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episode 5: Interview with Dr. Samantha Butts on Digital Health and Fertility
Do you have a reproductive life plan? Don't worry if you don't! I certainly didn't when I first heard the term. However, by the end of this episode, you should have more of an idea of what one is and why you should at least have a conversation with your health provider about getting one.
Dr. Samantha Butts, MD MSCE, received her medical degree from Harvard Medical School and has been in practice for more than 20 years. She is the current Chief of the Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at Penn State Health and Penn State College of Medicine. In this role, she specializes in treating individuals and couples who require fertility treatments in order to achieve pregnancy.
Dr. Butts has extensive experience providing the full spectrum of infertility treatment services to meet the needs of those seeking care who are single, coupled, LGBTQ, and those whose complex medical histories impact their reproductive health.
I could not have had a better guest for this topic!
In this conversation, we talk about the range of fertility issues that people can face, and how digital health can show up in relation to these issues. What tools exist, and how do doctors view them?
Topics include:
- The range of fertility issues that Dr. Butts works with
- The kinds of barriers that can prevent people from having conversations about fertility
- Dr. Butts' thoughts about the benefits of digital health solutions for period-tracking and testing fertility at home
- What does fertility look like on the male and female side? And what digital solutions should people consider first?
- What a pre-conception consultation is and how to ask for one
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The information in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare providers with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment.
The personal views expressed by guests on Women's Digital Health are their own and their inclusion here does not constitute an endorsement from Dr. Brandi, Women's Digital Health, or associated organizations.
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