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Approximately one in eight couples are affected by infertility in the United States, and this number is increasing each year.

A reproductive endocrinology physician provides advanced infertility procedures. In Alaska, many patients must travel out of state for the treatment.

But Alaska does have some infertility services to bridge the gap — and provide much needed evaluation and treatment options closer to home.

HOST: Dr. Jillian Woodruff

GUESTS:

• Rhianne Christopherson, APRN, Full Moon Fertility and Reproduction, LLC

LINKS:

• CDC: Infertility FAQs
• WHO: Infertility facts
• The National Infertility Association (resolve.org)

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• Call 550-8433 (Anchorage) or 1-888-353-5752 (statewide) during the live broadcast (10–11 a.m.).
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LIVE BROADCAST: Wednesday, July 28, 2021, at 10 a.m. AKDT

REPEAT BROADCAST: Wednesday, July 28, 2021, at 8 p.m. AKDT

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