Engineering solutions for infertility

In this episode, we speak to Chloe He, Postgradua…

An episode of the UCL Minds podcast, hosted by UCL, titled "Engineering solutions for infertility" was published on March 21, 2025 and runs 33 minutes.

March 21, 2025 ·33m · UCL Minds

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In this episode, we speak to Chloe He, Postgraduate researcher at UCL, who educates us on fertility treatments. We cover the 50-50 split between male and female infertility factors, the rising rates of infertility (now affecting one in six people), and the worrying impact of pollution on male fertility. The conversation also touches on the challenges of accessing fertility services, including the frustrating "postcode lottery" in the UK. Chloe breaks down the IVF process—from ovarian stimulation to embryo selection—and unpacks the ethical dilemmas around pre-implantation genetic testing. Plus, we discuss the unique barriers the transgender community faces in fertility care. So, yes, we cover a lot in 33 minutes! Transcription link: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/healthcare-engineering/health-handbasket-podcast/engineering-solutions-infertility Date of episode recording: 2024-06-10T00:00:00Z Duration: 33:00 Language of episode: English Presenter:Ferdouse Akhter Guests: Chloe He Producer: Ferdouse Akhter; Shakira Crawford

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In this episode, we speak to Chloe He, Postgraduate researcher at UCL, who educates us on fertility treatments. We cover the 50-50 split between male and female infertility factors, the rising rates of infertility (now affecting one in six people), and the worrying impact of pollution on male fertility. The conversation also touches on the challenges of accessing fertility services, including the frustrating "postcode lottery" in the UK. Chloe breaks down the IVF process—from ovarian stimulation to embryo selection—and unpacks the ethical dilemmas around pre-implantation genetic testing. Plus, we discuss the unique barriers the transgender community faces in fertility care. So, yes, we cover a lot in 33 minutes! Transcription link: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/healthcare-engineering/health-handbasket-podcast/engineering-solutions-infertility Date of episode recording: 2024-06-10T00:00:00Z Duration: 33:00 Language of episode: English Presenter:Ferdouse Akhter Guests: Chloe He Producer: Ferdouse Akhter; Shakira Crawford

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