Knocked Up
Knocked Up is your go-to podcast for clear, evidence based conversations on fertility, pregnancy and women's health.
Hosted by Dr Raelia Lew
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Watch · 36 min · Aug 2026
What Really Happens to Your Embryos in an IVF Lab?
What happens to your eggs, sperm and embryos once they enter an IVF laboratory? In this episode of Knocked Up, Dr Raelia Lew speaks with senior embryologist Alex about the science, precision and human care behind every stage of embryo development.
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Listen · 30 min · May 2025
How to interpret a Semen Analysis
Understanding Male Fertility: What You Need to KnowDid you know male factors contribute to infertility in over 50% of couples struggling to conceive? In this episode, Dr. Raelia breaks down what a semen analysis really tells us , and why one test is never the whole story.
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Listen · 31 min · June 2024
Understanding Male Fertility with Dr Rebecca Mackenzie-Proctor
Understanding Male Fertility with Dr Rebecca Mackenzie-Proctor
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Listen · 15 min · May 2024
Fertility Options After Vasectomy
If you or your partner has had a vasectomy what are the options if circumstances change and you want to conceive.
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Listen · 21 min · June 2023
'Sperm counts are falling faster than ever'?
Is what we read in the SMH/The Age true? Read the article here If sperm count is falling, why is this? Are there workarounds? Can sperm be improved? Other helpful resources: What Can Be Done to Prevent Male Infertility?
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Listen · 34 min · Apr 2022
The latest lab techniques to overcome male factor concerns with Alex Crough, Embryologist
Today we continue our series with scientists with guest Alex Crough in a discussion about the latest lab techniques to overcome male factor concerns. Having completed her Masters of Clinical Embryology in 2017, Alex now works as an embryologist.
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Listen · 43 min · Nov 2020
Genetics of Male Infertility with Dr Sarah Catford
We speak with Dr Sarah Catford, Endocrinologist and Andrologist with a special interest in male fertility. Sarah's PhD is on the genetic basis and broader health implications of male infertility.
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Listen · 44 min · Apr 2020
Male Factor Infertility with Urologist Dr Gideon Blecher
Male Factor Infertility with Urologist Dr Gideon Blecher We discuss Male infertility with Dr Gideon Blecher, an Australian qualified Urologist and Andrologist. Gideon is a surgeon who looks after male reproductive and sexual health issues.
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Listen · 22 min · Oct 2019
Klinefelter Syndrome and Artificial Insemination
This week we're responding to a listener request and discussing Klinefelter syndrome, a genetic condition that affects approximately 1 in 600 men.
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Listen · 17 min · Jan 2019
Age And Male Fertility
Age And Male Fertility
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Listen · 17 min · Jan 2019
Anabolic Steroids And Male Fertility
We start the year with a mini-series on male fertility. What do steroids do to male fertility and how to bring sperm back.