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Family building for lesbian couples using donor sperm has increased in recent years. However, many couples still struggle with the basic "how-tos." If you've been following me for a while, you know that I love to ease stress, provide factual information, and help people think ahead about their options so they can realize their dreams. Lesbian family building is one of those subjects that needs addressing. In this episode, I break down the basics of what to consider, from starting the process of trying at home with an insemination kit to using IUI or InVoCell and moving to IVF. I also cover issues to consider regardless of which treatment you choose. There is a lot to think about. If you are part of a lesbian couple or know someone who could use this information, I hope it serves you well.     If you are interested in any of the topics discussed in this episode... Subscribe to the YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@thecenterforfamilybuilding You can also find me and lots of great resources at https://familybuilding.net/ Join our community, We would love to have you. https://familybuilding.net/newsletter-sign-up/ Author: Building Your Family; The Complete Guide to Donor Conception https://read.macmillan.com/lp/building-your-family/ Follow me here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecenterforfamilybuilding/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecenterforfamilybuilding/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/FamilyBuild TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@familybuildingcenter Looking for My Lifebook? https://a.co/d/deSACrM  

In this episode, my guest is Natalie Crawford, MD, a double board-certified physician specializing in obstetrics and gynecology, fertility and reproductive health and host of the “As a Woman” podcast. We discuss female hormones, nutrition, supplementation, reproductive health, and fertility, including how the timing and duration of puberty impact a woman's long-term hormone cycles and menopause. We also discuss the pros and cons of various birth control methods and how hormonal vs. non-hormonal birth control each affects fertility. We cover the factors that impact egg and sperm quality and how to leverage timing for conception. We also discuss procedures to assess female fertility, including egg count and hormone testing, the process of egg freezing, in vitro fertilization (IVF) and other reproductive options. This episode represents fairly comprehensive coverage of female hormones and reproductive health, highlighting important tests and screening, behavioral, nutritional, supplement and prescription-based tools that women of any age can use to improve their fertility, hormone function and overall health.  For the full show notes, please visit hubermanlab.com. Thank you to our sponsors AG1: https://drinkag1.com/huberman Maui Nui: https://mauinuivenison.com/huberman Helix Sleep: https://helixsleep.com/huberman InsideTracker: https://insidetracker.com/huberman Momentous: https://www.livemomentous.com/huberman Timestamps (00:00:00) Dr. Natalie Crawford (00:01:40) Sponsors: Maui Nui Venison & Helix Sleep; The Brain Body Contract (00:04:59) Female Puberty & Growth Characteristics, Height (00:13:27) Eggs & Ovulation, Harvesting Eggs, In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) (00:17:31) Endocrine Disruptors, Fetal Development (00:21:39) Lavender, Tea Tree & Evening Primrose Oils, Scents, Diapers (00:25:13) Breast Milk vs. Formula & Fertility (00:26:04) Menstruation Cycle & Hormones, Timing (00:34:08) Sponsor: AG1 (00:35:59) Estrogen, Progesterone & Menstrual Cycle (00:38:08) Hormonal Birth Control & Ovarian Reserve, AMH Testing, Fertility (00:42:42) Spermatogenesis & Testosterone; Heat: Ovaries vs Testes (00:46:11) Period & Pregnancy, Conception Window (00:48:56) Estrogen, Libido & Ovulation; Mittelschmerz (00:51:33) Tool: Intercourse Timing & Conception; Artificial Insemination, IVF (00:55:03) Egg/Sperm Quality, Cigarettes, Vaping, Cannabis & Alcohol  (01:02:20) Sponsor: InsideTracker (01:03:29) Intrauterine Device (IUD), Depo-Provera & Fertility (01:10:00) Birth Control Risks & Benefits, Cancers, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) (01:19:39) Blood Clotting & Birth Control Pill; Health Screening  (01:24:50) Tool: AMH Testing, Ovarian Reserve, Antral Follicle Count Ultrasound (01:29:55) IVF, In Vitro Maturation (IVM); Early Ovarian Reserve Screening (01:35:40) Tools: Egg Freezing, IVF; Age & Egg Quality (01:43:37) Egg Freezing & IVF Procedures, Maternal Age, Success Rates (01:51:30) Tool: Sperm Freezing & Paternal Age, Vasectomy (01:55:01) Hormones, Egg Freezing & IVF (02:00:42) Three-Parent IVF, Mitochondrial DNA (02:05:21) IVF Embryo Storage & Donation; Donor Education & Consent (02:14:29) Autism, Developmental Disorders, IVF Babies, Age  (02:20:36) Tools: Sleep, Nutrition & Fertility; Dietary Fat (02:27:32) Protein, Meat, Tofu, Fish; Sugar, Artificial Sweeteners; Weight & Miscarriage (02:37:38) Tools: Supplements; Prenatal Vitamins, Omega 3s, Vitamin D, Coenzyme Q10 (02:42:26) L-Carnitine & Male Fertility; PCOS & Myo-inositol; Metformin (02:47:11) Egg Retrieval, Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome, Minimal Stimulation (02:57:56) INVOcell (03:03:12) Egg Freezing, Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI), Sperm Fragmentation (03:11:45) Genetic Testing, IVF Transfer & Success Rate, Embryo Banking (03:15:10) Menopause (03:19:47) Hormone Replacement Therapy & Menopause (03:22:25) Early-signs of Menopause (03:25:18) Zero-Cost Support, Spotify & Apple Reviews, Sponsors, YouTube Feedback, Momentous, Social Media, Neural Network Newsletter Disclaimer

