Podcasts about infertility specialist

Here on the Fertility Forward podcast, we often say that knowledge is power — and that you are your own best advocate! Joining Rena and Dara on the show today are two passionate guests who are dedicated to educating women about infertility, fertility benefits, healthcare coverage, and women's health. We're thrilled to welcome Dr. Taraneh Nazem, a double board-certified Reproductive Endocrinologist, Infertility Specialist, and Obstetrician-Gynecologist at RMA of New York's Westside office, along with Carissa Simek, one of Dr. Nazem's patients. In today's episode, Carissa opens up about how her desire for better fertility coverage led her to change jobs — and the incredible fertility journey she's walked with Dr. Nazem. They discuss the panel discussions they've led, the catalyst behind Carissa's decision to preserve her fertility, and how advocating for fertility education has empowered Carissa in her own life. We also explore the conversation around freezing eggs versus embryos, the biggest challenges Dr. Nazem faces in her field, and how infertility treatments can impact daily life. For all this and much more, don't miss this insightful conversation! 

Text me to ask a question, leave a comment or just say hello! Hey doc! In this episode of ✨Stethoscopes and Strollers✨, I'm having a vulnerable conversation with Dr. Erica Bove, a Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Specialist and fertility coach who shares her powerful journey through motherhood during medical training, unexpected divorce, and rebuilding her life and career.Dr. Erica opens up about:Having her first child during residency and navigating early motherhood with limited supportExperiencing a dramatic birth during Hurricane Sandy and a challenging unmedicated delivery with her second childDiscovering her husband's affair with their nanny and rebuilding her life as a single momFinding her path to fertility coaching after realizing clinical medicine wasn't serving her familyKey takeaways:The critical importance of trusting your intuition, even when it's telling you something you don't want to hearHow finding the right support system can transform your experience as a Physician momThe power of boundaries and self-advocacy, especially during life's hardest momentsLearning to rebuild your identity after divorce or other major life transitionsDr. Erica shares why she created Love and Science Fertility, a coaching practice specifically for female physicians navigating fertility journeys, including those experiencing secondary infertility.Remember, doc, your intuition is a powerful tool - both in medicine and in life. Trust yourself.Erica Bove, MD, is the mother of two boys who are 12 and 10. At times, she prefers to be called "Mama Bear." She is a double board certified OB-GYN and Reproductive Endocrinologist (REI) physician at the University of Vermont, as well as a certified life coach through The Life Coach School. She is also the founder of Love and Science: Thriving Through Infertility. She has a keen interest in marrying an evidence-based approach with intuitive knowing in the context of a trusting relationship. She empowers physician women to build their families with confidence, compassion and community. Her mission is to heal and support the healers and to create a legacy she is proud of.For more information about Dr. Erica Bove, you can visit her website and connect with her on Facebook, follow on Instagram, and listen to the Remember to subscribe to "Stethoscopes and Strollers" on your favorite podcast platform so you never miss an episode of encouragement and empowerment. Apple Podcast | Spotify | YouTube Connect with me. Website | Instagram | Facebook Join my Email list to get tips on navigating motherhood in the medical field. If you feel you need direct support or someone to talk through the unique challenges of being a physician mom, schedule a free coaching session. Free Coaching Session with Dr. Toya

Send us a textTrying to conceive can be a frustrating and lonely journey. In this episode, Amy chats with Shelby Van Cleave (MAOM., L.Ac., FABORM. Clinical Director and Fertility Expert), a licensed acupuncturist and holistic fertility specialist, about taking charge of your fertility health. Shelby discusses the reasons why some women struggle to conceive, the importance of preconception care, and the emotional toll of infertility.  She also shares her course, Wild Rose Woman, a comprehensive program designed to empower women on their fertility journeys, whether they are trying naturally, going through IVF, or a combination of both.Key PointsHolistic Approach to Fertility: Shelby VanCleve emphasizes a holistic approach to fertility, combining acupuncture, functional medicine, and lifestyle modifications.Impact of Modern Lifestyle: Factors like delayed childbearing, birth control use, and environmental toxins can negatively impact fertility.Male Factor in Infertility: Shelby highlights the importance of addressing male fertility issues, which are often overlooked.Emotional and Psychological Impact: Infertility can have a significant emotional toll on individuals and couples.The Power of Self-Care: Practices like meditation, yoga, and stress reduction can positively impact fertility.Empowering Women: Shelby's course, "Wild Rose Woman," empowers women to take control of their fertility journey through education and self-care.Challenging Traditional Medical Approaches: She encourages women to question conventional medical advice and seek alternative approaches that address the root causes of infertility.LINKS TO OTHER SPEAKER RELATED INFORMATIONwww.commongroundlouisville.comIG @common_ground_wellness @wild_rose_womanAuthor: Amy (host of the podcast)Guest Speaker: Shelby Van Cleave, Licensed Acupuncturist and Holistic Fertility SpecialistCategory: Health & Wellness, Women's HealthSupport the showThanks for listening! SUBSCRIBE to The Holistic Health Show today and embark on a transformative journey towards a more harmonious and balanced life.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube!

In this episode, Dr. Rena Malik, MD sits down with Jake Fantus to explore the multifaceted realm of men's health and fertility challenges. They discuss the critical role of interpreting semen parameters, the life cycle of sperm, and how frequent ejaculation can influence sperm health. The conversation extends to the effects of lifestyle choices, including diet, stress management, and environmental factors such as heat exposure and substance use, on overall fertility. Jake also shares his passion for implementing electronic health record (EHR) changes to reduce physician burnout and improve efficiency in healthcare settings. With a focus on actionable strategies and holistic well-being, listeners will gain a comprehensive understanding of how to optimize their reproductive health and manage everyday stressors. Become a Member to Receive Exclusive Content: renamalik.supercast.com Schedule an appointment with me: https://www.renamalikmd.com/appointments ▶️Chapters: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:02:36 Infertility 00:05:37 Ejaculation Frequency & Health Benefits 00:10:27 Environmental exposures to avoid to optimize fertility 00:17:03 At-Home Sperm Test Quality 00:23:27 Things that people can do to prevent infertility 00:25:24 Techniques to Conceive a Baby 00:42:20 Causes of Incomplete Ejaculation 00:52:54 Male birth control 00:54:09 Men on testosterone 01:01:10 Debunking Male Infertility & Testosterone 01:02:45 Health and life hack Don't forget to check out Dr. Jake Fantus https://twitter.com/urofantusy?lang=en Let's Connect!: WEBSITE: http://www.renamalikmd.com YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@RenaMalikMD INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/RenaMalikMD TWITTER: http://twitter.com/RenaMalikMD FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/RenaMalikMD/ LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/renadmalik PINTEREST: https://www.pinterest.com/renamalikmd/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/RenaMalikMD ------------------------------------------------------ DISCLAIMER: This podcast is purely educational and does not constitute medical advice. The content of this podcast is my personal opinion, and not that of my employer(s). Use of this information is at your own risk. Rena Malik, M.D. will not assume any liability for any direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of information contained in this podcast including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness or death. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Season 4! Get ready for a season packed with valuable insight. We're thrilled to kick off the season with the expertise of Dr. Randi Goldman, a renowned Reproductive Endocrinologist and Infertility Specialist. @randihgoldman_fertilitydoc. Nowadays, 1 in 6/8 couples will struggle with infertility of some sort. With options such as egg freezing and IVF, it's hard to understand which option would be best. This episode delves into each choice, underscoring the significance of a supportive team on your fertility journey. Covering topics from male factor considerations to fertility preservation, this conversation offers both insight and hope. With professionals like Dr. Goldman leading the way, the future of fertility is in reassuring hands. Don't forget to⁠⁠ FOLLOW the podcast⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel⁠⁠ for all the unapparent content you never knew you needed.

It's been two years since Roe v. Wade was overturned by the Supreme Court. As the power to rule over women's reproductive rights reverts to the states, we are seeing many move toward vast limitations of reproductive choices, including bans on terminating pregnancies, but also devastating impediments toward the processes that have helped those who are struggling with infertility have a chance to conceive. To open up this conversation and really delve into what this decision means, we have Jen's longtime friend Amy Hardin joining the pod. As women who lived their childbearing years under the protections of Roe v. Wade, Jen and Amy discuss what the aftermath will look for the next generation of women.  Later on the show, we'll feature an interview with Dr. Natalie Crawford, a Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility Specialist in Austin, TX who really helps us break down all the salient issues. Dr. Crawford sensitively approaches all the repercussions of not having a safe way for a woman to terminate a pregnancy that many of us may not have even considered. Wherever you stand on the issue of abortion, these conversations show the ripple effect this decision has had on women's ability to make health choices for themselves and how it affects women who do wish to conceive and the hurdles they will now face. * * * Thought-Provoking Quotes: “Reproductive care doesn't exist in silos. Abortion access is just one part of the triangle of reproductive care. And fertility care is on one end and gynecological care and OB/GYN care is on the other, but they all exist together, for a variety of reasons.” – Dr. Natalie Crawford  “You could die in pregnancy even though you have zero risk factors. We know that this happens. And so when we start assigning the idea that reproductive choice or ending a pregnancy is morally bad because you're killing a baby or a fetus, what we're really doing is devaluing the life of that mother who's carrying the baby because at any moment it could go a way that could turn lethal.” – Dr. Natalie Crawford  “We have allowed politics to infiltrate medicine and people are getting cared for differently because of the current political world. That should terrify anybody who knows somebody in their life with a uterus, that really should terrify you.” – Dr. Natalie Crawford  “Black women have three to four times the chance of dying in childbirth, even when controlled for proper prenatal care or socioeconomic class, meaning even if you are educated and you have access to care, the color of your skin is a contributing factor to you walking out of childbirth alive. That is devastating.” – Dr. Natalie Crawford  “You're either a fan of reproductive care and you respect the fact that people deserve the integrity to make their choices with their medical professionals and their loved ones, or you don't.” – Dr. Natalie Crawford Guest's Links: Website - https://www.nataliecrawfordmd.com  Fora Fertility - https://www.forafertilityaustin.com  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nataliecrawfordmd/  Twitter - https://twitter.com/ncrawfordmd  Connect with Jen! Jen's website - https://Jenhatmaker.com/ Jen's Instagram - https://instagram.com/Jenhatmaker Jen's Twitter - https://twitter.com/JenHatmaker/ Jen's Facebook - https://facebook.com/Jenhatmaker Jen's YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/JenHatmaker?sub_confirmation=1 The For the Love Podcast is a production of Four Eyes Media, presented by Audacy.  Four Eyes Media: https://www.iiiimedia.com/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

