Episode 2 - Fertility Futurists - Dr. Neel Shah, Maven Clinic

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In this provocative and insightful episode, globally recognized Reproductive Urologist and men’s fertility expert Dr. Paul Turek, co-host ,patient and producer Rob Clyde, and Dr. Neel Shah, CMO of Maven Clinic and entrepreneurial innovator, tackle men’s health and fertility head-on. Dubbed "fertility futurists" by Dr. Shah, this trio delves into the often-overlooked disparities in men’s health—like shorter life expectancy and higher rates of health conditions compared to women. They stress the importance of preventative care, healthy lifestyle choices, and the critical role men’s reproductive health plays in overall well-being.

The conversation embraces bold ideas and forward-thinking solutions. As fertility futurists, Dr. Turek and Dr. Shah delve into evolving trends like at-home semen analysis and weigh the pros and cons of AI's role in fertility treatments. Together, they raise a thought-provoking question: Could semen analysis become the male counterpart to the pap smear? They present a compelling argument for Dr. Turek’s groundbreaking concept that fertility serves as a vital biomarker for men’s overall health.

With humor and candor, the trio addresses the challenges of engaging men in their health, discussing the urgent need for better communication, education, and a more coordinated approach to men’s healthcare. The message is clear: preventative medicine must be prioritized to catch issues before they escalate, and men deserve to have their health needs front and center in the healthcare system.

This must-listen episode is packed with groundbreaking insights for anyone curious about the future of men’s health, fertility, and the innovations reshaping care. Learn what steps you can take to optimize your health and fertility with advice straight from the experts.

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Guest: Neel Shah, MD

Dr. Neel Shah, MD, MPP, FACOG, is Chief Medical Officer of Maven Clinic, the largest virtual clinic for women's and family health, and visiting scientist at Harvard Medical School, He is a globally recognized expert in designing solutions that improve health care, and is listed among the "40 smartest people in health care" by the Becker's Hospital Review. His work to build equitable, trustworthy systems of care has been profiled by the New York Times, Good Morning America, and other outlets, and is featured in the documentaries “Color of Care,” produced by Oprah Winfrey, and “Aftershock,” which is currently streaming on Hulu.

Dr. Shah has written more than 50 peer-reviewed academic papers and contributed to four books, including as senior author of Understanding Value-Based Healthcare (McGraw-Hill), which Don Berwick has called "an instant classic" and Atul Gawande called "a masterful primer for all clinicians." Prior to joining the Harvard faculty, Dr. Shah founded Costs of Care, an NGO that curates insights from clinicians and patients to help delivery systems provide better care. In 2017, he co-founded the March for Moms Association, a coalition of more than 20 leading organizations, to increase public and private investment in the wellbeing of mothers. Dr. Shah serves on the advisory board of the National Institutes of Health, Office of Women's Health Research.

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