The IVF Journey with Dr Michael Chapman
Episodes
233. Book an appointment with Prof. Chapman
25 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Prof. explains how he consults with patients across Australia (outside of NSW) and tells you how to book an appointment with him. ...
232. Egg Quality as We Age
19 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Prof. discusses how egg quality changes with age and explains that egg quality is not the only factor to consider when trying to get ...
231. A Success Story with IVF
14 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Prof. shares one of his recent successes — a couple who had a successful pregnancy after 13 attempts. The baby was delivered just 6...
230. Effects of Short Luteal Phase
04 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Prof. discusses the possible effects of a short luteal phase, and how to choose a good IVF clinic. Tune in to the IVF Journey podc...
229. Immune Protocols
29 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Prof. discusses the aim of the Immune Protocol. He also discusses the current status of egg donation in Australia and shares some sta...
228. Women with Low Ovarian Reserve
22 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Prof. discusses the challenges faced by patients above the age of 40, with a lower ovarian reserve. He also talks about your c...
227. Egg Donation
16 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Prof. talks about the limited supply of donor eggs in Australia, in the context of one of his current patients who happens to be seek...
226. Update on Covid and Pregnancy
09 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Prof. discusses the latest studies around the effects on the pregnancy of the Covid-19 vaccine. He also walks through his approach...
225. Anatomy of Uterus and its significance to IVF
02 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Prof. describes the anatomy of the uterus and the effect of changing the patient’s position from sitting to resting, when trying to...
224. Fresh and Frozen Embryos
24 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Prof. talks about the difference between fresh and frozen embryos, and which tends to produce better results.He also discusses the st...
223. Insurance Coverage in Medical Insurance
16 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Prof. discusses the IVF coverage of your medical insurance. He also points out the difference in services and success rates around th...
222. Sperm Donors with Genetic Disorders
11 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Prof. discusses the likelihood of genetic disorders being passed on from the father and also discusses the odds of getting pregnant...
221. Should IVF Be Considered After 3 Consecutive Miscarriages
04 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Prof. talks about your best next steps if you’ve experienced consecutive miscarriages. He also discusses how IVF can help patien...
220. Latest update on COVID-19 and Pregnancy
28 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Prof. discusses the Covid vaccine for pregnant women (or women trying to get pregnant) He also discusses the typical symptoms of v...
219. Should we freeze excess embryos
20 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Prof. discusses some of the advantages of freezing excess embryos. One of which is a reduced risk of hyperstimulation syndrome. He...
218. Causes of Ovarian Cysts
13 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Prof. talks about the common causes of Ovarian cysts and their effect during IVF treatments. He also answers questions around why ...
217. Indicators if infertility is an egg or sperm issue
06 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Prof. talks about the process of investigating causes of infertility related to egg or sperm quality. He also answers questions ab...
216. How do I know if I am Infertile?
30 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Prof. explains how you would know if you are infertile and what are the best steps to take to get pregnant. He also talks about ot...
215. Short Luteal Phase
22 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Prof. shares his views on short luteal phases and the chances of pregnancy in those situations. He also talks about the best next ...
214. IVF in PCOS and Endometriosis cases
16 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Prof. shares his thoughts working with IVF patients who have PCOS and Endometriosis. He also discusses IVF success rates at 43 yea...
213. Low egg counts
07 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Prof. discusses the probability of conception via IVF when you have a low egg count. He also explains the next steps if you’ve e...
212. Current Covid Situation and Fertility
31 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Prof. shares his insights around recent data published in The Journal of the American Association regarding the fatality rates of unv...
211. Update on Covid-19 During Pregnancy
25 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Should you get the Covid-19 vaccine if you’re pregnant? What can you do to improve the chances of conceiving if you’re over 40? Prof shares h...
210. IVF at age 43
17 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Prof. shares his insights around the likelihood of success when embarking on IVF at around the age of 43 and 44. He also talks abo...
209. Low Egg Count
11 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Prof. discusses options for patients with low egg count. He also share this thoughts around recurrent miscarriage and previous his...
208. COVID, Fertility, Pregnancy and Covid Vaccines
09 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Prof. discusses the Covid vaccine. Should you take it? Is it safe? He also discusses the impacts the pandemic has had on fertili...
207. Insights about ERA
29 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Prof. shares his thoughts on Endometrial Receptivity Analysis and why it may be necessary during IVF treatment. He also discusses ...