After a chain of tragic events, Megan was consumed with grief and anger. Her mental health suffered. Yet this God she was angry with, whose existence she began to doubt, kept tugging at her heart. “I needed to stop blaming Him, and just start thanking Him.” This is her story. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Baby Steps Infertility Awareness Fun Run & IVF Giveaway is October 28, 2023 in Baton Rouge! This is a community event to raise awareness for infertility held by Sarah's Laughter. Since 2014, Sarah's Laughter & its generous sponsors have given away 30 IVF, INVOcell, and IUI procedures, plus $151,600 in grants and vouchers. So far, we've had 21 miracle babies born or adopted through Baby Steps giveaways!!! You can register at babystepsfunrun.com. Sarah's Laughter is turning 20 in 2024! We're celebrating with a Caribbean Cruise! Dates are April 25–29, 2024. Details & signup at sarahs-laughter.com/cruise24. Beth's newest book, Daily Double Portions, is now available in paperback and on Kindle! Get your copy here. Want Beth to speak at your event? Contact us here. For more about Sarah's Laughter, please visit our website at sarahs-laughter.com. You can follow us on social media linked here: Sarah's Laughter on Facebook & Instagram, and @sarahs_laughter on Twitter. Sarah's Laughter is a 501(c)(3) non-profit public charity. If you'd like to help support what we do, including this podcast, please visit sarahs-laughter.com/give. Thank you. Want to share your infertility story on this podcast? Email us at podcast@sarahs-laughter.com

If your infertility story is more hurt than happy ending, Renee's interview is for you. “As Christians we want to think that because God has a plan it makes [our loss] okay. It doesn't mean we don't hurt. It doesn't mean we don't say What in the world, God?” This is her story. Renee Evans leads our Infertility & Loss Support Group in Woodstock, Georgia. Please visit sarahs-laughter.com/woodstock for more information. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Baby Steps Infertility Awareness Fun Run & IVF Giveaway is October 28, 2023 in Baton Rouge! This is a community event to raise awareness for infertility held by Sarah's Laughter. Since 2014, Sarah's Laughter & its generous sponsors have given away 30 IVF, INVOcell, and IUI procedures, plus $151,600 in grants and vouchers. So far, we've had 21 miracle babies born or adopted through Baby Steps giveaways!!! You can register at babystepsfunrun.com. Sarah's Laughter is turning 20 in 2024! We're celebrating with a Caribbean Cruise! Dates are April 25–29, 2024. Details & signup at sarahs-laughter.com/cruise24. Beth's newest book, Daily Double Portions, is now available in paperback and on Kindle! Get your copy here. Want Beth to speak at your event? Contact us here. For more about Sarah's Laughter, please visit our website at sarahs-laughter.com. You can follow us on social media linked here: Sarah's Laughter on Facebook & Instagram, and @sarahs_laughter on Twitter. Sarah's Laughter is a 501(c)(3) non-profit public charity. If you'd like to help support what we do, including this podcast, please visit sarahs-laughter.com/give. Thank you. Want to share your infertility story on this podcast? Email us at podcast@sarahs-laughter.com

