An Introduction to Female Fertility

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How much do you really know about your fertility, menstrual cycles, and conception? Join us to learn more with Dr. Joyce Harper, a Professor of Reproductive Science at the Institute for Women’s Health, University College London, and the head of the Reproductive Science and Society Group. She is the author of  Your Fertile Years.

In this episode, we cover:

• Understanding the menstrual cycle
• Understanding the basic of conception
• Predicting ovulation
• Basics of Infertility
• What percentage of infertility is caused by the female partner, the male partner, or both?
• What causes a woman to not ovulate?
• Initial workup for women who meet the definition of infertility
• Workup for Recurrent Pregnancy Loss
• Treatment Options for Infertility 
• How does the infertility workup differ for the LGBTQ+ community (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Non-binary, Queer, Intersex, Asexual, and Gender Nonconforming Individuals)? 

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Please leave us a rating or review.  This podcast is produced by www.CreatingaFamily.org. We are a national non-profit with the mission to strengthen and inspire adoptive, foster & kinship parents and the professionals who support them.

Creating a Family brings you the following trauma-informed, expert-based content:

• Weekly podcasts
• Weekly articles/blog posts
• Resource pages on all aspects of family building