In this episode of Fertile Conversations, we speak with guest reproductive medicine expert Dr. Katherine Palmerola, MD and dive into the complexities of IVF and acupuncture in the context of fertility treatments. We discuss the impact of COVID-19 on reproductive health, offering insights into how the virus can affect both egg and sperm health variably, including potential severe effects like post-COVID ovary inflammation and temporary reduced sperm count.
Additionally, the episode covers practical advice around managing minor illnesses during IVF treatments, the ideal composition of prenatal vitamins for prospective mothers, and strategies for dealing with common issues like nausea and fibroids. Finally, concerns regarding endometriosis and the use of progesterone in oil (PIO) injections during fertility treatments are addressed, providing listeners with a thorough understanding of various fertility hurdles and reassurances on the potential for successful conception despite these challenges.
01:05 Understanding the Impact of COVID on Fertility
04:21 Dealing with Cold and Fever during IVF Stems
07:18 Choosing the Right Prenatal Vitamins
11:52 Acupuncture for Nausea During Pregnancy
19:41 Understanding the Role of Fibroids in Fertility
23:14 Addressing the Issue of Blighted Ovum
26:11 The Use of Progesterone Injections in IVF
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/ and https://www.instagram.com/flcompletewellness/
About the Guest:
Katherine L. Palmerola, MD, FACOG, is a board-certified Obstetrician and Gynecologist with fellowship training in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. She is also a Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.
Dr. Palmerola has clinical expertise in all aspects of the diagnosis and management of infertility. Her specific interests include preimplantation genetic testing, fertility preservation, third-party reproduction, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), and hysteroscopy. She is committed to providing an evidenced-based – yet personalized – approach to fertility treatment and looks forward to helping patients achieve their dreams.
Contact her at https://www.ivfmd.com/ and on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/ivfmd/.
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