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Beat Infertility

648 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 313 ratings

Beat Infertility is a weekly podcast where we get real about infertility, empower you to take back control, and provide you hope for the future. Each episode features two main interviews: someone who's overcome infertility and had a baby or is currently pregnant and someone who's still on their infertility journey. We cover the whole range of infertility diagnoses, including Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), endometriosis, diminished ovarian reserve / premature ovarian failure, luteal phase defects, male factor infertility, multiple/recurrent miscarriages, ovulatory disorders, secondary infertility, unexplained infertility, and more. Whether you haven't yet made your first appointment with a reproductive endocrinologist (RE) or you're an IUI or IVF veteran, this podcast will deliver hope directly to your ear.

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Episodes

123: High FSH & Low AMH [SUCCESS]

April 23, 2018 11:00 - 42 minutes - 19.5 MB

In Episode 123 of Beat Infertility, Sarah shares her triumph over high FSH, low AMH, and only two resting follicles using egg and sperm donors. 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.

BONUS 151: The Emotional Impact of Unexplained Infertility

April 20, 2018 11:00 - 28 minutes - 38.5 MB

In BONUS Episode 151 of Beat Infertility, we interview psychotherapist Dr. Maria Rothenburger about the emotional impact of unexplained infertility. 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.

122: Blocked Fallopian Tubes & PCOS [SUCCESS]

April 16, 2018 11:00 - 49 minutes - 22.5 MB

In Episode 122 of Beat Infertility, Tiffany shares her triumph over PCOS and blocked fallopian tubes due to an ectopic pregnancy. 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.

BONUS 150: The Road from RE to OB-GYN

April 13, 2018 11:00 - 44 minutes - 20.3 MB

In BONUS Episode 150 of Beat Infertility, Dr. Allison Rodgers answers six listener questions (embryo attrition rates, post-transfer bed rest, hypothalamic amenorrhea, how many embryos to transfer, MTHFR, and more) and then discusses the road from reproductive endocrinologist to an OB-GYN after you finally become pregnant. 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, g...

121: Cervical Cancer [SUCCESS]

April 09, 2018 11:00 - 43 minutes - 19.7 MB

In Episode 121 of Beat Infertility, Kelly shares her triumph over cervical cancer via donor eggs and surrogates. 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.

BONUS 149: The Semen Analysis & Azoospermia

April 06, 2018 11:00 - 47 minutes - 21.6 MB

In BONUS Episode 149 of Beat Infertility, we interview Dr. Craig Niederberger, a professor at the University of Illinois at Chicago and board-certified urologist, about exactly what a semen analysis tells you and how to approach the special case of azoospermia. 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.

120: Dual Factor Infertility [SUCCESS]

April 02, 2018 11:00 - 55 minutes - 25.6 MB

In Episode 120 of Beat Infertility, Heather shares her triumph over polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), adenomyosis, azoospermia, and congenital bilateral absence of the vas deferens. 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.

BONUS 148: Surgical Options for Endometriosis

March 30, 2018 11:00 - 57 minutes - 26.1 MB

In BONUS Episode 148 of Beat Infertility, we interview Dr. Ken Sinervo, the medical director at the Center for Endometriosis Care, about the surgical options for endometriosis. 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.

119: Dual Factor Infertility [SUCCESS]

March 26, 2018 11:00 - 28 minutes - 13.1 MB

In Episode 119 of Beat Infertility, Emily shares her triumph over diminished ovarian reserve, MTHFR, and sperm DNA fragmentation. 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.

BONUS 147: Friends & Family: What You Need to Know About Infertility

March 23, 2018 11:00 - 55 minutes - 25.3 MB

In BONUS Episode 147 of Beat Infertility, psychotherapist Dr. Maria Rothenburger talks directly to the friends and family of warriors and tells them everything they need to know about supporting a loved one with infertility. 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.

