Freezing Eggs with Olivia Molly Rogers

You made the clever decision to freeze your eggs some time ago, and now you want to use them, so what happens? 

Dr Raelia talks us through the steps to success to conceive using frozen eggs

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Olivia Molly Rogers shares her egg freezing experience.

We answer some of your questions about egg freezing as well as asking Olivia: 

- How did you decide to go through with freezing your eggs
- What did you know before you decided to freeze you eggs and what did you learn 
- When you freeze your eggs your go through education and counselling, did you find that this process prepared you enough? 
- Were you prepared for the physical side? What did you find challenging? What was easier than expected
- You’re a very sporty person – what did you find different during the process and how long after until you felt ‘normal’ again 
- What’s your perspective on EF, and has it changed since completing a cycle 

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Guest: Olivia Molly Rogers - Listen to her podcast Tell Me More 

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IVF can be an emotional rollercoaster, in this episode we breakdown the science and explore the potential outcomes to help us be better prepared when starting the ART journey. 

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Resources:

and so much more at https://www.womenshealthmelbourne.com.au/blog

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So should I freeze my eggs or shouldn’t I? 

This is a very personal question. 
What will having frozen eggs mean to you? 
How likely are you to use your eggs later? 
Could having a baby now be an option you would ever consider? 
What are the factors here? 
How much is the cost of eggs freezing a burden to your current goals versus the opportunity cost of taking no action?  

Resources:
https://www.womenshealthmelbourne.com.au/egg-freezing
https://www.womenshealthmelbourne.com.au/blog/knocked-up-podcast-the-egg-freezing-decision-making-process
https://www.womenshealthmelbourne.com.au/blog/knocked-up-podcast-amh-the-fertility-test

and so much more at https://www.womenshealthmelbourne.com.au/blog

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Over 10 years in the making, there is now Medicare funding towards preconception genetic testing. Our discussion includes 

• What is preconception genetic screening?
• Who is a recessive genetic carrier? (tl:dr we all are)
• How could I be a carrier for a serious genetic condition and yet not be aware of it through my family history?
• Why has there not been a Medicare rebate before? 
• When will the new Medicare rebate apply from? 
• What will this mean in terms of choosing a genetic screening test? 
• What is achieved by the panel funded for CF/SMA and Fragile X? 
• What about the Ashkenazi Jewish screening panel and why is that separate?
• Why should I consider putting my rebate towards expanded panel screening options? 
• Results are relevant to a reproductive relationship - what does that mean?   

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Hosts: Dr Raelia Lew and Jordi Morrison
Guest: Monika Urbanski, Cosmetic Nurse

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We answer your questions, including: 

Can I get botox whilst pregnant?  
Why are my ovulation tests always negative 
Timing/spacing between babies – I'm 38, have low AMH.  
Fertility whilst breastfeeding 
IVF and breastfeeding 
If you have adeno and want a family, are you on a stricter timelines (I.e. will it get worse) 
Can adenomyosis be genetic, like endometriosis  
Should I remove a mirena before egg freezing to normalise hormones? 
How do you manage blood thinners during pregnancy if there was unexplained PE 
Pregnancy after miscarriage. So many different ‘facts’ on the internet 
My first pregnancy resulted in a miscarriage, I was meant to be 11 weeks but the embryo measured 7. Is there anything I should do differently when trying again? Will I need more tracking or earlier scans?  
Is it normal for sperm to fall out after intercourse, why does this happen? 

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Have a question about women's health? Is there a specific topic you'd like us to cover? Email podcast@womenshealthmelbourne.com.au. We keep all requests anonymous.

Women's Health Melbourne is a holistic care precinct, for more information about the work we do click here.

Hosts: Dr Raelia Lew and Jordi Morrison
Guest: Monika Urbanski, Cosmetic Nurse

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Is what we read in the SMH/The Age true? Read the article here

If sperm count is falling, why is this? Are there workarounds? Can sperm be improved? 

Other helpful resources: 

What Can Be Done to Prevent Male Infertility?
Here are some past concerns that may cause male infertility now
Genetics of Male Infertility with Dr Sarah Catford
Let’s bust some myths about male fertility
How can IVF help male factor infertility

We've made sperm friendly lube! Find it here

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We go on, and off the pill for a variety of reasons.  What do we need to know before coming off and how can seeing a naturopath optimise our health outcomes including a healthy pregnancy and managing acne breakouts. 

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Hosts: Dr Raelia Lew and Jordi Morrison
Guests: Georgia Borowski

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