Podcasts about reproductive medicine associates

Trying to conceive, carrying a child, giving birth, raising a child…all of this is hard work. We see the physical differences in mothers from their expanding bellies to carry their child, to the tired eyes of sleepless nights. However, many of us never witness the mental effects of fertility. One study of 122 women receiving fertility treatments found that 40% experienced anxiety, depression, or both. That's why we are so glad to be joined today by Rena Gower of Reproductive Medicine Associates of New York and co-host of the Fertility Forward podcast. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Director of Social Work Services. Learn more about Rena's services: https://www.renamgfertility.com/ Get tested for BPA, phthalates, parabens, and other hormone-disrupting chemicals with Million Marker's Detect & Detox Test Kit: https://www.millionmarker.com/

About Flourish Foods:Flourish Foods is a meal delivery company that delivers fully-prepared, high-protein meal plans throughout NYC to those wanting to optimize their egg health prior to egg freezing/IVF or trying to conceive. Founder, Lizzy Cooper:Lizzy Cooper is a New York City-based private chef. Before she started cooking professionally, she earned her Masters in Social Welfare from UCLA and worked for many years in Los Angeles as a social worker. But then in 2017 Lizzy started LA's first-ever avocado toast stand --AvocaToast by Lizzy--and very soon after was able to quit her full-time job to dedicate herself entirely to the company's growth. She started catering parties, influencer events, music and food festivals, and had farmer's market stand all across Los Angeles, and eventually started private cheffing. For the last several years Lizzy has cooked for celebrity clientele in Los Angeles and New York, and has also dabbled in freelance food styling and recipe development. After freezing her eggs last year and realizing after the fact that no doctor along the way ever mentioned the impact of nutrition on fertility, Lizzy thought up Flourish Foods-- a meal delivery company that delivers fully-prepared, high-protein meal plans throughout NYC to those wanting to optimize their egg health prior to egg freezing/IVF or trying to conceive. As part of her team, she has the amazing fertility-focused nutritionist Dara Godfrey of Reproductive Medicine Associates of New York, who approves the menus she creates and whose expertise is invaluable.Registered Dietician, Dara Godfrey:Dara Godfrey is a registered dietitian in private practice in Manhattan. At Reproductive Medicine Associates (RMA) of New York Dara supports patients' nutritional goals at every stage of infertility treatment and pregnancy, including pre-treatment health and weight loss, prenatal nutrition, and pregnancy nutrition during each trimester.Dara, a native of Toronto, graduated with a BS in Food & Nutrition at the University of Western Ontario and obtained her RD and Masters in Nutrition at NYU.Dara is a blog contributor for Body By Simone and RMA of New York, and has been featured in videos on such sites as Fertility Authority and CafeMom. She has also contributed to articles in The Daily News, Self Magazine, Cosmopolitan, HERS, and blogs such as Fitness NYC and The Sweat LifeFlourish Foods WebsiteFlourish Foods InstagramSupport the showAbout Us - Women Who Brunch:Women Who Brunch is a food community and event series for women who love connecting, networking, and learning from each other over the most important meal of the week...BRUNCH! We're solving the problem of making adult friendships while doing cool stuff in the Hudson Vally, NY.Visit our website for updates on events, recipes, brunch spots, product reviews, and more or say hi on Instagram!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/womenwhobrunchWebsite: https://womenwhobrunch.com

Today on the podcast, I'm delighted to be speaking to Dr. Lucky Sekhon, or as many of her patients call her, Dr. Lucky. She is a reproductive endocrinologist and infertility specialist at Reproductive Medicine Associates of New York, a large New York City based IVF center. She was born and raised in Toronto, Canada and moved to NYC to complete her OB/GYN residency training. We're going to be talking about genetic testing & fertility, and everything you need to know before trying to conceive.   Genetic testing can sound kind of intimidating to people, and it shouldn't be! Genetics play a huge role in our fertility, and like I always say, “the more you know, the better things will go.” Dr. Lucky is here to tell us more about it. I feel lucky ;-) to have her on the show, and so honored that she's here to share her wisdom with us. Read the full show notes on Dr. Aimee's Website. Get Dr. Aimee's brand new Conception Kit at Good Clean Love.   Follow on Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify Subscribe to my YouTube channel for more fertility tips! Join Egg Whisperer School Subscribe to the newsletter to get updates Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh is one of America's most well known fertility doctors. Her success rate at baby-making is what gives future parents hope when all hope is lost. She pioneered the TUSHY Method and BALLS Method to decrease your time to pregnancy. Learn more about the TUSHY Method and find a wealth of fertility resources at www.draimee.org.

In honor of Veteran's Day, today's episode explores the under-addressed topic of fertility care for active duty and veteran service members, the challenges they are likely to experience, and how to ensure they are better supported as patients. Joining us to discuss this subject is Dr. Samantha Estevez, a Clinical Fellow at Reproductive Medicine Associates of New York, and Katrina Nietsch, a medical student at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. We discuss their fortuitous collaboration before delving into their recent abstract titled, Supporting Our Troops: 20 Years of Fertility Trends Among Active Duty and Veteran Service Members Seeking Fertility Care at a Major Urban Fertility Center. Tuning in, you'll learn about Katrina's long history with the military, what led her to medicine, and how she partnered with Dr. Estevez to explore fertility and fertility care within the veteran population. We take a look at the limitations that veterans or active duty service members might experience when seeking specialized fertility treatment and how our guests went about researching this topic. We also reflect on the important role of advocacy and policy initiatives in this area, and how they are pushing the Veterans Association (VA) and government to recognize and address pressing issues facing female service members and veterans. Join us for an eye-opening conversation about an urgent topic that should be receiving much more attention!  

