Examining the Realities of Fertility for Female Surgeons with Dr. Valerie Libby

On this episode of Promising Young Surgeon, we sit down with Dr. Valerie Libby, an OB-GYN and expert in reproductive endocrinology and fertility at Shady Grove Fertility in Atlanta. Dr. Libby shares her profound insights on the alarming rates of infertility and pregnancy complications among female surgeons, and how her own experiences with IVF have led her to pioneer a groundbreaking egg freezing program for surgical residents.   As we navigate the delicate balance between career aspirations and the ticking biological clock, Dr. Libby's expertise illuminates a path forward for female surgeons facing the challenges of infertility. She also touches on the legal landscape surrounding reproductive healthcare, offering reassurance and guidance in these uncertain times. 00:00 – Cold Open 00:45 – Introduction to Dr. Valerie Libby 07:16 - About Shady Grove Fertility 15:05  – The Alabama Supreme Court Ruling 17:44 – Dr. Valerie’s IVF Journey 32:15 – Do You Believe in Karma? Find Dr. Libby on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/valerielibbymd?igsh=OGVoa3luMXV1aHNj Egg Freezing Program for Residents: https://www.shadygrovefertility.com/treatments/egg-freezing/surgical-residents-program/ JAMA article: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamasurgery/fullarticle/2782357   Interact with the podcast! Email me at [email protected] to ask questions. We would love to hear from the Promising Young Surgeon audience. Promising Young Surgeon is sponsored by Pattern. Discover why more than 20,000 doctors trust Pattern to shop for disability insurance. Request free quotes in 5 minutes. Compare policies with an expert. Buy with confidence.  LINK: https://www.patternlife.com/promising-young-surgeon?campid=349433 Subscribe, tune in, and join the conversation as Dr. Hardin and her guests tackle the pressing issues facing today's medical professionals and ponder how to nurture a more compassionate and sustainable healthcare environment. Connect with Frances Mei: https://linktr.ee/francesmei.md     https://rethinkingresidency.com/about/ Find More info on this series and other podcasts on the Influent Network at HeyInfluent.com Follow the Influent Network on Social Media: LinkedIn | Twitter (X) | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook    The Influent Network is where emerging healthcare professionals and esteemed medical experts converge. Our platform is a straightforward resource for career development, financial planning, practice management, and investment insights, designed to foster strong professional connections.   This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to HurrdatMedia.com or Hurrdat Media YouTube channel! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.