Beat Infertility

In BONUS Episode 317 of Beat Infertility, we interview JP Kriya, an author and certified meditation teacher, about how to find joy during your infertility journey.   Infertility coach Heather Huhman helps warriors like you make scientifically-based, well-informed decisions about your next steps. To schedule your free 30-minute call, go to https://beatinfertility.co/hope.  

In BONUS Episode 316 of Beat Infertility, Dr. Allison Rodgers answers six listener questions (reproductive immunology, donor eggs, poor responders, and more) and then we discuss reproductive rights and how they impact the infertility community. Infertility coach Heather Huhman helps warriors like you make scientifically-based, well-informed decisions about your next steps. To schedule your free 30-minute call, go to https://beatinfertility.co/hope.

In Episode 278 of Beat Infertility, Jocelyn shares her triumph over unexplained infertility and mild endometriosis. Infertility coach Heather Huhman helps warriors like you make scientifically-based, well-informed decisions about your next steps. To schedule your free 30-minute call, go to https://beatinfertility.co/hope.

In Episode 279 of Beat Infertility, Nicole shares her triumph over diminished ovarian reserve and her continuing journey with secondary infertility. Infertility coach Heather Huhman helps warriors like you make scientifically-based, well-informed decisions about your next steps. To schedule your free 30-minute call, go to https://beatinfertility.co/hope.  

In Episode 280 of Beat Infertility, Valerie shares her journey with secondary infertility, age-related infertility, polycystic ovaries (PCO), male factor (low morphology and motility). Infertility coach Heather Huhman helps warriors like you make scientifically-based, well-informed decisions about your next steps. To schedule your free 30-minute call, go to https://beatinfertility.co/hope.

In Episode 281 of Beat Infertility, Paula shares her triumph over endometriosis and diminished ovarian reserve (DOR). Infertility coach Heather Huhman helps warriors like you make scientifically-based, well-informed decisions about your next steps. To schedule your free 30-minute call, go to https://beatinfertility.co/hope.

In Episode 282 of Beat Infertility, Lillian shares her triumph over male factor infertility (semen lacking the PLC zeta protein). Infertility coach Heather Huhman helps warriors like you make scientifically-based, well-informed decisions about your next steps. To schedule your free 30-minute call, go to https://beatinfertility.co/hope.

In Episode 283 of Beat Infertility, Grace shares her triumph over secondary infertility and recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL). Infertility coach Heather Huhman helps warriors like you make scientifically-based, well-informed decisions about your next steps. To schedule your free 30-minute call, go to https://beatinfertility.co/hope.

Today's bonus episode guest is Dr. Sue Ellen Carpenter, founding physician and CEO of Bloom Fertility in Atlanta.  Dr. Carpenter and Heather discuss INVOcell as an alternative to IVF: INTRODUCTION I'd like to start by introducing you to our audience. Tell us who you are, where you work, what you do, and how you got to where you are today. Take us through your career journey. Why did you choose to go into medicine? I understand, although you did not go through infertility yourself, that your children experienced infertility. Are you able to tell us their stories?   INVOCELL Let's start with the basics of the INVOcell device itself. How does the process work, and how does it feel to the patient? Can you walk us through it step-by-step? I always thought that anesthesia is used in IVF because of the pain involved in the procedure. Is that not the case? What should patients be doing during the incubation period for INVOcell? Since the transfers are always fresh transfers, are you able to save any embryos afterward for freezing? Is there a typical patient who would benefit from INVOcell? I presume that INVOcell can also be used with donor sperm? How does INVOcell compare to IVF as far as success rates? Do you know offhand how many pregnancies and live births have occurred with the use of INVOcell? Are there any other benefits to INVOcell as compared to IVF that you haven't discussed? Is INVOcell ever used to bank embryos? How often can INVOcell be used? Is there a limit? We've talked a lot about the benefits of INVOcell, but are there any risks? Do you know where the idea for INVOcell came from originally? Since that initial idea, what materials and manufacturing practices went into the development that we know today? Once it entered the market and was used routinely, has INVOcell changed? Where is INVOcell being used? Speaking more broadly, are there any trends you have witnessed in women struggling with infertility?   WRAPPING UP What is your biggest piece of advice for people struggling with infertility? Is there anything else you'd like to add about INVOcell?

