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Mind Movers #21 — Dr Alex Eskander
Manage episode 409274222 series 2624708
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.
300 bölüm
Manage episode 409274222 series 2624708
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.
300 bölüm
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