<![CDATA[In Good Hands: Conversations With a Fertility Surgeon]]>Dr Alex Alexander has delivered over 5000 babies during his career, helped thousands of people overcome infertility through IVF and gynaecological surgery, and has lectured the next generation of doctors in clinical practice at the University of Queensland. In this podcast, Dr Alex Alexander will use expertise in his three fields — fertility, gynaecology and obstetrics —to give some clarity and hope to people facing infertility, as well as share his experience with managing high-risk pregnancies and complex gynaecological concerns.

]]>https://www.alexalexander.com.au/podcast/Riverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:55:51 GMTMon, 21 Sep 2026 05:11:10 GMT60Dr Alex Alexander<p>Dr Alex Alexander has delivered over 5000 babies during his career, helped thousands of people overcome infertility through IVF and gynaecological surgery, and has lectured the next generation of doctors in clinical practice at the University of Queensland. In this podcast, Dr Alex Alexander will use expertise in his three fields — fertility, gynaecology and obstetrics —to give some clarity and hope to people facing infertility, as well as share his experience with managing high-risk pregnancies and complex gynaecological concerns.</p>episodicDr Alex Alexandernick@clearshotmedia.com.auno<![CDATA[Fertility Acronyms Explained]]>Fertility treatment comes with an acronym for almost everything, and many patients meet them all at once in a single appointment. In this episode, Dr Alex explains what IUI, IVF, ICSI, FSH, PGT-A, and AMH each actually mean, why IVF has become a catch-all term for treatments that are quite different, and what a low AMH result does and does not tell you about falling pregnant. He also shares advice for anyone feeling overwhelmed by the terminology.

]]>2ebc6d20-9a52-4402-9ec3-204d7f2606d5Thu, 24 Sep 2026 00:53:11 GMT<p>Fertility treatment comes with an acronym for almost everything, and many patients meet them all at once in a single appointment. In this episode, Dr Alex explains what IUI, IVF, ICSI, FSH, PGT-A, and AMH each actually mean, why IVF has become a catch-all term for treatments that are quite different, and what a low AMH result does and does not tell you about falling pregnant. He also shares advice for anyone feeling overwhelmed by the terminology.</p>no00:18:428Fertility Acronyms Explainedfull<![CDATA[How Does a Fertility Doctor Work with the Lab?]]>For those new to the world of fertility treatments, the way that fertility specialists work with fertility providers can be a bit confusing. Who does what? Is your fertility doctor in charge of choosing the embryos, or is that the scientist? In this episode, we explain who does what during fertility treatments, why a doctor will work with one fertility provider over another— and most importantly of all — what benefits the patient (you!) gets when their specialist chooses to work with a leading provider like Genea. 

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]]>https://omny.fm/shows/in-good-hands/how-does-a-fertility-doctor-work-with-the-lab533209b1-db4f-4d84-8eed-b40100554b3fMon, 02 Mar 2026 05:14:26 GMT<p>For those new to the world of fertility treatments, the way that fertility specialists work with fertility providers can be a bit confusing. Who does what? Is your fertility doctor in charge of choosing the embryos, or is that the scientist? In this episode, we explain who does what during fertility treatments, why a doctor will work with one fertility provider over another— and most importantly of all — what benefits the patient (you!) gets when their specialist chooses to work with a leading provider like Genea. </p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>no00:11:573How Does a Fertility Doctor Work with the Lab?full<![CDATA[Meet Dr Alex Alexander]]>His patients call him calm, kind and completely unflappable. In this short introductory episode, we find out how Dr Alex Alexander found his way into practising fertility, gynaecology and obstetrics, and why thousands of women have trusted him with their care over several decades. Also, we discuss how to pick a specialist that is the right fit for you.

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]]>https://omny.fm/shows/in-good-hands/meet-dr-alex0525b04d-ba5d-4cc1-baab-b3ae002a432fTue, 09 Dec 2025 04:10:25 GMT<p>His patients call him calm, kind and completely unflappable. In this short introductory episode, we find out how Dr Alex Alexander found his way into practising fertility, gynaecology and obstetrics, and why thousands of women have trusted him with their care over several decades. Also, we discuss how to pick a specialist that is the right fit for you.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>no00:10:361Meet Dr Alex Alexanderfull<![CDATA[Endometriosis: Pain, Diagnosis and Fertility]]>Endometriosis is a common factor in infertility, and one of the harder conditions to pin down. In this episode we talk about the signs you might have endometriosis, why it can be so complex to diagnose, when surgery might help, and whether having endometriosis always means IVF.

