The IVF Journey with Dr Michael Chapman
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The IVF Journey with Dr Michael Chapman
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498. IVF Anywhere: Zoom Consults, Costs, Immune Myths, and Smarter Cycle Tweaks
In this episode, Prof Chapman explains how interstate and even overseas patients can be managed via Zoom right up to the day before egg collection, ou...
497. Egg Quality, Fibroids, and Fertility After 40
In this episode, Prof Chapman dives into some of the most common — and crucial — fertility questions women ask in their 40s. From how many IVF or egg...
496. Egg Freezing: Insurance for Fertility’s Future
In this episode, Prof Chapman unpacks the growing trend of egg freezing and why more women in their 20s and 30s are considering it. He explains how th...
495. Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome: Risks, Prevention, and Safer IVF
In this episode, Prof Chapman explains ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) — once the most dangerous complication of IVF. He traces how rates hav...
494. IVF Costs, Breakthroughs, AI, and the Ethics of Embryo Storage
In this episode, Prof Chapman unpacks the real cost of an IVF cycle in Australia, reflects on the biggest breakthroughs of his 35-year career, and sha...
493.Ovulation Timing & Embryo Mix-ups
In this episode, Prof Chapman answers Katie’s question about why ovulation can occur on different cycle days even with the same Letrozole dose, offeri...
492. The State of Donor Sperm Supply in Australia
In this episode, Prof Chapman explains the growing demand for donor sperm in Australia, the categories of patients who need it, and the ethical framew...
491. How Telehealth Expands IVF Access Across Australia
In this episode, Prof Chapman explores how telehealth has transformed fertility care for rural Australians. He explains how virtual consultations, e-s...
490. Expanding Access to IVF: Medicare Rebates, Social
In this episode, Prof Chapman unpacks the 2025 Medicare rebate expansion that now recognizes social infertility, opening IVF access for single women a...
489. Why IVF Isn’t Always the First Step
In this episode, Prof Chapman shares why IVF is not always the immediate answer for couples struggling to conceive. He explains when it makes sense to...
488. Coping with a Failed IVF Cycle: Understanding Healing and Next Steps
In this episode, Prof Chapman explores the emotional impact of a failed IVF cycle and why it happens more often than many realize. He discusses the sc...
487. Navigating Pregnancy Loss and Next Steps After IVF
In this episode, Prof Chapman answers a listener’s question about pregnancy loss, ectopic concerns, and whether to pursue frozen embryo transfer or wa...
486. The Real Risks of IVF: Myths, Facts, and Medical Advances
In this episode, Prof Chapman explores the true risks of IVF—separating early fears and misconceptions from what decades of research now tell us. He e...
485. Inside the First Step of IVF: From Egg Retrieval to Embryo Transfer
In this episode, Prof Chapman takes us step-by-step through the IVF process—from triggering egg maturation to retrieval, fertilization, embryo develop...
484. Inside the First Step of IVF: From Hormone Stimulation to Egg Collection
In this episode, Prof Chapman breaks down the early stages of the IVF process — from overriding the body’s natural cycle to stimulate multiple eggs, t...
483. Behind the Numbers: What Men Should Know Before IVF
In this episode, Prof Chapman focuses on the male side of infertility—explaining when IVF is appropriate and when it's not. He encourages listeners to...
482. Do You Really Need IVF? Prof Chapman Explains When It’s Necessary – and When It’s Not
In this episode, Prof Chapman, Senior Fertility Specialist and Medical Director of Life Fertility Center Sydney, takes us back to basics—breaking down...
481. The Future of IVF: AI, Easier Treatments, and the Real Road Ahead
In this episode, Prof Chapman unpacks the latest innovations in IVF—from robotic lab tech that could outperform embryologists to oral fertility drugs...
480. From Future Experiments to the Future of Embryo Selection
In this episode, Prof. Chapman reflects on how far IVF has come—from 10% pregnancy rates and invasive laparoscopic egg collection in the 1980s, to tod...
479. Freezing Time: Evolving Fertility Options for Women in their 30s and 40s
In this episode, Prof Chapman explores the evolving science behind fertility preservation for women in their 30s and 40s. He discusses the dramatic im...