When it comes to accessibility, we've made important strides by enacting legislation that enables more inclusive access to fertility care, but there is still a long way to go. Here today to help unpack this important topic is return guest, Dr. Samantha Estevez, a clinical fellow at Mount Sinai and Reproductive Medicine Associates of New York in reproductive endocrinology and infertility. In our conversation with Samantha, we examine the details of key legislative changes in New York State, their impact on LGBTQIA+ couples, and the contents of her new article ‘Breaking down barriers for same-sex female couples building families in vitro fertilization utilization since the enactment of 2021 New York state legislation'. Tuning in, you'll hear Samantha's breakdown of the 2017 New York state legislation, how it excluded LGBTQIA+ couples when it comes to family building, and the important ways in which the 2021 legislation changes addresses these shortcomings. We delve into the findings of Samantha's study, including how the data showed greater inclusivity post-legislation, before reflecting on what this could mean for future advocacy and legislative changes across the US. This type of research plays a pivotal role in ensuring greater fertility access for all. To learn more about these types of legislative changes and why they are so important, be sure to tune in! 

On today's episode, Emily chats with Rena Gower, LCSW about how grief can show up in so many different ways in this journey. We connect on acceptance playing a major role in moving forward and how we can't go back, but we can make a choice to learn and grow. What we discuss: Different stages of grief and that moving through it isn't linear Partnership and how each of you can be in a different stage and it acknowledging it is okay How summer is the hardest season for those going through fertility (how COVID might have been the easiest!) Examples of intangible loss and how society plays a role. Rena believes that having an empathic support system and access to resources can help patients through difficult times and prevent mental health struggles from becoming all-consuming. Rena approaches her clients from a strengths perspective and helps them work to find the resilience and courage to carry on. Outside of her private practice, Rena is the Director of Social Work Services at Reproductive Medicine Associates of New York. She is the founder and co-host of Fertility Forward, a podcast dedicated to bringing listeners cutting edge and accurate information on different aspects of the fertility space. She is also the author of ⁠"Infertility 101: A Quick & Concise Guide" available on Amazon.⁠ SPONSOR: This episode is powered by First Response. With over 99% accuracy, First Response Early Results Pregnancy Tests can detect the pregnancy hormone 6 days sooner than a woman's missed period with unique patented technology. With all of the anxiety around testing, it's important to know that a brand like First Response has your back, no matter what your journey may look like. Day 1 Instagram: ⁠@day1fertility⁠ | ⁠@egetz⁠ TikTok: ⁠@day1fertility⁠ Website: ⁠Day 1 Fertility 

As we welcome back former Theater Project Jr alums to perform a Broadway Jukebox next month, we thought it would be a good time to do a lookback at our podcast from last year. ________________________________________________Mary Iannelli talks with her previous students to see what impact theater has had on them, their lives and their futures.  Credits:Audio Engineer Alex GomezOne Heartbeat Away is provided to The Theater Project by Gail Lou References:Montclair State University: https://www.montclair.edu/Governor Livingston High School: https://www.bhpsnj.org/livingstonIthaca College: https://www.ithaca.edu/University of Virginia: https://www.virginia.edu/Villanova University: https://www1.villanova.edu/university.htmlWilliam and Mary: https://www.wm.edu/Reproductive Medicine Associates of New Jersey LLC (RMANJ): https://rmanetwork.com/our-locations/rma-new-jersey/

Today on the podcast, I'm delighted to be speaking to Dr. Lucky Sekhon, or as many of her patients call her, Dr. Lucky. She is a reproductive endocrinologist and infertility specialist at Reproductive Medicine Associates of New York, a large New York City based IVF center. She was born and raised in Toronto, Canada and moved to NYC to complete her OB/GYN residency training. We're going to be talking about genetic testing & fertility, and everything you need to know before trying to conceive.   Genetic testing can sound kind of intimidating to people, and it shouldn't be! Genetics play a huge role in our fertility, and like I always say, “the more you know, the better things will go.” Dr. Lucky is here to tell us more about it. I feel lucky ;-) to have her on the show, and so honored that she's here to share her wisdom with us. Read the full show notes on Dr. Aimee's Website. Get Dr. Aimee's brand new Conception Kit at Good Clean Love.   Follow on Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify Subscribe to my YouTube channel for more fertility tips! Join Egg Whisperer School Subscribe to the newsletter to get updates Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh is one of America's most well known fertility doctors. Her success rate at baby-making is what gives future parents hope when all hope is lost. She pioneered the TUSHY Method and BALLS Method to decrease your time to pregnancy. Learn more about the TUSHY Method and find a wealth of fertility resources at www.draimee.org.

Because the effects of fertility treatment such as in vitro fertilization can often be traumatic and taxing, patients see many disruptions in their daily lives and have rated the stress of undergoing this procedure as more stressful than or almost as stressful as any other major life event, including the death of a family member or divorce. In this episode, Dr. Maria Costantini-Ferrando, clinical director and reproductive endocrinologist with Reproductive Medicine Associates of New Jersey and a licensed clinical psychologist, shares how in vitro fertilization impacts patients personally, financially, and emotionally and how healthcare providers can lend support.

Today we are joined by Dr. Chelsea Canon to discuss her latest abstract entitled “Reproductive Outcomes in Single Euploid Embryo Transfer Cycles is Independent of Whether the Embryo Originated from a Fresh or Cryopreserved Oocyte”. Dr. Canon will be presenting this research at the upcoming American Society for Reproductive Medicine Expo but feels it is important to share it with patients too. Our guest is a third-year fellow in reproductive endocrinology and infertility at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City and Reproductive Medicine Associates in New York. As more and more women are using eggs that were previously frozen, this has enabled the collection of data that we can use to help people make more informed decisions when deciding on how to preserve fertility. In this episode, Dr. Canon explains the difference between freezing eggs and freezing embryos and whether or not it matters if you use frozen or fresh eggs when creating embryos. If you have questions when it comes to fresh versus frozen, tune in today! 