In BONUS Episode 314 of Beat Infertility, Dr. Allison Rodgers answers six listener questions (miscarriage, COVID, testicular failure, and more) and then we discuss using donor eggs, either your own or from a donor. Infertility coach Heather Huhman helps warriors like you make scientifically-based, well-informed decisions about your next steps. To schedule your free 30-minute call, go to https://beatinfertility.co/hope.

In BONUS Episode 313 of Beat Infertility, we interview Ximena Diz, a fertility and prenatal registered dietitian at SANA Nutrition, about hypothalamic amenorrhea. Infertility coach Heather Huhman helps warriors like you make scientifically-based, well-informed decisions about your next steps. To schedule your free 30-minute call, go to https://beatinfertility.co/hope.

In BONUS Episode 312 of Beat Infertility, we interview Jon Belinkie, a broker at Health Insurance Specialists about how to get individual infertility insurance coverage. Infertility coach Heather Huhman helps warriors like you make scientifically-based, well-informed decisions about your next steps. To schedule your free 30-minute call, go to https://beatinfertility.co/hope.

In Episode 278 of Beat Infertility, Sheila shares her triumph over unexplained infertility and advanced reproductive age. Infertility coach Heather Huhman helps warriors like you make scientifically-based, well-informed decisions about your next steps. To schedule your free 30-minute call, go to https://beatinfertility.co/hope.

In BONUS Episode 311 of Beat Infertility, we interview Marissa Nelson, a licensed marriage and family therapist and certified sex therapist and sexuality educator at IntimacyIVF, about how your own childhood affects your infertility journey as a couple. This is part 2 of a 2 part series. Infertility coach Heather Huhman helps warriors like you make scientifically-based, well-informed decisions about your next steps. To schedule your free 30-minute call, go to https://beatinfertility.co/hope.

In BONUS Episode 310 of Beat Infertility, Dr. Allison Rodgers answers six listener questions (thyroid antibodies, endometriosis, surrogacy, and more) and then we discuss luteal phase defects.   Infertility coach Heather Huhman helps warriors like you make scientifically-based, well-informed decisions about your next steps. To schedule your free 30-minute call, go to https://beatinfertility.co/hope.  

In BONUS Episode 309 of Beat Infertility, we interview Dr. Carol Curchoe, the founder of ART Compass, a senior clinical embryologist at a fertility clinic and a board-certified technical supervisor in embryology, about the optimal method of embryo selection in an IVF cycle as part of our ongoing research priorities series. Infertility coach Heather Huhman helps warriors like you make scientifically-based, well-informed decisions about your next steps. To schedule your free 30-minute call, go to https://beatinfertility.co/hope.

In BONUS Episode 308 of Beat Infertility, we interview Marissa Nelson, a licensed marriage and family therapist and certified sex therapist and sexuality educator at IntimacyIVF, about how your own childhood affects your infertility journey as a couple. This is part 1 of a 2 part series. Infertility coach Heather Huhman helps warriors like you make scientifically-based, well-informed decisions about your next steps. To schedule your free 30-minute call, go to https://beatinfertility.co/hope.

In BONUS Episode 307 of Beat Infertility, Dr. Allison Rodgers answers six listener questions (EMMA and ALICE tests, luteal phase defects, hypothyroidism, and more) and then we discuss ectopic pregnancies. Infertility coach Heather Huhman helps warriors like you make scientifically-based, well-informed decisions about your next steps. To schedule your free 30-minute call, go to https://beatinfertility.co/hope.

