This episode with Dr. Ellen Wood, MD delves into fertility and IVF topics, shedding light on how individuals like Janet Jackson could conceive at 50 using donor eggs, emphasizing the potential of a healthy uterus despite aging. It covers IVF age limits, celebrity fertility, misconceptions about the accessibility of fertility treatments, and the specifics of donor eggs.

We emphasize tailored fertility plans, covering considerations for those under 30 facing conception challenges, the benefits of promptly trying to conceive post-miscarriage, and the importance of a healthy lifestyle for both women and men. It explores specific concerns such as PCOS, insurance coverage for treatments like acupuncture, and scenarios like ovarian endometriosis affecting fertility. Furthermore, the conversation touches on the role of growth hormones in IVF and lifestyle changes to boost sperm quality. Dr. Ellen Wood concludes by highlighting the significance of a holistic health approach in enhancing fertility outcomes.

00:00 Unveiling the Secret Behind Celebrity Pregnancies After 50

02:07 Navigating Fertility: When to Seek Help

03:42 The Truth About Miscarriages and Immediate Conception

06:33 IVF Insights: From Birth Control to Egg Quality

08:59 Addressing Common Concerns: PCOS, Insurance, and More

10:53 Exploring Advanced Ovarian Endometriosis and IVF Success

15:34 Optimizing Health for IVF Success

18:14 Growth Hormone in IVF: A Customized Approach

20:28 Improving Sperm Quality Through Lifestyle Changes

21:40 Wrapping Up: Final Tips and Acknowledgements

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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