This is Infertility is a bi-weekly podcast where we fuse narrative storytelling with experience and science to give you a new perspective on what it’s really like to go through a family building journey. Each episode dives into the emotional, physical, and financial burdens carried by those who experience infertility on their path to parenthood. Be it IVF, IUI, egg freezing, surrogacy, adoption, etc., the path is never the same and it can be long, painful, and lonely. It’s our mission to giv ...
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If you’ve found your route to parenthood hasn’t been straightforward, The Fertility Podcast is for you. From how to optimise your fertility to getting pregnant naturally, navigating IVF, understanding donor conception or surrogacy to how to prepare for a life without children. Whatever your situation, you are not alone. Created by Natalie Silverman, a former fertility patient in 2014, I then joined forces with Kate Davies, an independent fertility nurse consultant as we spoke to a range of e ...
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Take a deeper dive into current topics in reproductive medicine including infertility, contraception, and disorders of the male and female reproductive system.
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Just a little trigger warning, this episode mentions miscarriage and pregnancy loss. If today is a day you’re not feeling too strong, perhaps leave this episode for another day. We have a HUGE back catalog to dive into, so there may be something else you fancy instead. This episode of The Fertility Podcast, Kate is joined by Louise to talk about he…
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Experiencing the Unexpected: Sarah's IVF Journey
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Today’s episode is a story of trial and error. Sarah Freese was not expecting to have difficulty conceiving until she discontinued her birth control and found that her menstrual cycle didn’t return. She was suddenly thrusted into a new world, one filled with new medical terms, fertility doctors, and a treatment plan that came with a high price tag.…
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This week Kate is joined by Clinical Embryologist Victoria Wigley a.k.a @allaboutembryology, to take you on a whirlwind of an episode on, what is quite a confusing topic, Pre-implantation Genetic Testing for Aneuploidy (PGT-A). PGT-A was first used for those who had a family history of a condition, such as cystic fibrosis. PGT-A takes a look at the…
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Fertility 101: Transgender Family Building Options
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The Fertility 101 Series, because there’s no shortage of daunting terms to keep your mind running, is a quick and dirty breakdown on a specific topic with insights from a fertility expert. This week’s episode answers all the questions around transgender family building options and how it works. Dr. Daniel Potter at HRC Fertility joins us to discuss…
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This week’s episode of The Fertility Podcast, Kate is joined by the Grammy nominated singer, songwriter, and producer, Nelly Joy @nellyjoymusic to talk about her experience of pregnancy loss. The Fertility Podcast is honored to be sharing Nelly’s story, as this is the first time that she is openly talking about her experiences. Thank you Nelly. As …
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Building Your Family; The Complete Guide to Donor Conception
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In today’s episode, we explore the complex world of donor conception with experts Dr. Mark Leondires and Lisa Schuman, LCSW. They provide an overview of their book, Building Your Family; The Complete Guide to Donor Conception, which serves as a resource for those considering donor conception due to infertility, medical issues, same-sex partnerships…
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Ro - Fertility Nutrition Questions & Answers
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In this week’s episode of The Fertility Podcast, Kate is joined by the Ro Huntriss - fertility dietitian to answer some quick fire nutrition FAQ’s. Ro shares lots of interesting evidence based facts and little tips. So buckle up for a speedy episode and don’t forget to grab a note pad! During this episode, Ro and Kate cover topics such as whether y…
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Overcoming the Emotional Toll of Infertility
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Today’s episode highlights the emotional toll that infertility can take on individuals and couples. Our guest speaks candidly on how her fertility journey affected her mental health, marriage, and perspective towards friends who found easy success with pregnancy. Hana Peters and her husband started trying to have a baby and soon realized they neede…
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Anita - Making the difficult decision to end a pregnancy for medical reasons (TMFR)
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*Just a little trigger warning for this episode as there are mentions of termination for medical reasons and pregnancy loss, so if you aren’t feeling in the right place today, perhaps come back another day when you feel a little bit stronger. But don’t forget that The Fertility Podcast has plenty of back catalog for you to listen to! On today’s epi…
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Single Parent by Choice: Rethinking the Notion of Family
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In today’s episode, award-winning journalist, Rachel Lehmann-Haupt shares insights from her two books, which have ignited the knowledge and passion that came from her own family building journey. Her latest book, Reconceptions: Modern Relationships, Reproductive Science, and the Unfolding Future of Family, calls upon her experience of becoming a si…
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*Just a little trigger warning, this episode mentions miscarriage and ectopic pregnancy. If today is a day you’re not feeling too strong, perhaps leave this episode for another day. We have a HUGE back catalog to dive into, so there may be something else you fancy instead. * Joining Kate on The Fertility Podcast this week is Jade. In this episode, …