206. Multiple IVF Treatment Failures, What To Do Next?
21 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Prof. discusses tests and procedures that can help determine recurrent IVF failure. He also shares his insights around weight loss...
205. Should you take birth control pills before IVF
15 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Prof. discusses the impact of using birth control pills before IVF, how the uterine scratch test is done, and the physiology behind i...
204. Is IVF Painful?
07 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Prof. explains the side effects of IVF and what you can expect during the egg retrieval procedure. He also explains how many IUI a...
203. When should you consider IVF?
02 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Prof. explains that natural conception is still the first option when trying to get pregnant. He also discusses intralipid infusio...
202. When is the best time to get IVF Treatment
23 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Prof. explains why IVF treatment can get a little expensive. He also discusses why it’s important to formally consult an accredi...
201. Tests needed to be done before IVF treatment.
15 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Prof. discusses: Some investigative procedures that need to be done prior to IVFThe chances of stillbirth in IVF pregnancies post 4...
200. IVF Pregnancy of a single woman with a sperm donor
08 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Prof. answers some questions regarding the IVF process of a 38, y.o., single patient, who wants to get pregnant via IVF with a sperm ...
199. Frozen Embryos and Participation in Clinical Trials
07 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Prof. Chapman discusses the following: Some studies show that frozen embryos yield good pregnancy ratesCurrent clinical trial ...
198. Miscarriage
06 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Prof. discusses miscarriage rates.Miscarriage often happens due to chromosomal abnormalities when nature is allowed to take it’s co...
197. IVF on Remote Australia
04 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Is IVF accessible in remote areas?Prof. explains how women, seeking IVF help, in remote areas, can reach out to him. Tune in to the IVF Journey pod...
196. Is the IVF done in batches?
04 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Prof. explains how batching of patients is done and how it can affect your results in IVF.IVF, in general, has few complications and ...
195. What are the tests to be done prior to IVF?
13 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Prof. discusses the important tests that need to be done before concluding that the patient can undergo IVF. IVF is not always necessarily the first ...
194. IVF Process for Same Sex Couples
07 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Prof. discusses about the process of sperm donation for same sex couples. Can the eggs of 2 women be fertilised together? What are the effects of taki...
193. The Stigma of Male Infertility
30 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Male infertility is often overlooked and is an issue we should pay more attention to. In this episode, Prof explores several topics including: Typica...
192. Does taking contraceptives for a long period of time affect fertility?
23 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Does taking contraceptives over the long term affect your fertility? Can you choose the gender of your baby? Should you? What is Australia’s...
191. Breastfeeding during IVF treatment
16 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Should you continue breastfeeding during an IVF cycle? Prof answers this question in this episode. He also talks about the importance of a s...
190. Pregnancy at the age of 50
09 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, Professor Michael Chapman talks about his recent Member of the Order of Australia award for recognition of his significant contr...
189. When You Should Consider Having Genetic Testing of Embryos
02 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Prof talks about when he considers testing embryos. He explains that if his clinic typically tests embryos of women at 30 years of ag...
188. Fertility Problems of Women 40 and above
24 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Prof talks about an increase in couples putting off childbearing to their later years due to work-related pressures. Unfortunately, f...
187. Recurrent miscarriage
16 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Recurrent miscarriage is where you persistently get pregnant and unfortunately have a miscarriage. The majority of miscarriages are going to be due...
186. Managing pregnancy after previous miscarriages
16 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Managing pregnancy after previous miscarriages can be quite challenging. In this episode, Prof talks about what you and your doctor can do to imp...
185. Some of the biggest challenges IVF patients face
27 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Establishing a relationship with an IVF patient often makes the whole process simpler. As an IVF patient, you'll likely need the support of someone ...
184. Does “IVF Glue” make any difference in helping the embryo to attach?
20 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What exactly is embryo glue? How does the enzyme work on the eggshell? Do studies suggest that this action is beneficial? IVF Australia now tends to u...
183. Can same-sex couples, singles, or sterilized people still have babies?
07 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do same-sex couples in Australia face challenges having a baby? It’s quite obvious that for a baby to be made, there needs to be an egg and a sperm....
182. Learn All There Is To About The Risk Of Miscarriage In Pregnancy
31 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Prof Chapman talks about miscarriage which is a very common occurrence. Unfortunately, most people don’t like to talk about it due ...