*Most people get into birth work because they had a very negative birth experience. That's not my story. I became a doula in 2001, long before it was a common term.*Then, from about ages 24-29, I apprenticed with a home birth midwife, mostly to the Amish community.*It was during this time that I became aware of just how common fertility challenges and miscarriages are.*I took my nutrition education/experience and coupled it with my career in birth work (doula, prenatal/postpartum yoga instructor, placenta encapsulation specialist, founder of a doula collective that gave workshops on topics like making birth plans, breastfeeding, baby wearing, etc.) and began focusing on fertility optimization.*When my first daughter (both born at home) was a toddler, I began doing research for a naturopath on MTHFR & methylation*That exploded into a comprehensive functional genomic analysis that I use today to support my clients to get to foundational causes of puzzling health challenges, like fertility.I am a functional nutrigenomics practitioner and author of the academically published book, Enhancing Fertility through Functional Medicine: Using Nutrigenomics to Solve 'Unexplained' Infertility.FIND HER HERE: https://jaclyndowns.com/https://www.instagram.com/functionalfertilitysolutions/Mentioned in this episode:PODCAST INTRO 2024

Do you ‘cringe' every month when you open your energy bills? Well, hopefully changes coming to the electricity fee structure will offer some relief for Calgarians. We discuss the potential changes Alberta's energy fee regulations with Markham Hislop, Energy journalist and Publisher Energy Media.   If you and your significant other are looking to have children but facing infertility challenges, maybe it's time to move to a different province for treatment. 7 provinces currently offer some form of financial aid for infertility treatment, but Alberta is not one of them. We discuss the financial barriers to treatment in Alberta with Dr. Ariana Daniel, Infertility Specialist at the Alberta Reproductive Centre. As every parent knows, getting the kids off their phones is hard enough at home and Ontario is taking action to limit phone usage in the classroom. Should Alberta take a similar approach? We tackle the topic with Jason Schilling, President of the Alberta Teacher's Association.

Check out Eu Natural's Conception For Her, Conception For Him and the His & Hers Conception Bundle and find out why these fertility aid multivitamins have over 23,000 five-star reviews. Disclaimer: Today's guest, Dr Kim Garbedian, does not endorse or financially benefit from our partnership with Eu [“YOU”] Natural. Eu Natural did not commission or approve this episode. Please talk to your doctor or a trusted medical professional to figure out which supplement options are best for you. On today's episode of Girlboss Radio, we're opening the door to the fertility clinic and asking *all* the questions you might be having about fertility, egg freezing, IVF, the impact of age on your fertility and whether you have to give up alcohol while undergoing fertility treatment. Today's guest, Dr. Kim Garbedian is a Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons certified Gynecologist and Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Specialist who leads Pollin Fertlity, a modern and empowering fertility clinic in Toronto, Canada. This episode gets into both the emotional and physical considerations of fertility treatment, and we think it's a worthwhile listen, regardless of what stage of life you might find yourself in—and even if you're undecided on the whole kids thing. New episodes of Girlboss Radio drop every Tuesday. Never miss an episode by subscribing here: girlboss.com/pages/girlboss-radio-subscribe. Girlboss' very first course, Spark Your Career Renaissance, will help you unlock your differentiator to go from stuck to success. Learn more and enroll at course.girlboss.com/courses/spark-your-career-renaissance. Sign up for Girlboss Daily, our must-read morning newsletter, at girlboss.com/newsletter. You'll get A+ career advice, dream job postings, free coffee every Friday and a few emojis (because we're fun like that), delivered right to your inbox. Looking for your next dream employee? Post your open role on our Girlboss Job Board at jobs.girlboss.com.

Dr. Jain is one of the top infertility specialists in Ohio, and he was my doctor for way too long.In this EP we talk about all things infertility, and we had a ton of fun doing it.

WOW! It is hard to believe that year three is coming to a close and year four is about to begin. I shared in this episode how I needed to honor myself on my own grief journey the last few weeks. I was navigating my grief while going through my mom's things to be distributed between myself, my twelve siblings and extended family members. There have been so many new learnings for me since my moms passing seven months ago. More personal experience to support you to give you hope and healing on your grief journey. Things Coming in Year 4: New Podcast Name and Graphics Focused Podcast Series for the Holidays, Mental Health, My Favorite Grief Books, etc Co-host for each series with expertise in each area Opportunity for Honoring Your Child through sponsoring an episode Free Resources: Tools, Newsletter, Video More Grief tools and guidance to support you on your grief journey and for those supporting a griever Interviews with children born after infertility struggles Added a second podcast weekly/biweekly YouTube Channel Looking for Guest speakers to share their story of infertility or loss of a child and Obstetrician, Infertility Specialist, Ministers, Funeral Directors etc. Free Resource at my website for you. (Grief Impact Wheel) https://livingaftergrief.coachesconsole.com/grief-impact-wheel Connect with Teresa: EMAIL: teresa.livingaftergrief.com Facebook https://www.facebook.com/.livingaftergrief/. Instagram: @livingaftergrief Website: www.livingaftergrief.com click and schedule a free complementary time to talk: https://livingaftergrief.coachesconsole.com/calendar/grief-discovery-call Podcast Guest: https://livingaftergrief.coachesconsole.com/calendar/podcast-interview-call

In this episode of Black Health 365, hosts Britt Daniels and Jackie Paige take a transparent look at infertility.  This first episode of a special Black Health 365 series, is designed to empower women and men struggling with infertility. Britt and Jackie welcome Dr. Jerrine R. Morris, M.D., M.P.H., as they have a candid conversation about infertility and its physical and emotional toll on Black families. Dr. Jerrine R. Morris, M.D., M.P.H., is a Reproductive Endocrinologist and Infertility Specialist at Shady Grove Fertility in Baltimore, Maryland.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Bhola Rijal is a preeminent Senior Gynecologist, Obstetrician, Infertility Specialist, and Litterateur. He has expertise in In-vitro fertilization which helps against fertilization. In this podcast, Sushant and Dr. Rijal discuss abortion, teenage sex education, porn, contraceptives, pregnancy, and much more. Follow Dr. Bhola Rijal on Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/drbholarijal/

This week we have a great guest speaker, Dr. Carolina Sueldo. She is an incredible OBGYN and Infertility Specialist. She is also a talented educator with a number of resources for other physicians or patients. She also shares her journey with revenue in her own practice.YouTube Channel on Woman's Health Topicshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDbavDbmBGCvNwnxzGw_XeA Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/drcarolinasueldo/?hl=en She also has a live Q&A at the end of the month (8.27).https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAuc-qupjgrH9Rty_4nycxS3HJXiLs6eBJm?_x_zm_rtaid=pwcVhXpcQ0q92--vxOWBjA.1660334096556.a1cafe1d72cf74bf9fe04e3861659dc5&_x_zm_rhtaid=793Join other healthcare professionals in the discussion on Facebook Group RevMD.Don't miss an episode, subscribe via Apple PodcastsLeave me a review on Apple PodcastsIf you are looking for a reliable, data-driven, medical biller to help grow your revenue reach out to Info@nationalrevenueconsulting.com or visit us here.

It was a few days after the overturn of Roe v. Wade when a doctor in Louisiana prescribed a medication to make the insertion of an IUD, a form of birth control, less painful for a patient. The medication has several uses. One of them is to act as the second part of a two-drug protocol used to terminate a pregnancy. The pharmacy called the prescribing physician to ask if the prescription was for an abortion. When she told them it was for an IUD insertion, the pharmacist still refused to give out the medication, leaving the patient without the medication for her procedure. This is one of the ways Roe's overturn has already impacted access to other kinds of reproductive care. We worry this will not only continue but get worse. Today we are going to dig into the new landscape of reproductive healthcare in a post-Roe world by talking with two physicians who have dedicated their lives to helping people who can get pregnant navigate their vast pool of healthcare needs. From deciding how to prevent pregnancy and how to manage harmful periods to how to recover from a miscarriage and how to deal with infertility, these doctors know better than most, and certainly better than the Supreme Court, that the full spectrum of reproductive care is of vital importance to the lives of millions of Americans. Joining us today are Dr. Colleen Denny, the Medical Director of Women's Health Services at Bellevue Hospital in NYC and an Assistant Clinical Professor at the NYU School of Medicine who provides OB-GYN care that includes abortion, and Dr. Lucky Sekhon, a double board-certified OB-GYN and Reproductive Endocrinologist & Infertility Specialist at RMA of New York, a fertility clinic. She is an assistant clinical professor at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. To donate to support our fight against the attack on reproductive autonomy and all the attacks that follow. Please visit aclu.org/keepfighting. To get involved in our people power effort to protect abortion access, please visit aclu.org/abortionactivist.

Caroline speaks with Ob/Gyn and Infertility Specialist Eduardo Hariton. He shares his unique journey to becoming a doctor in addition to what he is learning while navigating his career in medicine and balancing his personal life. We discuss decisions he made to get to where he is today, how he decided on this career, and what the future could look like for people receiving fertility services. He shares best practices for people seeking fertility services, debunks common myths about infertility, and is the voice you need to hear if you're someone who is feeling alone during their infertility journey. If you're interested in becoming a doctor, specifically Ob/Gyn, and or wanting to learn more about fertility in general, you don't want to miss this!  Eduardo Hariton is an Ob/Gyn and infertility specialist. He received his medical training at Harvard, where he completed a combined MD / MBA at Harvard Medical School and Harvard Business School and his Ob/Gyn residency at the Brigham and Women's Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital. He is currently a clinical fellow in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at the University of California, San Francisco and will be joining the Reproductive Science Center of the Bay Area as a clinician, and US Fertility as the VP of Strategic Initiatives. He combines his clinical and business backgrounds to treat patients and think creatively about how to improve the care they receive when seeking fertility services. Resources: Eduardo Hariton: IG - @haritonmd Podcast Jingle by Real Topeka People Real Topeka People: Spotify - https://spoti.fi/3Np78CY Real Topeka People: TikTok - https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMLHgoYuc/

This episode features Dr. Robert Setton, Reproductive Endocrinologist & Infertility Specialist at Shady Grove Fertility. Here, he discusses his own experience with IVF, advanced screening tools for embryos, financial options for family planning, and more.

