Best ASRM Podcasts (2024)

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ASRM Today: Equity, Access, and Innovation, Episode Two: Access 12:09

2h ago12:09

12:09

More on these topics is at www.asrm.org Tell us your thoughts on the show by e-mailing education@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 president, Dr. Amato gives us a behind-the-scenes look at the future of fertility 41:58

28d ago41:58

41:58

In this episode, we chat with Dr. Paula Amato, president of ASRM, to bring you the latest advances in fertility treatments, how ethical choices guide these advancements, and why advocacy is more important than ever. Whether you're a healthcare professional, a hopeful parent, or simply curious about the evolution of reproductive science, this video …

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Fertility and Sterility On Air - Live from ESHRE 2024: Part 2 56:43

7h ago56:43

56:43

Fertility and Sterility On Air brings you the best of ESHRE 2024! In Part 2, hosts Micah Hill, Paul Pirtea, and Kate Devine bring you: progesterone levels in a randomized controlled trial with long-acting FSH with Annalisa Racca (01:19), live birth of day 7 embryo transfers with Marcela Colonge and Nicolas Garrido (10:57), an ICSI vs conventional I…

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Fertility and Sterility On Air - Live from ESHRE 2024: Part 1 55:55

7h ago55:55

55:55

Fertility and Sterility On Air brings you the best of ESHRE 2024! In Part 1, hosts Micah Hill, Paul Pirtea, and Kate Devine bring you: embryo reexpansion and live birth with Ibrahim Elkhatib (01:30), a discussion with the RBMO editor, Nick Macklon, and F&S editor, Kurt Barnhardt, about “IVF add-ons” (11:21), rescue in vitro maturation with Danilo C…

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Breaking Down PCOS and more: Expert Insights on Reproductive Health with Dr. Chen 50:41

1h ago50:41

50:41

In this eye-opening interview, we sit down with renowned reproductive health expert, Dr. Serena Chen, to discuss everything you need to know about Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). From understanding the symptoms and causes to exploring the latest treatments and lifestyle changes, Dr. Chen provides invaluable insights that could be life-changing. W…

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Fertility and Sterility On Air - ANZSREI 2024 Journal Club Global: "Should Unexplained infertility Go Straight to IVF?" 1:09:13

4h ago1:09:13

1:09:13

Presented in partnership with Fertility and Sterility onsite at the 2024 ANZSREI meeting in Sydney, Australia. The ANZSREI 2024 debate discussed whether patients with unexplained infertility should go straight to IVF. Experts on both sides weighed the effectiveness, cost, and psychological impact of IVF versus alternatives like IUI. The pro side em…

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ASRM Today: Equity, Access, and Innovation, Episode One: Equity 8:25

2h ago8:25

8:25

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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Country Star's Emotional Infertility Battle: A Journey of Hope & Healing 54:25

31m ago54:25

54:25

Join us as Nelly Joy, a beloved country music star, courageously shares her intimate and emotional battle with infertility. In this candid conversation, she reveals the highs and lows of her journey, offering hope and inspiration to those facing similar challenges. Her story is one of resilience, faith, and the power of music in healing. Whether yo…

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ASRM Today Season Two Teaser 1:29

5d ago1:29

1:29

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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Former Secret Service agent protects the Pope but struggles to become a gay dad 32:59

18d ago32:59

32:59

Join us for an inspiring and heartfelt episode as we dive into the extraordinary life of Corey Allen, a former Secret Service agent who has protected everyone from the Obamas to the Pope. Corey’s journey is one of self-discovery, surrogacy, donor conception, gay marriage, and above all, love. In his newly released memoir, Breaking Free: A Saga of S…

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SART Fertility Experts - Global Access to IVF and the Status of Women 20:39

24d ago20:39

20:39

Around the world, there are vast differences in the number of IVF cycles performed per capita. Learn why these differences exist and how improved access to IVF care can elevate the status of women in society. Hosted by Dr. Kelly Lynch with special guest Dr. G. David Adamson. Find the #StartwithSART Fertility Experts series wherever you get your pod…

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Fertility and Sterility On Air - Unplugged: August 2024 42:44

24d ago42:44

42:44

In this month's Fertility and Sterility: Unplugged, we take a look at articles from F&S's sister journals! Topics this month include a review of studies of menstrual fluid (2:18), changing our language regarding progestin protocols (18:35), and nanoscale motion tracing of spermatozoa (26:46). F&S Reviews: https://www.fertstertreviews.org/article/S2…

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From Heartache to Happiness: A Journey with Male Factor Infertility and Sperm 57:49

