Navigating Fertility: Age, Emotional Hurdles & IVF Insights with Dr. John Kennedy #087

The Laura Dowling Experience

Wondering how age impacts fertility and what emotional challenges couples face on their IVF journey? Join us as we chat with Dr. John Kennedy from Therapy Fertility about everything from the IVF process—like ovarian stimulation and embryo transfers—to the ups and downs of fertility treatments. We’ll break down the effects of age on fertility, success rates, and what really affects egg quality (spoiler: it’s not supplements!). Dr. Kennedy also shares insights on male infertility, acupuncture, and the tough choices around multiple embryos. It’s an open, honest talk about navigating fertility enjoy!

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Chapters

1. Introduction (00:00:00)

2. Age and Fertility Awareness in IVF (00:08:46)

3. Understanding Egg Quality and IVF Success (00:18:11)

4. Value of Acupuncture in Fertility (00:26:48)

5. Impactful Work in Fertility Care (00:37:50)

6. Evaluating Evidence-Based Fertility Treatments (00:47:11)

7. Embryo Monitoring Technology in IVF (00:56:23)

8. Egg Freezing and Fertility Awareness (01:10:02)

9. Considerations for Genetic Screening in IVF (01:19:17)

10. IVF Lab Procedures and Quality Control (01:29:36)

11. IVF Embryo Transfer Strategies (01:36:24)

12. Diet, Lifestyle, and Exercise in IVF (01:47:23)

13. Challenges in Fertility Treatment Decisions (01:54:31)

14. Finding Passion and Contentment in Work (02:02:14)