Infertility or having difficulty becoming pregnant is common. In the U.S., about 9 percent of men and 11 percent of women have experienced infertility. For couples who struggle with infertility, it may seem like everyone around them is able to have children, but them. Infertility means lots of waiting, and is often accompanied by feelings of … Continue reading Trying to get pregnant? When to see an infertility specialist →

Infertility or having difficulty becoming pregnant is common. In the U.S., about 9 percent of men and 11 percent of women have experienced infertility. For couples who struggle with infertility, it may seem like everyone around them is able to have children, but them. Infertility means lots of waiting, and is often accompanied by feelings of disappointment, worry, confusion, impatience, stress, and/or frustration.Jade Elliott spoke with Jessie Dorais, MD, Intermountain Healthcare, about trying to get pregnant.“Many people are surprised when I tell them some average pregnancy statistics,” said Dr. Jessie Dorais, a reproductive endocrinologist affiliated with Intermountain Healthcare.“There is a 20 to 25 percent probability of getting pregnant of the first couple of tries. And 85 percent of couples will conceive within 12 months. So, that means 15 percent won't get pregnant right away. And after a couple has tried and failed to achieve a pregnancy for 12-14 months, the monthly probability goes down to 2 to 4 percent,” she adds.Possible causes of infertilityInfertility is commonly caused by complexities with ovulation or sperm production or function. There are a combination of factors that may prevent pregnancy. In the United States, 10 to 15 percent of couples are infertile.Female factors, male factors or both may contribute to infertility. The Association for Reproductive Medicine reports that female infertility accounts for about 35 percent of infertility, and male infertility accounts for about 35 percent of infertility, and the remaining percentages are either a combination of both or are unexplained. Some causes may be due to a combination of male or female factors, and some causes of infertility cannot be explained.Often, tests may be performed on both partners to help determine if there's a root cause to not being able to conceive naturally. A thorough fertility evaluation will include a complete medical history, and physical health assessment for the female and male partner. After pinpointing some contributing barriers, the fertility specialist will explain some possible fertility treatments.Some factors that can affect fertility are:Maternal age A history of Sexually Transmitted DiseasesBody Mass Index (BMI) Reproductive problems such as EndometriosisHowever, it's vital to recognize that every couple is different and has unique situations, so there is not a one-size fits all scenario when it comes to infertility. It's helpful for women and their partner to discuss any underlying medical conditions with their primary care provider, obstetrician or midwife prior to trying to conceive.Couples in their 20s or early 30s don't struggle with infertility as much as those in their 30s and older, due to age affecting reproductive outcomes. Generally, miscarriage rates are about 20 percent for women who are in their 20s and increase to a 35 to 40 percent likelihood for those in their 40s. And genetic mistakes or chromosomal abnormalities (such as down syndrome) in babies also tend to be more common in older women.Couples may experience primary or secondary infertilityInfertility (or primary infertility), refers to couples who have not been able to become pregnant after twelve months of trying without the use of birth control. This is typically common with first time parents to be.Secondary infertility applies to couples who have been able to have a child or children in the past but are now unable to conceive. Sometimes, medications that are used to treat medical conditions as well as age in women can contribute to the infertility.Increasing the chance of getting pregnant before seeing a fertility specialistCouples who can't get pregnant easily within a few months, may want to take some steps at home to increase the likelihood of getting pregnant. Women can track their menstrual cycle and ovulation. There are many apps available on smartphones to help with this. Pregnancy is most likely to happen if intercourse occurs within the six days prior to ovulation day. To help track ovulation, there are urinary ovulation predictor kits that may be purchased at drugstores. Women can try using the basal body temperature method to help identify when they're ovulating, but women are generally most fertile two to three days prior to ovulation, so this method is not very effective for promoting or preventing pregnancy.When to see a fertility specialistHow long to wait to see a fertility specialist depends on how old a woman is. For women less than 35 years old, it's recommended to try to conceive naturally for 12 months.“Consider seeing a specialist 12 months after trying naturally, if menstrual cycles are regular. For women with irregular cycles, they can be seen sooner than 12 months,” said Dr. Dorais. “For women in the 35 to 40-year age range, it's recommended to see a specialist after trying to conceive naturally for six months without a positive pregnancy test. If women are 40 years of age or older they may want to see a specialist even sooner after trying to conceive.”What to do before starting infertility treatmentsTry to reach an ideal body mass index (BMI) prior to beginning infertility treatments, so don't be too much over or under the recommended weight for your height and age. Getting adequate exercise, eating a balanced diet, and living a healthy lifestyle are best. That includes not smoking, drinking alcohol or using illegal drugs. These types of lifestyle choices may have an impact on fertility and the baby.Women who are taking prescription medication will want to consult with their provider about whether it's safe to continue their medications while trying to become pregnant. Women can begin taking prenatal vitamin supplements prior to conceiving.“Infertility treatments depend on what's causing the infertility, how long a woman has been infertile, her age and her partner's age, and personal preferences. Everything that can be done is a bit elective. There's a lot of room for personal preference,” said Dr. Dorais.Some fertility treatment options include: Fertility drugs Artificial insemination (AI) and intrauterine insemination (IUI) In vitro fertilization (IVF) Donor eggsEgg freezingSurrogacy Fertility preservation for cancer patients.It's vital to recognize that infertility treatment may take time and have high costs. Many insurance plans don't cover infertility treatments and it's important to look into costs and plans to cover treatment.For more information or to find a doctor, visit: https://intermountainhealthcare.org/services/womens-health/reproductive-medicine/The Baby Your Baby program provides many resources for all pregnant women and new moms in Utah. There is also expert advice from the Utah Department of Health and Intermountain Healthcare that air each week on KUTV 2News.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Infertility or having difficulty becoming pregnant is common. In the U.S., about 9 percent of men and 11 percent of women have experienced infertility. For couples who struggle with infertility, it may seem like everyone around them is able to have children, but them. Infertility means lots of waiting, and is often accompanied by feelings of disappointment, worry, confusion, impatience, stress, and/or frustration.Jade Elliott spoke with Jessie Dorais, MD, Intermountain Healthcare, about trying to get pregnant.“Many people are surprised when I tell them some average pregnancy statistics,” said Dr. Jessie Dorais, a reproductive endocrinologist affiliated with Intermountain Healthcare.“There is a 20 to 25 percent probability of getting pregnant of the first couple of tries. And 85 percent of couples will conceive within 12 months. So, that means 15 percent won't get pregnant right away. And after a couple has tried and failed to achieve a pregnancy for 12-14 months, the monthly probability goes down to 2 to 4 percent,” she adds.Possible causes of infertilityInfertility is commonly caused by complexities with ovulation or sperm production or function. There are a combination of factors that may prevent pregnancy. In the United States, 10 to 15 percent of couples are infertile.Female factors, male factors or both may contribute to infertility. The Association for Reproductive Medicine reports that female infertility accounts for about 35 percent of infertility, and male infertility accounts for about 35 percent of infertility, and the remaining percentages are either a combination of both or are unexplained. Some causes may be due to a combination of male or female factors, and some causes of infertility cannot be explained.Often, tests may be performed on both partners to help determine if there's a root cause to not being able to conceive naturally. A thorough fertility evaluation will include a complete medical history, and physical health assessment for the female and male partner. After pinpointing some contributing barriers, the fertility specialist will explain some possible fertility treatments.Some factors that can affect fertility are:Maternal age A history of Sexually Transmitted DiseasesBody Mass Index (BMI) Reproductive problems such as EndometriosisHowever, it's vital to recognize that every couple is different and has unique situations, so there is not a one-size fits all scenario when it comes to infertility. It's helpful for women and their partner to discuss any underlying medical conditions with their primary care provider, obstetrician or midwife prior to trying to conceive.Couples in their 20s or early 30s don't struggle with infertility as much as those in their 30s and older, due to age affecting reproductive outcomes. Generally, miscarriage rates are about 20 percent for women who are in their 20s and increase to a 35 to 40 percent likelihood for those in their 40s. And genetic mistakes or chromosomal abnormalities (such as down syndrome) in babies also tend to be more common in older women.Couples may experience primary or secondary infertilityInfertility (or primary infertility), refers to couples who have not been able to become pregnant after twelve months of trying without the use of birth control. This is typically common with first time parents to be.Secondary infertility applies to couples who have been able to have a child or children in the past but are now unable to conceive. Sometimes, medications that are used to treat medical conditions as well as age in women can contribute to the infertility.Increasing the chance of getting pregnant before seeing a fertility specialistCouples who can't get pregnant easily within a few months, may want to take some steps at home to increase the likelihood of getting pregnant. Women can track their menstrual cycle and ovulation. There are many apps available on smartphones to help with this. Pregnancy is most likely to happen if intercourse occurs within the six days prior to ovulation day. To help track ovulation, there are urinary ovulation predictor kits that may be purchased at drugstores. Women can try using the basal body temperature method to help identify when they're ovulating, but women are generally most fertile two to three days prior to ovulation, so this method is not very effective for promoting or preventing pregnancy.When to see a fertility specialistHow long to wait to see a fertility specialist depends on how old a woman is. For women less than 35 years old, it's recommended to try to conceive naturally for 12 months.“Consider seeing a specialist 12 months after trying naturally, if menstrual cycles are regular. For women with irregular cycles, they can be seen sooner than 12 months,” said Dr. Dorais. “For women in the 35 to 40-year age range, it's recommended to see a specialist after trying to conceive naturally for six months without a positive pregnancy test. If women are 40 years of age or older they may want to see a specialist even sooner after trying to conceive.”What to do before starting infertility treatmentsTry to reach an ideal body mass index (BMI) prior to beginning infertility treatments, so don't be too much over or under the recommended weight for your height and age. Getting adequate exercise, eating a balanced diet, and living a healthy lifestyle are best. That includes not smoking, drinking alcohol or using illegal drugs. These types of lifestyle choices may have an impact on fertility and the baby.Women who are taking prescription medication will want to consult with their provider about whether it's safe to continue their medications while trying to become pregnant. Women can begin taking prenatal vitamin supplements prior to conceiving.“Infertility treatments depend on what's causing the infertility, how long a woman has been infertile, her age and her partner's age, and personal preferences. Everything that can be done is a bit elective. There's a lot of room for personal preference,” said Dr. Dorais.Some fertility treatment options include: Fertility drugs Artificial insemination (AI) and intrauterine insemination (IUI) In vitro fertilization (IVF) Donor eggsEgg freezingSurrogacy Fertility preservation for cancer patients.It's vital to recognize that infertility treatment may take time and have high costs. Many insurance plans don't cover infertility treatments and it's important to look into costs and plans to cover treatment.For more information or to find a doctor, visit: https://intermountainhealthcare.org/services/womens-health/reproductive-medicine/The Baby Your Baby program provides many resources for all pregnant women and new moms in Utah. There is also expert advice from the Utah Department of Health and Intermountain Healthcare that air each week on KUTV 2News.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today's guest is Dr. Serena H. Chen who is a Reproductive Endocrinologist and Infertility Specialist and all around super smart lady (@drserenahchen on Instagram).  Dr. Chen graduated from Brown University in Providence Rhode Island. She attended Duke University School of Medicine in Durham, North Carolina, and then trained in Gynecology and Obstetrics and Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at the Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland. Whether you're trying to have a baby or not she drops so many specific wellness action steps that are simple but effective - hormonally, physically, mentally – you name it she has a great suggestion.  Our talk today with Josey is about our Peptide Eye Cream which is #6 on our countdown of our top-selling  products.  We get into a discussion on aging and how that can feel as our face changes. Come have fun with us!Our private Facebook Group: Erin's Faces Green Beauty GatheringInstagram: @erinsfacesEmail: questions@beautyfullstories.comWebsite: erinsfaces.com 

