October Grand Rounds: Sexual function, female orgasm, and fecundity

Sexual function, female orgasm, and fecundity

Despite its relevance to conception, little research has focused on sexual function in the preconception period. Ms. Julia Bond provides an overview of research from the Pregnancy Study Online, a preconception cohort study that examines the descriptive epidemiology of sexual dysfunction among pregnancy planners. Additionally, she reviews ongoing research efforts to understand the relationship between sexual function and time to pregnancy.

Vaginal Microbiome and 4P medicine background for early child health programming

Grand Rounds: Vaginal Microbiome and 4P medicine background for early child health programming

Dr. Volodymyr Artyomenko, MD, PhD, DSc (Med) discusses the vaginal microbiome during a woman’s life and its role in reproductive issues, along with applying 4P medicine applications in solutions for miscarriage, and review early child health programming preconception preparation. Dr. Artyomenko is a professor in the OB/GYN department at Odessa National Medical University and Odessa Maternity Hospital and is joining us online from Ukraine.

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Impact of COVID on Fertility charts: A basis of research

What observations and effects could Covid-19 infection or Covid-19 vaccination have on women’s cycles?  What observed menstrual changes are seen in women’s charts during this time, and how long do these persist?  How could further data be collected for further research? View this Grand Rounds to explore early data observing the effects of covid 19, as well as the Covid 19 vaccination, on women’s cycle charts.

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May Grand Rounds: Restorative Surgery

Dr. Patrick Yeung reviews the differences between ART/IVF and Restorative Reproductive Medicine (RRM) and the importance to offer alternatives to IVF to patients.  Current surgical approaches and factors to consider in timing a laparoscopy for suspected endometriosis.

Dr. José Antonio and Dr. Stanford facilitate Q & A following the presentation.