Rebecca Lemmon is part of our online support group. Her infertility story includes family tragedy, medical gaslighting, and brutal wisdom that can only come from brutal life experience. This is her story. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Baby Steps Infertility Awareness Fun Run & IVF Giveaway is October 28, 2023 in Baton Rouge! This is a community event to raise awareness for infertility held by Sarah's Laughter. Since 2014, Sarah's Laughter & its generous sponsors have given away 30 IVF, INVOcell, and IUI procedures, plus $151,600 in grants and vouchers. So far, we've had 21 miracle babies born or adopted through Baby Steps giveaways!!! You can register at babystepsfunrun.com. Sarah's Laughter is turning 20 in 2024! We're celebrating with a Caribbean Cruise! Dates are April 25–29, 2024. Details & signup at sarahs-laughter.com/cruise24. Beth's newest book, Daily Double Portions, is now available in paperback and on Kindle! Get your copy here. Want Beth to speak at your event? Contact us here. For more about Sarah's Laughter, please visit our website at sarahs-laughter.com. You can follow us on social media linked here: Sarah's Laughter on Facebook & Instagram, and @sarahs_laughter on Twitter. Sarah's Laughter is a 501(c)(3) non-profit public charity. If you'd like to help support what we do, including this podcast, please visit sarahs-laughter.com/give. Thank you. Want to share your infertility story on this podcast? Email us at podcast@sarahs-laughter.com

Bring your best friends to work day! As promise, we're back with another episode about fertility. We brought on our best friends, Bry and Taylor Miller to talk about their journey with fertility and how they landed on INVOcell. INVOcell is a newer form of fertility that has quickly built a reputation for being a great form of fertility treatment for some. We discuss the trials of the process, the financial toll it can take and how to keep your marriage happy and healthy during what could be some very hard times with one another. We lay it all out here, join us on the couch and take a listen. 

Megan almost died from treatment so often that she had to adjust her life insurance. She talks with Beth about divine appointments and phone calls that kept her going, and her mother's intense “Mama Bear” prayers. “Focus on God, not the miracle that's coming.” This is her story. You can find out more about Megan and her mission at yourfertilityadvocate.com and her instagram feed. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Baby Steps Infertility Awareness Fun Run & IVF Giveaway is October 28, 2023 in Baton Rouge! This is a community event to raise awareness for infertility held by Sarah's Laughter. Since 2014, Sarah's Laughter & its generous sponsors have given away 30 IVF, INVOcell, and IUI procedures, plus $151,600 in grants and vouchers. So far, we've had 21 miracle babies born or adopted through Baby Steps giveaways!!! You can register at babystepsfunrun.com. Sarah's Laughter is turning 20 in 2024! We're celebrating with a Caribbean Cruise! Dates are April 25–29, 2024. Details & signup at sarahs-laughter.com/cruise24. Beth's newest book, Daily Double Portions, is now available in paperback and on Kindle! Get your copy here. Want Beth to speak at your event? Contact us here. For more about Sarah's Laughter, please visit our website at sarahs-laughter.com. You can follow us on social media linked here: Sarah's Laughter on Facebook & Instagram, and @sarahs_laughter on Twitter. Sarah's Laughter is a 501(c)(3) non-profit public charity. If you'd like to help support what we do, including this podcast, please visit sarahs-laughter.com/give. Thank you. Want to share your infertility story on this podcast? Email us at podcast@sarahs-laughter.com

