499. Why Australia Leads the World in IVF – Ethics, Access, and the Future of Fertility

The IVF Journey with Dr Michael Chapman

In this episode, Prof Chapman explains why Australia ranks among the top three countries globally for IVF use — not because of higher infertility rates, but because of its unique Medicare support and ethical framework. He discusses how affordability and access have shaped fertility care, the impact of conditions like undescended testicles on sperm health, and the ethical challenges of doctors recommending IVF too soon. Prof also shares his perspective on the future — from AI-assisted embryo selection to oral fertility medications — and why, despite the hype, true progress in IVF still happens in small but steady steps.

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