478. Taking a Break and Tackling Blame: A Candid Look at Fertility Treatment for Couples
In this episode, Prof Chapman answers a live question about whether it’s okay to take a break from fertility treatment—and explains when it’s helpful...
477. Understanding DNA Fragmentation: The Hidden Factor in Male Fertility
In this episode, Prof Chapman explores the role of DNA fragmentation in sperm health, its impact on fertilization and miscarriage rates, and how antio...
476. Decoding Sperm Health: What Counts in Male Fertility
In this episode, Prof Chapman breaks down the fascinating science of sperm health and its critical role in fertility. He explains how scientists (and...
475. Sperm Counts and Male Fertility: Are the Numbers Really Falling?
In this episode, Prof Chapman addresses the growing concern around declining male fertility. Drawing from decades of data, he explores whether sperm c...
474. IVF as a Last Resort: Exploring Fertility Alternatives with Prof Chapman
In this episode, Prof. Chapman shares a candid perspective on why IVF should not be the first option for couples facing fertility challenges. He outli...
473. Inside IVF: Protocols, PCOS, and Patients Pathways
In this episode, Prof Chapman answers the questions from live viewers and explores IVF treatment choices—from Christie's success with the long protoco...
472. The IVF Dilemma: What Becomes of Leftover Embryos
In this episode, Prof. Chapman unpacks one of IVF’s most complex questions: what happens to the embryos that go unused? From indefinite storage and em...
471. Minimal Vs. Conventional IVF
Prof Chapman breaks down the real differences between minimal and conventional IVF—no fluff, just straight talk. He shares how “minimal stimulation” m...
470. Navigating IVF Challenges: Embryo Testing, Miscarriage Risks, and Finding Support
In this heartfelt live Q&A session, Professor Michael Chapman answers listener questions about navigating complex IVF journeys. Christie shares her ex...
469. Fertility After 45: The Truth About Your Options
In this eye-opening episode, Professor Michael Chapman from Life Fertility Sydney explains the medical realities of fertility treatments for women ove...
468. Fertility Over 45: What the Science Really Says
In this powerful and deeply honest episode, Prof Chapman explores the sobering statistics of fertility at age 45 and older. He breaks down the science...
467. Against the Odds: Fertility Realities for Women 45+
Professor Chapman shares a candid perspective on the growing number of women over 45 seeking motherhood, whether due to delayed relationships, career...
466. Fertility for All: Breaking Barriers for Reproductive Healthcare
Professor Michael Chapman of Life Fertility Sydney shares exciting news: the clinic celebrates its first births and a major policy win. A new, inclusi...
465. Managing Ectopic Risks in IVF and Lining Issues Explained
In this episode, Prof. Chapman explores the risks of ectopic pregnancy in both natural and IVF-conceived pregnancies, explaining why IVF can actually...
464. IVF with Medical Conditions: Choosing the Right Fertility Specialist
In this episode, Prof. Michael Chapman answers a listener's question about how medical conditions like kidney disease and gallstones can impact IVF su...
463. Over 40 and Trying: Fertility Advice from Prof Michael Chapman
In this episode, Prof Michael Chapman answers a listener’s question about fertility after 40. He shares candid insights on success rates, the importan...
462. Inside the IVF Lab: Science, Innovation, and Hope
Join Professor Michael Chapman as he takes us behind the scenes of IVF, explaining the intricate process of embryo creation in the laboratory. From st...
461. IVF Stimulation Protocols: Choosing the Right Path
In this episode, Prof. Chapman breaks down the different IVF stimulation protocols, including short and long cycles, antagonist protocols, and the eme...
460. Breaking Down the IVF Short Cycle: What You Need to Know
In this episode, Prof. Chapman breaks down the short IVF cycle, the most commonly used fertility treatment in Australia today. From ovarian stimulatio...
459. Celebrating Women and Advancing Fertility
In this special episode, Professor Michael Chapman, Medical Director of Life Fertility Sydney, discusses the advancements in IVF and how fertility tre...