Immunology & IVF: Can Your Immune System Affect Fertility?

Immunology & IVF: Can Your Immune System Affect Fertility?

When patients say, "My body is rejecting my embryos," … what do they really mean? This week on FertiliTEA with Dr. D, we're diving into the fascinating (and often misunderstood) role of immunology in fertility and IVF.

Dr. D breaks down:

  • How the immune system protects the body, yet must "tolerate" an embryo during pregnancy

  • The role of uterine NK cells, T-regulatory cells, and inflammation in implantation

  • What autoimmune conditions (like lupus, Hashimoto's, or rheumatoid arthritis) may mean for fertility outcomes

  • Which tests and treatments are evidence-based vs. still experimental

  • How lifestyle and disease management factor into reproductive immunology

🎙️ No "Spill the Tea" this week, but you can always send your questions to fertiliteawithdrd@gmail.com, they might be featured in a future episode!

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French Intended Parents: Navigating IVF in the USA - With Maxime Lebouteiller

French Intended Parents: Navigating IVF in the USA - With Maxime Lebouteiller

In this French-only episode of FertiliTEA with Dr. D, we sit down with Maxime Lebouteiller, founder of Guiding Nest, to talk about the unique barriers French intended parents can face when pursuing IV...

30 Syys 48min

RESOLVE & Fertility Advocacy: With Danielle Melfi

RESOLVE & Fertility Advocacy: With Danielle Melfi

In this episode of FertiliTEA with Dr. D, we sit down with Danielle Melfi, CEO of RESOLVE, to talk about fertility advocacy, education, and making fertility care more accessible. Danielle shares resou...

9 Syys 34min

The Fertility-Sleep Connection: With Sleep Dr. Chris Allen

The Fertility-Sleep Connection: With Sleep Dr. Chris Allen

Sleep is one of the most underdiscussed factors in fertility, yet it has a powerful impact on hormone balance, egg and sperm quality, stress, and overall health. In this episode, Dr. D sits down with ...

26 Elo 44min

Endangered Species & The Frozen Zoo: With Dr. Elena Ruggeri

Endangered Species & The Frozen Zoo: With Dr. Elena Ruggeri

What can endangered species teach us about the future of human fertility? Dr. D sits down at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park with Dr. Elena Ruggeri of the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance to explore the ...

12 Elo 39min

The Many Paths to Parenthood: With Stephanie Levich of Family Match Consulting

The Many Paths to Parenthood: With Stephanie Levich of Family Match Consulting

This week, Dr. D sits down with Stephanie Levich, Founder and President of Family Match Consulting, to discuss the many paths to parenthood, including surrogacy and egg/sperm/and embryo conception.  S...

15 Heinä 38min

IVF Protocols Explained

IVF Protocols Explained

IVF protocols are complicated! But understanding the basics can make the fertility journey a little less daunting. In this episode, we break down the most common IVF protocols, including antagonist, l...

1 Heinä 35min

23/7 Fertility Support: With Lauren Berson of Conceive

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Dr. D chats with Lauren Berson, founder of Conceive, about her mission to make fertility support, education, and community more accessible for people navigating fertility treatment. Lauren shares the ...

17 Kesä 45min

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