These days many couples are dealing with infertility problems and for such couples, IVF is a boon.When a woman can't conceive naturally then during such instances they can get pregnant through IVF. What is IVF?How can IVF treatment be helpful?What care should be taken while undergoing IVF treatment?Why infertility problems is rising these days?How can you complete the dream of conceiving? Have discussed all these topics in this podcast episode with Dr. Jasneet Kaur, the Infertility Specialist at Milann. आजकल कई कपल्स इनफर्टिलिटी की प्रोब्लम से गुजर रहे है और ऐसे कपल्स IVF ट्रीटमेंट के लिए किसी वरदान से कम नहीं है|जब कोई महिला नेचुरली कंसीव नही कर पाती है तो ऐसे स्तिथि में ट्रीटमेंट की हेल्प से उन्हें प्रेगनेंसी दिलाई जाती है।IVF है क्या?ट्रीटमेंट कैसे आपके लिए हेलफुल रहेगी?IVF ट्रीटमेंट के दौरान क्या क्या ध्यान रखना पड़ता है?इनफर्टिलिटी की प्रोब्लम क्यों बढ़ रही है?कैसे आप कंसीव करने के सपने को पूरा कर सकते है?डॉक्टर जसनीत कौर, इन्फर्टिलिटी स्पेशलिस्ट, मिलान के साथ इन सारी बातों पे हमने इस एपिसोड में चर्चा की है।About MilannEstablished in 1990, Milann was formerly known as Bangalore Assisted Conception Centre (BACC). The company was re-branded as Milann when it entered a strategic partnership with Health Care Global Enterprise Limited (HCGEL) in 2013 and became a 100% HCGEL subsidiary in 2020. With 8 centers spread across India at prime locations, having a legacy of more than 30 years, Milann has helped over 1,00,000 couples experience the joy of parenthood while establishing benchmarks in technology, training, and clinical competence in the field of Maternity, Antenatal Care, Gynaecology & Infertility. Since its inception, Milann has always been at the forefront of scientific research, giving comprehensive care to patients with access to a whole range of advanced reproductive services and state-of-the-art technologies. A five-time winner of the “Best in Fertility Services” award by the Times of India, Milann has some of the other feathers to its cap including the ET Best Healthcare Award 2021.Connect with Rohit KokaneGlitters of Life Podcast YouTube Channel

Have you experienced a miscarriage? What type of genetic tests should you consider to prevent another miscarriage? We will talk about Genetics, Genetic Testing, and Miscarriage with Kim Skellington, a laboratory genetic counselor with CooperGenomics providing pre-test and post-test counseling to patients regarding genetic testing, and Dr. Rachel Gerber, a board-certified Reproductive Endocrinologist and Infertility Specialist with RMA NY.In this episode, we cover:What causes a woman to miscarry a pregnancy? How common is miscarriage? What is considered Recurrent Pregnancy Loss (RPL)? How common is recurrent pregnancy loss? Basic introduction to DNA, genes, and chromosomes. Genetic Testing of Products of ConceptionWhat can go wrong with the genes of a fetus that would likely result in a miscarriage? What genetic tests on the products of conception are available after a miscarriage to determine the cause? At what point does a doctor consider genetic testing of the products of conception to determine the cause of the miscarriage? After the first miscarriage? Second? Third? How does a woman's age impact this decision? How are the products of conception tested? What are patients told to do? Genetic Testing of EmbryoWhat is preimplantation genetic testing? Distinction between PGT-A, PGT-M, PGT-SR?Is PGT effective at preventing miscarriage? What does the research currently show? Are mosaic embryos more likely to miscarry?Genetic Testing of ParentsWhat parental chromosomal abnormalities can cause a miscarriage? What is a chromosomal translocations and can that cause a miscarriage? Is there a gene or genes that has been found that makes it more likely that a woman will miscarry a pregnancy of a chromosomally normal fetus? If a woman's mother had multiple miscarriages, is she likely to have miscarriages?Can these genetic anomalies by found by Parental karyotyping?What is the prognosis for women trying to get pregnant after having had recurrent miscarriages? This podcast is produced  by www.CreatingaFamily.org. We are a national non-profit with the mission to strengthen and inspire adoptive, foster & kinship parents and the professionals who support them. Creating a Family brings you the following trauma-informed, expert-based content:Weekly podcastsWeekly articles/blog postsResource pages on all aspects of family buildingPlease leave us a rating or review RateThisPodcast.com/creatingafamilySupport the show (https://creatingafamily.org/donation/)

On this week's episode of Beauty Bytes we are talking all about egg harvesting with Dr. Sasha Hakman. Dr. Hakman is a board-certified OBGYN and reproductive endocrinology and infertility specialist at Vios Fertility in Detroit MI. She completed her residency training at Michigan State University and fellowship at the medical college of Georgia. She has a research background in genetics in women's health disorders and is a strong advocate for lifestyle changes to promote reproductive health. This isn't a topic that I discuss much on my platform but as the aesthetic industry is 90% women, the debate on egg harvesting is a topic I get asked a lot about! Egg freezing might be an option if you're not ready to become pregnant now but want to try to make sure you can get pregnant later. It is recommended to freeze your eggs in your late 20s or early 30s. The younger you are, the better! We talked about female fertility, egg harvesting, and women's health. If you're thinking about harvesting your eggs, tune in to hear our thoughts!! Click HERE to follow me on Instagram Click HERE to purchase KD Skincare Click HERE to listen to more podcasts Click HERE to follow Dr. Sasha Hakman on Instagram

The dialogue around infertility is filled with cultural myths and enduring stereotypes that significantly shape the experiences of Black women. As a result, there are few spaces for marginalized individuals to discuss their fertility struggles and, as today's guest explains, this could actually be impacting their access to care. For this thought-provoking discussion about Black fertility, we welcome recurring guest, Dr. Tia Jackson-Bey, a dedicated Reproductive Endocrinologist and Infertility Specialist at RMA of New York. Dr. Jackson-Bey recently gave a talk at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai on ‘The Black Fertility Myth' as part of their Diversity Rounds and, in today's episode, she shares some of her research with us, from what the Black fertility myth is to who it affects, how it has evolved, and how it impacts fertility and reproductive health. We also touch on why infertility or the decision to go child-free can be more isolating for some cultural groups than others, the connections that modern gynecology has with the enduring legacy of slavery, and the importance of bias training in continuing education for medical professionals. Dr. Jackson-Bey also shares some resources for those who wish to learn more. Make sure not to miss this important conversation that encourages us to embrace discomfort and address our biases with Dr. Tia Jackson-Bey!

