Knee Deep

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When it comes to fertility and pregnancy, there can be overwhelming and conflicting information on the internet. We thought it would be helpful to chat to an accredited practising dietitian who has a specific interest in this area. Aleisha Deane is a dietitian in Newcastle, NSW and works with individuals and couples to improve their chances of falling pregnant with simple nutrition and lifestyle changes. Aleisha's interest in this area came from her own experience trying to conceive and it being less straightforward than she had imagined.In this episode we cover:

U3 pod was lucky enough to have Carinya join the show and share the journey she and her partner went through in starting a family. Carinya gives us insights into what it is actually like going through the motions of infertility – from trying to fall pregnant naturally, to the medical investigations required to work out why they weren't having success, to the realisation they needed IVF + ICSI.Carinya shares her experiences and knowledge around pregnancy, birth, IVF and parenting on her blog: www.thebirthingjourney.comPlease keep in mind that Carinya has generously told us her personal story. Starting a family is a unique journey, and we don't expect Carinya's experience to reflect that of everyone going through investigation and/or treatment of subfertility/infertility.

Obstetrician, Gynaecologist & Fertility Specialist Dr Erin Fuller joins Hannah to answer some FAQs around fertility and infertility. Dr Fuller is a specialist at Newcastle Fertility Specialists, and also works with Genea (a fertility service in Aus you may have heard about!)In this episode we chat about:

Molly Johnston joins the show to discuss some of the nuances around elective egg freezing. Molly is a fourth year PhD candidate at Monash University in Melbourne. Her PhD has looked into policies (legislation and day-to-day management in IVF clinics) governing egg freezing (particularly in Victoria, Australia). Molly has looked into uptake trends, social attitudes towards access to and funding for egg freezing, and has used this evidence to inform a critical review of egg freezing policies.In this episode, Molly & Hannah chat about:

Dr Alex Polyakov joins the show to discuss the pros and cons of elective egg freezing. Dr Polyakov is the clinical director of Melbourne IVF at the royal women's hospital in Melbourne, and a senior lecturer at the University of Melbourne.In this episode we cover:

Following on from last week's episode we talk more about pain relief options available in labour and delivery. On today's episode, Hannah is joined by Simon, who is a doctor and trainee with the Australian & New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (ANZCA).They cover:

Mel joins the show to chat about pain relief options during labour – she's a midwife, lactation consultant and trained NICU nurse.Mel chats about

Vasectomy is a common contraceptive procedure in Australia. It is permanent, effective, safe and affordable.Hannah is joined by Brett, who shares his experience with vasectomy.They chat about:

Permanent surgical contraception or sterilisation procedures are life savers for many people. These procedures give people absolute control over their reproductive capacity in a finite way. As with all medical procedures and interventions, there are risk and complications that could occur.On today's episode, Hannah is joined by two guests – Louise, mother of three who had her operation at age 31, and Sarah, who has never wanted kids and had her operation at age 28.They cover:

Sophie Bappayya joins the poddy to explain all things pelvic floor.They cover:

Bronte joins the show to tell us what it's like living with genital herpes. Spoiler – it's actually not that bad!! Life goes on,Bronte shares with us a bit about her story, including:

IT GETS CONFUSING TODAY GUYS. Hannah's guest on the show is Hannah. They're chatting about the implanon – it is a type of hormonal contraception where a matchstick-sized implant is inserted into the arm. It secretes a type of progesterone, and can stay in for up to 3 years. Implanon is one of the MOST reliable forms of contraception, and falls into the category of ‘long-acting reversible contraceptives' or LARCs.Host Hannah asks guest Hannah about:

Arthur is a doctor doing advanced training in Sexual Health. He joins Hannah on the show to discuss two sexually transmitted infections that many have heard about – HIV & Syphilis. So much has changed over the past 40 years with these infections, and a lot of the misunderstanding and stigma that was prevalent in the 80s remains today.Arthur explains:

On today's ep, Hannah is joined by Obstetrician and Gynaecologist Dr Shaylee Iles to chat all things PCOS. For those who don't know, that stands for polycystic ovarian syndrome, and it is a really common metabolic condition that affects reproductive aged women.Shaylee explains:

The etonorgestrel and ethinylestradiol vaginal drug drug delivery system is a bit of an unhelpful tongue twister, so we just call this form of contraception the nuva ring. It's not the most popular form of contraception, but on today's show Hannah chats with Renee about the pros and cons of the vaginal ring.

Hannah is joined by Samra, a doctor who knows all about skin health. They chat about:

Bonus ep alert!There were so many questions about the pill that Hannah decided to answer a few more.What's covered?:

The pill has been around for aaaaages. Some people love, some people hate it, some people don't really have feelings about it. On today's episode, Hannah is joined by Jess & Sarah to chat about their experiences using the pill.They cover:

Hannah chats with Amy & Alex about their experience of using mirena, a hormonal intra-uterine device (IUD) used for contraception and some gynaecological conditions.They chat about cost, comfort, side effects, bleeding patterns, where they accessed it and whether or not they drove home afterwards.If you're after some written information about hormonal IUDs, please start with these websites:

This podcast is for entertainment and general info/discussion only. Your host Hannah is a doctor (specifically a GP registrar) working full time in sexual health and sexual assault services. Nothing that is discussed on this show should be taken as personal medical advice. Please see your GP, sexual health clinic, family planning practice or other trusted healthcare professional for information and advice specific to your situation.Hannah chats with Dr Greta, a GP based in Christchurch NZ who has a background in reproductive anatomy/biology and family planning. You can find more information about Greta at her website, Woman Be Kind: https://www.womanbekind.com/Please note that this episode is a general overview, and we have some juicy detailed episodes coming soon that will answer more of your burning questions about specific types of contraception.In this episode, Hannah and Greta chat about:

This podcast is for entertainment and general info/discussion only. Your host Hannah is a doctor (specifically a GP registrar) working full time in sexual health and sexual assault services. Nothing that is discussed on this show should be taken as personal medical advice. Please see your GP, sexual health clinic, family planning practice or other trusted healthcare professional for information and advice specific to your situation.Hannah chats to Obstetrician and Gynaecologist Dr Shaylee Iles about a common gynaecological problem – endometriosis. Dr Iles helps demystify this often poorly understood condition, including:

This podcast is for entertainment and general info/discussion only. Your host Hannah is a doctor (specifically a GP registrar) working full time in sexual health and sexual assault services. Nothing that is discussed on this show should be taken as personal medical advice. Please see your GP, sexual health clinic, family planning practice or other trusted healthcare professional for information and advice specific to your situation.This episode is all about menstrual hygiene products. Hannah chats to Anna & Eleni to discuss their experience with different products, including:

This podcast is for entertainment and general info/discussion only. Your host Hannah is a doctor (specifically a GP registrar) working full time in sexual health and sexual assault services. Nothing that is discussed on this show should be taken as personal medical advice. Please see your GP, sexual health clinic, family planning practice or other trusted healthcare professional for information and advice specific to your situation.This episode is all about the normal menstrual cycle. Hannah explains: