Fertility Challenges and Resources with Dr. Nelson and Dr. Friedman | San Diego Health

Many women have difficulty getting pregnant or carrying a pregnancy to term, and there can be a lot of confusion and frustration associated with infertility. In this video, Scripps OB-GYNs Dr. Renee Nelson and Dr. Brooke Friedman discuss what infertility is, what can cause it, treatment options, and more. Learn more: http://bit.ly/2JeJ8TO

0:45 - What causes infertility?
1:02 - What is endometriosis?
1:40 - What are uterine fibroids?
2:10 - What is male infertility?
2:45 - What role does age play in fertility?
3:24 - What happens to a woman's eggs as she ages?
4:01 - What happens to a man's sperm as he ages?
4:25 - Can you have a baby after the age of 35?
5:25 - What are your chances of getting pregnant in your 20s? In your 30s? In your 40s?
6:07 - If you're having trouble getting pregnant, when should you see your doctor?
6:40 - What tests can be performed to determine the cause of infertility?
8:01 - What are some treatment options for infertility?
9:55 - What are fertility medications and how do they work?
10:50 - What is PCOS?
11:48 - What is prolactin? How can prolactin affect fertility?
12:18 - What are donor eggs? What is donor sperm?
14:02 - What kind of emotional toll can infertility have on you and your partner?
14:43 - How common is miscarriage?
15:02 - What is the cause of miscarriage?
15:23 - What causes miscarriage?
16:31 - What environmental factors and medical conditions can cause miscarriage?
17:16 - How do you minimize the chances of miscarriage?
17:54 - Is there an ideal age to try to get pregnant?
18:35 - How can you cope with the emotions that come with infertility?
19:42 - What happens if you do too many fertility treatments?