#352 ‒ Female fertility: optimizing reproductive health, diagnosing and treating infertility and PCOS, and understanding the IVF process | Paula Amato, M.D.

In this episode of The Drive Podcast, Peter Attia interviews Dr. Paula Amato, an expert in reproductive endocrinology and infertility, about female infertility. They discuss the biology of female fertility, hormonal regulation of the menstrual cycle and ovulation, infertility definitions and workup, the role of the fallopian tubes, causes of miscarriage, the impact of age and lifestyle on fertility, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) and its treatments including GLP-1 agonists, unexplained infertility, in vitro fertilization (IVF) technologies including pre-implantation genetic testing, egg freezing considerations, and next-generation reproductive technologies. Dr. Amato emphasizes the importance of early evaluation, lifestyle factors, and the need for more research in women's health. They also explore the practical and ethical considerations surrounding various fertility treatments.