About this episode
Get confident supporting your patients with infertility in primary care! We cover who needs a workup, how to evaluate both partners, and when to refer—plus tips on coding, counseling, and emotional support. Reproductive endocrinologist Dr. Brindha Bavan shares practical insights to empower PCPs on the front lines of fertility care.Claim CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org!Patreon | Episodes | Subscribe | Spotify | YouTube | Newsletter | Contact | Swag! | CMEShow Segments
Intro
Case from Kashlak
Definitions of infertility
Male factor infertility evaluation
History
Semen analysis
lifestyle
Female factor infertility evaluation
Anatomical approach
Basic testing
More advanced testing
Unexplained infertility treatment
Success of infertility treatments
Financial impact/advocacy
Oocyte preservation
Outro
Credits
Producer, Writer, Show notes, Cover Art, Infographics: Molly Heublein MD
Hosts: Molly Heublein MD, Era Kryzhanovskaya MD
Reviewer: Emi Okamoto MD
Showrunners: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP
Technical Production: PodPaste
Guest: Brindha Bavan MD
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