Ep. 14 - Fertility and Breast Cancer with Special Guest Dr. Josh Hurwitz

What happens when the drive to save a life collides with a patient’s dream to create one? In this episode, the co-hosts welcome fertility expert Dr. Josh Hurwitz for an insightful conversation about the often-overlooked implications of breast cancer treatment on fertility, exploring options and the delicate balance between survival and future family planning.  

 

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SPECIAL GUEST

 

Dr. Joshua Hurwitz is board-certified in both Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility. He joined Illume Fertility in 2006 with a passion for patient care and teaching. In addition to his role at Illume, he is the Director of Fertility Preservation for Nuvance Health Network and the Division Director of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (REI) services in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences of Danbury Hospital.

After residency, Dr. Hurwitz completed a three-year fellowship in reproductive endocrinology at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York. During his fellowship, he successfully launched several research programs related to reproductive aging and diminished ovarian reserve and has presented his research findings at many leading national and international fertility conferences.

Dr. Hurwitz’s research interests also include premature ovarian failure, oocyte cryopreservation, reproductive surgeries, embryo donation, and bioethics. He has published numerous abstracts, articles and book chapters on reproductive aging, reproductive hormones, IVF, ultrasound, and bioethics.

As Division Director of REI at Danbury Hospital, Dr. Hurwitz is responsible for developing and implementing the division’s academic program, teaching residents, and giving lectures, as well as caring for infertility patients. Dr. Hurwitz began teaching residents at Danbury Hospital in its operating rooms and clinic, making his transition to director a natural progression.