Are you considering donor egg or sperm? When should you consider these options? What choices do you have and what are some of the psychological hurdles you need to consider? We talk with Dr. Angela Leung, a reproductive endocrinologist at Reproductive Medicine Associates of New Jersey; and Dr. Poonam Sharma, a Licensed Psychologist specializing in reproductive issues.In this episode, we cover:Sperm Donation:What are the possibilities of getting pregnant when the male partner has an abnormal semen analysis? Does it depend on whether sperm count, motility, or morphology are abnormal?When should patients consider sperm donation from a medical standpoint?How and when should medical providers bring up the possibility of using donated sperm? Does it matter that the “patient” is usually the female partner?What are some of the psychological issues that may arise for the female partner using a sperm donor? What are some feelings the male partner commonly experiences? What type of impact does “asymmetry of parenthood” in which there will be a biological motherhood and social fatherhood have on couples?How do these issues differ if the patient is part of a heterosexual couple, a lesbian couple, or a single parent?Egg Donation:When should patients consider egg donation from a medical standpoint?What medical conditions make egg donation appropriate?How and when should medical providers bring up the possibility of using donated eggs? Who on the medical staff is the one that usually introduces the topic? What are some of the psychological considerations for the female partner? What are some of the psychological considerations for the male partner?What type of impact does “asymmetry of parenthood” in which there will be a genetic father and biological mother who is carrying but not using her own eggs?Donor Selection:What are some general medical considerations when selecting any type of donor? (i.e., egg or sperm bank vs. live donor)What advice would you give intended parents about psychological considerations when selecting a donor?Do medical providers or mental health professionals talk with patients about the use of anonymous vs. open donors/identified donors? What issues to consider when using known/directed donors? (i.e., friends, relatives)Should you tell the child? Embryo Donation:When should patients consider using donated embryos?How to discuss this option with patients?What are some of the psychological considerations for the intended parents? Additional Resources:American Society of Reproductive Medicine Guidance Regarding Gamete and Embryo Donation 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

Conception and maintaining a pregnancy have specific nutritional requirements. We are so excited to be joined by @DaraGodfreyNutrition of the Reproductive Medicine Associates of New York (@RMAofny) and host of the @Fertility_Forward podcast. Dara is a Registered Dietitian and Fertility Nutritionist. ⁠ ⁠ We are going to discuss eating for conception and a healthy pregnancy. We'll talk about meal-planning, intuitive eating, the partner's role in following a healthy diet, and more!⁠

Mary Iannelli talks with her previous students to see what impact theater has had on them, their lives and their futures.  Credits:Audio Engineer Alex GomezOne Heartbeat Away is provided to The Theater Project by Gail Lou References:Montclair State University:  https://www.montclair.edu/Governor Livingston High School:  https://www.bhpsnj.org/livingstonIthaca College:  https://www.ithaca.edu/University of Virginia:  https://www.virginia.edu/Villanova University:  https://www1.villanova.edu/university.htmlWilliam and Mary:  https://www.wm.edu/Reproductive Medicine Associates of New Jersey LLC (RMANJ):  https://rmanetwork.com/our-locations/rma-new-jersey/

For those of us who are over 40, there is a higher likelihood that we may need the help of third party reproduction like egg donor. If we have chosen to be independent parents and are over 40, we may need both egg and sperm donor. Those who are in same sex partnerships will also need to explore this as an option. To help us navigate this from the physician point of view is Dr. Tia Jackson-Bey of Reproductive Medicine Associates of New York. She talks to us about the third party reproduction basics, the pros and cons to using an agency or unaffiliated donors, and answers your submitted questions! More about Dr. Tia Jackson-Bey: https://www.rmany.com/our-team/physicians/tia-jackson-bey-md Follow Dr. Tia Jackson-Bey: https://www.instagram.com/drtiajacksonbey/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/40andinfertile/support

Today on the podcast, I'm delighted to be speaking to Dr. Lucky Sekhon, or as many of her patients call her, Dr. Lucky. She is a reproductive endocrinologist and infertility specialist at Reproductive Medicine Associates of New York, a large New York City based IVF center. She was born and raised in Toronto, Canada and moved to NYC to complete her OB/GYN residency training. We're going to be talking about genetic testing & fertility, and everything you need to know before trying to conceive.   Genetic testing can sound kind of intimidating to people, and it shouldn't be! Genetics play a huge role in our fertility, and like I always say, “the more you know, the better things will go.” Dr. Lucky is here to tell us more about it. I feel lucky ;-) to have her on the show, and so honored that she's here to share her wisdom with us.   Read the full show notes and transcript on my website.   Follow on Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify   Do you have questions about IVF?Click here to join Dr. Aimee for The IVF Class. The next live class call is on Monday, May 16, 2022 at 4pm PST, where Dr. Aimee will explain IVF and there will be time to ask her your questions live on Zoom. Subscribe to my YouTube channel for more fertility tips! Join Egg Whisperer School Subscribe to the newsletter to get updates Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh is one of America's most well known fertility doctors. Her success rate at baby-making is what gives future parents hope when all hope is lost. She pioneered the TUSHY Method and BALLS Method to decrease your time to pregnancy. Learn more about the TUSHY Method and find a wealth of fertility resources at www.draimee.org.

When one starts IVF and fertility treatments, it can be a lot to take in. There's tons of jargon to familiarize yourself with and seemingly endless academic articles on every topic imaginable. This can be especially overwhelming when you are presented with embryo options and you don't know which one to choose, or whether the single option you're being presented with is worth pursuing. Here to help us make sense of embryo grading and offer much-needed peace of mind is Christine Briton-Jones, a clinical embryologist and Director of Laboratory Services at Reproductive Medicine Associates of New York (RMA of New York). In our conversation with Christine, we discuss the intricacies of embryo grading and why it requires years of experience to fully grasp its nuances and the subjectivity involved. Tuning in you'll hear Christine break down how the day of an embryo affects its grading, what each of the letters represents in embryo grading, and why a C grading is something to celebrate. Be sure to tune in to learn about the intricacies of embryo grading and why it merely serves as a snapshot of the process, and why that should make you feel hopeful.

