GLP1's and Infertility With Dr. Catherine H. Toomer

If weight concerns on the fertility journey are taking up your mental space, do not miss this episode.Dr. Toomer generously shares her own journey of navigating type 2 diabetes, an elevated BMI, and a potentially fatal diagnosis of heart failure early in her career.  She discusses how being an early adopter of a GLP-1 literally saved her life. She gives an overview of GLP1’s and shares her thoughts about when a patient with fertility struggles could consider starting one.Even if you have not struggled with weight, this episode highlights many of the less talked about aspects of the fertility journey: stigma, unsupportive family members, and shame.May this episode be a conversation started for many more impactful conversations!Guest LinksWebsite: https://drtoomer.comYoutube: https://youtube.com/@drtoomer TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@drtoomertalks Facebook: https://facebook.com/drtoomer  Support the showAs always, please keep in mind that this is my perspective and nothing in this podcast is medical advice.If you found this conversation valuable, book a consult call with me using this link:https://www.loveandsciencefertility.com/private-fertility-consultFollow us on social media:IG: www.instagram.com/loveandsciencefertilityFB: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553692167183Please don’t let infertility have the final word. We are here to take the burden from you so that you can achieve your goal of building your family with confidence and compassion. I’m rooting for you always.In Gratitude,Dr. Erica Bove