Kaitlyn shares her journey from surprising diagnosis to crisis of faith to positive pregnancy test, and what the relationships in her support group have meant to her. “The losses are harder, and the celebrations are bigger.” This is her story. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Baby Steps Infertility Awareness Fun Run & IVF Giveaway is October 28, 2023 in Baton Rouge! This is a community event to raise awareness for infertility held by Sarah's Laughter. Since 2014, Sarah's Laughter & its generous sponsors have given away 30 IVF, INVOcell, and IUI procedures, plus $151,600 in grants and vouchers. So far, we've had 21 miracle babies born or adopted through Baby Steps giveaways!!! You can register at babystepsfunrun.com. Beth's newest book, Daily Double Portions, is now available in paperback and on Kindle! Get your copy here. The Hope Narrative Infertility & Loss Conference in Atlanta, Georgia is September 22–23, 2023. Register now at hopenarrative.org! Sarah's Laughter is turning 20 in 2024! We're celebrating with a Caribbean Cruise! Dates are April 25–29, 2024. Details & signup at sarahs-laughter.com/cruise24. Want Beth to speak at your event? Contact us here. For more about Sarah's Laughter, please visit our website at sarahs-laughter.com. You can follow us on social media linked here: Sarah's Laughter on Facebook & Instagram, and @sarahs_laughter on Twitter. Sarah's Laughter is a 501(c)(3) non-profit public charity. If you'd like to help support what we do, including this podcast, please visit sarahs-laughter.com/give. Thank you. Want to share your infertility story on this podcast? Email us at podcast@sarahs-laughter.com

Hannah Davidson talks about the loss of the What If and living each day Even If. “I can't put all of my purpose and all of my identity into being a mom.” This is her story. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Baby Steps Infertility Awareness Fun Run & IVF Giveaway is October 28, 2023 in Baton Rouge! This is a community event to raise awareness for infertility held by Sarah's Laughter. Since 2014, Sarah's Laughter & its generous sponsors have given away 30 IVF, INVOcell, and IUI procedures, plus $151,600 in grants and vouchers. So far, we've had 21 miracle babies born or adopted through Baby Steps giveaways!!! You can register at babystepsfunrun.com. Beth's newest book, Daily Double Portions, is now available in paperback and on Kindle! Get your copy here. The Hope Narrative Infertility & Loss Conference in Atlanta, Georgia is September 22–23, 2023. Register now at hopenarrative.org! Sarah's Laughter is turning 20 in 2024! We're celebrating with a Caribbean Cruise! Dates are April 25–29, 2024. Details & signup at sarahs-laughter.com/cruise24. Want Beth to speak at your event? Contact us here. For more about Sarah's Laughter, please visit our website at sarahs-laughter.com. You can follow us on social media linked here: Sarah's Laughter on Facebook & Instagram, and @sarahs_laughter on Twitter. Sarah's Laughter is a 501(c)(3) non-profit public charity. If you'd like to help support what we do, including this podcast, please visit sarahs-laughter.com/give. Thank you. Want to share your infertility story on this podcast? Email us at podcast@sarahs-laughter.com

Beth celebrates her birthday by sharing all the exciting events coming up from Sarah's Laughter! ANNOUNCEMENTS: Baby Steps Infertility Awareness Fun Run & IVF Giveaway is October 28, 2023 in Baton Rouge! This is a community event to raise awareness for infertility held by Sarah's Laughter. Since 2014, Sarah's Laughter & its generous sponsors have given away 30 IVF, INVOcell, and IUI procedures, plus $151,600 in grants and vouchers. So far, we've had 21 miracle babies born or adopted through Baby Steps giveaways!!! You can register at babystepsfunrun.com. Beth's newest book, Daily Double Portions, is now available in paperback and on Kindle! Get your copy here. The Hope Narrative Infertility & Loss Conference in Atlanta, Georgia is September 22–23, 2023. Register now at hopenarrative.org! Sarah's Laughter is turning 20 in 2024! We're celebrating with a Caribbean Cruise! Dates are April 25–29, 2024. Details & signup at sarahs-laughter.com/cruise24. Want Beth to speak at your event? Contact us here. For more about Sarah's Laughter, please visit our website at sarahs-laughter.com. You can follow us on social media linked here: Sarah's Laughter on Facebook & Instagram, and @sarahs_laughter on Twitter. Sarah's Laughter is a 501(c)(3) non-profit public charity. If you'd like to help support what we do, including this podcast, please visit sarahs-laughter.com/give. Thank you. Want to share your infertility story on this podcast? Email us at podcast@sarahs-laughter.com

