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Mind Movers #21 — Dr Alex Eskander

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Mind Movers brings things home this week as Rhona has a heart-to-heart with her father, Dr Alex Eskander, a renowned obstetrician and gynaecologist.

Dr Eskander shares his inspiring journey from Egypt to the UK, his experiences as a junior doctor in the NHS, and his transition to private practice.

The conversation delves into important topics such as the importance of egg freezing, increasing rates of fertility issues, the psychological impact of infertility, and the option of adoption.

Enjoy!

In This Episode

00:01:45 - Backstory

00:05:50 - Journey to the UK and medical training

00:23:40 - NHS experience

00:35:30 - A love story

00:54:40 - Return to the UK

01:08:05 - Private practice

01:11:40 - Egg freezing and ovarian reserve

01:16:25 - Fertility and IVF

01:29:10 - Societal pressures

01:36:30 - Adoption

01:42:15 - Male infertility

01:44:25 - Dr. Iskander's experience with prostate cancer

01:48:15 - Advice for younger self

About Dr Alex Eskander

Dr Alex Eskander is an obstetrician, gynaecologist and assisted conception consultant. He is the co-director of The Fertility & Gynaecology Academy and founder of the Gynae Centre, London.

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Mind Movers brings things home this week as Rhona has a heart-to-heart with her father, Dr Alex Eskander, a renowned obstetrician and gynaecologist.

Dr Eskander shares his inspiring journey from Egypt to the UK, his experiences as a junior doctor in the NHS, and his transition to private practice.

The conversation delves into important topics such as the importance of egg freezing, increasing rates of fertility issues, the psychological impact of infertility, and the option of adoption.

Enjoy!

In This Episode

00:01:45 - Backstory

00:05:50 - Journey to the UK and medical training

00:23:40 - NHS experience

00:35:30 - A love story

00:54:40 - Return to the UK

01:08:05 - Private practice

01:11:40 - Egg freezing and ovarian reserve

01:16:25 - Fertility and IVF

01:29:10 - Societal pressures

01:36:30 - Adoption

01:42:15 - Male infertility

01:44:25 - Dr. Iskander's experience with prostate cancer

01:48:15 - Advice for younger self

About Dr Alex Eskander

Dr Alex Eskander is an obstetrician, gynaecologist and assisted conception consultant. He is the co-director of The Fertility & Gynaecology Academy and founder of the Gynae Centre, London.

  continue reading

263 episodes

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