Welcome to another enlightening episode of the Fertility in Focus Podcast with your host, Dr. Christina Burns. In this episode, Dr. Christina Burns sits down with Jessica Joseph, RN, BSN, MHA, a fertility nurse consultant with over a decade of experience. Jessica shares her expertise on what to ask your doctor when an IVF cycle fails and offers tips on optimizing your fertility treatment journey. Learn about the importance of medication protocols, the role of supplements, and how to manage the emotional and physical toll of fertility treatments. Jessica also discusses her website, Guided Fertility, which provides virtual consultations and educational resources for those navigating fertility challenges.

In this episode, you will learn:

• Essential questions to ask your doctor after a failed IVF cycle.
• The importance of understanding medication protocols like Omnitrope, dexamethasone, and Lupron.
• How supplements can play a role in fertility treatment.
• Ways to manage the emotional and physical challenges of fertility treatments.
• The benefits of taking a break between IVF cycles and integrating holistic care into your fertility journey.

Timestamps:

• [00:01:15] Introduction to Jessica Joseph and her background
• [00:04:30] Understanding different types of fertility cycles
• [00:07:45] Key questions to ask your doctor when an IVF cycle fails
• [00:15:00] Medication protocols: Omnitrope, dexamethasone, and Lupron
• [00:25:30] The role of supplements in fertility treatment
• [00:32:00] The emotional and physical challenges of fertility treatments
• [00:38:45] The importance of taking a break between cycles
• [00:45:00] Integrative approaches to fertility care

About Jessica Joseph:

Jessica Joseph, RN, BSN, MHA, is a fertility nurse consultant and founder of Guided Fertility. With over 10 years of experience in the field, she provides virtual consultations and educational resources to help individuals and couples on their fertility journey. 

About Dr. Christina Burns:

Dr. Christina Burns is the founder and Doctor of Chinese Medicine at the Naturna Institute. Committed, compassionate, and highly skilled in multiple disciplines, Dr. Burns has been in practice since 2004. She empowers both women and men to achieve their optimal life and health goals through natural medicine practices, integrative nutrition, lifestyle management, and personalized mind-body programs. Dr. Burns holds advanced certifications in acupuncture, herbs, nutrition, life coaching, and yoga therapy. She is also the best-selling author of "The Ultimate Fertility Guidebook."

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