Fertility Goddess Dr Desiree McKarthy- Keith discusses why In part 2 of this Cocoa Pods series, our host and special guest Dr. McCarthy-Keith who is a Reproduction Endocrinologist and Infertility Specialist dig into the minority maternal mortality and morbidity issues that they have faced in their career. This conversation sparks a great overview of risk factors that affect fertilization for men and women. Dr. McCarthy-Keith unveils that she emphasizes with her patients that before fertility treatment begins it is necessary that they have a healthy baseline with a healthy weight as well as a blood pressure and blood sugar that is under control. This is to mitigate the risk factors that will lead to a negative outcome. There is also discussion about different reproductive surgeries and their affects on the chances of getting pregnant. Then Dr. McCarthy-Keith breaks down the mechanisms of the In Vitro Fertilization process while ensuring to make our audience aware of the most ideal time to freeze eggs. It was productive for the two doctors to dispel myths associated with causes for infertility when once again talking about how improving your reproductive health falls on management of conditions so that you can achieve and maintain a healthy lifestyle and healthy diet. We do recommend that you tune in for part 2 because you can also listen and learn how a diagnosis of infertility arises and some of the successful treatment options that others have used to help their families flourish. #Infertility #RiskFactor #Obesity #Overweight #HypertensiveDisorder #Age #Diabetes #FertilityTreatment #EggFreezing #Fibroids #SafeSexPractices #IVF #IUI

Fertility Goddess Dr Desiree McKarthy- Keith discusses why In this episode, Dr. Desiree McCarthy-Keith who is a Reproductive Endocrinologist and Infertility Specialist joins our podcast to discuss fecundity: a women's physiological potential to reproduce and carry offspring and fertility: a woman's natural capability to produce offspring. Women's fertility changes as women age because every menstrual cycle from puberty forward there is a wave of about 50 microscopic eggs that form and some of those develop into a follicle that will grow the egg inside and naturally as the egg becomes a mature gamete ovulation occurs having the follicle release the egg. So Dr. McCarthy-Keith makes the audience aware that there are many eggs that go by every cycle, not just the ovulated one. This repeated addition of unfertilized eggs that pass by can result in a lower egg count which is part of the reason why women's fertility changes with age. But Dr. McCarthy-Keith does not stop there, she continues on to expound about the quality of ovulated eggs, the factors that play a part in their viability, and the implications of pregnancies produced from poor quality eggs. The conversation gets more capturing as the question about how corporations and bureaucracies view fertility issues and treatments is posed in regard to insurance coverage. Yet, the audience can glean the most from our special guest as she breaks down the foundation of treatment and her foundation in medicine. #REI #Obstetrics #infertility #Fertility #Eggs #Insemination #IVF #BabyFever #IWantToHaveABaby #Reproduction #Fibroids #FamilyPlanning

Fertility. The fact of the matter is that humans are not that great at reproduction! Even in the best circumstances, a young healthy woman only has about a 15-20% chance of becoming pregnant within one ovulation cycle. All types of fertility require a certain amount of patience and effort - and the good news is that modern medicine has evolved to provide women with a variety of safe and successful options for preserving fertility! On today's podcast, we discuss the three main options for safeguarding fertility as well as their benefits and drawbacks: Egg freezing IUI with donor sperm  IVF with donor sperm to create embryos that can be transferred at anytime in the future Joining us is Dr. Meivys Garcia, FRCSC Obstetrics, Gynecology, Infertility Specialist and medical director and co-owner of the Markham Fertility Center in London, Ontario, Canada. She's had a passion for fertility from a young age as well as her own experience with infertility treatments, and loves the deeply personal and emotional journey of helping women achieve their dreams and goals of pregnancy! Blog Post: Single Woman Fertility Preservation IG: dr.meivys.garcia www.drmeivysgarcia.com

Episode 4 of The Donor Project Podcast: “How to navigate using donor eggs in Australia"- an intimate chat with Obstetrician Dr. Joseph Sgroi. “No woman ever regretted using donor eggs to create their family” - Dr Joe Sgroi. If you have ever thought about using, or need to use donor eggs to create your family, this episode is an absolute must. Renowned Melbourne Obstetrician, Gynaecologist and Infertility Specialist, the incredible Dr. Joe Sgroi, aka The Baby Catcher, and I discuss everything you need to know about using donor eggs in Australia. From the decision making process, and the amazing opportunity that donor egg IVF affords women that may otherwise not become a mum, to the political loopholes and the difficulties that can be faced we cover it all. And yes, we do get political. Enjoy!

About 30% of women with unexplained infertility are found to have endometriosis. While this condition is usually associated with severe pain during menstruation, it often goes undiagnosed, and about six to 10% of women are likely to suffer from it. Today on the Fertility Forward Podcast, we talk to Dr. Kimberley Thornton, a Reproductive Endocrinologist, Infertility Specialist, Obstetrician, and Gynecologist about everything ‘endometriosis’. She explains in detail what endometriosis is and how it affects the body. She describes what symptoms you may experience if you have it and how to get diagnosed. Later, she talks about how birth control and surgery can help, and whether or not surgery may be the best option for you. Even though 30 to 50% of women with endometriosis struggle with fertility, she explains that there is hope! Hear some helpful advice for women who have endometriosis or suspect they may have it, and discover some available treatment options for those who want to fall pregnant and those who just want to treat the symptoms.  

Join Alana Castro-Gilliard as she interviews Dr. Adrienne Gentry, a Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Specialist, on “Biological Clocks,” fertility treatments, how to counsel patients, and more!

As women mature, conceiving naturally can become more difficult. For those looking to extend their childbearing years, many are considering egg freezing. On this episode, Dr. Jackie is joined by infertility specialist Dr. Obehi Asemota to discuss the how, why and when of egg freezing.  Dr. Obehi explains how the egg retrieval process works from start to finish, the ideal age range, what the costs are and how insurance can help.  For those contemplating whether egg freezing is right for them, this episode is for you!   Produced by Dear Media. 

We speak alot about romance, dating, sex, and even mental health on this show. But, we rarely talk about sexual health! For episode 67, I've tapped a New York based doula, Jannelle Page, and a Brooklyn reproductive endocrinologist + infertility specialist, Dr. Tia Jackson- Bey, to breakdown the myths, misconceptions and flat out lies about fertility.Tia Jackson-Bey MD, MPH (@drtiajacksonbey) is a Reproductive Endocrinologist and Infertility Specialist, who helps to create families through fertility diagnostics, gynecologic surgery, fertility preservation (egg, sperm, and embryo freezing), and infertility treatments like intrauterine insemination (IUI) and in vitro fertilization (IVF). Dr. Tia Jackson-Bey can be booked in Brooklyn's RMA of New York here.Jannelle Page is a Harlem based doula currently in nursing school. She can be booked and consulted with through her email— sisterxsisterdoula@gmail.com Shop our sponsor: Whether you've got a little quarantine boo or just working on that self love, make sure you checkout pjur.us for premium lubricants and use the code: DATINGNYC for 20% off your purchase.Follow our IG: @datinginnycpod

Today we have two guests joining the show: Drs. Robin and Evander Fogle, from Atlanta, Georgia. Robin is a Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Specialist, while Evander is an Orthopaedic Surgeon. In this episode, we discuss their stories of how they met, and their medical training paths across the U.S. (and Evander’s stint as staff surgeon at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.) We focus most of the discussion on their challenges of making financial decisions as a couple and raising a family with busy practices – including the differences in how Robin deals with money vs Evander, yet how they make it work. They touch on buying that first house, savings vs spending, budgeting, the value of getting a professional’s input, the importance of delegation and more. You can find show notes and more information by visiting www.physicianswealthpodcast.com. 

Infertility can be a life changing experience. There are so many emotional ups and downs. Have you ever wondered what it feels like to wake up everyday and walk people through such an emotional experience?On todays podcast we find out!Join us as we talk with Dr. Lauren Rubal about what it feels like to be a Infertility Specialist & Reproductive Endocrinologist.Dr. Lauren Rubal, MD, is a fellowship-trained infertility specialist at her private medical practice in Newport Beach, California.You can find her at https://www.laurenrubalmd.com____________________________________________________________________Uniquely Knitted is a Non-Profit Organization serving all who are emotionally affected by infertility. We are on a mission to bring healing to the traumas of infertility and end the isolation that comes with struggling to grow your family. Learn more at https://uniquelyknitted.orghttps://www.instagram.com/uniquely_knitted/?hl=en

In this Healthed lecture, Dr McIlwaine - Gynaecologist, Endosurgeon and Infertility Specialist; Consultant Gynaecologist, Endosurgery Unit, The Mercy Hospital for Women explaines that it is not uncommon for a woman to suffer from abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) or heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB) at some point during her lifetime. Once pathology is excluded, in practice, management needs to be individualised, considering the improvement of the woman’s symptoms and quality of life. Dr Kate McIlwaine discusses the structured universal approach of the diagnoses of AUB, with the aid memoirs PALM and COEIN. Once malignancy and significant pelvic pathology have been ruled out, medical treatment is an effective first-line therapeutic option, with surgery.  See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Specialist, Dr. Alan Martinez, discusses the evaluation of male infertility and what to expect.

“Have those conversations with yourself. Figure out, ‘What is it that I want? What is my goal, essentially?’ Kind of like running. What is your goal?”   Dr. Meggie is back! This week on the Ali & the Experts series, Dr. Meggie Smith, Assistant Professor of Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology at University of Southern California specializing in reproductive endocrinology and infertility, is here to answer listener questions about pregnancy, fertility, periods, birth control, and women’s health during the Covid-19 era.   Thank you to Athletic Greens for sponsoring this series on the Ali on the Run Show! Go to athleticgreens.com/ontherun to get a year’s supply of Vitamin D with your first Athletic Greens purchase!   Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Like the Facebook page Join the Facebook group Twitter @aliontherun1 Support on Patreon Blog Strava   Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify SoundCloud Overcast Stitcher Google Play   SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!

Maternal health refers to the journey from pregnancy to child birth to the postnatal period. Every mother’s experience is different and includes a continuum of scientific and medical, through to psychosocial and spiritual aspects. This episode is the first of a two-part series focused on this important topic. We spoke to Dr. Kaajal Abrol, a Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Specialist in Toronto, at Trio Fertility. In this wide-ranging discussion, she touches on causes of infertility and treatments, as well as when we should all start thinking about our own fertility, freezing eggs, embryo genetic screening, and much more. We also sat down with Amira Posner, a therapist with a private practice in Toronto, and someone with personal experience with infertility and in-vitro fertilization. She now helps many couples facing similar challenges by facilitating the Mind-Body Fertility Group and co-facilitating the Online Mindfulness Fertility Series. Finally, we also heard personal stories from four different mothers as they navigated deciding to get pregnant and the diverse paths that they took from there, including some difficult challenges they faced. Stay tuned for our second episode on maternal health, where we’ll discuss being pregnant, childbirth, and the postnatal period! Until then, #keepitraw! Kaajal Abrol Amira Posner Jen Gunter Ontario funded fertility treatments

