Welcome to another enlightening episode of the Fertility in Focus Podcast with your host, Dr. Christina Burns. In this episode, Dr. Christina Burns welcomes Dr. Harvey Kliman, MD, PhD, a physician scientist and Director of the Reproductive and Placental Research Unit at Yale University School of Medicine. Dr. Kliman shares his extensive knowledge on implantation failure, recurrent miscarriage, and the intricacies of endometrial function. This episode provides deep insights into the causes, diagnosis, and treatment of implantation issues to help you navigate your fertility journey.

In this episode, you will learn:

• The critical role of the endometrium in successful implantation.
• How the menstrual cycle influences endometrial receptivity.
• The significance of the Endometrial Function Test (EFT) in diagnosing and treating implantation failure.
• A comparison of the EFT with other tests like ERA and Receptiva.
• Practical advice for women facing challenges with implantation failure and recurrent miscarriage.

Timestamps:

• [00:05:30] Understanding the endometrium and its unique function
• [00:12:45] The menstrual cycle and its impact on endometrial receptivity
• [00:20:00] Development and significance of the Endometrial Function Test (EFT)
• [00:30:15] Comparison of EFT with ERA and Receptiva tests
• [00:40:45] Customized treatment protocols based on EFT results
• [00:50:30] Practical advice for women facing implantation failure and recurrent miscarriage

About Dr. Harvey Kliman:

Dr. Harvey Kliman, MD, PhD
Physician Scientist and Director of the Reproductive and Placental Research Unit
Yale University School of Medicine

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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