1M ago57:49

57:49

Join us for an engaging episode as we sit down with Alex from @pursuingfatherhood to discuss his incredible journey of bonding after male infertility and choosing sperm donation. Alex opens up about his personal story, sharing both the challenges and triumphs he faced on his path to parenthood. In this episode, we dive into: The process of grieving…

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Fertility and Sterility On Air - TOC: July 2024 1:16:11

1M ago1:16:11

1:16:11

Take a sneak peek at this month's Fertility & Sterility! Articles discussed this month are: 4:56 A pilot study to investigate the clinically predictive values of copy number variations detected by next-generation sequencing of cell-free deoxyribonucleic acid in spent culture media 18:17 The impact of microfluidics sperm processing on blastocyst eup…

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Learn the facts about stress and infertility with America's top researcher 43:55

24d ago43:55

43:55

For those of you who do not work in the fertility field, or if you are new to infertility treatment, you may not be aware that this week's guest is an icon in our industry. People often talk about the research demonstrating that fertility patients can experience the same levels of depression as those diagnosed with cancer, or that stress is a reaso…

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Author talks about visibility, books and road to fatherhood 38:25

2M ago38:25

38:25

Sid Karger is an author transforming our perception of relationships and family through his captivating books. His debut novel, Best Men, was a massive success, and his follow-up, The Bump, is poised to achieve similar acclaim. Through his writing and personal life, Karger vividly portrays the highs and lows of being a gay man in a committed relati…

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A long infertility journey to a dream family 38:24

2M ago38:24

38:24

Join us as we share a beautiful journey from a plan to become a single mom to becoming a family of four. This story is about hope, perseverance, and navigating the challenging road of infertility. Our guest, Lauren, made difficult decisions along the way and faced many treatments, including options she had never formally considered. Ultimately, she…

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Fertility and Sterility On Air - Unplugged: July 2024 48:26

2M ago48:26

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In this month's Fertility & Sterility: Unplugged, we examine articles from F&S's sister journals! Topics this month include biomarkers for improving sperm parameters with varicocele repair (1:42), side effects with minimal controlled stimulation with in vitro maturation (14:48), and the use of a GnRH antagonist for heavy menstrual bleeding with fib…

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SART Fertility Experts - Racial Disparities in REI 24:33

1M ago24:33

24:33

Understand how racial disparities can affect access to infertility care and impact treatment outcomes for women of color. Learn about initiatives that are underway to address racial injustice, remove barriers to effective treatment, and improve outcomes. Hosted by Dr. Kelly Lynch with special guest Dr. Gloria Richard-Davis. Find the #StartwithSART …

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A fertility story about love and resillence 49:02

2M ago49:02

49:02

The name Candace Wohl may not be widely recognized, but in the world of infertility advocacy, she is a superstar. Candace's journey to building her family was fraught with challenges. Her experiences could easily be mistaken for a plot from a television drama, but her story is all too real. Despite the hardships, she remained steadfast in her deter…

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What you need to know about lesbian family building 33:18

2M ago33:18

33:18

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 famil…

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Fertility and Sterility On Air - TOC: June 2024 1:07:45

2M ago1:07:45

1:07:45

Take a sneak peak at this month's Fertility & Sterility! Articles discussed this month are: 4:33 A randomized controlled trial to compare the live birth rate of the first frozen embryo transfer following the progestin-primed ovarian stimulation protocol vs. the antagonist protocol in women with an anticipated high ovarian response 20:24 Improved fe…

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Fertility and Sterility On Air - Seminal Article: Ernest Ng, and Zhi Chen 17:55

2M ago17:55

17:55

Fertility & Sterility on Air brings you a deep dive into the June issue Seminal Contribution: a randomized controlled trial studying the use of progestins for ovulation supression in predicted high responders. With Micah Hill, Ernest Ng, and Zhi Chen. Read the article: https://www.fertstert.org/article/S0015-0282(24)00030-X/abstract View Fertility …

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Wisdom from the Sharon Moms 50:48

3M ago50:48

50:48

When you meet Brit and Sydney, I am sure you will love them as much as I do. This episode was such a pleasure to record. They are grounded, insightful, altruistic, and funny. In this episode, they will break down issues such as:: Tips for fertility treatment as lesbian moms-to-be How to collaborate on tough issues and recognize each person's streng…

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The top ten fertility and donor conception questions answered 53:13

3M ago53:13

53:13

This week, my co-author, Dr. Leondires, and I are thrilled to answer your Top 10 questions! Since releasing our book, Building Your Family: The Complete Guide to Donor Conception, we've been inundated with inquiries about fertility treatment and third-party reproduction. Many of these questions reflect what we encounter in our daily practices, so w…

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SART Fertility Experts - Reproductive Challenges Facing the LGBTQ Community 21:15

