A podcast with Dr. Jyotica Ruba

Welcome to Fertile Ground, a podcast where Fertility Specialist and Obstetrician Dr Jyotica Ruba shares her expertise and the latest information about fertility treatments and pregnancy. In each short, easy-to-digest episode, Dr Ruba will tackle questions she often hears from her patients, about topics including parental age, egg freezing, PCOS, safe medications in pregnancy, and more.

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Episode 1: A Life’s Work: Meet Dr Jyotica Ruba

In this introductory episode, you’ll get to know Dr Jyotica Ruba. We chat about why she became a fertility specialist, and what she hopes you will get out of her podcast to help you on your fertility journey.

Episode 1: A Life’s Work: Meet Dr Jyotica Ruba

In this introductory episode, you’ll get to know Dr Jyotica Ruba. We chat about why she became a fertility specialist, and what she hopes you will get out of her podcast to help you on your fertility journey.

Episode 2: Your First Fertility Appointment

A first fertility appointment really doesn’t need to be daunting. This episode runs through what to expect during your first fertility consultation, so that you feel more comfortable and prepared for this exciting step on your journey to parenthood.

Episode 3: How Age Affects Fertility

In this episode of Fertile Ground we delve into the importance of age in fertility, and how (and when) to test your egg reserve levels so you can better plan your fertility future.

Episode 4: Egg Freezing 101: What You Need to Know

Thinking about freezing your eggs? In this episode, Dr. Ruba discusses the what, when and how of egg freezing. For those curious about when they should take this step or what the medical process involves, this episode is for you.

Episode 5: Overcoming Endometriosis and Thyroid Issues

In this episode, we discuss the obstacles that conditions like endometriosis and abnormal thyroid function can present when trying to conceive, and how they can be treated to result in a successful pregnancy.

Episode 6: PCOS & Fertility

Can you have a baby if you have Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome? In this episode, we are talking about PCOS: what it is, what the symptoms are, and how a fertility specialist can offer a range of treatment options to help you fall pregnant.

Episode 7: The ‘Male Factor’ in Fertility

What role does the male partner play in a couple’s fertility? In this episode, we’re talking sperm health. We discuss how much a semen test matters, what a test will tell us, and how poor sperm health can be improved through health changes or overcome by fertility treatments to lead to a healthy pregnancy.

Episode 8: Getting Ready for Pregnancy

What should you be doing to prepare your body to carry a healthy pregnancy — and ideally, how long before pregnancy should this preparation start? We chat with Canberra fertility specialist and obstetrician Dr Jyoti about nutritional supplements, as well as a range of tests you can consider before pregnancy such as disease screening and genetic testing.

New Episodes Coming Soon

Contact Us

You can request a tailored consultation with Dr Ruba by submitting the form on this page. Alternatively, we welcome your phone call during business hours. If you are close by, please call in during practice hours and we can make your appointment in person.

Practice Hours
Monday-Thursday: 7:30am-4:00pm

Dr Jyotica Ruba

Fertility Specialist
BM, FRANZCOG, MRMed

Suite 2.5, Level 2,
Deakin Health Hub,
63 Denison St
Deakin ACT 2600

P (02) 61069991
F (02) 62734880
E admin@drruba.com.au

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