Dr. Zaher Merhi - Infertility, Stacy Sutton-Kerby - Texas Humane Legislation Network Catchup - #1523
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It’s Furry Friday! Stacy Sutton-Kerby from The Texas Humane Legislation Network is here to catch us up on what’s been happening. Dr. Zaher Merhi is here to discuss Infertility causes and treatments. Furry Friday is brought to you by Castor & Pollux Pet Food. As the leader and maker of America’s #1 organic pet food, Castor & Pollux has set a new standard with the most comprehensive portfolio of purposeful pet food.
Stacy Sutton-Kerby
Stacy is the Director of Government Relations for the Texas Humane Legislation Network, a nonprofit promoting the humane treatment of animals through legislation, education and advocacy. Previously, Stacy co-hosted a podcast about animal welfare issues, and worked with local agencies to launch Safekeeping – a program supporting the pets of people exiting domestic violence.
Catching up after the Legislative Session with The Texas Humane Legislation Network
Bernadette asks what it is like for Stacy, and other people trying to do their civic duty, to access legislators and their staff. Stacy says you basically get an elevator pitch, time wise to get your point, and bill across. Good news! The Texas Legislature has passed SB 474 by Chair Nicole Collier (D-Dallas) and Senator Eddie Lucio Jr. (D-Brownsville) out of both chambers. A top legislative priority for the Texas Humane Legislation Network (THLN), the Safe Outdoor Dogs bill will establish basic standards of shelter and care for dogs left outdoors and provide much-needed clarification to existing law to promote the safety of animals and the people around them. The legislation also ensures dogs have access to drinkable water and can move around without being trapped in standing water or any other dangerous substance. Along with preventing exposure to extreme weather, the legislation strikes the 24-hour waiting period in the current statute. This will allow law enforcement to address critical situations immediately before tragedy happens.
Click here to read more about what Stacy and her team are doing to help protect all kinds of animals all over the state of Texas!
Dr. Zaher Merhi
Dr. Merhi is an internationally recognized fertility doctor, lecturer, editor, and grant reviewer as well as the founder and medical director of Rejuvenating Fertility Center (RFC). His training and faculty appointments included Albert Einstein College of Medicine, NYU School of Medicine, and University of Vermont. He is currently a Professor at SUNY Downstate University. He has three American Board certifications in OB/GYN, Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, and High-Complexity Laboratory Director (HCLD.) He was awarded Best OBGYN Doctor 2020 by New York Magazine, and his patients praise him for keeping it real and supporting them through their fertility journey needs.
Infertility Causes and Treatments
In order to have a baby, you need, an egg, some sperm, and a proper attachment of the fertalized ovum to the uterine wall. The causes of infertility, 1/3 it is sperm problem, 1/3 of the time it is an egg problem, and 1/3 of the time, infertility is unknown. Irregular periods can be a sign of infertility in women. For men, you can not just look at the ejaculate to determine if a man is having fertile sperm issues. Chlamydia can actually block your tubes, so looking at someone’s past sexual history is important. Most couples get pregnant within a year if they are actively trying. Dr. Zaher says the best way to track ovulation is by purchasing the ovulation test kits from the over the counter pharmacies.
Approaching fertility holistically to Dr. Merhi is more than just pumping someones body full of medications and injections. The first successful IVF 40 years was actually done without medication or injections. Diet plays a large part as well. If you are eating a lot of poor quality food, or are overweight, this is a reflection of your health. Stress can also cause a woman to not ovulate and release an egg, so infertility can be environmental too. Take it slow and remember that your body DOES know what to do, some times good things just take time.
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