2M ago21:15

21:15

In this episode Dr. Mark Trolice speaks with Stacy Stevenson, the CEO and president of Family Equality, a national LGBTQ foundation, along with Robert Terenzio, who is a Reproductive Healthcare Attorney on the infertility challenges facing the LGBTQ community. Find the #StartwithSART Fertility Experts series wherever you get your podcasts. Looking …

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LGBTQ Advocacy Efforts for Equality and Acceptance 38:53

3M ago38:53

38:53

Want to make a positive impact on LGBT equality but not sure where to start? In this video, James Black, CEO of Family Equality, will educate us on the difficulties each of us faces on both a micro and macro level. You will be surprised to hear about issues that are not widely publicized but are crucial to our freedoms. These issues affect our love…

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Fertility and Sterility On Air - Unplugged: June 2024 37:29

3M ago37:29

37:29

In this month's Fertility & Sterility: Unplugged, we take a look at articles from F&S's sister journals! Topics this month include counseling on pregnancy complications in PCOS patients (2:05), sorting early spermatocytes from testicular biopsies (14:04), and diversity statements on REI fellowship websites (27:01). F&S Reports: https://www.fertster…

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Two queer couples unite to have a baby 49:20

3M ago49:20

49:20

To kick off Pride, we are airing a special episode. Lauren Brown made her debut on our podcast some time ago when she talked about her family-building journey with her wife Amanda. Since then, she has become a gestational carrier for a lovely couple, Matt and Stephen. Together, they are a winning team! The couples have become very close and conside…

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Fertility and Sterility On Air - TOC: May 2024 1:11:21

3M ago1:11:21

1:11:21

Take a sneak peek at this month's Fertility and Sterility! Articles discussed this month are: 6:24 Iatrogenic and demographic determinants of the national plural birth increase 18:10 Comparison of outcomes between intracytoplasmic sperm injection and in vitro fertilization inseminations with preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidy, analysis …

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Essentials for the at-home insemination success 31:23

3M ago31:23

31:23

In this fascinating episode, we sit down with Maureen Brown, the co-founder and CEO of Moisie Baby. Maureen shares her fertility journey and the path to developing the first FDA-cleared intravaginal insemination kit for over-the-counter use. She also delves into why her innovative tools are more effective and better suited for a woman's body, shedd…

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Surrogacy and more with Dr. Gago 41:27

4M ago41:27

41:27

People are often confused about why surrogates need certain tests that aren't required for women carrying their own pregnancies. They wonder why surrogates are held to a higher medical standard. Today, Dr. Gago, a fertility expert based in Michigan, will explain everything you need to know about surrogacy and the screening process. Dr. Gago is the …

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Fertility and Sterility On Air - Unplugged: May 2024 51:43

4M ago51:43

51:43

In this month's Fertility & Sterility: Unplugged, we take a look at articles from F&S's sister journals! Topics this month include: IVF in film (3:03), a rat model of fallopian tube torsion (12:25), comparing letrozole regimens for PCOS (24:13), and a review of chronic endometritis (36:46). Consider This: https://www.fertstert.org/news-do/evaluatio…

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SART Fertility Experts - Environmental Impacts on Fertility 23:04

3M ago23:04

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How does the world we live in affect our health? In this episode, the fertility experts discuss the impact of the environment, including air, climate, and chemical exposures on infertility. They also discuss some ways to limit harmful exposure. Find the #StartwithSART Fertility Experts series wherever you get your podcasts. Looking for advice on bu…

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How to manage the fertility roller-coaster as a team 15:34

4M ago15:34

15:34

It's widely recognized that undergoing fertility treatment can be a source of significant stress, impacting not only individuals but also their relationships. Couples often find themselves surprised by the divergent feelings and opinions they encounter during their journey to build a family. This divergence can lead to tension, arguments, and feeli…

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IVF doctor shares strategies to help patients 35:52

4M ago35:52

35:52

The TUSHY, BALLS, and ANGEL methods are just a few of the acronyms that Dr. Aime Eyvazzadeh has created to help patients understand the procedures important for them to complete to enable them to understand their diagnosis. In this week's episode, she talks about these procedures, discusses how she counsels patients about various treatments from eg…

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Choosing Single Motherhood 55:27

4M ago55:27

55:27

This week's guest, Kristin Duncan, shares her thoughts about being a single mom by choice, the difficulties for single women in fertility treatment, and much more. Here are a few of the topics Kristin discusses in this week’s episode: • how important it is to advocate for yourself at your fertility clinic • why being a single mom is not as "difficu…

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Fertility and Sterility On Air - TOC: April 2024 1:15:00

