321: Cutting Through Infertility: Surgical & Natural Answers with Dr. Naomi Whittaker

What impact does endometriosis have on infertility?

What surgical interventions are there for endometriosis?

What is the connection between cycle charting and identifying fertility issues?

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Naomi Whittaker, a board-certified OB-GYN, reproductive medicine surgeon, and Creighton Model Fertility Care instructor. Dr. Whitaker specializes in natural fertility and restorative reproductive medicine, helping women navigate complex fertility challenges through a holistic and surgical approach.

She shares her journey into fertility medicine, the importance of individualized care, and the often-overlooked conditions that impact conception, such as endometriosis, chronic endometritis, and PCOS. Dr. Whitaker also breaks down fertility-preserving surgeries, including ovarian wedge resection and advanced laparoscopic techniques. If you're struggling with fertility or want to learn more about cutting-edge approaches to women's health, this episode is packed with game-changing insights.

About Our Guest: Dr. Naomi Whittaker is a board-certified OBGYN, certified Creighton Model FertilityCare Instructor, and restorative reproductive medicine surgeon specializing in natural fertility and has received the Focused Practice Designation in Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery by ABOG. She is a 2013 graduate of Creighton University School of Medicine, Omaha, Nebraska. She completed a residency in obstetrics and gynecology at University of Illinois College of Medicine-Peoria in 2017 and is fellowship trained in medical and surgical NaProTechnology. She founded RRMacademy.org and can be found on Instagram at napro_fertility_surgeon. She is Physician Lead at UPMC Divine Mercy in Pennsylvania which provides comprehensive gynecologic, natural fertility as well as obstetric care.

What You'll Learn in This Episode:

🔹 Dr. Whitaker's journey into fertility medicine and why she chose this path

🔹 The limitations of traditional OB-GYN care and the need for individualized treatment

🔹 How endometriosis is often missed and its impact on fertility

🔹 Understanding chronic endometritis and how it affects implantation

🔹 Surgical interventions for infertility: endometriosis excision, tubal repair, and ovarian wedge resection for PCOS

🔹 The connection between cycle charting and identifying fertility issues

🔹 The importance of advocating for yourself in reproductive healthcare

Resources Mentioned:

Dr. Whitaker's website: https://byitsfruit.org/naomi-whittaker-md

RRM Academy: https://www.rrmacademy.org/

9 Facts About NaPro for those struggling with infertility: https://www.naproebook.com/

Screening for Endometriosis: Free Symptom Survey – https://www.rrmacademy.org/

Dr Whittaker's Masterclass in Endometriosis & Surgery: https://www.rrmacademy.org/challenge-page/masterclass-in-endometriosis-and-surgery

Connect with Dr. Naomi Whittaker:

• Website:https://byitsfruit.org/naomi-whittaker-md

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/napro_fertility_surgeon/

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