Though one in 8 couples experience fertility challenges, there's still an air of mysticism about fertility treatment. Many couples don't know what to expect and the thought of invasive treatments can seem scary, so couples often put off seeing a specialist to help them conceive.
That means more time and energy wasted and continued heartache about why you're not able to get pregnant as fast as you thought you would.
On this episode I speak with world renowned reproductive endocrinologist Dr. Daniel Potter what how a fertility specialist can help you get pregnant.
Episode highlights...
What is a reproductive endocrinologist and how do they differ from an OB?
When to move on from an OB/GYN to see a reproductive endocrinologist
How many Clomid cycles a couple should do before moving on to other options
A review of the many different types of fertility treatment which couples are best candidates for each
The fertility testing women in their 20s need to be doing and why
The ins and outs of egg freezing, what to expect and who are good candidates
What nutritional, vitamin and mineral supplements men and women should take when trying to conceive
The biggest myth most couples believe about fertility that Dr. Potter encounters most frequently
His top 3 suggestions on how to improve fertility naturally
If you are having trouble getting pregnant, seek the advice of a fertility specialist. Take the time and effort to get all the information so you can make the decisions you need to build your family as quickly as possible.
Resources from the show...
Visit Dr. Daniel Potter's website at HavingBabies.com
Contact Dr. Potter at HRC Fertility (Schedule a consultation)
Purchase Dr. Potter's book What To Do When You Can’t Get Pregnant: The Complete Guide To All the Technologies for Couples Facing Fertility Problems (second edition)
Overcome stress and anxiety during fertility treatment so you can get pregnant quickly (Learn more)
Get your copy of Pregnancy Brain: A Mind-Body Approach to Stress Management During a High-Risk Pregnancy (Read Now)
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About the Guest
Dr. Potter has long been a strong advocate for reproductive freedom and equality including compensated egg donation, compensated surrogacy, single parenting and same-sex parenting. Dr. Potter serves as the Medical Director of HRC Fertility, the largest fertility practice in the western United States, as well as the Laboratory Director for Natera, Inc., a genetics testing company. Dr. Potter is the author or co-author of dozens of peer-reviewed scientific articles and serves as chairman of the Medical Advisory Board for the American Fertility Association.
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