Fertile Ground with Dr Jyotica Ruba

Episode 15: Pregnancy Heartbreak: Managing Recurrent Miscarriage

In this episode, Dr Ruba concentrates on the practical management of miscarriage, with a particular focus on recurrent miscarriage. We’ll discuss some of the common physical causes, available support, and most importantly of all, the steps that can be taken to reduce the risks of it happening again. We hope you find this episode helpful.  See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Episode 14: Is it Time to Get a Second Opinion?

Your fertility treatments aren’t working and your dream of a baby feels far away. You might be losing faith in your fertility specialist, or just want reassurance that your doctor is on the right track. Second opinions are big in the IVF industry, so we ask Dr Jyotica Ruba to run through some of the pros and cons of switching specialists, or just getting some additional advice during your fertility journey.  See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Episode 13: Freezing Eggs vs Freezing Embryos

Is one better than the other? In this episode, Dr Ruba talks through the circumstances where you may be better off choosing freezing embryos rather than eggs, and vice versa. What are the success rates of freezing and thawing, and how long can you keep them frozen for? This episode aims to help individuals and couples make the right decision for them.  See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Episode 12: Testing & Scans in Pregnancy

Dr Ruba runs through the list of tests you can expect during your pregnancy, from blood tests to ultrasounds to more invasive testing if required. It can be quite a busy schedule! Tune in to find out the benefits of each test and what you will learn about your baby at each step. When can we rule out common chromosomal disorders…and when can you expect to find out the gender of your baby?  See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Episode 11: A Typical IVF Cycle

What does a typical IVF or ICSI cycle look like? How long does it take, and what are the different stages? How many appointments will you have, and how many days will you need to take off work during an IVF cycle? This episode runs through a typical cycle of a fertility treatment, from the first day to the last.  See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.