In Episode 276 of Beat Infertility, Adrienne shares her triumph over recurrent pregnancy loss, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), thyroid issues (Grave's disease), and a uterine septum. Infertility coach, Heather Huhman, helps warriors like you make scientifically-based, well-informed decisions about your next steps. To schedule your free 30-minute call, go to https://beatinfertility.co/hope.

In Episode 275 of Beat Infertility, Heather discusses the 3 crucial elements for IVF success, ways to evaluate your fertility, and announces the launch of Beat Infertility Premium. Infertility coach Heather Huhman helps warriors like you make scientifically-based, well-informed decisions about your next steps. To schedule your free 30-minute call, go to https://beatinfertility.co/hope.  

In BONUS Episode 306 of Beat Infertility, we interview Dr. Carol Curchoe, the founder of ART Compass, a senior clinical embryologist at a fertility clinic, and a board-certified technical supervisor in embryology, about the third of the top 10 priorities for future infertility research. Infertility coach Heather Huhman helps warriors like you make scientifically-based, well-informed decisions about your next steps. To schedule your free 30-minute call, go to https://beatinfertility.co/hope.  

In Episode 274 of Beat Infertility, Jamie shares her triumph over secondary infertility, low AMH, and tubal factor infertility. Infertility coach Heather Huhman helps warriors like you make scientifically-based, well-informed decisions about your next steps. To schedule your free 30-minute call, go to https://beatinfertility.co/hope.  

In BONUS Episode 305 of Beat Infertility, Dr. Allison Rodgers answers six listener questions (IVF protocols, calcium ionophore, advanced maternal age, and more) and then we discuss sex questions you're afraid to ask your doctor. Infertility coach Heather Huhman helps warriors like you make scientifically-based, well-informed decisions about your next steps. To schedule your free 30-minute call, go to https://beatinfertility.co/hope.  

n BONUS Episode 304 of Beat Infertility, we interview infertility warriors Carolynn Dube and Kaeleigh MacDonald of Fertility Matters Canada about access to fertility coverage and support across Canada. Infertility coach Heather Huhman helps warriors like you make scientifically-based, well-informed decisions about your next steps. To schedule your free 30-minute call, go to https://beatinfertility.co/hope.  

In BONUS Episode 303 of Beat Infertility, Dr. Allison Rodgers answers six listener questions (male factor infertility, dental issues, PGT testing frozen embryos, and more) and then we discuss endometrial biopsy tests and the science behind each one. Infertility coach Heather Huhman helps warriors like you make scientifically-based, well-informed decisions about your next steps. To schedule your free 30-minute call, go to https://beatinfertility.co/hope.  

In Episode 273 of Beat Infertility, Heather provides a life update and answers some listener questions about loss, secondary infertility, coaching, and more. Infertility coach Heather Huhman helps warriors like you make scientifically-based, well-informed decisions about your next steps. To schedule your free 30-minute call, go to https://beatinfertility.co/hope.  

In BONUS Episode 302 of Beat Infertility, we interview Kim Hooper, Meredith Resnick, and Dr. Huong Diep, co-authors of All the Love, about healing your heart and finding meaning after pregnancy loss. Infertility coach Heather Huhman helps warriors like you make scientifically-based, well-informed decisions about your next steps. To schedule your free 30-minute call, go to https://beatinfertility.co/hope.  

In BONUS Episode 301 of Beat Infertility, Dr. Allison Rodgers answers six listener questions (XYZ, XYZ, XYZ, and more) and then we discuss preimplantation, the implantation process, and the role beta-3 integrins and progesterone resistance play in recurrent implantation failure and miscarriages. Infertility coach Heather Huhman helps warriors like you make scientifically-based, well-informed decisions about your next steps. To schedule your free 30-minute call, go to https://beatinfertility.co/hope.  

In BONUS Episode 300 of Beat Infertility, we interview Suzie Welsh, the co-founder, and CEO of Binto, about endometriosis and your fertility. Infertility coach Heather Huhman helps warriors like you make scientifically-based, well-informed decisions about your next steps. To schedule your free 30-minute call, go to https://beatinfertility.co/hope.    

