Podcast Episodes Aug 04, 2020

Did you know that up to 40% of infertile couples suffer from male factor infertility? In this interview, Dr. Stanton Honig, an expert on male fertility and Clinical Professor of Urology at Yale University school of Medicine, shares his insights into everything you need to know about male fertility. Topics discussed include possible causes, home versus laboratory testing, available treatment options, the importance of lifestyle factors, and more.  

Podcast Episodes Jul 30, 2020

"So the stakes are very high when you store cryopreserved embryos, eggs, sperm, testicular tissue, ovarian tissue, but even higher stakes when you cryopreserve and store tissue from cancer patients."
--Sangita Jindal, Ph.D.

Podcast Episodes Jul 23, 2020

"One of the biggest challenges that PGT (preimplantation genetic testing) has presented to the field of IVF is this phenomenon of mosaic results - these results that neither clearly normal nor clearly abnormal but somewhere in between." - Emily Mounts

Podcast Episodes Jul 21, 2020

In this episode of SART Fertility Experts, Dr. Brad Hurst joins host, Dr. Mark Trolice, to review the indications for tubal surgery, including current reasons for and likelihood of success with tubal surgery, as well as when patients might be better suited for the treatment option of in vitro fertilization (IVF).

Podcast Episodes Jul 16, 2020

The role of genetic counseling in reproductive medicine is complicated. There are misunderstandings about how genetic counseling works. In this episode, Jill Fischer, the Director of the Genetic Counseling program at Kean University discusses misconceptions about genetic counseling.

Podcast Episodes Jul 09, 2020

 

In this episode, Susan Crockin, JD, discusses surrogacy contracts.

Podcast Episodes Jul 07, 2020

Fibroids and their impact on fertility are discussed in this episode of SART Fertility Experts, featuring Dr. Elizabeth Stewart, interviewed by host, Dr. Brooke Rossi

Podcast Episodes Jul 02, 2020

In this episode, Aishwarya Arjunan, MS, MPH, CGC, CPH, discusses the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ACMG) updated guidelines on genetic testing, including cystic fibrosis screening for genetic carriers.

Podcast Episodes Jun 26, 2020

Podcast Episodes Jun 25, 2020

In this episode, Dr. Shaalini Ramanadhan discusses contraception.

Podcast Episodes Jun 23, 2020

This episode of SART Fertility Experts examines which patients are best suited for egg donation, what qualifies an egg donor, what is the difference between using fresh vs. frozen eggs, and how to measure the success of an outcome.

Podcast Episodes Jun 19, 2020

In this episode, Dr. Nicolas Plachta a recounts his personal experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Plachta is an associate professor in the Department of Cell and Developmental Biology in the Smilow Center for Translational Research in the Perelmen School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia.

Podcast Episodes Jun 18, 2020

On this episode of ASRM Today, Eve Feinberg discusses the Joint Statement issued by the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM), the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE), and the International Federation of Fertility Societies (IFFS) concerning the global COVID-19 pandemic.

Podcast Episodes Jun 12, 2020

In this episode, Trystan Reese, a member of the transgender community, discusses the experience of undergoing fertility treatment to build a family.

Podcast Episodes Jun 11, 2020

Dr. Paula Amato discusses medically assisted reproduction in transgender communities. Dr. Amato is a Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Oregon Health and Science University in Portland, Oregon.

Podcast Episodes Jun 09, 2020

In this episode, we discuss the ins-and-outs of in vitro fertilization (IVF).  Dr. Elizabeth Ginsburg, Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Harvard Medical School, discusses why patients may need IVF and the IVF process.  She also mentions lifestyle intervention and issues regarding cost.  For those considering IVF, or just want to have a better understanding of the process, this is a great place to start.

Podcast Episodes Jun 05, 2020

In this episode, Dr. Fleur Cattrall shares her recent personal account of working in Melbourne, Australia during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Dr. Cattrall is Medical Director of Melbourne IVF.

Podcast Episodes Jun 04, 2020

Podcast Episodes May 29, 2020

Podcast Episodes May 28, 2020

In this episode, Rebecca O'Connor, JD, Government Affairs Manager in ASRM's Public Affairs Office, discusses ASRM and RESOLVE's first-ever, virtual Advocacy Day, which was held May 20, 2020. This highly successful event garnered participants from all 50 states.

Podcast Episodes May 22, 2020

Podcast Episodes May 21, 2020

In this episode, Dr. Linda Giudice discusses the impact of COVID-19 on reproductive health worldwide.

Podcast Episodes May 14, 2020

In this episode, Dr. Alan Penzias  will talk about the 4th Update from  the COVID-19 Task Force.

Podcast Episodes May 08, 2020

In this episode, Dr. Antonio La Marca shares his recent personal account of working in Italy during the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Podcast Episodes May 07, 2020

In this episode, Dr. Karl Hansen reviews a recent ASRM Practice Committee guideline on unexplained infertility.

 

Podcast Episodes May 01, 2020

In this podcast, Dr. Harry Lieman shares his recent personal account of working in New York state during the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Podcast Episodes Apr 30, 2020

Alise Powell, Public Policy Specialist for ASRM, provides an update from the ASRM Office of Public Affairs on some 2020 state policy changes. 

Podcast Episodes Apr 29, 2020

In this episode, Dr. Jennifer Kawwass provides us with the third recommendation update from the ASRM COVID 19 Task Force.

Podcast Episodes Apr 24, 2020

Dr. Peter Schlegel shares his recent personal account of working in New York City during the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Podcast Episodes Apr 23, 2020

Sean Tipton, Chief Advocacy Policy and Development Officer for ASRM, talks about National Infertility Awareness Week. #NIAW2020

Podcast Episodes Mar 26, 2020

An educational project of the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology, this series is designed to provide up to date information about a variety of topics related to fertility testing and treatment such as IVF. The ”Experts” include accomplished professionals: reproductive endocrinologists, reproductive urologists, genetic counselors and mental health professionals who share their knowledge and advice in an informal interview. Are you ready to take the next step towards building your family? Start With SART!