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]]>https://omny.fm/shows/in-good-hands/endometriosis-pain-diagnosis-and-fertilitye64d8a20-8605-4cbd-accb-b4b100058523Tue, 25 Aug 2026 00:23:15 GMT<p>Endometriosis is a common factor in infertility, and one of the harder conditions to pin down. In this episode we talk about the signs you might have endometriosis, why it can be so complex to diagnose, when surgery might help, and whether having endometriosis always means IVF.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>no00:14:007Endometriosis: Pain, Diagnosis and Fertilityfull<![CDATA[The Age-Old Question of Fertility]]>When does fertility start declining in women? And should men also be watching their 'biological clock'? Dr Alex brings you the facts around age and fertility to help you make decisions about when to start a family, as well as some tips to improve your chances at any age.

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]]>https://omny.fm/shows/in-good-hands/the-age-old-question-of-fertility1efcc3ce-c91b-4cd4-a155-b45c001d394dMon, 01 Jun 2026 01:51:59 GMT<p>When does fertility start declining in women? And should men also be watching their 'biological clock'? Dr Alex brings you the facts around age and fertility to help you make decisions about when to start a family, as well as some tips to improve your chances at any age.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>no00:14:595The Age-Old Question of Fertilityfull<![CDATA[Continuity of Care: From Infertility to Birth and Beyond]]>Dr Alexander's passion for continuity of care means that he is the doctor by your side through gynaecological issues, infertility, childbirth, menopause, and beyond. In this episode we talk about why that depth of knowledge about his patients delivers improved care, how he works with other health professionals, and how his relationships with his patients have stood the test of time. 

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]]>https://omny.fm/shows/in-good-hands/continuity-of-care-from-infertility-to-birth-and-beyondc55237c5-7cad-4d18-9dcf-b42700694a59Thu, 09 Apr 2026 06:26:26 GMT<p>Dr Alexander's passion for continuity of care means that he is the doctor by your side through gynaecological issues, infertility, childbirth, menopause, and beyond. In this episode we talk about why that depth of knowledge about his patients delivers improved care, how he works with other health professionals, and how his relationships with his patients have stood the test of time. </p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>no00:10:114Continuity of Care: From Infertility to Birth and Beyondfull<![CDATA[Egg Freezing: What You Need to Know]]>The technology behind egg freezing has changed a lot in recent years, and so has the conversation around it. But how do you know if it is the right option for you, and when is the best time to do it? In this episode, Dr Alex explains how egg freezing works, what the process actually involves, how age affects your chances, and why the number of eggs collected does not always tell the whole story.

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]]>https://omny.fm/shows/in-good-hands/egg-freezing-what-you-need-to-know0b1f100f-c6fc-41f3-a13f-b4810063bbd6Wed, 08 Jul 2026 06:05:38 GMT<p>The technology behind egg freezing has changed a lot in recent years, and so has the conversation around it. But how do you know if it is the right option for you, and when is the best time to do it? In this episode, Dr Alex explains how egg freezing works, what the process actually involves, how age affects your chances, and why the number of eggs collected does not always tell the whole story.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>no00:17:566Egg Freezing: What You Need to Knowfull<![CDATA[When Surgery is (Sometimes) the Answer]]>Despite his reputation for precision and excellent outcomes, surgery is rarely Dr Alex’s first option when it comes to gynaecological concerns. But in some cases, surgery is required to remove physical barriers to fertility. In this episode, we talk about the common gynaecological conditions, when to consider surgery over other treatments, and why it is so important that women see a gynaecologist who is also trained in fertility medicine — even if they are not ready to start a family right now. 

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]]>https://omny.fm/shows/in-good-hands/when-surgery-is-sometimes-the-answera9d73158-3e4b-4f4a-ae39-b3e1000c7266Thu, 29 Jan 2026 01:17:52 GMT<p>Despite his reputation for precision and excellent outcomes, surgery is rarely Dr Alex’s first option when it comes to gynaecological concerns. But in some cases, surgery is required to remove physical barriers to fertility. In this episode, we talk about the common gynaecological conditions, when to consider surgery over other treatments, and why it is so important that women see a gynaecologist who is also trained in fertility medicine — even if they are not ready to start a family right now. </p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>no00:11:192When Surgery is (Sometimes) the Answerfull