4M ago1:15:00

1:15:00

Take a sneak peak at this month's Fertility & Sterility! Topics this month include the use of ICSI (4:51), fertility treatments among reproductive-aged women after cancer (7:43), oxygen tension during in vitro maturation (18:45), international gestational surrogacy in the United States (30:31), the menstrual cycle and weekly and lunar rhythms (39:4…

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Protect your family building freedom with RESOLVE 34:17

5M ago34:17

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If you have been wondering about what's happening in the political and social landscape in the fertility field, you will appreciate this week's episode. Barb Collura, the CEO of RESOLVE, discusses how our modern society has arrived at a time when science and so many social issues have progressed, except that our reproductive rights may erode furthe…

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ASRM Policy Matters: Post-Alabama IVF decision advocacy roundup with Jessie Losch 13:48

4M ago13:48

13:48

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, Jessie Losch, Anna Hovey

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Open Egg Donor Pioneer 45:48

5M ago45:48

45:48

The benefits of disclosing to children about their origins, early and often, is no longer up for debate. We know that children, and their parents, are often curious about their donor, and for medical or emotional reasons, may have an interest in connecting with them at some point in their lives. Typically, people search for their donor on 23 and Me…

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Fertility and Sterility On Air - Unplugged: March 2024 40:21

5M ago40:21

40:21

In this month's Fertility & Sterility: Unplugged, we take a look at articles from F&S's sister journals! Topics this month include: melatonin and implantation (4:38), whole-genome screening of embryos (12:21), and bioengineering assisted reproductive technology (24:45). Consider This: https://www.fertstert.org/news-do/can-oral-melatonin-supplementa…

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SART Fertility Experts - Advocacy and Reproductive Access 18:34

4M ago18:34

18:34

Dr. Cristin Slater and Betsy Campbell from RESOLVE (The National Infertility Association that helps to ensure equal access to all family building options) discuss: barriers to infertility care; opportunities to get infertility care; and recent trends of advances in fertility care access. Find the #StartwithSART Fertility Experts series wherever you…

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How Colton Underwood turned his life around and couldn't be happier 38:28

5M ago38:28

38:28

You may know Colton Underwood as a football player or the reality TV star from The Bachelor, or from his Netflix special when he told the world that he could no longer hide and came out as a gay man. The Colton Underwood you will meet on this week's episode is a warm, gentle man who has finally found himself, real love, and cannot wait to be a fath…

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Fertility and Sterility On Air - Live from PCRS 2024 34:05

5M ago34:05

34:05

Fertility & Sterility on Air brings you the highlights from the 2024 Annual Meeting of the Pacific Coast Reproductive Society, with interviews of presenters at PCRS 2024 in Indian Wells, CA! We had a chat with the winners of the PCRS Awards, as well as with authors of other very interesting studies evaluating a wide range of subjects in the field o…

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Getting pregnant over 40 is what these doctors specialize in 51:30

5M ago51:30

51:30

In this podcast, we frequently delve into the realm of third-party reproduction. However, today we're taking a fresh perspective on the pregnancy journey. Donor conception isn't the perfect fit for everyone, and for some, it simply isn't an option. So, let's explore an alternative approach. Meet Dr. Gleicher and Dr. Barad, partners at the Center fo…

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Disclosing to donor-conceived children can be difficult 17:03

6M ago17:03

17:03

The good news is that we've discovered that disclosing early and regularly is most beneficial. Moreover, it's never too early nor too late to disclose. However, if you browse online comments about late disclosure, you'd doubt the validity of the latter statement. Those who struggle with early disclosure often face ridicule online, exacerbating feel…

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Fertility and Sterility On Air - Seminal Article: Dr. Jeremy Applebaum 10:49

6M ago10:49

10:49

Listen to this interview featuring Dr. Jeremy Applebaum, who recently published "Impact of coronavirus disease 2019 vaccination on live birth rates after in vitro fertilization" Read the article https://www.fertstert.org/article/S0015-0282(23)02029-0/abstract View Fertility and Sterility at https://www.fertstert.org/…

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Fertility myths busted with Dr. Lora Shahine 53:43

6M ago53:43

53:43

Dr. Shahine and I agree that there is so much misinformation on the internet. We also agree that the fertility journey is lonely and that people need support. So, we decided to team up and create a double podcast and bust some myths! Yes, you will get support and clarity on both of our channels. Among other things, we will discuss: • Sex positions …

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Fertility and Sterility On Air - TOC: March 2024 1:01:39

6M ago1:01:39

1:01:39

Take a sneak peak at this month's Fertility and Sterility! Topics this month include the impact of COVID-19 vaccination on live birth rates after IVF (4:17), the "freeze-all" strategy in women with adenomyosis (13:47), the impact of adenomyosis on donor egg IVF cycles (24:54), ART associated risk factors for retained products of conception (30:00),…

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