181. Everything You Need To Know About Surgery And Fertility
24 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In the past, surgery was widely used to correct pelvic anatomy. But how successful is surgery as a way of correcting abnormalities of the uterus? H...
180. What’s the cost of IVF and what does it include?
15 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This is one of the most frequently asked questions from the IVF Journey Podcast listeners. Thanks to Medicare, Australians are very lucky when it com...
179. Complications and Side effects surrounding IVF
08 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Going through an IVF cycle involves stimulating follicles and some people believe that this brings forth menopause. Is this true or false? Does this p...
178. What are the chances of success in IVF?
01 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Is there anything that you should do to improve your chances of conceiving? Apart from taking medication to produce a high number of quality eggs, th...
177. Are the babies born of IVF normal?
23 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Over 8 million babies were born via IVF over the past 4 decades. IVF children are probably the most investigated group of babies. Are they monsters? ...
176. IVF – Sometimes It’s A Numbers Game
18 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How many times can a couple try IVF? According to Professor Chapman, his highest record with an IVF couple is 39 cycles. They were persistent. ...
175. Are embryos best stored on-site? Should you lose weight before your IVF Transfer?
11 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Do you need to lose weight before your IVF transfer? Studies suggest that the environment that the egg goes into is very important. Prof discusses thi...
174. Does age have any impact on egg quality?
09 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Prof Chapman goes on to answer more questions sent by Facebook live listeners. He talks about doing tests on the uterine wall to s...
173. Is There A Higher Risk Of Miscarriage In IVF Treatment?
22 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Professor Chapman answers different questions that people have on IVF treatment. He discusses Premium IVF unit & low-cost IVF ...
172. Factors That Affect IVF Prices & Treatment Success
15 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Professor Chapman discusses the factors that affect the cost of your IVF Treatment. Prof also explains the risks and factors that ...
171. IVF 101 With Professor Chapman (Part 7)
06 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Professor Chapman discusses chances of fertility following having a dermoid cyst removal. He also explains the protocols around a...
170. IVF 101 With Professor Chapman (Part 6)
30 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Professor Michael Chapman is one of the leading IVF experts in Australia. He occasionally does Facebook live Q&A sessions where he answers questions r...
169. IVF 101 With Professor Chapman (Part 5)
23 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Professor Michael Chapman is one of the leading IVF experts in Australia. He occasionally does Facebook live Q&A sessios where he answers questions re...
168. IVF 101 With Professor Chapman (Part 4)
09 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Professor Michael Chapman is one of the leading experts and in Australia's IVF industry. He recently did a Facebook live Q&A session to answer your IV...
167. IVF 101 With Professor Chapman (Part 3)
03 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Professor Michael Chapman — one of the leading experts in IVF in Australia — recently conducted a Facebook live Q&A session. This episode is an...
166. IVF 101 With Professor Chapman (Part 2)
25 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Professor Michael Chapman is one of the leading experts and authority of Australia's IVF industry. In his 35 years of international education and expe...
165. IVF 101 with Facebook Live Q&A With Professor Chapman (Part 1)
18 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Professor Michael Chapman is one of the leading experts and authority of Australia's IVF industry. In his 35 years of international education and expe...
164. What Can Go Wrong With IVF?
11 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Before investing in IVF treatment, most couples want to know if it will work for them - that they will have a healthy baby at the end of their cycle. ...
163. What Is Premature Ovarian Insufficiency?
06 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
An increasing number of women are curious about Premature Ovarian Insufficiency. They fear that their egg numbers are decreasing and that they may hav...
162. Egg Quality After 40: Female Age and Fertility
30 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With increasingly busy lifestyles, some women don't have much physical and mental capacity to consider having children before their 40s. Because t...
161. How Much Does IVF Treatment Cost?
21 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
“Can I afford an IVF procedure? What does it cost? How can we afford one?” These are some of the most common questions asked by couples seeking...
160. Is There Treatment for Male Infertility?
19 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In a recent Facebook live session with Prof, this question came up: “For a count of 4million sperm/mil, is there anything we can do to improve the c...
159. What Happens On the Second Part of Your Cycle?
01 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Prof discusses the importance of the time interval after ovulation, and before a menstrual cycle, or pregnancy. He explains what h...
158. Coronavirus Update
15 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was recorded a couple of weeks ago. Prof explains that IVF was one of the first services to be reactivated following the lifting of th...
