The IVF Journey with Dr Michael Chapman
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The IVF Journey with Dr Michael Chapman
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515. DHEA Supplement in IVF: Helpful Boost or Overhyped Trend?
In this episode, Prof Chapman unpacks the science — and the uncertainty — surrounding DHEA supplements in IVF. He explains what DHEA actually does, wh...
514.Embryo Selection Tools: What Works, What Doesn’t, and Why Regulation Matters
In this episode, Prof Chapman unpacks the science behind embryo selection—what truly improves outcomes, what’s more hype than help, and why some tools...
513. Why Personalized IVF Treatment Matters: Insights From Prof Michael Chapman
In this episode, Prof Chapman breaks down what personalized medicine truly means in the world of fertility care. He explains why tailored treatment—no...
512. Why Genetic Testing Is Transforming IVF Success Rates — Even for Women in Their 40s
In this episode, Prof Chapman explains how modern genetic testing of embryos is dramatically improving IVF outcomes, even for patients in their mid-40...
511. Pre-implantation Genetic Testing: Boosting Success Rates and Reducing IVF Stress
In this episode, Prof Chapman explains how embryo genetic testing has evolved over 25 years—from basic chromosome counting to today’s highly accurate...
510. Modern Treatments for Male Infertility: From Hormone Therapy to ICSI
In this episode, Prof Chapman explores how modern medicine approaches male infertility—from identifying when genetic limitations make treatment imposs...
509. Understanding Male Infertility: How Size, Veins, and Temperature Impact Sperm
In this episode, Prof Chapman breaks down the key investigations behind male infertility—from assessing testicular size to detecting varicose veins an...
508. Understanding Male Infertility: What Really Drives Male Reproductive Health
In this episode, Prof Chapman breaks down how sperm are made—using a relatable “factory floor” analogy to explain the 90-day production process, the b...
507.Understanding Male Infertility: Breaking the Myths and Finding Hope (Part 1)
In this episode, Prof Chapman discusses the often-overlooked topic of male infertility — a challenge that affects many couples but is rarely addressed...
506. Inside the Lab: How Science Is Shaping the Next Decade of IVF
In this episode, Prof Chapman unpacks the real science behind artificial wombs and lab-grown eggs — and why these breakthroughs are still years away f...
505. Inside the Egg: What Affects Quality—and What You Can (and Can’t) Change
In this episode, Prof Chapman unpacks one of the most common fertility questions: “What can I take to improve my egg quality?” He shares the hard trut...
504. The Breakthrough that Changed Everything: How ICSI Transformed Male Infertility
In this episode, Prof Chapman reflects on the most remarkable breakthrough in his decades-long career — the introduction of intracytoplasmic sperm inj...
503. When IVF Doesn’t Work: Next Steps, Success Rates, and Support Options
In this episode, Prof Chapman talks about what happens when IVF doesn’t work — from understanding the reasons behind failed cycles to exploring next-s...
502. When IVF Fails: Understanding Antiphospholipid Syndrome and When to Seek a Second Opinion
In this episode, Prof Chapman answers a listener’s question about antiphospholipid syndrome (APAS) and how it can affect IVF outcomes. He explains how...
501. The Real Costs of IVF: What Clinics Don’t Always Tell You
In this episode, Prof Chapman answers viewer Jen’s two big questions about IVF costs — what happens financially if your first cycle fails, and what hi...
500. Celebrating 500 Episodes: Understanding Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) and Hope for Natural Conception
In this episode, Prof Chapman marks a remarkable milestone — the 500th episode of his fertility podcast. Reflecting on decades of helping couples conc...
499. Why Australia Leads the World in IVF – Ethics, Access, and the Future of Fertility
In this episode, Prof Chapman explains why Australia ranks among the top three countries globally for IVF use — not because of higher infertility rate...
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...