#424: If You Teach A Woman To Fish...A Talk On Restorative Reproductive Medicine with Dr. Marguerite Duane
· 1 h 42 min · Episode 424
Episode #424: If You Teach A Woman To Fish...A Talk On Restorative Reproductive Medicine with Dr. Marguerite Duane
This week Dr. Stu and Midwife Blyss are joined by Dr. Marguerite Duane to discuss the shortcomings of conventional infertility treatments and the promising potential of Restorative Reproductive Medicine (RRM). Dr. Duane, a family physician and expert in RRM, explains the importance of treating infertility as a symptom of underlying health issues rather than as a disease itself. Together, they dive into specifics about conditions like polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) and endometriosis, emphasizing the benefits of lifestyle changes and identifying root causes. Marguerite shares insights on male infertility, the flawed default approach of using hormonal contraception for various female health issues, and the ethical concerns surrounding the IVF industry. The episode underscores the need for a more integrated, patient-centered approach in reproductive healthcare.
Guest Bio:
Dr. Marguerite Duane, a board-certified family physician, is co-founder and Executive Director of FACTS about Fertility, an organization dedicated to educating medical professionals and students about the science supporting fertility awareness-based methods (FABMs) and restorative reproductive medicine (RRM). She serves as an Adjunct Associate Professor at Georgetown and Associate Professor of Restorative Reproductive Medicine and Director of the Center for Fertility Awareness Based Education and Research at Duquesne University’s College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Duane cares for patients via a direct primary care house-calls based practice, MD for Life. She has served on the board of the American Academy of Family Physicians and the Family Medicine Education Consortium.
Instagram: @FertilityFACTS
Website: www.FACTSaboutFertility.org
Resources
A Raw Talk with Dr. Stuart Fischbein- VBAC, Ultrasounds, C-sections & the Lies We’ve Been Told // S4E34
Culture Apothecary with Alex Clark: 'It's All A Lie:’ Buried Science On Vaccines & An Agenda Keeping Parents In The Dark | Del Bigtree
Treating Infertility: The New Frontier of Reproductive Medicine
Fertility Awareness-Based Methods for Women's Health and Family Planning: https://www.factsaboutfertility.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Fertility-Awareness-Based-Methods.pdf
App study: https://www.factsaboutfertility.org/rating-of-fertility-apps-avoiding/
Webinars (Know your body and Facts about fertility explained): https://www.factsaboutfertility.org/learn-more/webinars/
Virtual conference: https://www.factsaboutfertility.org/2025-facts-virtual-conference/
Sample our CME: https://www.factsaboutfertility.org/sample-our-cme/
Introduction to charting and the different methods: https://www.factsaboutfertility.org/what-is-charting/
In This Episode
Understanding Restorative Reproductive Medicine
Empowering Women with Knowledge
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) Explained
The Role of Nutrition in Medical Education
Restorative Reproductive Medicine Approaches
Endometriosis: Symptoms and Treatments
The Ethics and Economics of Reproductive Medicine
Male Fertility
Podcast Produced by: Raquel Hernandez, Pride and Joy Doula Care
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Links in the notes 16
- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-raw-talk-with-dr-stuart-fischbein-vbac-ultrasounds/id1704238790?i=1000716161816
- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/its-all-a-lie-buried-science-on-vaccines-an/id1507839530?i=1000716253609
- https://www.heritage.org/marriage-and-family/report/treating-infertility-the-new-frontier-reproductive-medicine
- https://www.factsaboutfertility.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Fertility-Awareness-Based-Methods.pdf
- https://www.factsaboutfertility.org/rating-of-fertility-apps-avoiding/
- https://www.factsaboutfertility.org/learn-more/webinars/
- https://www.factsaboutfertility.org/2025-facts-virtual-conference/
- https://www.factsaboutfertility.org/sample-our-cme/
- https://www.factsaboutfertility.org/what-is-charting/
- https://wenatal.com/Birthinginstincts
- https://birthfit.com
- https://piquelife.com/birthing
- https://patreon.com/birthinginstinctspodcast
- https://birthinginstincts.com/birthingblyss.com
- https://birthinginstinctspodcast.com
- https://redcircle.com/brands
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