Examining the Realities of Fertility for Female Surgeons with Dr. Valerie Libby
Examining the Realities of Fertility for Female Surgeons with Dr. Valerie Libby  
Podcast: Promising Young Surgeon
Published On: Tue May 14 2024
Description: On this episode of Promising Young Surgeon, we sit down with Dr. Valerie Libby, an OB-GYN and expert in reproductive endocrinology and fertility at Shady Grove Fertility in Atlanta. Dr. Libby shares her profound insights on the alarming rates of infertility and pregnancy complications among female surgeons, and how her own experiences with IVF have led her to pioneer a groundbreaking egg freezing program for surgical residents. As we navigate the delicate balance between career aspirations and the ticking biological clock, Dr. Libby's expertise illuminates a path forward for female surgeons facing the challenges of infertility. She also touches on the legal landscape surrounding reproductive healthcare, offering reassurance and guidance in these uncertain times.00:00 – Cold Open00:45 – Introduction to Dr. Valerie Libby07:16 - About Shady Grove Fertility15:05  – The Alabama Supreme Court Ruling17:44 – Dr. Valerie’s IVF Journey32:15 – Do You Believe in Karma?Find Dr. Libby on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/valerielibbymd?igsh=OGVoa3luMXV1aHNjEgg Freezing Program for Residents: https://www.shadygrovefertility.com/treatments/egg-freezing/surgical-residents-program/JAMA article: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamasurgery/fullarticle/2782357 Interact with the podcast! Email me at pys@heyinfluent.com to ask questions. We would love to hear from the Promising Young Surgeon audience.Promising Young Surgeon is sponsored by Pattern. Discover why more than 20,000 doctors trust Pattern to shop for disability insurance. Request free quotes in 5 minutes. Compare policies with an expert. Buy with confidence. LINK: https://www.patternlife.com/promising-young-surgeon?campid=349433Subscribe, tune in, and join the conversation as Dr. Hardin and her guests tackle the pressing issues facing today's medical professionals and ponder how to nurture a more compassionate and sustainable healthcare environment.Connect with Frances Mei:https://linktr.ee/francesmei.md    https://rethinkingresidency.com/about/Find More info on this series and other podcasts on the Influent Network at HeyInfluent.comFollow the Influent Network on Social Media:LinkedIn | Twitter (X) | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook  The Influent Network is where emerging healthcare professionals and esteemed medical experts converge. Our platform is a straightforward resource for career development, financial planning, practice management, and investment insights, designed to foster strong professional connections. This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to HurrdatMedia.com or Hurrdat Media YouTube channel!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.