Dr. Natalie Crawford discusses the male fertility including the semen analysis, treatment for male factor infertility, and lifestyle changes to improve sperm quality. Although male fertility is a huge part of the equation, it often goes ignored. Understanding male fertility and ways to improve sperm quality if a semen analysis comes back abnormal is so important. We have moved Fertility In The News to the weekly newsletter in order to keep the podcast more evergreen. If you want to sign up go to nataliecrawfordmd.com/newsletter to sign up! Natalie answers your social media questions during her segment FFS—For Fertility's Sake. Should I test before my Beta?  What are your thoughts on INVOcell? Can I have a healthy baby after moderate placental abruption or premature brith with my first? What can cause multiple early miscarriages before the first 5-6 weeks? Does Metformin help with PCOS symptoms such as hair thinning? My luteal phase is 10 days but my progesterone level is normal. Is this okay? Don't forget to ask your questions on Instagram for next week's For Fertility's Sake segment when you see the question box on Natalie's page @nataliecrawfordmd. You can also ask a question by calling in and leaving a voicemail. Call 657–229–3672 and ask your fertility question today!      Thanks to our amazing sponsors! Check out these deals just for you: Apostrophe- Get your first visit for only five dollars at Apostrophe.com/AAW or use the code AAW at checkout. Cozy Earth - Up to 35% off site wide when you use the code AAW on cozyearth.com BetterHelp - Go to BetterHelp.com/AAW today to get 10% off your first month. Liquid IV- Go to liquidiv.com and use code AAW at checkout for 20% off Athena Club-Go to athenaclub.com and use code AAW for 25% off your first order. Nutrisense- Visit nutrisense.io and use code AAW to save $30 and get 1 month of free dietitian support. If you haven't already, please rate, review, and follow the podcast to be notified of new episodes every Sunday. Plus, be sure to follow along on Instagram @nataliecrawfordmd, check out Natalie's YouTube channel Natalie Crawford MD, and if you're interested in becoming a patient, check out Fora Fertility. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Infertility, PCOS, IVF and the cost effective option INVOcell - Jessica Duqubue My guest, Jessica Dubuque and I talk about infertility and PCOS/Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.  When talking with Jessica I learned that September is PCOS awareness month so if you'd like more information check out PCOSawarenessmonth.org.  Along with receiving encouragement as she shares about her journey through infertility she also talks about an exciting infertility option, called INVOcell. It is more cost affective as compared to the traditional IVF (In Vitro Fertilization) route. You get to hear Jessica's success story both with her chosen infertility journey as well as a surprise conception but you'll also get to listen in as Jessica shares that there is a backstory to the success story and it was full of pain and questions and struggle to understand what she had done wrong. When I think about the various stories that I have had the honor to hear through this podcast I realize there is a level of brokenness in us. And what I mean by that is that there is loss, shame, embarrassment, humiliation, fear. In short, we know suffering. There are no exceptions. Everyone has experienced these things. What might be no big deal for you could be devastating for someone else. To live is to know pain and suffering. But what I find most fulfilling is to know that God gives beauty in exchange for our broken things. He wants to engage us in the midst of our pain. To lead us into healing and provide restoration that extracts the pain from the event or events so that it no longer controls us. Where we feel at peace with our painful places. That's what healing feels like. As Jessica tells us who God was for her in the midst of her heartache and questions she reveals this beautiful exchange between her and God. She goes from a leader of her own making, to a follower of God. She began to pursue His heart for answers to this painful place of infertility.  And what does God do? He heals. He's such a good Father. He did this for me too and I know He'll do it for you. That's His nature, to heal His sons and daughters. Yes, He's the God of judgement and there is a day when that will come but today, in the intimacy of relationship with Him, He wants to restore, heal, and make new. When we engage the heart of God He's so much bigger than the immediate painful place that we bring to Him. There is so much more wrapped up in our painful places of life. We show up with fears, assumptions, scars and nightmares. If we allow Him to love on us and to speak into our suffering, His love dismantles and overwhelms the pain of this life. When we walk in that type of recovery and freedom, we get a taste, just a little taste of what it means for Him to bring heaven down to earth. Listen as Jessica shares this beautiful transition as God meets her in the midst of her journey of uncertainty through infertility. May it bless you to hear of the intimacy that God cares for each of us.  Lived Loved and Thrive! @alifeofthrive.com  Resources: https://www.invocell.com/ https://PCOSawarenessmonth.org Connect with Jessica: thepowerofinfertility@gmail.com BIO: At the age of 35, she found herself in a battle of infertility. Fear, anxiety, and shame consumed her as she looked for answers. The life she had envisioned was now full of uncertainty.   In the midst of her pain, she turned to the one who had never left her side, God. She began to embrace her journey as she clung to God's word. God revealed to her the power of infertility. Her struggles exposed by infertility made her brave enough to confront them. She had more strength than she ever thought to fight battles that she never imagined she would.    Now, she has a passion to connect with others who also share in the pain of infertility. Transcript: https://www.happyscribe.com/transcriptions/11abda32e11f434085a04e0d463060bc/edit_v2    

