Fertility in general practice podcast series
Fertility in General Practice is a podcast for GPs, hosted by Dr Ali Hodgkinson with Genea Fertility Specialists, sharing practical, evidence-based fertility care insights.
Episode 1 - Medical vs non-medical egg freezing - Dr Becky Taylor
Fertility specialist Dr Becky Taylor explains the clinical difference between medical and non-medical egg freezing - what GPs need to know to counsel patients.
Episode 2 - Surrogacy in Australia - Dr Myvanwy McIlveen
Dr Myvanwy McIlveen unpacks the emotional, physical and legal journey of surrogacy in Australia - essential for GPs supporting patients exploring this path.
Episode 3 - AMH, interpreting results and next steps - Dr Andrew Wong
Dr Andrew Wong unpacks AMH testing for GPs - what the results really mean, where common misconceptions arise & how to use AMH as a tool in fertility assessment.
Episode 4 - IVF vs natural pregnancy, risk factors and management - Dr Mathew Holland
Dr Matt Holland explores the risks associated with IVF and ICSI compared to natural conception - what GPs need to know about pregnancy and birth outcomes.
Episode 5 - Management of recurrent miscarriage - Dr Anthony Marren
Dr Anthony Marren unpacks recurrent miscarriage - how to investigate, what to say when answers are limited & how to support patients through the process.
Episode 6 - Fertility preservation prior to gender reassignment - Dr Monique Atkinson
Dr Monique Atkinson unpacks fertility preservation for transgender and gender-diverse patients - practical guidance for GPs navigating important area.
Episode 7 - PGT explained and when it is required - Dr Ying Li
Explore preimplantation genetic testing with Dr Ying Li, including PGT-A, PGT-M, PGT-SR, genetic counselling and when GPs should consider referral.
Episode 8 - When should GPs refer for a surgical assessment? - A/Prof Lionel Reyftmann
A/Prof Lionel Reyftmann explores fertility surgery, fertiloscopy, endometriosis and when GPs should consider referring patients for surgical assessment.
Episode 9 - Male factor infertility: health, testing and treatment - Dr Kate Burston
Dr Kate Burston discusses male fertility, semen analysis, lifestyle factors, vasectomy reversal and how GPs can support assessment and specialist referral.
Episode 10 - Uterine fibroids, polyps and infertility - Dr I-Ferne Tan
Dr I-Ferne Tan explains fibroids, endometrial polyps, fertility concerns and hysteroscopy, with practical guidance for GP assessment and referral.
Episode 11 - Accessing donor eggs and sperm in Australia - Dr Anne Clark
Explore donor eggs and sperm in Australia with Dr Anne Clark, including counselling, screening, preconception care and the GP role in referral.
Episode 12 - The importance of diagnosing endometriosis early - Dr Danielle Robson
Dr Danielle Robson discusses endometriosis symptoms, fertility concerns, imaging and referral, with practical ways GPs can support earlier assessment.
Episode 13 - Tubal factor infertility: treatment, surgery and fertility options - Dr Vanessa Tatham
Dr Vanessa Tatham explores tubal factor infertility, including causes, tubal patency testing, surgery and when to consider assisted fertility options.
Episode 14 - What I wish my GP told me: a patient perspective - Yaelle and Lucy
Yaelle and Lucy from IVF Real Talk share their fertility experiences with Dr Ali Hodgkinson and discuss how GPs can offer clearer, more supportive care.
Episode 15 - PCOS management in general practice - Dr Simon Nothman
Dr Simon Nothman discusses PCOS diagnosis, long-term health, contraception, lifestyle and multidisciplinary care in this Genea podcast for GPs.
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