Infertility from an IVF Expert: An Interview with Pat McShane, MD

2 months ago

Discover why fertility challenges often begin with foundational issues like thyroid imbalance, inflammation, irregular cycles, stress, sperm quality, and uterine health—not just age alone.
Understand how IVF has evolved over the past 40 years through safer egg retrieval methods, improved embryo testing, and more precise techniques that increase the chances of a healthy single pregnancy.
Gain practical insight into the lifestyle and medical factors that may improve fertility outcomes, including nutrition, healthy weight, smoking cessation, hormone optimization, sleep, timing, and reducing alcohol or toxin exposure.

Provided by

Paula Kruppstadt, MD, DABP, FAAP, IFMCP

Patricia McShane, MD

Guest expert

Patricia McShane, MD

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