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

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

I discuss the following with @saramucowskimd of @dallasivf! •fertility care for lesbians, couples with 2 egg providers, and single parent by choice: choosing a sperm donor, fertility treatment options, using an egg donor and gestational carrier, Invocell as an alternative to IVF •importance of a reproductive attorney •fertility care for gay male couples, two sperm providers and single parent by choice: fertility treatments options, choosing an egg donor and gestational carrier •transgender family building: trans people with eggs who are taking testosterone, trans people with sperm who are taking estrogen, those not taking hormones and have not had bottom surgery •fertility preservation for transgender individuals •how to pick the right fertility center --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/adoctordeliverspodcast/support

Dr. Shannon M. Clark discusses IVF, PGT, egg freezing, Invocell, UNIVFY, single embryo transfer, importance of the embryologist and IUI with REI Specialist, Dr. Sara Mucowski @saramucowskimd. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/adoctordeliverspodcast/support

En este episodio, hablamos con Priscilla, all the way from the west coast! Ella nos habla de su experiencia, de como empezó su journey considerando "Invocell" antes de IVF. Además de como navegó her path, y que vendrá en su camino, próximamente.

As a companion episode to Kandi's story, Mary is talking about INVOcell. This is a new fertility treatment option that could reduce the costs for couples trying to conceive. Eggs and sperm are placed in the inner chamber of the INVOcell device. The inner chamber is placed inside the protective outer shell of the INVOcell device. This is closed and locked and placed inside the vaginal cavity for 3 days using the INVOcell retention system. Fertilization and early embryo development occurs inside of the woman's body. After 3 days, the INVOcell is withdrawn by the specialist and the embryos are observed under a microscope. The best embryo or embryos are then transferred into the uterus. If you have additional questions about INVOcell, talk to your fertility specialist. They can help you understand how this therapy could help you achieve your dream of having a baby. Further, INVOcell Bioscience (the makers of INVOcell), have an extensive list of FAQs on their site: https://www.invocell.com. These can help you learn more about this fertility system. This episode was brought to you by Fertility Fundamentals. Fertility fundamentals is a naturopath led collective of women supporting each other in their fertility journey. Join the collective for free at www.facebook.com/groups/fundamentalfertility and come join your tribe! If you enjoyed today's episode, subscribe to the Fertility Stories podcast and leave a review. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/fertilitystories/message