Dr. Mark Leondires, Founder, Medical Director and Partner in reproductive endocrinology at Reproductive Medicine Associates of Connecticut (RMACT) and Gay Parents To Be (GPTB) shared with us his insights into not just reproductive health and infertility but what it looks like to family plan. He is board-certified in both Obstetrics and Gynecology and Reproductive Endocrinology. (What he calls a "nerd" of the medical field.) ⁠ ⁠His daily experience with patients from all walks of life, with unique hurdles and dreams, and his own experience with family planning, we knew he would be the perfect person to dive into this aspect of the Sexual Health Series with sensitivity, insight, and optimism. ⁠ HEALTH: IT'S PERSONAL INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thehippodcast/ HEALTH: IT'S PERSONAL FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthitspersonal LOVE the work we are doing? Join our Patreon family, for additional content, recipes, and connection: https://www.patreon.com/thehippodcast OR Buy us a cup of tea. https://ko-fi.com/healthitspersonal --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

At one point or another, many women have been fearful that they may experience infertility as they get older. Especially as women approach the age of 35, or what some call “advanced maternal age,” the concern for ability to reproduce increases. There is so much information and misinformation on social media and in the news and Dr. Lucky joins me to share her knowledge as a fertility specialist. Whether you are in your 20s or approaching 40, this episode will have useful information if you're planning to have a family in the future. Dr. Lucky is a reproductive endocrinologist and infertility specialist practicing at Reproductive Medicine Associates of New York in New York City. She is passionate about empowering people and educating them about their reproductive health and options for fertility preservation and family building. Dr. Lucky answers many of your burning questions, such as whether or not you should be freezing your eggs and if there is anything that can be done to improve egg quality. In this episode we discuss: -The importance of egg quality vs. quantity -Risk factors that affect fertility as we age -Ways to plan ahead when you want to have kids at an older age -The dos and don'ts when attempting to get pregnant -How to get information regarding your fertility Resources mentioned: -acog.org -The Flo App Connect with Dr. Lucky: -Instagram: @lucky.sekhon -The Lucky Egg Blog -Fertility Forward Podcast SHOW NOTES: lynzyandco.com Connect with me on Instagram @motherhoodmeetsmedicine. For full show notes, head to lynzyandco.com/motherhood-meets-medicine-the-podcast/ Join the Motherhood Meets Medicine community at patreon.com/motherhoodmeetsmedicine. Disclaimer: This podcast does not provide medical advice. The information on this podcast is for informational purposes only. No material on this site is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. 

Dr. Lucky Sekhon is a reproductive endocrinologist and infertility specialist at Reproductive Medicine Associates of New York. She is joining me today as par of the Egg Whisperer Fertility Specialist series to talk about genetic testing and fertility, and everything you need to know before trying to conceive.   Genetics play a huge role in our fertility, and like I always say, “the more you know, the better things will go.” I'm so honored that she's here to share her wisdom with us. Follow on Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify Subscribe to my YouTube channel for more fertility tips! Join Egg Whisperer School Subscribe to the newsletter to get updates  Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh is one of America's most well known fertility doctors. Her success rate at baby-making is what gives future parents hope when all hope is lost. She pioneered the TUSHY Method and BALLS Method to decrease your time to pregnancy. Learn more about the TUSHY Method and find a wealth of fertility resources at www.draimee.org.

Today on the podcast, I'm delighted to be speaking to Dr. Lucky Sekhon, or as many of her patients call her, Dr. Lucky. She is a reproductive endocrinologist and infertility specialist at Reproductive Medicine Associates of New York, a large New York City based IVF center. She was born and raised in Toronto, Canada and moved to NYC to complete her OB/GYN residency training. We're going to be talking about genetic testing & fertility, and everything you need to know before trying to conceive.   Genetic testing can sound kind of intimidating to people, and it shouldn't be! Genetics play a huge role in our fertility, and like I always say, “the more you know, the better things will go.” Dr. Lucky is here to tell us more about it. I feel lucky ;-) to have her on the show, and so honored that she's here to share her wisdom with us.   Follow on Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify Subscribe to my YouTube channel for more fertility tips! Join Egg Whisperer School Subscribe to the newsletter to get updates   Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh is one of America's most well known fertility doctors. Her success rate at baby-making is what gives future parents hope when all hope is lost. She pioneered the TUSHY Method and BALLS Method to decrease your time to pregnancy. Learn more about the TUSHY Method and find a wealth of fertility resources at www.draimee.org.

Can HIV-positive men have biological kids? In the third episode of our four-part mini-series on the future of in vitro fertilization (IVF,) founder and medical director of Reproductive Medicine Associates of Connecticut Dr. Mark Leondires explains how HIV-positive gay men can have biological children through a process known as sperm washing. GWK Executive Editor David Dodge and Dr. Leondires also discuss how medical experts in the fields of HIV and IVF can now provide extra protection against viral transmission for the surrogate and the baby. Find out more about Dr. Leondires' work at RMACT.com/our-fertility-doctors/dr-mark-leondires Explore GWK's videos and webinars with Dr. Leondires at GaysWithKids.com, and find GWK on social media @gays_with_kids

In this episode, Dr. Daniel Grow interviews Dr. Mark Leondires, the founder and medical director of both the Reproductive Medicine Associates of Connecticut and of Gay Parents To Be. Dr. Leondires is board certified in Reproductive Endocrinology and serves as Chair of the ASRM’s LGBTQ Special Interest Group. He has worked with thousands of LGBTQ couples over the last 20+ years, and takes pride in leading his program to deliver compassionate and high quality care to all members of this community. His insights inspire REI physicians to treat all patients with respect and to highlight pathways to care for patients. This may be through therapeutic donor insemination or through IVF. He highlights the journey through counseling, egg or sperm selection choices, and treatment. Find the #StartwithSART Fertility Experts series wherever you get your podcasts. Looking for advice on building a family? Ask the experts and #StartwithSART. For more information about the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology, visit our website at https://www.sart.org Have a topic you'd like to hear? Tell Us!

