The IVF Journey with Dr Michael Chapman

Are you having difficulty conceiving? If so, you’re not alone. Having children is a basic human desire and most couples build their lives together, around the idea of nurturing and fostering children who will follow in their footsteps. To not be able to have a child is a confronting issue and going through IVF can be a difficult and lonely road with several unknowns. In this podcast you will get invaluable insights into Dr (“Prof”) Michael Chapman’s IVF practice. You will learn valuable tips and solutions to dealing with infertility, how to maximise your success rate, the impact of age on fertility, and and lots more. Dr Chapman co-founded IVF Australia and over the last 35 years, he’s helped over 3,000 couples realise their dreams of having a baby. Subscribe now to ensure you never miss a single value packed episode.

The IVF Journey with Dr Michael Chapman is a health podcast hosted by The IVF Journey with Dr Michael Chapman, with 555 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Episode #564

  564. Banking Time: Why Freezing Eggs Now Buys You Options Later

  Aug 16, 20267 min

  In this episode, Prof Chapman unpacks the reality behind delayed parenthood, a trend driven by both partners as often as by women alone. He explains how the odds of conceiving within a year fall from around 90% at 35 to roughly 60% by 40, and why declining egg quality and numbers sit at the heart of that shift. He walks through egg freezing as a hedge against the ticking clock, noting that 30 to 35 is the ideal window, and shares the sobering statistics on how many eggs are needed at different ages to give a good chance of a baby later. He also steps back to the bigger picture, looking at falling birth rates across the Western world and what governments might do, from baby bonuses to genuinely affordable childcare, to help turn the trend around. Explore the 'Prof. Michael Chapman - The IVF Journey' Facebook Page, your reliable destination for cutting-edge insights and guidance within the realm of In Vitro Fertilization (IVF). Don't miss out on the IVF Journey podcast; stay informed with the latest episode updates. Tune in for expert discussions and valuable information on navigating the intricate path of IVF.

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  Episode #563

  563. The Truth After Four Miscarriages: Still 60-70%

  Aug 12, 20264 min

  In this episode, Prof Chapman cuts through the tests and treatments marketed to women after recurrent miscarriage and asks a simple question: where's the evidence? He unpacks the $1,500 endometrial receptivity test shown to have no benefit, the pivot to microbiome testing, and immune treatments sold without solid proof — while separating what's genuinely useful from what he calls "bad medicine." The reframe that matters most: even after four losses, the odds of carrying a baby next time, doing nothing, are still well over 60 to 70%. Explore the 'Prof. Michael Chapman - The IVF Journey' Facebook Page, your reliable destination for cutting-edge insights and guidance within the realm of In Vitro Fertilization (IVF). Don't miss out on the IVF Journey podcast; stay informed with the latest episode updates. Tune in for expert discussions and valuable information on navigating the intricate path of IVF.

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  Episode #562

  562. What the Evidence Really Says About Miscarriage Prevention

  Aug 10, 20266 min

  In this episode, Prof Chapman takes a hard look at the growing menu of tests and treatments marketed to women after recurrent miscarriage — and asks a simple question: where's the evidence? He unpacks the $1,500 endometrial receptivity test that took eight years and a gold-standard trial to show no benefit, the same company's pivot to uterine microbiome testing, and the murky world of immunological treatments like steroids, intralipid and immunoglobulins. Along the way he separates the genuinely useful (spotting and treating chronic endometritis, working on smoking and weight) from what he calls "bad medicine." The number that reframes everything? Even after four miscarriages, a woman's chance of carrying a baby next time — doing nothing at all — is still well over 60 to 70%. A clear-eyed, honest conversation about knowing which interventions are worth it, and which are just being sold. Explore the 'Prof. Michael Chapman - The IVF Journey' Facebook Page, your reliable destination for cutting-edge insights and guidance within the realm of In Vitro Fertilization (IVF). Don't miss out on the IVF Journey podcast; stay informed with the latest episode updates. Tune in for expert discussions and valuable information on navigating the intricate path of IVF.

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  Episode #561

  561. Recurrent Miscarriage, Egg Freezing, and the Fertility Cliff

  Aug 2, 20267 min

  In this episode, Prof Chapman tackles one of the most heartbreaking questions in fertility, why miscarriages keep happening. Responding to a listener who has faced four losses across natural and IVF conceptions, he walks through the biggest culprit, genetic abnormalities in the embryo, and explains why age and egg quality sit at the centre of it all. He unpacks the other hidden causes worth investigating, from chromosome translocations carried by healthy parents to fibroids, scar tissue, and abnormalities in the shape of the womb. Along the way he covers the surprising fertility effects of COVID, the global decline in birth rates, and why more women in their early 30s are choosing to freeze their eggs while quality is still on their side. Practical, honest, and deeply reassuring for anyone navigating the road to a baby. Explore the 'Prof. Michael Chapman - The IVF Journey' Facebook Page, your reliable destination for cutting-edge insights and guidance within the realm of In Vitro Fertilization (IVF). Don't miss out on the IVF Journey podcast; stay informed with the latest episode updates. Tune in for expert discussions and valuable information on navigating the intricate path of IVF.

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  Episode #560

  560. Egg Quality, Chromosomes, and the Race Against Time

  Jul 31, 20267 min

  In this episode, Prof Chapman unpacks what specialists actually mean when they talk about egg quality. He explains that quality comes down to an egg's competency to fertilise and produce an embryo with the right number of chromosomes, and why that process becomes less reliable as women age. He describes the tiny energy-producing structures called mitochondria, the batteries inside every egg, and how their decline disrupts the delicate work of lining up chromosomes at the right moment. He also walks through the spindle, the internal structure his own team studies using polarised light at Life Fertility, and how checking it before fertilisation helps predict whether a pregnancy is likely. It is an honest, reassuring look at the uphill odds women over 40 face, why most early miscarriages trace back to the egg rather than the parents, and what the science can and cannot tell us. Explore the 'Prof. Michael Chapman - The IVF Journey' Facebook Page, your reliable destination for cutting-edge insights and guidance within the realm of In Vitro Fertilization (IVF). Don't miss out on the IVF Journey podcast; stay informed with the latest episode updates. Tune in for expert discussions and valuable information on navigating the intricate path of IVF.

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