“I know it seems impossible and like it's very far away, but you just have to have faith and know that God is still working miracles. That's what I have to keep telling myself, just have faith. You can't just thank Him for the good things. You have to thank Him for the bad things. Without the bad things, you wouldn't be where you are today.” -Kandi Kandi tells Mary about her difficult relationship with her abusive ex-husband and leaving him for the sake of the her daughters. She has 2 daughters from her previous marriage and they have been going through a tough custody battle. She is now with a supportive husband. She had a miscarriage, which was incredibly difficult. Now they are trying to conceive with the help of Invocell— a new fertility treatment option. But this has been put on hold due to COVID. In order to stay healthy, Kandi shares that she eats a lot of vegetables everyday and stays hydrated. She drinks Fertility tea and red raspberry leaf tea. She exercises regularly like ab workouts, prenatal workouts, yoga, and meditation when feeling stressed. I'm thrilled to have Kandi on the podcast, sharing her amazing story of Invocell treatment. Thank you so much for sharing your story. Follow along Kandi's journey on Instagram @kandi_ttc_journey. If you enjoyed today's episode, subscribe to the Fertility Stories podcast and leave a review. Follow Dr. Mary on Instagram @fertilityfundamentals. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/fertilitystories/message

Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she starts a series about LGBTQ+ Family Building with an episode about lesbian couples. Listen as she talks about options for same sex female couples including sperm donation (anonymous or known donor), Intrauterine Insemination (IUI), In Vitro Fertilization (IVF), InvoCell, and Reciprocal cycles. Learn more about what options exist to help all families grow (more episodes in this series coming up!).

