Future Fertility: Advancements in IVF with Al Yuzpe
Canadian reproductive endocrinologist Dr. Al Yuzpe reflects on 50 years of IVF advancements, from developing Clomiphene to the role of AI in the future of fertility care.
Surrender is not Quitting, it’s Releasing Resistance – Yoga with Kerry Hinds
Kerry Hinds, founder of Fertile Body Yoga, shares a powerful perspective on fertility that goes beyond protocols and into the nervous system. Drawing from her personal journey through pregnancy loss, IVF, and eventual natural conception, she reveals how chronic stress, perfectionism, and constant “doing” can keep the body stuck in survival mode—hindering fertility.
In this episode, Kerry explains how slowing down, creating space, and cultivating embodied awareness can shift the body into a state of safety and receptivity. Through yoga, breathwork, and presence, she offers a new approach to fertility—one rooted in surrender, not struggle—where releasing resistance allows the body to return to balance, flow, and the possibility of conception.
The Invisible Side of Fertility
Fertility is not just about hormone levels — it is about regulation.
You can have normal labs, regular cycles, and a textbook IVF protocol, yet still struggle to conceive. Often the missing piece is not more hormones, but better communication between the brain, ovaries, uterus, immune system, and nervous system.
At our integrative fertility clinic in Vancouver, we focus on restoring blood flow, mitochondrial energy, inflammation balance, and nervous system regulation to support both natural conception and IVF outcomes.
Resveratrol & IVF: Does It Hurt Implantation? New Research Explained with Dr. Mark Ratner
Does resveratrol reduce IVF success — or has the science been misunderstood? In this follow-up conversation, Dr. Mark Ratner reviews newer randomized trials that challenge a widely cited 2019 study and reveal how resveratrol and SIRT1 support egg quality, embryo development, and implantation.
Fueling Fertility: How NAD⁺ Shapes Ovarian Health and Egg Quality with Dr. Mark Ratner
Discover the science behind NAD⁺ and its role in ovarian health and egg quality. Dr. Mark Ratner breaks down what research actually shows about fertility, reproductive aging, and mitochondrial function—beyond the supplement hype.
Rewriting Fertility: Ovarian Rejuvenation & the Future of Reproduction with Dr. Samuel Wood
In Episode 140, Dr. Samuel Wood returns to discuss the latest advances in ovarian rejuvenation, fertility optimization, and regenerative medicine. Discover how mitochondrial health, next-generation platelet therapies, and NAD support egg quality, plus what emerging stem-cell research could mean for fertility preservation and same-sex family building. This episode blends clinical insight, innovation, and hope for anyone navigating fertility challenges.
The Truth About Egg Quality, IVF, and Ovarian Rejuvenation with Dr. Zaher Merhi
In this episode, Dr. Lorne Brown speaks with reproductive endocrinologist Dr. Zaher Merhi about the future of ovarian rejuvenation and fertility optimization. They explore PRP, low-level laser therapy, stem cells, mini-IVF protocols, and why improving egg quality—not simply increasing egg numbers—is key to better IVF outcomes. This research-informed conversation connects mitochondrial health, integrative therapies, and clinical strategy for women facing low ovarian reserve, high FSH, or repeated IVF failure.
When “Normal” Embryos Don’t Implant
When chromosomally normal embryos fail to implant, the issue is often not embryo quality—but uterine receptivity. Emerging research shows that acupuncture, electroacupuncture, and low-level laser therapy can significantly improve implantation, pregnancy, and live birth rates when applied with the right timing, dosage, and integration. This research-informed guide explores why implantation fails, even with “good” embryos, and how layered fertility care can support success in IVF and frozen embryo transfer cycles.
Exercise, Fertility, and Pregnancy: How Much Is Helpful—and When It Hurts with Dr. Hannah Ryles
Dr. Lorne Brown talks with OB-GYN Dr. Hannah Ryles about how the right exercise supports fertility, improves pregnancy outcomes, and aids postpartum recovery. Learn when movement helps—and when it may hinder—your reproductive health.
Trying Letrozole for PCOS? How Adding Acupuncture Can Increase Pregnancy Rates by Over 80%
A 2025 meta-analysis shows that adding acupuncture to letrozole for PCOS can increase pregnancy rates by over 80%. Beyond improving ovulation, acupuncture supports egg quality, hormonal balance, and the uterine environment—key factors for implantation and sustaining pregnancy in people with PCOS.
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