157. Are IVF Babies “normal”?
04 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A common question IVF couples often ask Prof: "Are children born through IVF normal?" It's a reasonable question given the fact that IVF is often s...
156. Genetic Testing of Embryos And What It Can Do For You
27 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The first 10 years of genetic testing was fairly crude. But in recent years genetic testing has seen some remarkable advances. In this episode, Pro...
155. Who Needs Pre-Implantation Genetic Testing?
21 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Is PGT (Pre-Implantation Genetic Testing) a good treatment for you? Do you need it? In this episode, Prof explains the scenarios that warrant PGT a...
154. An Update Regarding The Covid-19 Crisis
08 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What's the latest news around Covid-19 and how does that impact your IVF treatment? In this episode, Prof discusses the latest situation on the CO...
153. What’s The Best IVF Regime For You?
07 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What's the best regime to use in an IVF cycle? What should your specialist be doing when deciding on a regime for you? In this episode, Prof discus...
152. A Research Breakthrough
28 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We recently saw some amazing research from the University of NSW which has the potential for a major breakthrough around egg rejuvenation. In previ...
151. Should You Freeze Your Eggs (Because Of The Coronavirus Pandemic)?
21 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Prof discusses a recent article he read which talks about people who have been trying to freeze their eggs in light of the coronaviru...
150. An Update on Coronavirus in Australia IVF Clinics
15 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was recorded a couple of weeks ago (at the beginning of April 2020) The lockdown had just begun. In this episode, Prof talked about t...
149. Infections That Can Affect Fertility
08 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In our last episode, we talked about the impact of coronavirus and its impact on fertility. There are several other infections (particularly sexua...
148. Does The Coronavirus Impact Your IVF Cycles Or Your Pregnancy? The Evidence So Far …
02 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The media is full of news about coronavirus. Several of Prof's patients are concerned about the impact it will have on their IVF cycles and/or their p...
147. The Difficult Part of IVF: When To Stop The Journey
24 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The most difficult part of IVF is to make the decision to stop when you haven't been successful. When is it the end of the journey? When do you de...
146. Fertility Preservation
17 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The harsh reality is that the number of eggs and the quality of eggs deteriorate with age. In this episode, Prof explains how age affects both the...
145. “What Is The Difference Between Antagonist and Agonist Cycle” [Listener Question]
10 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Recently one of our listeners asked Prof what the difference was between the Antagonist cycle vs the Agonist cycle. In this episode, Prof explains...
144. Growth Hormones in IVF
03 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The use of the growth hormone is one particular drug that has been suggested as being useful in helping patients who are having difficulty with the nu...
143. Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome
01 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
One complication of IVF that can be life-threatening is Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome: when a large number of eggs are produced by the stimulation...
142. The Satisfaction of the Patients on IVF Clinics
25 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Recently Prof was interviewed on the Australian Broadcasting Corporation relating to patient satisfaction surveys around IVF. In this episode, Pro...
141. Progesterone and Progestogens
18 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
One of the effects of stimulating follicles and collecting eggs is that the lining of the womb starts to break down early and this could affect the ch...
140. Laparoscopy (Keyhole Surgery)
11 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Laparoscopy (Keyhole Surgery) In this episode, Prof discusses a keyhole surgery, also known as laparoscopy. Many infertile patients are advised ...
139. Vasectomy Reversals
05 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Vasectomy Reversals It's not uncommon for a male who has undergone a vasectomy, to have a change of heart and request a reversal. In this episo...
138. Different Kinds of Cysts And How They Affect IVF Cycles
29 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Different Kinds of Cysts Cysts aren't uncommon in couples dealing with infertility. A cyst is a fluid-filled object (usually round) and sits so...
137. Genetic Testing of Embryos (Continued)
23 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Genetic Testing of Embryos In this episode, Prof discusses the controversy around genetic testing. The controversies are related to its cost, its r...
136. What To Expect In An IVF Cycle
15 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What To Expect In An IVF Cycle You've been through the various investigations and your specialist has recommended you move on to IVF. In this ep...
135. How Can We Make ‘Old’ Eggs ‘Young’ In IVF?
03 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How Can We Make 'Old' Eggs 'Young' In IVF? A question that's been asked for about a decade now is how do we make old eggs young in IVF. This has...
134. A Day In An IVF Clinic
27 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A Day In An IVF Clinic In this episode, Prof discusses shares some thoughts and insights relating to specific consultations in his clinic. Did ...