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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