Maternal health refers to the journey from pregnancy to child birth to the postnatal period. Every mother’s experience is different and includes a continuum of scientific and medical, through to psychosocial and spiritual aspects. This episode is the first of a two-part series focused on this important topic. We spoke to Dr. Kaajal Abrol, a Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Specialist in Toronto, at Trio Fertility. In this wide-ranging discussion, she touches on causes of infertility and treatments, as well as when we should all start thinking about our own fertility, freezing eggs, embryo genetic screening, and much more. We also sat down with Amira Posner, a therapist with a private practice in Toronto, and someone with personal experience with infertility and in-vitro fertilization. She now helps many couples facing similar challenges by facilitating the Mind-Body Fertility Group and co-facilitating the Online Mindfulness Fertility Series. Finally, we also heard personal stories from four different mothers as they navigated deciding to get pregnant and the diverse paths that they took from there, including some difficult challenges they faced. Stay tuned for our second episode on maternal health, where we’ll discuss being pregnant, childbirth, and the postnatal period! Until then, #keepitraw! Kaajal Abrol Amira Posner Jen Gunter Ontario funded fertility treatments

Jul. 6, 2020 - In this episode the girls sit down with Elise Hunter (@huntersofhappiness) and walk through the story of how she got her two daughters here! Elise is an infertility advocate who openly shares her journey and it’s a really great peak inside the process so many women are facing today. Whether you’re struggling with infertility or know someone who is - this episode can help you navigate what can be such a delicate time. And for new mom-talk every Monday, go SUBSCRIBE to the podcast (we’d love to have you here!). Elise starts off by discussing how she suspected they might need help in the early days; sharing her experience with Clomid and other medications prescribed in those early days. She shares the raw side effects that occurred for her and discusses how the medication really took a toll on her mental state. She then talks about the decision to see an Infertility Specialist and shares a detailed account of how they began to explore infertility treatment options. Elise discusses timed intercourse, IUI and then goes into detail on IVF. After experiencing miscarriage and so much heartbreak, Elise shares how it effected both her internally and her relationship with her husband. She provides tips throughout to women who may be facing a similar path and encourages them to never give up hope and to be kind to themselves. She encourages the listener to process all of those valid emotions and then prompts them to take back the control of their life - and to consciously decide each day to remain hopeful and happy. She then shares the surprise of a lifetime and what a happy day that was for them! The girls ask how they can best support a friend or loved one who may be struggling with infertility and Elise gives some great feedback. Lauren opens up about her loss and Sarah shares what a disappointment it was each month when she was trying to getting pregnant and the emotional journey that it is for a woman. They wrap up the show discussing the importance of hope, how grief is relative and that we can all play a part in building each other up! Thanks so much for tuning in! Follow along with Elise on Instagram @huntersofhappiness and at www.huntersofhappiness.com and find the girls on Instagram @themomvoicepodcast. You can also visit www.mom-voice.com for all details, saving codes and items mentioned throughout the show. New episodes released every Monday - so make sure to SUBSCRIBE! xo

Jul. 6, 2020 - In this episode the girls sit down with Elise Hunter (@huntersofhappiness) and walk through the story of how she got her two daughters here! Elise is an infertility advocate who openly shares her journey and it’s a really great peak inside the process so many women are facing today. Whether you’re struggling with infertility or know someone who is - this episode can help you navigate what can be such a delicate time. And for new mom-talk every Monday, go SUBSCRIBE to the podcast (we’d love to have you here!). Elise starts off by discussing how she suspected they might need help in the early days; sharing her experience with Clomid and other medications prescribed in those early days. She shares the raw side effects that occurred for her and discusses how the medication really took a toll on her mental state. She then talks about the decision to see an Infertility Specialist and shares a detailed account of how they began to explore infertility treatment options. Elise discusses timed intercourse, IUI and then goes into detail on IVF. After experiencing miscarriage and so much heartbreak, Elise shares how it effected both her internally and her relationship with her husband. She provides tips throughout to women who may be facing a similar path and encourages them to never give up hope and to be kind to themselves. She encourages the listener to process all of those valid emotions and then prompts them to take back the control of their life - and to consciously decide each day to remain hopeful and happy. She then shares the surprise of a lifetime and what a happy day that was for them! The girls ask how they can best support a friend or loved one who may be struggling with infertility and Elise gives some great feedback. Lauren opens up about her loss and Sarah shares what a disappointment it was each month when she was trying to getting pregnant and the emotional journey that it is for a woman. They wrap up the show discussing the importance of hope, how grief is relative and that we can all play a part in building each other up! Thanks so much for tuning in! Follow along with Elise on Instagram @huntersofhappiness and at www.huntersofhappiness.com and find the girls on Instagram @themomvoicepodcast. You can also visit www.mom-voice.com for all details, saving codes and items mentioned throughout the show. New episodes released every Monday - so make sure to SUBSCRIBE! xo

What's it like being married to another physician and for him to be called Dr. while you are called Mrs? Dr. Anu Kathiresan explains what lead her to write her article on the topic and to start a hashtag campaign #ThatsDrNotMrs. Dr. Anu Kathiresan is a Board Certified Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Specialist at the Center of Reproductive Medicine in Houston, TX. She is married to a neurosurgeon. She can be followed on instagram @anukathiresanmd. Dr. Kathiresan will be giving an upcoming talk called "Fertilty for Female Physicians" in the Women in White Coats Doctors Lounge, head on over to womeninwhitecoats.com/doctorslounge and become a member of our community. The Women in White Coats Doctors Lounge is a membership community created specifically to support, uplift and empower women doctors throughout their careers. Each month we bring you masterclasses from guest experts on topics relevant to women doctors and lots of other perks too. Also you can still catch the replay of our 2020 Women in White Coats Virtual Conference and earn 10.75 CME credits. Head on over to https://women-in-white-coats-doctors-lounge.teachable.com/p/virtualcon/ for more details.

 Dr. Yetunde Ibrahim Jimoh, a Dallas based expert shares some insight on her work as a Reproductive Endocrinologist and Infertility Specialist. In her role she helps aspiring people and couple achieve their goal of becoming parents. The nature and process of this work can be challenging on the best of days but with the added pressure and presence of COVID-19 this has become even more complicated. Dr Ibrahim sheds some light on the General fertility and infertility statistics as a whole On the metrics and indicators as it relates to fertility in African American women Implications of COVID-19 on Pregnancy, Trying to Conceive(TTC)  and fertility therapy. Her practice and many more are following the mandate stipulated by the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) which is to temporarily halt service provision (with the exception of severe cases- cancer) until there is a better handle of the COVID-19 pandemic.   New England Journal of Medicine : An Uncomplicated Delivery in a Patient with Covid-19 in the United States Connect with Dr. Yetunde Ibrahim Jimoh Instagram - @yetundeibrahimjimoh Practice - www.ccrmivf.com

Beyond The Bump is a podcast, brought to you by Jayde Couldwell and Sophie Pearce! A podcast targeted at mums, just like you! A place to have real conversations with honest and authentic people. In our seventeenth episode of Beyond The Bump, Dr Timmy (obstetrician, gynaecologist, fertility specialist and most importantly Sophie's dad) is BACK by popular demand!! We once again were overwhelmed with your with the amount of questions you guys sent in so we have had to split the episode into two AGAIN. If you haven’t listened to part 1 and part 2 of our first interview and part 1 of our encore with him then I recommend you start there!! This week, in part 2 of Dr Timmy's encore, he answers your questions about pregnancy, labour, delivery and the post partum period. This week’s episode of Beyond the Bump has two sponsors, Haakaa and Skin Divinity HaakaaHaakaa is a New Zealand family owned baby brand that provides parents with safe, natural, non-toxic, eco-friendly baby products. One of the most loved-products by Haakaa is their pump! Sophie has been using this since having Goldie and finds it incredible! It requires no electricity, no cords, makes no noise, is all in one piece, is cheap and fits in your handbag. The pump works through suction and can be used to simply catch the let down from the opposite breast while feeding the baby on the other side (rather than wasting this precious milk) or can be used as a manual pump! Haakaa are offering our listeners 15% off site wide at haakaa.co.nz with the code BEYONDTHEBUMP15 from the 9th of March to the 9th of April 2020Skin DivinitySkin divinity is a specialist skin, beauty and laser clinic located in Byron Bay, Australia. The clinic provides non surgical cosmetic, medical and beauty treatments using state of the art medical grade equipment! Jayde already visits skin divinity reguarly, the lucky duck, and Sophie can't wait to get there ASAP!! For those that are local, skin divinity have an Autumn special running at the moment. Some of the specials are: A $99 peel and LED meaing you save $50 Buy 1 ultimate flow facial and get the second half price, which is a saving of $149.50 Purchase a dermapen 6 pack and get 6 free LED and mask treatments, this is a wopppping saving of $714For more information head to their website www.skindivinity.com.au Follow us on instagram at @beyondthebump.podcast to stay up to date with behind the scenes and future episodes. You can follow Dr Timmy on instagram at @timmychippin - but warning there will be nothing O&G related and just photos of his grandchildren!

Beyond The Bump is a brand new podcast, brought to you by Jayde Couldwell and Sophie Pearce! A podcast targeted at mums, just like you! A place to have real conversations with honest and authentic people. In our sixteenth episode of Beyond The Bump, Dr Timmy (obstetrician, gynaecologist, fertility specialist and most importantly Sophie's dad) is BACK by popular demand!! We once again were overwhelmed with your with the amount of questions you guys sent in so we have had to split the episode into two AGAIN. If you haven’t listened to part 1 and part 2 of our first interview with him then I recommend you start there, otherwise in part 1, this week, Dr Timmy answers your questions about infertility, fertility, contraception and preconception. Tune in next week as he answers your questions about pregnancy, labour and delivery and the post partum period.Today's episode of Beyond The Bump is brought to you by 'the memo'. The feel good baby edit to make big decisions easy.As you prepare for a happy homelife with your newborn, the amount of choice (and opinions) of what to buy are endless, and can seem overwhelming.'The memo' has done the hard work for you. It's a feel good and effortless online retail destination with an edit of the best, the brightest, the most loved baby brands on the planet, for now and tomorrow. They've cut through all the noise and done the trialing and reviewing for you, selling only the stuff you need. Some are eco-aware. Some just work best. All look beautiful.‘The memo’ offers a free 30 day trial, free delivery for orders over $75 and also has an effortless Gift Registry service, the perfect solution if you're hosting a Baby Shower.Sophie's personal favourite item from the memo is the ergo baby carrier. Poppy basically lived in this for her first 18 months of life, especially when travelled and was perfect for naps on the go!!Jayde absolutely loves the love to dream swaddle suits. She has used these with all her children and they help with the newborn startle reflex and when they are older they have transitional grow suits.All The Beyond The Bump listeners can receive 10% off their first order by using the promocode BEYONDTHEBUMP at checkout.Simply head to www.thememo.com.auFollow us on instagram at @beyondthebump.podcast to stay up to date with behind the scenes and future episodes. You can follow Dr Timmy on instagram at @timmychippin - but warning there will be nothing O&G related and just photos of his grandchildren!

