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.

Scott Lundy, MD and Sarah Vij, MD are urologists at Cleveland Clinic who specialize in male infertility and men's health. They join this episode of Ob/Gyn Time to discuss male infertility. Dr. Lundy and Dr. Vij cover what a patient can expect when visiting a reproductive urologist for the first time, including when to seek help and the types of testing that may be involved. They also discuss supplements to boost fertility in men and what medications may harm fertility.

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common cause of anovulation, or the lack or absence of ovulation. And anovulation is a common cause of infertility, responsible for nearly 30 percent of female infertility problems. Fertility specialist Jenna Rehmer, MD, joins this episode of Ob/Gyn Time to discuss the relationship between PCOS, ovulation and infertility.

Structural, or anatomical, problems of the reproductive system are one of the main causes of female infertility. Fertility specialist Jenna Rehmer, MD joins Ob/Gyn Time to discuss the varying tubal and uterine factors of infertility such as tubal occlusion or blockage, polyps and fibroids. She covers the definition, causes and treatments of each issue and also explains how endometriosis can impact fertility.

Christine Hur, MD, a senior Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility fellow at Cleveland Clinic, joins this episode of Ob/Gyn Time to help kick off our first season on fertility. Dr. Hur explains the basic definition of infertility, when to seek help from a doctor and the primary causes of infertility. She also covers the preliminary exams available to predict future fertility, the effectiveness of supplements and what to expect at your first appointment with a fertility specialist.