In this interview, Aimee Cruz, Founder of Moms on Maternity interviews Dr. Spencer Richlin about reproductive health. We talk pre-pregnancy planning, birth control, IVF, surrogacy, and how to know when it may be time to meet with a reproductive endocrinologist as well as how to find one that is right for you! Dr. Spencer Richlin is a board-certified Reproductive Endocrinologist with extensive reproductive surgical experience. He has been practicing at Reproductive Medicine Associates of Connecticut (RMACT) since 2004, where he is a partner and Surgical Director. Dr. Richlin Areas of Expertise - ·Fertility preservation ·Oncofertility ·General infertility and IVF ·Single mothers to be ·Egg freezing ·General genetics For more information: Moms on Maternity: https://www.momsonmaternity.com/​RMA of Connecticut: https://www.rmact.com/ Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

There’s no difference between a pregnancy lost at six weeks than a pregnancy lost at 10 weeks, or later down the road. Any pregnancy loss, at any point, is damaging. It’s unexpected and carries weight, no matter where you are in your gestation. Our guest today is Dr. Tanmoy Mukherjee, a board-certified Gynecologist, and Reproductive Endocrinologist, and is the Associate Director of the Mount Sinai Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and co-director of Reproductive Medicine Associates of New York. He completed his residency at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine and completed his fellowship at Mount Sinai Hospital. The author of numerous journal articles and textbook chapters, Dr. Mukherjee is also the recipient of the prestigious Society of Reproductive Surgeons Award, for his extensive research in ovum donation and medical therapy for the treatment of infertility. In addition to his expertise in invitro fertilization, egg donation, and other assisted reproductive techniques, Dr. Mukherjee excels in a wide array of medical and surgical treatments for the management of endometriosis, uterine abnormalities, abnormal uterine bleeding, and abnormalities of the fallopian tubes. He has lectured and written extensively on the diagnosis and treatment of patients with recurrent spontaneous abortions. Today on the Fertility Forward Podcast, we are going to talk about the topic of recurrent pregnancy loss. Tune in today for a jammed-packed episode with Dr. Mukherjee to hear all about miscarriages, causes, statistics, and the mental health aspect thereof. There’s so much information and the discussion is filled with snippets and advice that you don’t want to miss out on. So, stay tuned and enjoy!

What is it like to graduate from a reproductive endocrinology and infertility fellowship and finally become an attending? Dr. Scott Morin of Reproductive Medicine Associates of Northern California (RMA Northern California) tells us about his transition from being an REI fellow at the RMANJ fellowship program to providing IVF and fertility care and becoming the medical director of his own office! Podcast website: https://www.ivi-rmainnovation.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=episode&utm_campaign=ep22  

As society evolves, the landscape of what a family looks like and who can be parents is changing, too. More and more single people, same-sex couples, transgender individuals and people with medical issues are building families by way of surrogacy or adoption. So, what do those of us who are considering surrogacy need to think about before we start the process? Lisa Schuman is the licensed clinical social worker behind The Center for Family Building, an organization working to make the journey to parenthood easier. She also serves as the Director of Mental Health Services for Reproductive Medicine Associates of Connecticut and Gay Parents to Be. Lisa offers counseling for parents and children who formed their families through sperm and egg donation or adoption, and she recently testified as a surrogacy expert for the New York State Senate Judiciary Committee. On this episode of Divorce Dialogues, Lisa joins Katherine to discuss the pros and cons of New York’s new surrogacy law and explain why more and more people are using surrogacy to become parents. She describes the separate roles of the surrogate and the egg donor, offering insight on how intended parents decide whether to contribute their own genetic material and why it’s important that everyone involved knows what to expect. Listen in for Lisa’s advice on how to best support single people, gay male couples, transgender women and people with medical issues as they build families through surrogacy. Topics Covered Lisa’s take on the pros and cons of New York State’s new surrogacy law Why more and more people are using surrogacy to become parents The four categories of people who might use surrogacy to build a family The process Lisa uses to make sure the intended parents, the surrogate and her partner (if she has one) know what to expect The separate roles of the surrogate and the egg donor How intended parents decide whether to use a sperm donor or contribute their own genetic material Lisa’s insight on the psychological impact of a child being biologically related to one parent and not the other The altruistic personality type of a typical surrogate How to support single people, gay male couples, transgender women and people with medical issues who are building their families through surrogacy Lisa’s advice on getting educated before you look for a surrogacy clinic Connect with Lisa Schuman The Center for Family Building: http://familybuilding.net/ The Center for Family Building on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecenterforfamilybuilding/?hl=en Email lisa@familybuilding.net: mailto:lisa@familybuilding.net Connect with Katherine Miller The Center for Understanding Conflict: http://understandinginconflict.org/ Miller Law Group: https://westchesterfamilylaw.com/ Katherine on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kemiller1 The New Yorker’s Guide to Collaborative Divorce by Katherine Miller: https://www.amazon.com/New-Yorkers-Guide-Collaborative-Divorce/dp/0692496246 Email: katherine@westchesterfamilylaw.com Call (914) 738-7765 Resources Family Equality Council’s LGBTQ Family Building Survey: https://www.familyequality.org/resources/lgbtq-family-building-survey/ American Society for Reproductive Medicine: https://www.asrm.org/ ASRM’s Surrogacy Resources: https://www.asrm.org/topics/topics-index/gestational-carrier/ ASRM’s Recommendations for Practices Utilizing Gestational Carriers: https://www.asrm.org/globalassets/asrm/asrm-content/news-and-publications/practice-guidelines/for-non-members/recs_for_practices_utlizing_gestational_carriers.pdf New York’s New Surrogacy Law: https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-cuomo-unveils-16th-proposal-2020-state-state-legalizing-gestational-surrogacy

