Dr. Violet Klenov, MD

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Dr. Violet Klenov, MD Dr. Violet Klenov is a double board-certified reproductive endocrinologist and infertility specialist with deep roots in St. Louis.

04/23/2026

Everyone deserves access to care.

You are not alone.

You are more than your infertility.

Before any treatment begins, the first step is learning more about you. 🧬 A fertility consultation and workup give us im...
10/24/2025

Before any treatment begins, the first step is learning more about you. 🧬

A fertility consultation and workup give us important details about your health, history, and goals — the foundation for making safe and effective decisions. This may include checking hormone levels, reviewing your medical history, performing an ultrasound, or discussing prior experiences. Each piece of information is part of a larger puzzle, helping us understand how your body is functioning and how it may respond to treatment. 💙💜

Preparation isn’t about generic plans — it’s about gathering knowledge that creates clarity and options. With the right information in place, we can move forward with confidence, knowing your care is grounded in both science and your unique story.

Becoming a Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility (REI) specialist requires more than a decade of training beyond high...
10/24/2025

Becoming a Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility (REI) specialist requires more than a decade of training beyond high school. 💙

After four years of college and four years of medical school, physicians complete a four-year OB/GYN residency, where they deliver babies, perform surgeries, and manage complex women’s health conditions. From there, three additional years are spent in fellowship, focusing solely on fertility and reproductive medicine. This includes 18 months of clinical training and 18 months of research, with the expectation of publishing new findings that advance the field. Board certification then requires passing both written and oral exams in OB/GYN and in REI. 💜

Fewer than 500 new REIs graduate fellowship in the U.S. each year, making it a highly specialized field. Choosing a board-certified REI means your care is guided by years of focused training, scientific knowledge, and clinical experience — all dedicated to helping patients build their families.

Balancing fertility treatment with a career can sometimes feel like managing two full-time jobs. The appointments, the e...
10/21/2025

Balancing fertility treatment with a career can sometimes feel like managing two full-time jobs. The appointments, the emotions, and the logistics can add up quickly alongside everyday responsibilities. 💙💜

There’s no single “right” way to move through this. Some patients are in active treatment, while others are exploring options for the future. If you’re not ready to build your family now but want to protect that possibility, one option is fertility preservation. Egg or s***m freezing allows us to store reproductive cells at a younger age, when they are often healthier, so you have more flexibility with timing later on. 🧬

Every journey is different, but each one is valid. If career, school, or personal circumstances are your focus today, preservation may give you peace of mind for tomorrow. The goal isn’t to choose between ambition and parenthood — it’s to create space for both.

Your immune system protects your overall health — and in some cases, it can also influence fertility. 💙 Autoimmune condi...
10/17/2025

Your immune system protects your overall health — and in some cases, it can also influence fertility. 💙

Autoimmune conditions and chronic inflammation may affect ovarian function, embryo implantation, or pregnancy outcomes. For example, certain autoimmune diseases have been linked to diminished ovarian reserve, early pregnancy loss, or complications like preeclampsia. At the same time, the relationship between immunity and reproduction is complex. Some conditions even improve during pregnancy, showing how dynamic the immune system can be. 💜

It’s important to remember that immune health is just one part of a larger picture. Fertility is shaped by many factors — hormones, egg and s***m quality, uterine environment, and overall wellness. Looking at the whole person helps us create a plan that is rooted in science and tailored to your unique story.

My patients teach me something new every single day. 💙 Sometimes it’s resilience through setbacks, sometimes it’s hope i...
10/17/2025

My patients teach me something new every single day. 💙

Sometimes it’s resilience through setbacks, sometimes it’s hope in the face of uncertainty, and often it’s the quiet perseverance that shows me how strong the human spirit can be. Each journey is unique, but courage is the common thread. 💜

These lessons shape me not only as a physician but as a person. They remind me that fertility care is never just about protocols, it’s about listening, learning, and standing beside people in some of their most personal chapters.

For every patient who has shared their story with me, thank you. Your journeys remind me daily that fertility care is not just medicine, it’s compassion and partnership.

Cortisol is having a moment online... but is the hype accurate? Let’s clear up a common myth: stress alone does not caus...
10/15/2025

Cortisol is having a moment online... but is the hype accurate? Let’s clear up a common myth: stress alone does not cause infertility. ❌

Cortisol, often called the “stress hormone,” can affect things like sleep, cycles, and overall well-being. But fertility is complex. Hormones, egg and s***m quality, the uterine environment, and underlying medical conditions all play a role. Most patients experiencing stress are still able to conceive. 💙💜

Managing stress is valuable for your health, but it isn’t the sole key to parenthood. Fertility care means looking at the full picture — not just one hormone. Knowledge and balance matter most, and that’s what guides the next steps of your journey.

There’s nothing quite like hearing from a patient who’s welcomed their little one into the world. I’m so grateful to hav...
08/11/2025

There’s nothing quite like hearing from a patient who’s welcomed their little one into the world.

I’m so grateful to have been part of Jason and Tamara’s path to parenthood and even more grateful they thought to share their joy with me. Welcome to the world, sweet baby!

“My ultrasound was normal so I don’t have endometriosis… right?” Not necessarily. This is one of the most common misunde...
08/08/2025

“My ultrasound was normal so I don’t have endometriosis… right?”

Not necessarily.

This is one of the most common misunderstandings I hear and it’s totally valid. But here’s the truth: a normal pelvic or transvaginal ultrasound does not rule out endometriosis.

While we can sometimes see signs of endometriosis on imaging, many cases go undetected, especially if the ultrasound isn’t performed by a specialist trained to spot the subtle signs.

The only way to definitively diagnose endometriosis is through laparoscopy, a surgical procedure that allows us to directly visualize and biopsy endometriotic tissue. That said, we don’t always recommend surgery just to confirm a diagnosis, especially if symptoms and clinical suspicion are strong.

Here’s what we do look for:

💙 Severe period pain (dysmenorrhea)
💙 Pain with in*******se (often positional)
💙 GI symptoms during your period, like blood in bowel movements
💙 Unexplained infertility

Endometriosis can impact fertility by causing inflammation, scarring, and even altering egg quality or embryo implantation. If you’re experiencing symptoms or struggling to conceive, talk to your fertility specialist. You deserve answers and a plan that works for you.

When things don’t go according to plan, testing can help you take back control. If you’re a planner like me, not getting...
08/05/2025

When things don’t go according to plan, testing can help you take back control.

If you’re a planner like me, not getting pregnant right away can feel disorienting especially when you’re doing everything right. You’re tracking, timing, trying… and still waiting.

That’s where testing comes in. Whether it’s through your OB-GYN or a fertility specialist, starting the process of fertility testing can be incredibly empowering. It gives you answers or reassurance and helps you stop spinning in the “what ifs.”

✨ Testing can identify issues early, sometimes even before you hit the 6- or 12-month mark.

✨ It can also give you peace of mind when everything looks normal, so you can keep trying with confidence.

✨ And if you do need help down the road, you’re already plugged in and ready to move forward.

Knowledge is power. And in fertility, it’s also peace.

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