Nutrition vs. Medication: Can Diet Alone Influence IVF Success in Women Over 40?

In this solo episode of The Egg Factor, Dr. Norbert Gleicher, Medical Director of CHR, unpacks the complex relationship between nutrition, inflammation, insulin resistance, and reproductive outcomes in women over 40. Drawing on decades of clinical and research experience, Dr. Gleicher dives into how specific micronutrients and metabolic factors influence egg quality, implantation, and miscarriage risk. Our founder, Dr. Norbert Gleicher, reported the first successful transvaginal egg retrieval in human history, helping to shape the future of IVF as we know it today. CHR is known for tackling some of the most challenging fertility cases—especially women over 40 and those with diminished ovarian reserve—by offering highly individualized, evidence-based care when others often turn patients away.Our team has published more than 450 peer-reviewed research papers advancing reproductive medicine, reflecting our deep commitment not only to patient care but to the science that drives better outcomes. At CHR, you're never just a number. You're part of a community focused on giving you the personalized support, science, and hope you deserve.Website: www.thechr.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chrnewyork Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrnewyork/ Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/centerforhumanreproduction/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/CenterforHumanReproduction/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chrnewyork