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#NIAW: A Path to Parenthood Turned into a Path to Purpose
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Today’s guest embodies the purpose of National Infertility Awareness Week. Each year the infertility community, led by RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association, takes this week to amplify and educate the public about reproductive health and issues that make building a family difficult for many. Danielle Zoll has dedicated herself to advocacy a…
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ASRM Policy Matters: Post-Alabama IVF decision advocacy roundup with Jessie Losch
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To kick start this new series of The Fertility Podcast, Kate is joined by a returning guest and friend of the podcast, Lucy Lines. Lucy is an embryologist in Australia, she is also a fertility educator and advocate. On today’s episode, Lucy is chatting all about embryo grading and what it is and how it’s done. Lucy explains how to grade an embryo a…
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Becoming a Single Parent by Choice: How Gloria Met Emmet
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With a focus on her career and a determination to find the right "other half” for her child, today’s guest shares her journey to being a single parent by choice. Navigating the stress of her ticking biological clock, Gloria Soler went from realizing that the perfect parenting partner was not yet on her horizon to manifesting her own dreams of paren…
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From Surgeries to Success: Haley's Path to Parenthood
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The journey to ideal health is a constant battle. And when emergency surgery is needed, most may not think twice about the impact this will have on their future fertility. In today’s episode, we hear from Haley, who shares her family building journey. It’s one marked by multiple diagnoses, surgeries, and financial strain. Despite these setbacks, Ha…
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*Just a little note: There is a little bit of background noise as Kayleigh joins me from a busy office. We’ve done our best to minimise it, but apologies if you hear a bit of background noise. * In what is the last episode of this current series, I am delighted to be joined by Kayleigh the founder of Fertility Mapper. Fertility Mapper aims to perso…
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The Fertility 101 Series, because there’s no shortage of daunting terms to keep your mind running, is a quick and dirty breakdown on a specific topic with insights from a fertility expert. This week's guest, Dr. Paul Dudley, Medical Director of Pinnacle Fertility Atlanta, dives into what tests are expected during an initial consultation, including …
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In this episode of The Fertility Podcast, we are joined by a friend of the podcast, and as this episode comes out just a few days after International Women’s Day - one hell of a woman - Jessica Hepburn. Jessica is an author, arts producer and, using her own words, ‘the most unlikely adventure activist’! Jessica returns to talk about her latest book…
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More on these topics is at www.asrm.org Tell us your thoughts on the show by e-mailing asrm@asrm.org Please subscribe and rate the show on Apple Podcasts, Google Play or wherever you get your podcasts. ASRM Today Series Podcasts are supported in part by the ASRM Corporate Member Council.By ASRM, American Society for Reproductive Medicine, Jeffrey Hayes
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Today’s episode delves into a supportive yet often overlooked contributor to the birthing process and much more: the role of doulas. Our guest, Latham Thomas, Founder of Mama Glow, elaborates on the diverse responsibilities of doulas, ranging from offering emotional and physical support in co-creating your birth plan, to advocating for individuals …
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Kate & Andreia: MRKH and being empowered to keep searching for the answer
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In this week’s episode, I’m joined by Andreia Trigo @andreiatrigorn, a fellow nurse and the CEO and founder of Enhanced Fertility. We’re talking all about Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser also known as MRKH. Yep, you can be forgiven for not knowing much, if anything about this rare condition that severely impacts your fertility potential. Essentially…
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ASRM Today: (Re-broadcast) The Inclusive Family History Project with Serena Chen and Lori Metz
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In this episode from ASRM 2023 in New Orleans, Dr. Serena Chen and Lori Metz fill us in on the Inclusive Family History Project. More on these topics is at www.asrm.org Tell us your thoughts on the show by e-mailing asrm@asrm.org Please subscribe and rate the show on Apple Podcasts, Google Play or wherever you get your podcasts. ASRM Today Series P…
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Listen in to learn more about what’s happening at ASRM this February! We discuss ASRM's new Basic Infertility Course, the latest SART research, and the upcoming ARM & NPG 2024 Joint Meeting and SRS/SREI Surgical Boot Camp. Basic Infertility Course: Basic Infertility for Healthcare Providers | American Society for Reproductive Medicine | ASRM SART R…
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Building Families with Ferring — A Win-Win
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Times are changing, and more employers are choosing to prioritize fertility and family building benefits to attract and retain talent. Investing in employee benefits isn't just about cost, it’s about fostering a positive employee experience, driving engagement, and ultimately enhancing business performance. Today's guest, Purvi Tailor, Vice Preside…