In Episode 272 of Beat Infertility, I update listeners on my concussion and answer some listener questions. Infertility coach Heather Huhman helps warriors like you make scientifically-based, well-informed decisions about your next steps. To schedule your free 30-minute call, go to https://beatinfertility.co/hope.  

In BONUS Episode 299 of Beat Infertility, we interview Dr. Sam Ohlander, assistant professor of urology and co-head of the andrology division at the University of Illinois at Chicago, about the diagnosis and treatment of varicoceles. Infertility coach Heather Huhman helps warriors like you make scientifically-based, well-informed decisions about your next steps. To schedule your free 30-minute call, go to https://beatinfertility.co/hope.  

In Episode 170 of Beat Infertility, Tonya shares her triumph over poor egg quality using donor eggs.  Infertility coach Heather Huhman helps warriors like you make scientifically-based, well-informed decisions about your next steps. To schedule your free 30-minute call, go to https://beatinfertility.co/hope.

In BONUS Episode 298 of Beat Infertility, we interview Dr. Carol Curchoe, the founder of ART Compass, a senior clinical embryologist at a fertility clinic and a board-certified technical supervisor in embryology, about the second of the top 10 priorities for future infertility research. Infertility coach Heather Huhman helps warriors like you make scientifically-based, well-informed decisions about your next steps. To schedule your free 30-minute call, go to https://beatinfertility.co/hope.  

In Episode 270 of Beat Infertility, Ruby shares her journey with tubal factor infertility and Hashimoto's disease. Infertility coach Heather Huhman helps warriors like you make scientifically-based, well-informed decisions about your next steps. To schedule your free 30-minute call, go to https://beatinfertility.co/hope.    

In BONUS Episode 171 of Beat Infertility, Dr. Allison Rodgers answers six listener questions (low ovarian reserve, egg fertilization issues, IUI, progesterone, and more) and then we discuss the reasons why PGS normal embryos might fail to implant or result in a miscarriage. Infertility coach Heather Huhman helps warriors like you make scientifically-based, well-informed decisions about your next steps. To schedule your free 30-minute call, go to https://beatinfertility.co/hope.

In Episode 269 of Beat Infertility, Joanna shares her triumph over diminished ovarian reserve (DOR), endometriosis, and male factor infertility (low morphology). Infertility coach Heather Huhman helps warriors like you make scientifically-based, well-informed decisions about your next steps. To schedule your free 30-minute call, go to https://beatinfertility.co/hope.    

In BONUS Episode 297 of Beat Infertility, Dr. Allison Rodgers answers six listener questions (endometriosis, Asherman's Syndrom, lean PCOS, and more) and then we discuss the diagnosis and treatment of male factor infertility. Infertility coach Heather Huhman helps warriors like you make scientifically-based, well-informed decisions about your next steps. To schedule your free 30-minute call, go to https://beatinfertility.co/hope.  

In Episode 268 of Beat Infertility, Ellen shares her triumph over PCOS and inflammation from EBV and MTHFR gene mutation. Infertility coach Heather Huhman helps warriors like you make scientifically-based, well-informed decisions about your next steps. To schedule your free 30-minute call, go to https://beatinfertility.co/hope.  

In BONUS Episode 296 of Beat Infertility, we interview Dr. Kenosha Gleaton, an OB/GYN and medical director of Natalist, about getting pregnant after a miscarriage. Infertility coach Heather Huhman helps warriors like you make scientifically-based, well-informed decisions about your next steps. To schedule your free 30-minute call, go to https://beatinfertility.co/hope.  

In Episode 267 of Beat Infertility, Kristin shares her journey with endometriosis, PCOS, and male factor infertility (failed vasectomy reversal). Infertility coach Heather Huhman helps warriors like you make scientifically-based, well-informed decisions about your next steps. To schedule your free 30-minute call, go to https://beatinfertility.co/hope.  

