In recognition of Black History Month, Dr. Channing Burks Chatmon is raising awareness and creating a dialogue about infertility in the black community. Join Dr. Burks Chatmon as she shares valuable insights that can help black women and couples on their fertility journey like the basics of fertility, common diagnoses that can lead to infertility, tips for finding a doctor you can trust and how to improve your chances of conceiving.
Questions about Black women and infertility
- Why do you think it’s important to discuss fertility for black women and couples?
- What causes of infertility are most common among black women?
- What questions should you ask your doctor if you suspect you may be struggling with infertility?
- What steps can women take to find a doctor that they feel compatible with and trust?
- Black women have a higher prevalence of fibroids. What are fibroids?
- How do fibroids affect fertility?
- What are fibroid symptoms to watch out for?
- How does a woman know whether or not she has fibroids?
- What is the connection between weight and fertility? How does one impact the other?
- What should women strive for in terms of weight?
- When it comes to diet, what foods should women choose and stay away from?
- When it comes to exercise, what is a good goal? And what exercise is fertility-friendly?
- What should women keep in mind with weight goals?
- What else should women know about fertility that we haven’t covered?
- Can you share some words of hope or encouragement with our listeners?
The Time to Talk Fertility podcast releases new episodes monthly and is available on Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, Stitcher, Tune In, Google Play and Spotify.
Medical contribution by Channing Burks Chatmon, M.D.
Dr. Channing Burks Chatmon is a reproductive endocrinologist and board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist who is passionate about supporting and guiding patients with personalized and evidence-based treatment options to fulfill their dream of having a family.