Should you consider freezing your eggs? What is involved and how much does it cost. We talk with Dr. Taraneh Nazem, Board-Certified Reproductive Endocrinologist with Reproductive Medicine Associates of NY.In this episode, we cover:Female Fertility Overview of female fertility.What impacts fecundity?How important is age in female fertility?Why does age negatively impact fertility in women?What other factors decrease a woman’s fertility?Fertility PreservationAt what age does fertility begin to decrease?What causes Diminished Ovarian Reserves?What are the symptoms of Diminished Ovarian Reserves?How to evaluate and diagnosis Diminished Ovarian Reserves?What can women do to support their fertility and maintain optimum fertility for as long as possible?Does birth control influence future fertility positively or negatively? Does exercise impact female fertility?Egg FreezingWho should consider egg freezing?At what age should women consider freezing their eggs?What is the egg freezing process?What are the short and long-term risks of the fertility medication needed for egg freezing?Do you need to have your IUD removed in order to go through an egg retrieval process?How many eggs do you need to freeze to provide a fair chance of having a baby? Are women with low AMH levels a good candidate for egg freezing? How many egg retrieval cycles should you expect in order to have enough eggs for a strong chance for a baby?How long can eggs be frozen?Does freezing damage the eggs?If you don’t use your frozen eggs can you donate them?What is the success rate for frozen eggs?Should you freeze eggs or freeze embryos?Cost of egg freezing:Initial egg retrieval. Cryopreservation storage fee. What is the process when you want to return to use your frozen eggs? This podcast is produced by www.CreatingaFamily.org. We are a national non-profit with the mission to strengthen families. Creating a Family brings you the following trauma-informed, expert-based content:· Weekly podcasts· Weekly articles/blog posts· Resource pages on all aspects of family buildingCreating a Family also has an active presence on many social media platforms. Please like or follow us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Pinterest.Support the show (https://creatingafamily.org/donation/)

Welcome to Episode 7 of Season 8 of The PCOS Revolution Podcast: Navigating the Changing Stages of PCOS With Dr. Rashmi Kudesia Today we're speaking with Dr. Rashmi Kudesia of CCRM Fertility Houston on the changes that can happen with PCOS in different stages of our lives, and how different symptoms may take priority at different times in our lives. These challenges can manifest as irregular cycles as a teen, hirsutism or weight management later on, and ultimately infertility. We'll also speak about the reassuring data on how we can mitigate the long-term health impacts of PCOS by holistic lifestyle management in the reproductive years. About our guest: Rashmi Kudesia, M.D., M.Sc., is a double board-certified reproductive endocrinologist & infertility (REI) specialist at CCRM Fertility Houston in Houston, Texas. She serves as the Site Director for CCRM Houston – Sugar Land and Director of Patient Education, as well as Assistant Clinical Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology at Houston Methodist Hospital. Dr. Kudesia completed her Baccalaureate degree in Biology & Medicine magna cum laude from Brown University, and her M.D. with honors from the Duke University School of Medicine, where she was selected into a clinical research training program co-sponsored by the National Institutes of Health. Her OB/GYN residency training was at the New York Hospital-Weill Cornell Medical Center, followed by REI fellowship at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine-Montefiore Medical Center, alongside a Masters' of Science degree in Clinical Research Methods. She subsequently served as a Clinical Assistant Professor at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, as well as the Research Rotational Director for the REI fellowship, and Medical Director of the Brooklyn office of the Reproductive Medicine Associates of New York. Dr. Kudesia has held many national leadership roles in organized medicine, including her current roles as Chair-Elect of the American Society of Reproductive Medicine's (ASRM) Women's Council, and the ASRM Young Physician Delegate to the American Medical Association. She has presented scientific research nationally and internationally, and received multiple awards and grants. She regularly publishes peer-reviewed articles and book chapters, and enjoys teaching the Houston-area OB/GYN residents and medical students. She actively promotes women's health advocacy through community work and social media. Her current areas of interest are access to fertility knowledge, counseling and care, polycystic ovary syndrome, and LGBT fertility. Episode Links: Dr. Kudesia's Facebook Page CCRM Fertility Houston The PCOS Diva Podcast Help Us Spread The Word! If this episode has taught you just one thing, I would love if you could head on over to Apple Podcasts and SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW! And if you're moved to, kindly leave us a rating and review. Doing so helps me get the word out about the podcast — and it's easy! Thank you so much. Disclaimer: The information in this podcast is intended for general audience only and is not intended to diagnose, treat or replace professional medical advice. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/farrar-duro/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/farrar-duro/support

Dr. Alan Copperman is director of the Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility and Vice Chairman of the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Science at the Mount Sinai Health System. He's also a clinical professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Science at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai; medical director of Reproductive Medicine Associates of New York, one of the world's leading IVF centers; chief medical officer at Semaphore Genomics, a health intelligence company; and medical director at Progyny, a benefits management company.Copperman tells Harry that data first came into his practice in a major way at RMA, which needed to "learn about what the best way is to take care of patients to optimize their success rates. We fell back on that term that you use, 'MoneyBall Medicine,' because we want to have the best embryologists, the best egg-retrieving doctors, the best embryo-transferring doctors. We want to put a team on the field that optimizes the success rate for every couple who walks into our doors...I just got excited about using information to drive better decisions."Copperman notes that in his career he's moved from operating on organ systems—the uterus and the Fallopian tubes—to operating at the cellular level, biopsying individual eggs, sperm, and embryoes. "Running next-gen sequencing, we get close to a million data points on every embryo we biopsy to figure out if they're healthy or not," Copperman says. "We need mathematicians to interpret genetic code, then we have to translate it back to a human level and develop decision support tools so that doctors can talk to patients. So it starts off with patients and ends in patients, but the pathway is just so completely different than it was three years ago, no less 30 years ago."Please rate and review MoneyBall Medicine on Apple Podcasts! Here's how to do that from an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch:• Launch the “Podcasts” app on your device. If you can’t find this app, swipe all the way to the left on your home screen until you’re on the Search page. Tap the search field at the top and type in “Podcasts.” Apple’s Podcasts app should show up in the search results.• Tap the Podcasts app icon, and after it opens, tap the Search field at the top, or the little magnifying glass icon in the lower right corner.• Type MoneyBall Medicine into the search field and press the Search button.• In the search results, click on the MoneyBall Medicine logo.• On the next page, scroll down until you see the Ratings & Reviews section. Below that you’ll see five purple stars.• Tap the stars to rate the show.• Scroll down a little farther. You’ll see a purple link saying “Write a Review.”• On the next screen, you’ll see the stars again. You can tap them to leave a rating, if you haven’t already.• In the Title field, type a summary for your review.• In the Review field, type your review.• When you’re finished, click Send.• That’s it, you’re done. Thanks!