Special Guest with the #wisenuts tonight is Dr. Vicken Sepilian. Infertility Specialist & Reproductive Endocrinologist. Follow the WiseNuts on FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/WiseNutsPodcast/ Follow the WiseNuts on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wise_nuts_podcast/ #wisenutspodcast #podcast #doctor #vickensepilian #infertility #reproductive #endocrinologist #baby #women #men #specialist #glendale #drsepilian

When experiencing something as challenging as infertility, it can be helpful to hear stories, advice, and guidance from those who have been through it. However, we usually hear from people who were successful in growing their families. But what about those who are still going through treatment, and are uncertain of where their fertility journey will lead them? How can you make it through without setting expectations of having a picture-perfect ending? In today’s episode, we hear from Kelly Partner, who wanted to share her story while the ending was still unknown. Kelly and her husband have been trying to have a baby for over a year, which has been filled with rounds of IUI, a male infertility diagnosis for her husband, and multiple pregnancy losses. Kelly shares the emotions, frustrations, hopes, and fears that occur during the process of trying to conceive while not knowing what the future holds. We also hear from Dr. Genevieve Neal-Perry, a Reproductive Endocrinologist and Infertility Specialist at UW Medicine, who gives us an overview of miscarriages, chemical pregnancies, and breaks down the benefits of ICSI and PGT-A testing for IVF. She also discusses how long a couple should wait before trying to conceive again after having a miscarriage. Guest: Kelly Partner, Progyny member Expert: Dr. Genevieve Neal-Perry, Reproductive Endocrinologist and Infertility Specialist at UW Medicine Host: Brandi Guthrie, National Account Manager at Progyny For more information visit Progyny’s Podcast page and Progyny’s Education page for more resources on emotional support and awareness.  Be sure to follow us on Instagram, @ThisisInfertilityPodcast and use the #ThisisInfertility.   Have a question, comment, or want to share your story? Email us at thisisinfertility@progyny.com.  You can find key notes from this episode here.

Studies suggest that after 1 year of having unprotected sex, 1 in 8 couples are unable to conceive. On this episode we invited Dr. Ndeye-Aicha Gueye to join us on the show. She is an OB/GYN and REI ( Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility ) Specialist who helps couples conceive. Join the conversation as we review the causes of infertility and discuss the different options women have in building their families.   --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/heydocletschat/message

In this episode of The V Hive we are joined by the renowned Infertility Specialist and Reproductive Endocrinologist, Dr. Jaime Knopman. Dr. Knopman has years of experience in treating couples and individuals with infertility. She serves as the Director of Fertility Preservation for CCRM New York. She completed both her residency training in Obstetrics and Gynecology as well as her subspecialty training in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility from NYU Medical Center. Prior to joining CCRM New York, Dr. Knopman was an Assistant Clinical Professor in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Mount Sinai Medical Center. Dr. Knopman explains the difference between egg freezing and IVF, what the process for each is like, who the ideal candidate is, and most importantly, how to go about finding the best infertility specialist. We also discuss male infertility, including the prevalence of it, the causes of it, and the many myths surrounding it. Last but not least, Dr. Knopman shares some insight into ways you can increase your fertility naturally. ________ Support The V Hive on Patreon: www.patreon.com/thevhive ________ If you want to get in touch with The V Hive, please send an e-mail to info@thevhive.com. ________ Follow The V Hive: INSTAGRAM - @thevhive_ TWITTER - @thevhive_ FACEBOOK - @thevhivemedia WEBSITE - www.thevhive.com ________ Contact Dr. Knopman: Email: jknopman@ccrmny.com Website: www.ccrmivf.com/new-york/jaime-m-knopman/

Starting off 2020 with a “bang!” Or not, actually which ever way you look at it. We talk to Dr. Sharma, Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Specialist at Create Fertility Centre in Toronto. She shares all details on IVF and the “non-traditional” ways to have a baby and family. She expertly explains the technological advancements of IVF and the “non-traditional” way to having a baby. Dr. Sharma provides insights and perspectives on the options available to those who want or need alternative ways to have a family. She opens our eyes to the still-taboo world of egg donation, surrogacy, IVF and more! We chat about non-resolutions, Jess’ birthday and Lauren shares some personal stuff! Tune in for a seriously educational ep that will leave many, including us, reassured and armed to make decisions about reproduction in the modern world! Follow @theconceptiondiaries www.conceptiondiaries.com Follow us @herspective_podcast Thank you to our partner for this episode: Intamo Pleasurables: Get 20% off any products at www.intamopleasurables.com with coupon code HERSPECTIVE20    

Knowledge is power: the more your know the more you can make well informed decisions. We sit down with Dr. Roohi Jeelani, a Reproductive Endocrinologist and Infertility Specialist to talk about all things fertility.  When should you start thinking about freezing your eggs? (2:30) You’ll never guess peak fertility age! And did you know this is when you’re most fertile when getting off the pill? (20:00) Deets on Zika, IUI vs IVF, at home fertility tests, family planning for same-sex couples, genetic testing, and more. There’s so much to unpack! Whether you’re 23 or 33, you’ll walk away with a better understanding of fertility and action items to make sure you can make informed decisions going forward.   Follow Dr. Roohi Jeelani @roohijeelanimd Hosts: Ashley Torres (@everydaypursuits) and Eddie Watkins (@edvanced) Don’t forget to follow us on IG: @asyourfriendspodcast  

