting IVF Right: Tests, Mosaic Embryos, & Transfer Choices Explained
In this episode, Prof Chapman answers key questions from patients navigating their fertility journey—from what tests to take before starting IVF to ho...
537. Repeated IVF Transfer Failures: What to Test Before Your Next FET
In this episode, Prof Chapman addresses a challenging case of repeated frozen embryo transfer (FET) failures and explores what truly matters before tr...
536. Secondary Infertility, Chromosome Testing, & The Egg Quality Myth: What IVF Patients Get Wrong
In this episode, Prof Chapman cuts through common misconceptions in fertility treatment explaining why a previous natural pregnancy doesn’t change th...
535. Recurrent Miscarriage Explained: Which Tests Matter and What Actually Helps
In this episode, Prof Chapman breaks down recurrent miscarriage, including which baseline tests are truly worth doing, which findings actually change...
534. Why IVF Cycles Can Vary So Much — From Trigger Shots to Ovarian Response
In this episode, Prof Chapman answers two important IVF questions: whether an Ovidrel trigger can cause a rise in TSH, and why the same patient can ha...
533. Endometriosis and IVF: Why Embryo Freezing Before Surgery Can Protect Your Fertility
In this episode, Prof Chapman explains why severe endometriosis can create a difficult fertility dilemma, especially when ovarian cysts need surgical...
532. The Hidden Cause of Infertility Most Women Don’t Know They Have
In this episode, Prof Chapman breaks down why endometriosis is one of the most underdiagnosed causes of infertility — affecting up to 30% of infertile...
231. What’s Really Driving IVF Success? Lab Secrets, Frozen Embryos, and Weight Loss Drugs Explained
In this episode, Prof Chapman cuts through the noise to reveal what’s truly moved the needle in IVF over the past decade — and it’s not what most pati...
530. Choosing The Right IVF Specialist: Why Expertise Counts
In this episode, Prof Chapman explains why selecting the right fertility specialist can significantly influence your IVF journey and outcomes. Respond...
529.The Science and Uncertainty of IVF Success Rates
In this episode, Prof Chapman answers a listener’s question about recovering from surgery before restarting IVF, and then opens up about one of the mo...
528. From Unexplained Infertility to IVF: Choosing the Right Next Step
In this episode, Prof Chapman walks through the clinical pathway for couples diagnosed with unexplained infertility. He explains tubal testing, the te...
527. The Real Cost of IVF: What You’re Paying For and Why It Matters
In this episode, Prof Chapman breaks down one of the most common and confronting questions patients ask: “How much is IVF really going to cost?” He ex...