Reflections on: Impacts of Environmental Stressors on Fertility and Fecundity Across Taxa, with Implications for Planetary Health Brander SM et al., 2024 Fertility Is Not Just a Personal Issue—It Is a Planetary Signal After more than three decades in clinical practice, I have come to see fertility as one of the most sensitive indicators of […]

Today marks a milestone I never imagined would feel quite so emotional. After more than three decades of caring for women and families, I have closed the doors of Sound Diagnosis OBGYN Ultrasound Clinic, that I owned and nurtured for so many years. It is difficult to put into words what this moment means. This

A Gathering of Clinicians Who Believe We Can Do Better for Women This weekend, I had the privilege of attending the FACTS About Fertility conference in Peoria, and I left feeling both energized and deeply encouraged. After more than three decades in obstetrics and gynecology, I have attended many medical meetings. But this one felt

A recent article by Yola Robert published in Forbes on March 25, 2026 has generated significant excitement. It highlights a case study describing successful pregnancies in women aged 45 and 47 using their own eggs—something many people have long believed to be nearly impossible. As an obstetrician-gynecologist who has spent more than three decades caring

The documentary follows six couples struggling with infertility who commit to a structured plan to dramatically reduce their exposure to plastics and environmental chemicals in their daily lives. They change how they store food, cook meals, select personal care products, and interact with common household items. The intervention lasted 90 days, a timeframe that is

For many years, women with endometriosis have faced a frustrating reality: severe symptoms, years of uncertainty, and a diagnosis that often required surgery to confirm. The new clinical guidance from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) signals an important shift in how this disease is recognized and diagnosed. The goal is simple but

Every year on International Women’s Day, we celebrate the remarkable achievements of women. Over the past century, women have entered professions once closed to them, advanced in science and medicine, led companies and governments, and reshaped our societies in profound ways. These accomplishments are worth celebrating. But alongside these gains, another story is unfolding more

There are moments when women gather not just to celebrate success — but to shape what comes next. On Saturday, March 28, 2026, I will be speaking at the WOW Gala, an evening dedicated to Celebrating Women, Wisdom & Words — and I could not imagine a more meaningful place to pre-launch my book, Optimize

Oxidative stress occurs when reactive oxygen species, often called free radicals, exceed the body’s antioxidant defenses. When this happens, cellular damage can occur at multiple levels: DNA integrity Cell membranes Protein function Mitochondria, the cell’s energy generators Egg cells are particularly vulnerable because they require extraordinary mitochondrial energy to mature properly, fertilize successfully, and support

For decades, fertility evaluation has focused heavily on the female partner, while male fertility assessment often stops at a standard semen analysis. Yet clinically, many of us have seen couples where semen parameters look “normal,” but pregnancy simply does not happen. Emerging research suggests we may need to look more deeply, right down to sperm