Join us on a heartfelt journey as we delve into the fascinating world of fertility and IVF in our first episode with Dr. Ellen Wood of IVFMD. Get ready to explore the practical expectations for embryo normality in relation to age, while discovering how lifestyle factors like ovulation and progesterone levels can impact fertility.
But that's not all – we'll also vividly describe the physiological reasons behind embryos having extra chromosomes, known as 'aneuploidy', shedding light on this complex topic in an easily understandable manner. And don't miss our uplifting discussion on the remarkable success stories of IVF, even in cases with seemingly less optimistic numbers.
Through it all, we'll emphasize the profound influence that age holds in the fertility journey, offering hope and encouragement to all those on this path. Tune in and join us as we navigate the twists and turns of the IVF experience together!
About the Host:
Farrar Duro, AP, FABORM
In 2001, Farrar founded Florida Complete Wellness where she specializes in reproductive acupuncture and herbal medicine. After completing her studies in Traditional Chinese Medicine in Shandong, China and earning her degree from the Florida College of Integrative Medicine in 2000, she became a Fellow of the American Board of Oriental Reproductive Medicine in 2008.
Driven by her own experience overcoming PCOS and endometriosis with Traditional Chinese Medicine and other natural methods, Farrar derives immense fulfillment from sharing her knowledge, and in pursuit of this, she founded The PCOS Revolution Podcast and most recently Fertile Conversations: The IVF and Acupuncture Podcast.
Contact her at https://floridacompletewellness.com/
About the Guest:
Dr. Ellen Wood, DO, FACOOG
Ellen Wood, DO, FACOOG is board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and in the subspecialty of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. Dr. Wood is a member of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine and a distinguished fellow in the American College of Osteopathic Obstetricians and Gynecologists.
She is a Voluntary Assistant Professor at the University of Miami School of Medicine and Florida International University School of Medicine. She has served as a Clinical Board Examiner for the American College of Osteopathic Obstetricians and Gynecologists since 2011. She also holds a Preceptor role at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, in addition to being the Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Site Director for the OBGYN Residency Program at Community Health of South Florida.
Contact her at https://www.ivfmd.com/about-us/providers/ellen-wood-do/ and on Instagram at drellenwood.
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