In BONUS Episode 295 of Beat Infertility, we interview Alyssa Snider, director of genetic counseling at Igenomix, about new embryo genetic screening technology. Infertility coach Heather Huhman helps warriors like you make scientifically-based, well-informed decisions about your next steps. To schedule your free 30-minute call, go to https://beatinfertility.co/hope.  

In Episode 266 of Beat Infertility, Tammy shares her journey with secondary infertility, male factor infertility, an emercengy hysterectomy during the bith of her son, and surrogacy. Infertility coach Heather Huhman helps warriors like you make scientifically-based, well-informed decisions about your next steps. To schedule your free 30-minute call, go to https://beatinfertility.co/hope.

In BONUS Episode 294 of Beat Infertility, we interview Peter Nieves, chief commercial officer for WINFertility, about fertility benefit trends, COVID and fertility treatments, and what companies are doing to help employees. Infertility coach Heather Huhman helps warriors like you make scientifically-based, well-informed decisions about your next steps. To schedule your free 30-minute call, go to https://beatinfertility.co/hope.  

In Episode 265 of Beat Infertility, Maria shares her triumph over tubal factor infertility and endometriosis. Infertility coach Heather Huhman helps warriors like you make scientifically-based, well-informed decisions about your next steps. To schedule your free 30-minute call, go to https://beatinfertility.co/hope.  

In BONUS Episode 293 of Beat Infertility, Dr. Allison Rodgers answers six listener questions (luteal phase spotting, premature ovarian failure, advanced maternal age, and more) and then we discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly of fertility supplements. Infertility coach Heather Huhman helps warriors like you make scientifically-based, well-informed decisions about your next steps. To schedule your free 30-minute call, go to https://beatinfertility.co/hope.  

In Episode 264 of Beat Infertility, Rachael shares her triumph over adenomyosis and male factor infertility (low count and motility). Infertility coach Heather Huhman helps warriors like you make scientifically-based, well-informed decisions about your next steps. To schedule your free 30-minute call, go to https://beatinfertility.co/hope.  

In BONUS Episode 292 of Beat Infertility, we interview Dr. Carol Curchoe, the founder of ART Compass, a senior clinical embryologist at a fertility clinic and a board-certified technical supervisor in embryology, about the first of the top 10 priorities for future infertility research. Infertility coach Heather Huhman helps warriors like you make scientifically-based, well-informed decisions about your next steps. To schedule your free 30-minute call, go to https://beatinfertility.co/hope.  

In Episode 263 of Beat Infertility, Liz shares her triumph over endometriosis, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), and male factor infertility (motility and morphology). Infertility coach Heather Huhman helps warriors like you make scientifically-based, well-informed decisions about your next steps. To schedule your free 30-minute call, go to https://beatinfertility.co/hope.  

In BONUS Episode 291 of Beat Infertility, we interview Dr. Angie Beltsos, chief medical officer at Vios Fertility Institute, about assessing egg maturity and quality. Infertility coach Heather Huhman helps warriors like you make scientifically-based, well-informed decisions about your next steps. To schedule your free 30-minute call, go to https://beatinfertility.co/hope1      

In Episode 262 of Beat Infertility, Amanda shares her journey with silent endometriosis and chronic endometritis. Infertility coach Heather Huhman helps warriors like you make scientifically-based, well-informed decisions about your next steps. To schedule your free 30-minute call, go to https://beatinfertility.co/hope.  

In BONUS Episode 290 of Beat Infertility, Dr. Allison Rodgers answers six listener questions (hypothyroidism, diminished ovarian reserve, embryo banking, and more) and then we discuss the implications of the COVID vaccine for the infertility community. Infertility coach Heather Huhman helps warriors like you make scientifically-based, well-informed decisions about your next steps. To schedule your free 30-minute call, go to https://beatinfertility.co/hope.