Ob/Gyn Time
A Cleveland Clinic podcast covering all things women's health from our host, Erica Newlin, MD. You'll hear from our experts on topics such as birth control, pregnancy, fertility, menopause and everything in between. Listen in to better understand your health and be empowered to live your best.
Ob/Gyn Time
IVF and Fertility Preservation
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Cleveland Clinic Ob/Gyn & Women's Health Institute
Elliot Richards, MD is the director of reproductive endocrinology and infertility research at Cleveland Clinic. He joins this episode of Ob/Gyn Time to cover all things in vitro fertilization (IVF) and fertility preservation. Dr. Richards explains why a couple might turn to IVF to conceive, the average success rate of IVF and what patients can expect as they go through an IVF cycle. He discusses potential side effects from medications, risks associated with IVF and ways couples can increase success rates. Dr. Richards also covers fertility preservation options, such as egg or embryo freezing.