In vitro fertilization (IVF) has been helping women and couples overcome fertility challenges for almost 40 years. Up until recently, IVF has traditionally used fresh eggs retrieved from a woman fertilized ‘in vitro’ in a laboratory with a spouse’s or donor’s sperm to create an embryo. However, egg freezing for future use has risen in popularity. Often, using frozen eggs comes with both cost and scheduling advantages over using fresh ones. So, which is better? We’ll find out in this episode. Tune in as Mark P. Leondires, M.D., founder, medical director and partner in reproductive endocrinology at Reproductive Medicine Associates of Connecticut (RMACT) and Gay Parents To Be (GPTB), joins host Mark P. Trolice, M.D., to discuss the pros and cons of fresh vs. frozen eggs, third-party reproduction and IVF surrogacy.Tune in to discover:The criteria for a good IVF surrogateThe history of egg freezing and how the field has evolved until todayThe differences between using fresh vs. frozen eggs including success ratesWhat Gay Parents To Be (GPTB) is and how it supports gay individuals and couples to make family-building choicesAbout Mark P. Leondires, M.D.Dr. Mark P. Leondires is the Founder, Medical Director and Partner in reproductive endocrinology at Reproductive Medicine Associates of Connecticut (RMACT) and Gay Parents To Be (GPTB). He is board-certified in both Obstetrics and Gynecology and Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility.Dr. Leondires received his undergraduate degree in biochemistry and history from Colby College in Waterville, Maine. He earned his medical degree from the University of Vermont College of Medicine in Burlington, Vermont. He completed his residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Maine Medical Center in Portland, Maine, which was followed by a fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland.Among Dr. Leondires’ accolades, he was chosen by his peers as a Castle Connelly Regional Top Doctor for his work in the field of reproductive endocrinology and infertility. He was also selected in 2012 and 2013 for Best Doctors in America, a database of the country’s top five percent of physicians, as chosen through a peer-review process.Prior to joining RMACT, he most recently served as the Director of Assisted Reproductive Technologies at the Combined Federal Program for Reproductive Endocrinology. While under his direction, the ART Program was one of the most successful in the Washington DC area and in the top tenth percentile nationally. Along with numerous teaching and research activities, Dr. Leondires has published many articles in professional medical journals, as well as abstracts, articles and book chapters.About Mark P. Trolice, M.D.Mark P. Trolice, M.D., FACOG, FACS, FACE is Director of Fertility CARE: The IVF Center in Winter Park, Florida and Associate Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology (OB/GYN) at the University of Central Florida College of Medicine in Orlando responsible for the medical education of OB/GYN residents and medical students as well as Medical Endocrinology fellows. He is past President of the Florida Society of Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility (REI) and past Division Director of REI at Winnie Palmer Hospital, part of Orlando Health.He is double Board-certified in REI and OB/GYN, maintains annual recertification, and has been awarded the American Medical Association’s “Physicians’ Recognition Award” annually. He holds the unique distinction of being a Fellow in all three American Colleges of OB/GYN, of Surgeons, and of Endocrinology. His colleagues select him as Top Doctor in America® annually, one among the top 5% of d

In BONUS Episode 184 of Beat Infertility, we interview Dr. Michael Drews, a board-certified reproductive endocrinologist and founding partner at Reproductive Medicine Associates of New Jersey and clinical associate professor for the Division of Reproductive Endocrinology at Rutgers, about the history of IVF and the future of fertility science. Infertility coach Heather Huhman helps warriors like you make scientifically-based, well-informed decisions about your next steps. To schedule your free 30-minute call, go to https://beatinfertility.co/hope.

In BONUS Episode 184 of Beat Infertility, we interview Dr. Michael Drews, a board-certified reproductive endocrinologist and founding partner at Reproductive Medicine Associates of New Jersey and clinical associate professor for the Division of Reproductive Endocrinology at Rutgers, about the history of IVF and the future of fertility science. If you need additional support, consider joining Hope University or our Infertility Warrior Tribe. For details on both, please visit https://beatinfertility.co/hopeu.

Drs. Eric Forman and Marcy Maguire are Obstericians and Gynocologists from Reproductive Medicine Associates of New Jersey.  

According to a recent study by Reproductive Medicine Associates of NJ, almost 58% of people are forced to forego fertility treatment due to the anticipated financial burden. But what if your employer covered your treatment? We hear from Lindsey and Chrissy Callahan who were eager to start a family when they learned their employer-sponsored inclusive benefit would make their dream of having a child a reality. Today’s host is Manuela Henderson, Patient Care Advocate, Progyny. Guests include, Lindsey & Chrissy Callahan For more information, visit www.progyny.com/podcast For additional resources: www.resolve.org www.familyequality.org www.menhavingbabies.org www.progyny.com/education Have a question, comment, or want to share your story? Email us at thisisinfertility@progyny.com

Age is often the primary factor when it comes to fertility, but what happens when you encounter fertility struggles in your 20’s? We hear from Jenna Marinelli who shares her personal story of early menopause, difficult decisions, and a life without regret. Today’s host is Taylor Burbach, Patient Care Supervisor at Progyny. Guests include, Dr. Georgia Witkin, Clinical Psychologist, Mount Sanai, and Head of Patient Services Development at Progyny, and Dr. Marcy Maguire, a board certified Reproductive Endocrinologist, Obstetrician and Gynecologist, at Reproductive Medicine Associates of New Jersey. For more information visit: www.progyny.com/podcast Have a question, comment, or want to share your story? Email us at thisisinfertility@progyny.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?

