Fertility Q&A: IVF Add-Ons, Sperm DNA Testing, and More

Which IVF add-ons and fertility tests are actually worth considering, and what should you know before your next embryo transfer?

In this episode of the As a Woman podcast, fertility doctor Natalie Crawford, MD, answers your questions about IVF add-ons, sperm DNA fragmentation testing, ICSI, fresh versus frozen embryo transfers, recurrent pregnancy loss, celiac disease, endometriosis after surgery, and more. She explains what these options can and cannot tell you, and how to think through treatment choices after a setback.

IN THIS EPISODE:

00:00 Fertility Q&A

00:22 When Can You Try Again After a Missed Miscarriage?

04:49 How Can You Avoid Gluten Cross-Contamination With Celiac Disease?

06:14 Can Adderall Affect Sperm Health and Fertility?

07:03 What Is ICSI and When Is It Used in IVF?

07:51 Fresh vs. Frozen Embryo Transfer: Which Is Better?

09:55 Should You Change Your Fertility Protocol After Recurrent Loss?

12:51 What Comes Next for Fertility After Endometriosis Surgery?

13:54 Are Antibiotics or Steroids Helpful Before Embryo Transfer?