Apr 9, 2025

In vitro fertilisation is almost 50 years old but still a victim of misunderstandings and myths. Guest co-host Robyn Flynn returns to walk Dr. Chris Labos through the IVF process from beginning to baby and explains why she found it more painful than actually giving birth. Plus, what is the age cut off, why does obesity matter, and why is the pineapple a symbol of IVF?

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Editor:    Robyn Flynn

Theme music: “Fall of the Ocean Queen“ by Joseph Hackl

Rod of Asclepius designed by Kamil J. Przybos

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References:

Age of IVF as predictor of success

doi: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2023.02.036

Success rates in older women

doi: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2006.05.081

Surgical treatment of hydrosalpinx prior to IVF

doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD002125.pub3.

How smoking affects outcomes

doi: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2008.09.073

How obesity affects outcomes

doi: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2015.11.008

Aspirin in IVF

doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD004832.pub3

Acupuncture in IVF

doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD006920.pub3

Heparin treatment in IVF

doi: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2014.09.005