Welcome back to another episode of Fertility Docs Uncensored! Today, we're diving into a topic that many people face during their fertility journey: the often-overlooked time between your egg retrieval and your next period.

You’ve just gone through the egg retrieval process, and now you’re in that strange in-between phase where you’re waiting—waiting to see how your body reacts, waiting to see what your embryos do, waiting for next steps, and of course, waiting for your period. It’s a time full of anticipation, questions, and sometimes uncertainty.

Dr. Carrie Bedient from The Fertility Center of Las Vegas, Dr. Abby Eblen from Nashville Fertility Center and Dr. Susan Hudson from Texas Fertility Center are here to walk you through what really happens during this waiting period. From physical symptoms to emotional ups and downs, we’ll cover what you can expect, how to best prepare, and what this time means for your overall IVF journey.

Whether you’re going through IVF or just curious about the process, this episode will provide a deep dive into an important and often confusing part of the fertility journey. So sit back, relax, and let’s talk about the post-retrieval pause!

Have questions about infertility? Visit FertilityDocsUncensored.com to ask our docs. Selected questions will be answered anonymously in future episodes.

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Ever wonder if your immune system is fighting your fertility? Join Dr. Carrie Bedient from The Fertility Center of Las Vegas, Dr. Abby Eblen from Nashville Fertility Center and Dr. Susan Hudson from Texas Fertility Center as they speak with Dr. Nadera Mansouri - Attia as she walks us through the testing done by Pregmune. We talk about potential testing for patients with unexplained infertility or pregnancy loss and miscarriage when everything else looks normal. Join our docs to listen to the nitty-gritty on reproductive immunology for fertility patients. Have questions about infertility? Visit FertilityDocsUncensored.com to ask our docs. Selected questions will be answered anonymously in future episodes.

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If you are about to embark on IVF and are confused about the difference between an egg and an embryo, you are not alone. Join Dr. Carrie Bedient from The Fertility Center of Las Vegas, Dr. Abby Eblen from Nashville Fertility Center and Dr. Susan Hudson from Texas Fertility Center for an episode as they discuss the details of embryo development. The first five days are the most important ones to understand. They discuss terminology that may be confusing, including egg, embryo, zygote, blastocyst, and inner cell mass. This is an essential episode since genetic testing decisions may hinge on how your embryo grows. You will understand how embryos grow and when they meet critical developmental milestones. The docs will also explain how and why genetic testing is done to help you determine if it is right for you. Don’t miss this episode. Have questions about infertility? Visit FertilityDocsUncensored.com to ask our docs. Selected questions will be answered anonymously in future episodes.

Today's episode is brought to you by Theralogix.