278: Unexplained Infertility

In BONUS Episode 317 of Beat Infertility, we interview JP Kriya, an author and certified meditation teacher, about how to find joy during your infertility journey.   Infertility coach Heather Huhman helps warriors like you make scientifically-based, well-informed decisions about your next steps. To schedule your free 30-minute call, go to https://beatinfertility.co/hope.

In BONUS Episode 316 of Beat Infertility, Dr. Allison Rodgers answers six listener questions (reproductive immunology, donor eggs, poor responders, and more) and then we discuss reproductive rights and how they impact the infertility community. Infertility coach Heather Huhman helps warriors like you make scientifically-based, well-informed decisions about your next steps. To schedule your free 30-minute call, go to https://beatinfertility.co/hope.

In Episode 278 of Beat Infertility, Jocelyn shares her triumph over unexplained infertility and mild endometriosis. Infertility coach Heather Huhman helps warriors like you make scientifically-based, well-informed decisions about your next steps. To schedule your free 30-minute call, go to https://beatinfertility.co/hope.

In Episode 279 of Beat Infertility, Nicole shares her triumph over diminished ovarian reserve and her continuing journey with secondary infertility. Infertility coach Heather Huhman helps warriors like you make scientifically-based, well-informed decisions about your next steps. To schedule your free 30-minute call, go to https://beatinfertility.co/hope.

In Episode 280 of Beat Infertility, Valerie shares her journey with secondary infertility, age-related infertility, polycystic ovaries (PCO), male factor (low morphology and motility). Infertility coach Heather Huhman helps warriors like you make scientifically-based, well-informed decisions about your next steps. To schedule your free 30-minute call, go to https://beatinfertility.co/hope.

In Episode 281 of Beat Infertility, Paula shares her triumph over endometriosis and diminished ovarian reserve (DOR). Infertility coach Heather Huhman helps warriors like you make scientifically-based, well-informed decisions about your next steps. To schedule your free 30-minute call, go to https://beatinfertility.co/hope.

In Episode 282 of Beat Infertility, Lillian shares her triumph over male factor infertility (semen lacking the PLC zeta protein). Infertility coach Heather Huhman helps warriors like you make scientifically-based, well-informed decisions about your next steps. To schedule your free 30-minute call, go to https://beatinfertility.co/hope.

In Episode 283 of Beat Infertility, Grace shares her triumph over secondary infertility and recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL). Infertility coach Heather Huhman helps warriors like you make scientifically-based, well-informed decisions about your next steps. To schedule your free 30-minute call, go to https://beatinfertility.co/hope.

Today’s bonus episode guest is Dr. Sue Ellen Carpenter, founding physician and CEO of Bloom Fertility in Atlanta.  Dr. Carpenter and Heather discuss INVOcell as an alternative to IVF: INTRODUCTION * I’d like to start by introducing you to our audience. Tell us who you are, where you work, what you do, and how you got to where you are today. * Take us through your career journey. * Why did you choose to go into medicine? * I understand, although you did not go through infertility yourself, that your children experienced infertility. Are you able to tell us their stories?   INVOCELL * Let’s start with the basics of the INVOcell device itself. * How does the process work, and how does it feel to the patient? Can you walk us through it step-by-step? * I always thought that anesthesia is used in IVF because of the pain involved in the procedure. Is that not the case? * What should patients be doing during the incubation period for INVOcell? * Since the transfers are always fresh transfers, are you able to save any embryos afterward for freezing? * Is there a typical patient who would benefit from INVOcell? * I presume that INVOcell can also be used with donor sperm? * How does INVOcell compare to IVF as far as success rates? * Do you know offhand how many pregnancies and live births have occurred with the use of INVOcell? * Are there any other benefits to INVOcell as compared to IVF that you haven’t discussed? * Is INVOcell ever used to bank embryos? * How often can INVOcell be used? Is there a limit? * We’ve talked a lot about the benefits of INVOcell, but are there any risks? * Do you know where the idea for INVOcell came from originally? * Since that initial idea, what materials and manufacturing practices went into the development that we know today? * Once it entered the market and was used routinely, has INVOcell changed? * Where is INVOcell being used? * Speaking more broadly, are there any trends you have witnessed in women struggling with infertility?   WRAPPING UP * What is your biggest piece of advice for people struggling with infertility? * Is there anything else you’d like to add about INVOcell?

In BONUS Episode 314 of Beat Infertility, Dr. Allison Rodgers answers six listener questions (miscarriage, COVID, testicular failure, and more) and then we discuss using donor eggs, either your own or from a donor. Infertility coach Heather Huhman helps warriors like you make scientifically-based, well-informed decisions about your next steps. To schedule your free 30-minute call, go to https://beatinfertility.co/hope.