IVM Explained: A Different Approach to Egg Retrieval with guest Dr. Sherman Silber

Can eggs be made from skin cells? Could a skin biopsy one day replace egg retrieval entirely? In this episode, Dr. Aimee sits down with Dr. Sherman Silber, a world-renowned pioneer in infertility and reproductive biology whose groundbreaking work in IVF, IVM, ovary freezing, and in vitro oogenesis has redefined what's possible in fertility medicine.

In this episode, we cover:

• What IVM is and how it differs from traditional IVF

• The "give every egg a chance" philosophy

• How IVM benefits PCOS patients without hormonal stimulation

• Making eggs and sperm from skin cells (in vitro oogenesis)

• Why a skin biopsy could one day beat egg retrieval

• Ovarian transplantation to delay menopause and extend longevity

• The regulatory landscape for these breakthrough technologies

Resources

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