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Gemma: The IVF & Donor Conception Diaries
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This episode of The Fertility Podcast I am joined by Gemma. Gemma is going to be sharing her IVF journey with us as she goes through the process and on to the next step of donor conception. From this episode onwards, we are going to be keeping up to date with Gemma, so tune in each episode to hear a little update from Gemma. In this episode, howeve…
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In this episode of ASRM Today, Tarun Jain, MD joins the discussion to delve into the recently published OHSS guideline by the ASRM Practice Committee. The focus of the episode revolves around the meticulous process of assembling the guideline and the insights gained during its development. The conversation hones in on key aspects of the new guideli…
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ASRM Today: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion with Dr. Gloria Richard-Davis
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On this episode of ASRM Today, Gloria Richard-Davis, MD discusses the ASRM Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee's focus on enhancing diversity and inclusivity in reproductive medicine. She reflects on the impactful presentations at ASRM 2023 and provides insights into the committee's current initiatives, including the mentoring and fellowship…
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Unexplained Infertility, Diminished Ovarian Reserve, and Switching Doctors
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Struggling with disbelief, enduring back-to-back treatments, cancelled appointments, and an overwhelming emotional toll - these experiences are all part of Sonya Heer's journey to building a family. How did she get here? Sonya and her husband embarked on what most couples do: they got married, spent some quality time together, and then wanted to ex…
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Kate - Navigating Private IVF & The Darker Side of Fertility 'Treatments'
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In this episode of The Fertility Podcast, I’m discussing how to navigate through the private IVF system. It’s a topic I’ve wanted to record for an age, mainly because many of you book in to see me for advice and support on this very topic. It seems to be a big pain point. In the UK we’re not familiar with accessing private healthcare, so how do you…
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Listen in to learn more about what’s happening at ASRM this January! We discuss the Access to Family Building Act and how to view the original sources, the upcoming ARM & NPG Meeting, the upcoming SRS & SREI Bootcamp, and nominations for the ASRM Board of Directors. Access to Family Building Act: ASRM applauds introduction of Access to Family Build…
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ASRM Today: Genetic Counseling Complexities with Katherine Hornberger
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On this episode of ASRM Today, Katherine Hornberger stops by to talk about some of the complexities that can come with genetic counseling in areas such as carrier screenings and more. More on these topics is at www.asrm.org Tell us your thoughts on the show by e-mailing asrm@asrm.org Please subscribe and rate the show on Apple Podcasts, Google Play…
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Becoming a Single Parent by Choice: IVF + a Sperm Donor
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Today’s guest spent a great deal of time juggling a lot of things many tasks on a tight schedule – she was busy creating a successful career for herself , as she was creating a successful career for herself as a senior producer at a media and entertainment companySenior Producer at Warner Brothers Discovery Sports. Lakia Holmes At 37 years old, Lak…
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Helena Teede - the PCOS name change & guidelines
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Happy New Year and welcome back to The Fertility Podcast. In this first episode of the new series, I'm joined Professor Helena Teede all the way from Australia! Helena is one of the authors of the International PCOS Guidelines and is here to talk about the changes to the PCOS guidelines and the proposed PCOS name change. We discuss PCOS in general,…
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On this episode of Policy Matters the ASRM Government Affairs Office brings us up to date on the past year of policy news and advocacy. More on these topics is at www.asrm.org Tell us your thoughts on the show by e-mailing asrm@asrm.org Please subscribe and rate the show on Apple Podcasts, Google Play or wherever you get your podcasts. ASRM Today S…
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More on these topics is at www.asrm.org Tell us your thoughts on the show by e-mailing asrm@asrm.org Please subscribe and rate the show on Apple Podcasts, Google Play or wherever you get your podcasts. ASRM Today Series Podcasts are supported in part by the ASRM Corporate Member Council.By ASRM, American Society for Reproductive Medicine, Jeffrey Hayes
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ASRM Today: The Inclusive Family History Project with Serena Chen and Lori Metz
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In this episode from ASRM 2023 in New Orleans, Dr. Serena Chen and Lori Metz fill us in on the Inclusive Family History Project. More on these topics is at www.asrm.org Tell us your thoughts on the show by e-mailing asrm@asrm.org Please subscribe and rate the show on Apple Podcasts, Google Play or wherever you get your podcasts. ASRM Today Series P…
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ASRM Today: Development of novel non-hormonal contraceptives targeting AM HR2 with Dr. David Pepin
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In this episode from ASRM 2023 in New Orleans, Dr. David Pepin stops by to talk about his research and what he covered at ASRM 2023. More on these topics is at www.asrm.org Tell us your thoughts on the show by e-mailing asrm@asrm.org Please subscribe and rate the show on Apple Podcasts, Google Play or wherever you get your podcasts. ASRM Today Seri…
