- Why "perfect" embryos don't always lead to pregnancy, and what factors might be at play
- The latest thinking on supplements for egg and sperm quality, including CoQ10, NAD, and rapamycin
- How genetics, epigenetics, and the uterine environment impact implantation and pregnancy
- The importance of personalized fertility care, including testing for endometriosis, endometritis, and the uterine microbiome
- The role of weight, nutrition, and GLP-1 medications in fertility and pregnancy outcomes
- Advances in sperm DNA fragmentation testing and embryo selection
- The emotional, spiritual, and practical realities of fertility treatment, including the option of gestational carriers
Resources:
- American Society of Reproductive Medicine (ASRM): https://www.asrm.org/
- Information on supplements discussed: CoQ10, NAD+, Rapamycin
- Pre-implantation genetic testing (PGT-A): https://www.asrm.org/topics/topics-index/preimplantation-genetic-testing/
- Endometrial receptivity and microbiome testing: ERA Test, EMMA/ALICE Test
If you have questions or want to learn more, don't hesitate to reach out. Thank you for listening, and thank you to Dr. D for having me on the show!
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