This week’s episode is all about innovation in IVF. The highly esteemed reproductive endocrinologists, Drs. Kathy and Kevin Doody came on to talk about their process of what they call “effortless IVF” and how it helps couples conceive. The Doodys talk about their clinic in Bedford, TX,  the specifics of their process, and the changes they have witnessed in over 30 years in the field of assisted reproductive medicine. In my opinion, their use of the INVOcell™ helps to make IVF as close to natural as possible. If you are someone that has hit a wall in terms of the all-natural route or is over the age of 35 and looking to check out your options, I highly recommend you have a listen.   To share your own fertility story, please email me at hillary@ladypotions.com. I look forward to connecting with you, as you are what this podcast is all about.   Takeaways: [2:06] Dr. Kathy is board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and subspecialty board certified in Reproductive Endocrinology/Infertility. She has received multiple recognitions as one of Fort Worth's Top Docs, as well as one of Texas’ Super doctors. Dr. Kevin is is board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and sub-specialty board certified in Reproductive Endocrinology/Infertility. Dr. Kevin has received multiple honors as one of Fort Worth's Top Docs, one of Texas’ Super Doctors and one of the Best Doctors in America for the last several years. In 2017, Dr. Kevin was recognized with the Resolve National Infertility Association’s Hope Award for Achievement in recognition for his contributions. While Dr. Kevin was serving as president of the Society of Assisted Reproductive Technology (SART), he was instrumental in updating the SART National Summary Data to assist patients in making informed decisions about medical care. Dr. Kevin was also recognized as Microsoft Physician of the Year 2004. And they are married! Which is super cool. [7:04] Their Center for Assisted Reproduction, CARE Fertility, in Bedford, Texas has an outstanding number of firsts in their location: the first ICSI pregnancy in the geographical area, they were first to successfully implement a blastocyst culture system, first in the world to use the INVOcell™ device in a blastocyst embryo transfer, and even trained the doctor in Virginia who helped the first same-sex couple both carry their baby. [9:22] IVF, or In Vitro Fertilization, means that the egg is fertilized outside the body. ICSI, or Intracytoplasmic sperm injection, is the placement of a single sperm into the egg. It was invented in Brussels, and the Doodys were at the forefront of its discovery and implementation. [10:36] A personal happy story! The Doodys had a hand in creating their nephew through ICSI. [11:11] The INVOcell™ is a plastic capsule shaped like a champagne cork. It is an incubator and allows for the woman to provide the right environment and atmosphere for embryo development. It enters the uterus at the blastocyst stage. [13:41] Dr. Kathy says it’s important for patients to understand why it makes sense to put the embryo into the body because it reflects what happens naturally in the different stages of ovulation. [15:30] Part of the quality control is being able to make sure that the egg has normally fertilized, and it does take the place of IUI. [17:47] The Doodys believe it is better to allow the natural competitive process when you can. [18:20] Effortless IVF decreases the cost by about 50% and the amount of medication and monitoring that usually come with traditional IVF. The two main factors that are taken into account in a woman are her egg count, which is determined by her Anti-Müllerian Hormone (AMH) levels, and her body weight. The appropriate candidates need to have an AMH higher than 0.8, a body weight less than 190 lbs, and a BMI less than 35. [23:40] There is a 59% success rate with frozen embryo transfers with no monitoring and transferring only one embryo in patients. [26:41] The approach is closer to mother nature, as they are able to discern which embryo will transfer successfully. [30:01] Dr. Kevin explains why the process is so streamlined from a laboratory standpoint, and the minimal interventions that take place in the process. [33:21] Complex organic systems like variance and the human body is certainly an example of that. [34:54] The INVOcell™ was founded by Dr. Claude Ranoux, a fertility specialist. [36:47] This discovery has been a huge win for same-sex couples, as it is opening up new avenues and options for fertilization. [41:02] Dr. Kathy’s advice for couples looking to conceive, is to realize you aren’t alone, and it is important to be proactive and seek out the options in your area. Dr. Kevin reminds us to not get discouraged, and not to let fear of failure hold you back. It is hard to give up control, and effortless IVF makes the appointments more convenient and less daunting.   References: Fertile Minds on LibSyn Fertile Minds on iTunes @ladypotions4u Center for Assisted Reproductive Care American Society of Reproductive Medicine Ep #30: “Male Infertility with Dr. Paul Turek” Effortless IVF “Comparing blastocyst quality and live birth rates of intravaginal culture using INVOcell™ to traditional in vitro incubation in a randomized open-label prospective controlled trial” INVO Bioscience @CareFertilityUS   Continue Your Journey: Link to sign up for free 29-day meditation challenge @ladypotions4u on Twitter @ladypotions4u on Instagram My Website: Ladypotions.com Special Thanks to Christopher Lloyd Clarke for music   Disclaimer *  You must not rely on the information in this podcast as an alternative to medical advice from your doctor or another professional healthcare provider. 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We talked with Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh (aka the Egg Whisperer) at a special Eggcellent Adventure Live podcast at WIRED25 about the future of fertility. We chatted about egg freezing, the cost of IVF, "three-parent" embryos, the Invocell, and much more.To learn more, visit eggcellentadventure.com. Dr. Aimee's website is draimee.org.This episode is sponsored by:Care.com. To save 30% on a premium membership, visit Care.com/adventure and subscribe.HelloFresh. For a total of $60 off, that’s $20 off your first 3 boxes, visit HelloFresh.com/EGGCELLENT60 and enter code EGGCELLENT60.Pretty Litter. Try PrettyLitter TODAY by visiting prettylitter.com and use promo code ADVENTURE for 20 percent off your first order. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Kaela & Sarah are discussing the many variations and alternatives of “traditional” IVF...and there are many.  Such as, GIFT, ZIFT, Natural IVF, Mini/Micro IVF, In Vitro Maturation, and INVOcell! They talk about who might be a good candidate, and why, to try a less conventional form of IVF.  They expand on their affinity for the nerds in the classroom and share what they wanted to be when they grew up - there's still time to realize their dreams (but in the meantime, they give everyone tips on how to “fake it” with piano and guitar)!   Email questions, comments, and other mafia matters to infertilemafia@gmail.com Join the closed Facebook group(s):  The Infertile Mafia The Infertile Mafia - Bosses & Babies Follow on Instagram: @infertilemafiapodcast

In BONUS Episode 146 of Beat Infertility, Dr. Allison Rodgers answers six listener questions (autoimmune disorders, natural killer cells, eating disorders, INVOcell, and more) and then does a deep dive into ovarian cysts. If you need additional support, consider joining Hope University or our Infertility Warrior Tribe. For details on both, please visit https://beatinfertility.co/hopeu.

In BONUS Episode 146 of Beat Infertility, Dr. Allison Rodgers answers six listener questions (autoimmune disorders, natural killer cells, eating disorders, INVOcell, and more) and then does a deep dive into ovarian cysts. Infertility coach Heather Huhman helps warriors like you make scientifically-based, well-informed decisions about your next steps. To schedule your free 30-minute call, go to https://beatinfertility.co/hope.