Host Dawn Davenport, Executive Director of Creating a Family, the national infertility & adoption education and support nonprofit, interviews Dr. Alan Copperman, Director of the Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Vice-Chairman of the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Science at Mount Sinai Medical Center, and Co-Medical Director of Reproductive Medicine Associates of New York Creating a Family has many free resources related to this topic on our website at www.CreatingaFamily.org.  Please leave us a review on iTunes. Thanks. Click to Tweet: http://ctt.ec/XZlzO Share on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A//creatingafamily.org/infertility-category/lifestyle-choices-increase-odds-getting-pregnant-ivf/ Show Highlights: https://creatingafamily.org/infertility-category/lifestyle-choices-increase-odds-getting-pregnant-ivf/ Support the show (https://creatingafamily.org/donation/)

Dr. Jason Franasiak, Attending Physician at the Reproductive Medicine Associates of New Jersey, spoke to CHI to discuss the origins of germ theory and human microbiome research, specifically as it relates to human reproduction. He'll detail some of his research on the uteran microbiome during embryo implantation, future developments for diagnostics, and how other scientists may utilize his research and apply it to their own studies. Dr. Franasiak is one of our speakers for the Advances in Microbiome Diagnostics symposium, taking place August 26, 2016 in Washington, DC as part of the Next Generation Dx Summit. For details, visit www.NextGenerationDx.com/Microbiome-Diagnostics

What should every fertility patient know about embryology labs before going through treatment. Host Dawn Davenport, Executive Director of Creating a Family, the national infertility & adoption education and support organization, interviews two of the leading embryologist to find out what patients should know and what advances are on the horizon to improve success rates. Dr. Marie D. Werner, a fellow in reproductive endocrinology and infertility at Rutgers, Reproductive Medicine Associates of NJ where she has completed an intensive 6 month embryology training program.  Dr. Werner is one of the lead investigators of the SuMMIT study. Dr. Michael Tucker has worked in the field of reproductive medicine/embryology for over 26 years.  Dr. Tucker has received world-wide recognition for his pioneering work in the IVF technologies that have helped to revolutionize the treatment of infertility. In 1992, he helped to advance the ICSI technique and was responsible for the first “ICSI baby” born in the US. In 1997, he led the team that was successful in achieving the first pregnancy and birth using cryopreserved eggs. He is the Director of Embryology at Shady Grove Fertility and at Georgia Reproductive Specialists. Creating a Family has thousands of free resources related to this topic on our website.  If you enjoyed this show, we would very much appreciate you leaving us a review on iTunes. It only takes a moment and it really helps others find us. Thanks.   Blog summary of the show   Highlights Support the show (https://creatingafamily.org/donation/)

What lifestyle choices affect your ability to conceive or the odds of fertility treatment working? How do diet, drinking alcohol, and exercise affect getting pregnant and miscarriage risk. Do supplements work? Host Dawn Davenport will interview Dr. Sheeva Talebian, a board certified Reproductive Endocrinologist and infertility specialist at Reproductive Medicine Associates of New York based in Manhattan. Dr. Talebian icontributes to publications including Women’s Health, Well + Good, and Women’s Running.  Outside of work, she is an avid runner and cyclist, and is frequently approached for her expert advice on incorporating exercise while attempting to conceive.   Blog summary of the show and highlights can be found here:   Blog summary of the show   Highlights   More Creating a Family resources about infertility can be found here. Support the show (https://creatingafamily.org/donation/)

Overcoming Reluctance to Donor Egg, Sperm, or Embryo in Your Extended Family. This was a topic suggested by our audience. There are few, if any, resources available to help infertility patients navigate who to tell about using third party reproduction. Our guest is Bette Galen, a licensed clinical social worker specializing in infertiliy who has worked at Reproductive Medicine Associates of New Jersey for 8 years and has a private practice in Montclair, NJ. donor egg, egg donation, donor sperm, sperm donation, donor embryo, embryo donation, embryo adoption, infertility treatment, fertility treatment, third party reproduction, Blog summary of the show and highlights can be found here:  Blog summary of the show  Highlights   More Creating a Family resources on donor egg, sperm, and embryos can be found here.  Support the show (https://creatingafamily.org/donation/)

Recurrent pregnancy loss (miscarriage) is a heart break. What causes miscarriage? How can they be prevented. Our guests are Dr. Richard Scott, Founding Partner, Reproductive Medicine Associates of New Jersey and Professor of Reproductive Endocrinology at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School; and Dr. Mark Perloe, Medical Director at Georgia Reproductive Specialists with extensive experience with recurrent pregnancy loss. Infertility, fertility, infertility treatment, infertility clinic, fertility treatment, fertility clinic, TTC Blog summary of the show and highlights can be found here:  Blog summary of the show  Highlights   More Creating a Family resources on pregnancy loss can be found here.   Support the show (https://creatingafamily.org/donation/)

Research is beginning to come in on how infertility treatment affects the health of the children conceived. Does in vitro fertilization (IVF) or ICSI or artificial insemination cause birth defects, autism, nuero-developmental issues? Is freezing harmful to the children born from frozen embryos? Does Clomid cause harm to the babies? Our guest to help us sort out the often confusing results of this research is Dr.Thomas Molinaro, a reproductive endocrinologist with Reproductive Medicine Associates of New Jersey and a researcher into the health effects of fertility treatment. Blog summary of the show and highlights can be found here: Blog summary of the show Highlights More Creating a Family resources on infertility can be found here. Support the show (https://creatingafamily.org/donation/)