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Wrapping Season 6 with Your Burning Questions
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As the sixth season of This Is Infertility comes to a close, we wanted to thank all of our incredible listeners for keeping us part of your journey. This episode has been requested by many of our listeners, and certainly could not have been made without you. Today our host sits down with 30 of our amazing in-network reproductive endocrinologist to …
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Morven - Accessing Fertility Treatments in Rural Areas
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Morven is an independent fertility nurse specialist living in rural Scotland, and also a nurse working in cancer care within the NHS. She joins the podcast to talk about the difficulties faced by women and couples accessing fertility treatments in Scotland and the general lack of provision across the country. What we discussed: The difficulties fac…
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ASRM Today: ASRM Training Surgical Research Fund with Dr. Joseph Sanfilippo and Holly Hilton
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In this episode from ASRM 2023 in New Orleans, I'm talking with Dr. Joseph Sanfilippo and Holly Hilton about the ASRM Training Surgical Research Fund. More info about the fund: https://www.asrm.org/news-and-events/asrm-news/press-releasesbulletins/asrm-announces-establishment-of-sanfilippo-training-surgical-research-fund/?_t_id=2pj4nbflvyW6ILGdbLBY…
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ASRM Today: Using social media to empower patients and digital myths with Dr. Lucky Sekhon
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In this episode from ASRM 2023 in New Orleans, I'm talking with Dr. Lucky Sekhon about technology, social media, and reproductive medicine. Instagram: Lucky Sekhon MD, Fertility (@lucky.sekhon) • Instagram photos and videos Tik Tok: Dr. Lucky Sekhon (@drluckyegg) | TikTok More on these topics is at www.asrm.org Tell us your thoughts on the show by …
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A Mic for the LGBTQIA+ Community: The Queer Family Podcast
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Almost three years ago, we published a list of our Top 17 Favorite Fertility Podcasts. Topping that list was a podcast called, If These Ovaries Could Talk, a show centered around the lesbian experience of fertility and family building. Today’s guest, Jaimie Kelton, created this podcast after going through the journey to build her family, and strugg…
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Katie - Pregnancy Loss & Secondary Infertility
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Trigger Warning - This episode contains discussion surrounding Pregnancy loss. If today is not a good day, please come back to this episode when you're feeling a little stronger. Here at The Fertility podcast, we're always here for you. We're delighted that this week's episode is sponsored by The Lowdown - the place to get the lowdown on your repro…
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On this episode I'm providing you with some updates from ASRM for December 2023. Webinar: Journal Club Global - Evidence based guidelines for PCOS | American Society for Reproductive Medicine | ASRM Grant: ASRM Research Institute Grant Review Volunteer Form (office.com) Tell us your thoughts on the show by e-mailing asrm@asrm.org Please subscribe a…
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Finding the Right... Everything: A Journey of Trial and Error
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Today’s guest walks us through her experience with the wrong physician, the wrong clinic, the wrong treatment, the wrong coverage, and the wrong...well, everything. Sherri Sawyerr describes her experience of trial and error in pursuing parenthood, and how taking the wrong path can often pave the way for the right one. During her journey with multip…
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In this episode of the Fertility Podcast, I am joined by Mike Johnson-Ellis who is here to talk all about surrogacy. We talked about the ins and outs of surrogacy, his own surrogacy journey and how that led to the launching of TwoDadsUK and Your Surrogacy Journey. Mike and his partner Wez aim to support couples who are starting their own surrogacy …
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ASRM Today: ASRM Advocacy Training Initiative with Becca O'Connor
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Join Becca O’Connor, the director of the ASRM Center for Policy and Leadership, and learn more about the new PRIMED Scholars program. This ten-week program contains in-person and online modules to equip participants with the tools to become influential voices in shaping the future of reproductive medicine. Listen in for more details on this first-o…
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ASRM Today: The Business of Infertility Treatment with Hary Hokianto
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In this episode from ASRM 2023 in New Orleans, I'm talking with Hary Hokianto about the business of infertility treatment. More information on these topics is at www.asrm.org Congress Website: www.asrmcongress.com Tell us your thoughts on the show by e-mailing asrm@asrm.org Please subscribe and rate the show on Apple Podcasts, Google Play or wherev…
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WorkLIFE Balance: The Need for Family Building Support in the Workplace
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This Veteran’s Day, we’re featuring Brian Tucker, a Veteran who is outspoken about his experience with male factor infertility. He is also an HR disruptor who knows that employers, are, in part, responsible for executing the American Dream. On the path to building a family, Brian and his wife, Jenny, found themselves at a financial crossroad. Their…
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