Male Fertility, Thin Linings and More With Dr. Kenneth Gelman

In this episode of Fertile Conversations, we speak again with Dr. Kenneth Gelman of IVFMD. The podcast covers everything from the considerations of transferring more than one embryo during IVF, the care and health of men during fertility treatments, and the important role lifestyle plays in fertility. We also address several audience questions about specific scenarios, such as feeling cramps during early pregnancy and the effects of diabetes on fertility.

Highlights:

02:24 Thin lining options before FET

10:54 Exploring the Impact of Diabetes on Fertility

15:07 Addressing Viewer Questions: Cramps at Five Weeks

16:26 Understanding the Importance of Ultrasounds

17:36 The Risks of Unmonitored Cycles

20:21 When to Consider Transferring Two Embryos in IVF

23:41 The Role of Men in Fertility Treatments

26:35 Closing Remarks and Future Plans

28:34 Final Words of Encouragement

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:

Dr. Kenneth Gelman, MD, FACE

Dr. Gelman is a member of the American Society of Reproductive Medicine, Polycystic Ovarian Society of America, American Society of Reproductive Immunology, National PCOS Society, RESOLVE, and the National American Menopause Society. He is accredited in the field of Gynecologic Ultrasound and First Trimester Obstetric Ultrasound by the American Society of Ultrasound in Medicine.

Voted three years in a row by Miami Metro Magazine as one of the “Best Doctors” in South Florida, Dr. Gelman is a frequently sought-after television Medical News expert and thought-leader. In 2012, U.S. News and World Report Magazine voted Dr. Gelman as one of the top specialists in his field of Reproductive Medicine.

Contact him at ⁠⁠https://www.ivfmd.com/about-us/providers/kenneth-m-gelman-md/⁠ and on Instagram at ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ivfmd/⁠⁠.

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