In this podcast, Dr. Mark Damario, a Reproductive Endocrinologist and Infertility Specialist with the Center for Reproductive Medicine, presented at Ridgeview Medical Center's Live Friday CME Series on May 24, 2019. At this event, Dr. Damario provided insights to the emerging roles of assisted reproductive technologies. Enjoy the podcast! Objectives:    Upon completion of this podcast, participants should be able to: Describe the role of assisted reproductive technologies for infertile and non-infertile conditions. Differentiate the various forms of assisted reproductive technologies. Identify changes and new developments in assisted reproductive technologies. CME credit is only offered to Ridgeview Providers for this podcast activity. Complete and submit the online evaluation form, after viewing the activity.  Upon successful completion of the evaluation, you will be e-mailed a certificate of completion within 2 weeks.  You may contact the accredited provider with questions regarding this program at  rmccredentialing@ridgeviewmedical.org. Click on the following link for your CME credit: CME Evaluation: "Update in Assisted Reproductive Technologies" (**If you are listening to the podcasts through iTunes on your laptop or desktop, it is not possible to link directly with the CME Evaluation for unclear reasons. We are trying to remedy this. You can, however, link to the survey through the Podcasts app on your Apple and other smart devices, as well as through Spotify, Stitcher and other podcast directory apps and on your computer browser at these websites. We apologize for the inconvenience.)  The information provided through this and all Ridgeview podcasts as well as any and all accompanying files, images, videos and documents is/are for CME/CE and other institutional learning and communication purposes only and is/are not meant to substitute for the independent medical judgment of a physician, healthcare provider or other healthcare personnel relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient's medical condition.”   FACULTY DISCLOSURE ANNOUNCEMENT  It is our intent that any potential conflict should be identified openly so that the listeners may form their own judgments about the presentation with the full disclosure of the facts. It is not assumed any potential conflicts will have an adverse impact on these presentations. It remains for the audience to determine whether the speaker’s outside interest may reflect a possible bias, either the exposition or the conclusions presented. Planning committee members and presenter(s) have disclosed they have no significant financial relationship with a pharmaceutical company and have disclosed that no conflict of interest exists with the presentation/educational event. SHOW NOTES:  INTRODUCTION: Dr. Damario is the medical director of the Center for Reproductive Medicine in St. Paul, MN; and is a practicing reproductive medicine specialist who earned his medical degree at the Medical College of Virginia, and completed his OB/GYN residency there as well. He then went on to complete fellowships in reproductive surgery at Emory University and reproductive endocrinology at Cornell. We were delighted to have him join us on May 24, 2019, to provide his insights and updates on assisted reproductive technology. CHAPTER 1: ART (assisted reproductive technology) was initially done in rabbit models, and then the first successful IVF birth in humans in 1978. Use of oocyte donation in 1983, a surrogate mother in 1986. Pre-implantation genetic dx in an embryo in 1989, and a single sperm injected in an egg in 1992. These were major breakthroughs. Where is ART these days? There are over 500 clinics in the U.S. that contribute for the most part to the national database on stats for ART. Ultimately, there are over 65,000 live births, and the percentage is now about 1.9% of total babies born now in the U.S.   Forbes.com in 2012, estimated 900,000 approximately conceived persons in the U.S. derived from IVF. That's about 305 people at Times Square bumping into each other on any given day. In 2017, the trend of multiple pregnancies in IVF and ART has come down. This issue has been contentious in the field of ART. Triplets in particular happen less often. Less than 1% from 7% in the mid-1990s. Twins have decreased in rate as well. Oocyte cryopreservation has continued to increase, as it is much more efficient now for donor and fertility preservation. More elective single embryo transfers as well. Indications for IVF include: Tubal factors such as occluded or absent tubes are indications, Male factors, such as severe oligospermia is also an indication for IVF. Advanced endometriosis and failed induction of ovulation, diminished ovarian reserve, unexplained infertility and a variety of specific conditions, such as the need for pre-implantation genetic diagnosis are also indications. Dr. Damario's program treats women age less than 45 with their own eggs and less than 50 with donor eggs. Smoking is a contraindication. BMI is also an issue for patients. Assessment of the woman will include antimullerian hormone (which has key roles in folliculogenesis), basal antra follicle count by U/S (an ovarian follicle in the latter stage of formation) and less often day 3 FSH and estradiol. Sonohysterography or saline hysterography, semenalysis, and sperm penetration testing, cervical canal evaluation, testing for Hep B and C, HIV and Syphilis are also performed ahead of time. How does the treatment phase of IVF work? Pituitary inhibition needs to happen in order to suppress the LH surge before oocyte retrieval. OCPs are given ahead of time to suppress other ovarian cysts, and to help start some of the later fertility medications. Pituitary suppression with Lupron or antagonists, such as Ganorelix. The gonadotropins are given after withdrawal bleeding from discontinuation of the pill and for about 8 to 12 days. Ultrasounds for follicles and estradiol accounts are performed. HCG is then given if all looks well with the above steps. It is similar to LH and then oocyte retrieval is scheduled 36 hours later. This is a precise action so as to not have egg immaturity or have ovulation occur. Embryo transfer then happens on the 5th day, most commonly. Usually then a pregnancy test happens on the 9th day. egg retrieval occurs transvaginally with ultrasound guidance. This is a day surgery procedure, and is generally tolerated well. Dr. Damario shows a short video of the procedure at this time. The embryologist takes the follicular fluid to ID eggs. They are graded for maturity, and they simultaneously prepare sperm. Eggs are incubated, then are exposed to sperm. They are observed the following day, embryos cleave and then on days 3 to 5, the embryo is transferred. A mature egg is actually the largest cell in the human body, and is surrounded by a clump of cells called a corona. Micro-droplet of sperm onto the egg and intracytoplasmic injection of a single sperm injected into the egg can also be done, especially if sperm quality is lower. The embryo is then cultured and grown, with cell division occurring daily and exponentially. A morula, which is many cells, is followed by a blastocyst forming, which is an expansion with an inner cell mass and fluid space. At this stage, the embryo is felt to be doing well. If they're not doing well, the embryo won't be chosen for transfer. Egg fertilization occurs at a rate of about 75%. The embryo is transferred into the uterus with transabdominal U/S guidance as it is placed into the uterus. Little to no anesthesia is required for this. CHAPTER 2: Outcomes are impacted by age to a fair degree, obviously higher (success) in younger women. The older the patient the less likely it will take effect. Cryogenically preserved embryos are doing well in transfer, in fact slightly better in some cases than traditional transfer. Risks of IVF include: multiple pregnancies, ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome, bleeding and infection, which are rare. Adverse pregnancies such as ectopic and miscarriage can occur. There is a possibility of subtle increase in congenital anomalies. Third party reproduction options include: oocyte donation from someone, sperm donation, embryos donated and gestational surrogate. This involves gestational carrier of the couple's own embryo. Oocyte donation is performed win carious ovarian failure conditions in general. Anonymous donors are screened very well, and hopefully in a hormonally synchronized recipient. They will be maintained on hormones through the first trimester in most cases. Oocyte donation has a very good success; especially with the improvement of cryopreservation. In older women, for instance up to age 45, there is good success with this procedure. Beyond 45 yo, there is lack of sufficient data to support doing this. Gestational carrier is indicated when there is no uterus, uterine complications, substantial risk to patient due to other conditions, same sex male couples for instance. Fertility preservation is performed in instances of cancer treatment. These include oocyte, sperm and embryo cryopreservation. These are experimental, but are coming down the pipeline in the future. Fertility preservation is not a guarantee that it will work but the odds do go up proportionate to the number of eggs frozen; although this does decline the older you are. Preimplantation genetic screening: random chromosome abnormalities, or embryonic aneuploidy is screened for more often now. Age of the woman is an impact, although problems can be derived from sperm too, but there is no age impact in men. Embryos can be screened for such things as SC disease and CF. Now embryos are biopsied at day 5, and the trophectoderm (outer layer) is sampled for this. The embryo is the frozen after biopsy. These samples are sent to national labs for this. Usually, affected embryos will not be transferred. Next generation sequencing testing modalities are used commonly now. A significant proportion of anuploid embryos are found now, actually. It appears, for instance, that women who are of older gestational age, are to benefits most from genetic testing. Gestational carrier cases are also good reason for genetic testing, since the surrogate will be taking on a significant risk in carrying the child. CHAPTER 3: Evolving ART.  Major advances have been made in many areas. Cryopreservation, genetic testing and counseling, etc. We're not quite there yet with oocyte in-vitro maturation. Essentially embryonic stem cell therapy is still being done, but more adult stem cells are being used. Mitochondrial transfer therapy for mitochondrial diseases are being done in the U.K.  Germ line gene editing, for instance, to have HIV protection, has come up at a recent conference. This is in the very early stages of development though. Question from the audience: Pre-implantation genetic diagnosis - how many things can be screened for? PGS is still for a limited list of conditions, mostly the disease conditions are monogenic. Sex chromosome reports are also obtained. But, this is not done only for sex selection, especially in fertile couples. When appropriate, this can be chosen, however.  There is a slight chance of error, but certainty is very high. Other questions included freezing of eggs. Not only in dire circumstances such as cancer, but also for women who may want to wait to have children for any variety of reasons. Vitrification is the method used for this now which is essentially "flash freezing" and has been perfected over the past 7-8 years. Also, Dr. Damario mentions that studies show that visualized hydrosalpinx on U/S is associated with poorer IVF outcomes. Salpingectomy can improve chances with this. Cost is also addressed, and of course when insurance doesn't cover the cost of ART, there is a significant expense to the patient. Screening tests are commonly covered by insurance. Finally, Dr. Damario comments on a question regarding egg transfer. Transferring eggs to someone else is not a simple task and is governed by the FDA, much like transplant surgery.  

Dr. Celeste Brabec, Infertility Specialist, talks about Women's Health Month: Infertility - There's no need to suffer in silence: How the odds can work in your favor."

Dr. Rashmi Kudesia is a Board-Certified Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Specialist that joins Dr. Errin Weisman to talk about empowering women for superb reproductive health, infertility in women physicians and sex ed. We even jump into porn, sexual expression, and there’s no one way to have a family. Dr. Kudesia’s FB Page - IG

Dr. Anu Kathiresan is a Board Certified Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Specialist at The Center for Reproductive Medicine in Houston, TX In this episode, Dr. Kathiresan speaks candidly about fears she faced in pursuit of love, life, and career. She also shares some sage advice for the young professional woman when it comes to fertility.  Check out Dr. Kathiresan as she teaches about fertility on Instagram, her website and YouTube.  https://www.infertilitytexas.com/fertility-friday-dr-kathiresan Dr. Kathiresan on Instagram Dr. Kathiresan on YouTube   Thanks for listening to the podcast. If you know someone who would enjoy listening to this conversation just as you did, please share it. Please also leave a 5-star rating and a positive review. It is greatly appreciated.

Dr. Julie Lamb is an endocrinologist and infertility specialist at Pacific NW Fertility in Seattle. Dr. Lamb gives us important information about our body and the biology of pregnancy. It's possible to take the matter of getting pregnant as something that will be easy. Some of today's trends, women posting pregnancy for various reasons, including their career, finances, being with the right partner. But time doesn't really work in a woman's favor. So having a conversation with a fertility specialist will help in making knowledgeable decisions for a family in the future. A newer technique: Vitrification, allows women to freeze their own eggs for future use. Some powerful education! www.pnwfertility.com

March 23, 2016 “It’s helpful for people to come in and make sure they understand what’s going on, rather than making assumptions or going off of what their friend told them or what they read online. There’s a lot of misinformation out there, unfortunately.” – Dr. Rashmi Kudesia Fertility drives many women to their PCOS diagnosis. Then questions then swirl about the challenges of becoming pregnant, maintaining a healthy pregnancy and ensuring a healthy baby after delivery. Will lifestyle changes help? Is IVF the answer? In this podcast, I spoke with Dr. Rashmi Kudesia, a Reproductive Endocrinologist and Infertility Specialist at Reproductive Medicine Associates of New York. She is an award winning, practicing fertility doctor, and she answers some of your most burning questions. Most importantly, she explains what you can do to increase your chances of welcoming a healthy baby. Listen in as we discuss: Who is a good PCOS candidate for IVF? What advice does she give overweight or underweight patients? Are there risks of ovarian hyperstimulation for a woman with PCOS? Do women with PCOS have an advantage as they age? Should we worry about elevated risks during pregnancy? What can you do to boost your health and fertility?

Having no baby after a year or two of trying is one of the biggest sources of anxiety for couples. It's not uncommon for a husband or a wife to question their ability to conceive. Today's episode we're going to discuss how you can better cope in this situation. We also talk about when to approach your fertility specialist.

Dr. Peter Klatsky is an Infertility Specialist, is board certified in both Obstetrics and Gyencology and Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility. Dr. Klatsky graduated from The Mount Sinai School of Medicine where he was inducted into to the alpha omega alpha honors society. He completed his residency training at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) and his Infertility fellowship at Brown University. He received an MPH from Columbia University.Dr. Klatsky's scientific accomplishments include clinical research on infertility treatments, as well as cutting edge research in molecular genetics. He has given numerous invited presentations and published in national and international medical journals. In addition to his scientific and academic achievements, he remains passionate about making health and justice available to more people. In addition to caring for couples with infertility in New York, he spends much of his time working on public health programs for women in Africa and the developing world. Dr. Klatsky currently works at The Montefiore Medical Center, where he sees patients and is an Assistant Professor at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine.  In addition to caring for infertile couples in the United States, he is an active social entrepreneur in Global Reproductive Health.  His work in east Africa was recently recognized with grants from The World Bank and Vitol Foundation to develop and pilot an innovative application “Fuel For Life” that will provide emergency communication, transportation, and reimbursement service that connects patients and providers at rural health centers to referral hospitals by leveraging existing transportation and telecom assets.

Host: Prathima Setty, MD Fertility preservation technologies have become more advanced and more accessible over the past several years. Joining host Dr. Prathima Setty to discuss current options for women to protect their fertility is Dr. Naveed Khan, Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Specialist in Leesburg, VA. Dr. Khan practices with Shady Grove Fertility, the nation's largest fertility center, and is also a member of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology and the American Society of Reproductive Medicine.