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ASRM Today: The Intersection Between Male Infertility And Somatic Health

Podcast Episodes Jul 01, 2021

In this episode Dr. Akanksha Mehta and Dr. Michael Eisenberg have a discussion about Male Infertility.

SART Fertility Experts - Behind the Scenes in the IVF Lab

Podcast Episodes Jun 29, 2021

Dr. Sanjita Jindal, Associate Professor at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Laboratory Director at Montefiore’s Institute for Reproductive Medicine and Health helps patients understand the importance of the IVF lab when choosing an IVF program. She also explains the rigorous training of embryologists, laboratory safety, as well as identification and cryo-storage of eggs, sperm and embryos in the lab. From eggs to embryos, the lab’s essential role in the IVF process is explained here.

New Study Reveals Covid Vaccine Does Not Cause Female Sterility

Press Releases and Bulletins Jun 24, 2021

Reports claiming that COVID-19 vaccines or illness cause female sterility are unfounded. In a recent study published in ASRM’s Fertility & Sterility F&S Reports, Randy Morris, M.D. used frozen embryo transfer as a model for comparing the implantation rates between SARS-CoV-2 vaccine seropositive, infection seropositive, and seronegative women. His study concluded that there was no difference found in serum hCG documented implantation rates or sustained implantation rates among the three groups.

ASRM Congratulates Chief Education and Science Officer and Former CEO on their Excellence in Business Recognition

Press Releases and Bulletins Jun 24, 2021

“Given our long-time operational presence in Birmingham, it is quite an honor to have our Chief Education and Science Officer, Chevis Shannon, Dr.PH and our former Chief Executive Officer, Ricardo Azziz, M.D. recognized by the University of Alabama at Birmingham as business leaders. We wish them well during the virtual ceremony this evening.

ASRM Today: LGBTQ+ Issues in Reproductive Medicine

Podcast Episodes Jun 24, 2021

It's Pride Month and today we are discussing LGBTQ+ issues in reproductive medicine. Joining us today is Dr. Mark Leondires, who is Medical Director and Founder RMA of Connecticut, and Founder of Gay Parents To Be, and Dr. Molly Moravek an assistant professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, and the Department of Urology at Michigan Medicine at the University of Michigan.

Statement From Hugh Taylor M.D., President of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine

Press Releases and Bulletins Jun 18, 2021

This statement addresses "Sperm parameters before and after COVID-19 mRNA vaccination”, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association today.

ASRM Today: Highlights of Male Infertility Guidelines 2021: What every ASRM member should know

Podcast Episodes Jun 17, 2021

It is Men's Health Month, and on the show we have Dr. Stanton Honig, Dr. Jay Sandlow, and Dr. Mark Sigman here to discuss the recent update to the AUA/ASRM Male Infertility Guidelines.

ASRM and RESOLVE Advocacy Day Outreach Encourages Congress to Remove Barriers to Family Building

Press Releases and Bulletins Jun 17, 2021

Today, 550 advocates from all 50 states met with and sent thousands of emails to their Members of Congress and congressional staff as part of ASRM’s and RESOLVE’s 2021 Advocacy Day.

SART Fertility Experts - Your Infertility Nurse: Partner in Your Care

Podcast Episodes Jun 15, 2021

Infertility nurse practitioner and health coach Monica Moore explains the essential role of the infertility nurse in the IVF process. Topics include learning how to give injections but also the importance of a healthy lifestyle and self-care during the IVF process. She also offers strategies for managing stress, effective communication with your care team, and managing expectations during the IVF process.

ASRM Today: All to Know for Advocacy Day 2021

Podcast Episodes Jun 10, 2021

June 17th is ASRM and RESOLVE's Virtual Advocacy Day. Here to discuss Advocacy Day is Becca Connor, Director of Government Affairs for ASRM andTracie Sullivan who is Grassroots Outreach Senior Manager for RESOLVE, the National Infertility Association.

Advocacy Day: https://www.asrm.org/news-and-publications/news-and-research/announcements/registration-is-open-for-asrm-and-resolves-virtual-advocacy-day-2021/

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