Starting a Surgeon’s Family: Cryopreservation, Infertility, Sperm Banks, and Surrogacy-Starting a Surgeon’s Family: Cryopreservation, Infertility, Sperm Banks, and Surrogacy

Starting a Surgeon’s Family: Cryopreservation, Infertility, Sperm Banks, and Surrogacy - Recording

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The webinar discussed the sensitive topic of family planning, infertility, and fertility treatments among medical professionals. Hosted by Dr. Wendy Chen, the event welcomed attendees and panelists, ensuring a safe space for sharing experiences. Reproductive endocrinologists Dr. Sabrina Gerkowicz and Dr. Ruhi Jilani provided insights into fertility, highlighting career impacts on fertility, fertility preservation, and various treatment options like IUI and IVF. They emphasized the importance of choosing the right method based on individual circumstances, egg and embryo freezing, and insurance coverage.<br /><br />Panelists shared personal stories of becoming parents through different avenues. Dr. Jessica Lee discussed her experience using a sperm bank with her wife. Dr. Anne Schwenker detailed adopting a child with complex medical needs from Honduras. Dr. Greg Borski shared his journey through surrogacy and adoption. Dr. Cassandra De Soulas spoke about choosing to become a single mother and using donor sperm. Dr. Divya Srinivasan discussed having children during different stages of her medical training and emphasized not delaying parenthood due to training.<br /><br />Panelists addressed the financial costs associated with fertility treatments and adoption, advocating for changes in residency programs to better support family planning. They also discussed COVID-19's impact on fertility options, emphasizing current understanding and safety protocols. The webinar concluded with encouragement for feedback and was recorded for future reference.

Keywords

family planning

infertility

fertility treatments

medical professionals

Dr. Wendy Chen

reproductive endocrinologists

fertility preservation

IUI

IVF

egg freezing

insurance coverage

adoption

surrogacy

COVID-19 impact

medical training