BONUS 147: Friends & Family: What You Need to Know About Infertility

March 23, 2018 07:00 - 55 minutes - 25.3 MB

In BONUS Episode 147 of Beat Infertility, psychotherapist Dr. Maria Rothenburger talks directly to the friends and family of warriors and tells them everything they need to know about supporting a loved one with infertility. If you need additional support, consider joining Hope University or our Infertility Warrior Tribe. For details on both, please visit https://beatinfertility.co/hopeu.  

118: PCOS & Recurrent Loss [SUCCESS]

March 19, 2018 11:00 - 49 minutes - 22.6 MB

In Episode 118 of Beat Infertility, Rachel shares her triumph over PCOS and recurrent loss. 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.

BONUS 146: Ovarian Cysts 101

March 16, 2018 11:00 - 37 minutes - 51.7 MB

In BONUS Episode 146 of Beat Infertility, Dr. Allison Rodgers answers six listener questions (autoimmune disorders, natural killer cells, eating disorders, INVOcell, and more) and then does a deep dive into ovarian cysts. 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.

117: Hypothalamic Amenorrhea & Low AMH [SUCCESS]

March 12, 2018 11:00 - 42 minutes - 58.7 MB

In Episode 117 of Beat Infertility, Kristin shares her triumph over hypothalamic amenorrhea and low AMH. 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.

BONUS 145: #SaytheFWord

March 09, 2018 12:00 - 32 minutes - 44.1 MB

In BONUS Episode 145 of Beat Infertility, we interview Angie Lee, chief product officer at Celmatix, about the #SaytheFword campaign. 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.

116: PCOS, Pituitary Tumor & Recurrent Loss [SUCCESS]

March 05, 2018 12:00 - 44 minutes - 61.5 MB

In Episode 116 of Beat Infertility, Melissa shares her triumph over PCOS, a pituitary tumor, and recurrent miscarriages. 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.

BONUS 144: FertilityIQ Research Update: Financing Infertility

March 02, 2018 12:00 - 44 minutes - 61.1 MB

In BONUS Episode 144 of Beat Infertility, we interview Jake Anderson, co-founder of FertilityIQ, about the most family building-friendly workplaces, new data around IVF refund packages and programs, and IVF grants and charities. 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.

115: Dual Factor Infertility [JOURNEY STORY]

February 26, 2018 12:00 - 47 minutes - 65.4 MB

In Episode 115 of Beat Infertility, Chrissie shares her journey with dual factor infertility, including fibroids and other uterine abnormalities, suspected thrombophilia, and varicocele. 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.

BONUS 143: Post-Traumatic Growth

February 23, 2018 12:00 - 44 minutes - 20.3 MB

In BONUS Episode 143 of Beat Infertility, we interview psychotherapist Dr. Maria Rothenburger about post-traumatic growth. 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.

114: Diminished Ovarian Reserve [SUCCESS]

February 19, 2018 12:00 - 46 minutes - 21.2 MB

In Episode 114 of Beat Infertility, Maya shares her triumph over diminished ovarian reserve via donor embryo. 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.

BONUS 142: Endometrial Hyperplasia

February 16, 2018 12:00 - 34 minutes - 15.9 MB

In BONUS Episode 142 of Beat Infertility, Dr. Allison Rodgers answers five listener questions and then does a deep dive into endometrial hyperplasia. 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.

113: Premature Ovarian Aging [SUCCESS]

February 12, 2018 12:00 - 48 minutes - 66.4 MB

In Episode 113 of Beat Infertility, Michelle shares her triumph over premature ovarian aging due to Lyme's disease and Hashimoto's. 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.

BONUS 141: All About Your Period

February 09, 2018 12:00 - 41 minutes - 57.1 MB

In BONUS Episode 141 of Beat Infertility, we interview Kirsten Karchmer, a board-certified reproductive acupuncturist and founder of Viv Wellness, about everything you always wanted to know about menstrual periods but didn't know who to ask.  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.

112: Endometriosis & Ovarian Cysts [SUCCESS]

February 05, 2018 12:00 - 57 minutes - 78.3 MB

In Episode 112 of Beat Infertility, Elyse shares her triumph over endometriosis and ovarian cysts. 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.

BONUS 140: Some Families Take 'Extra' [INFERTILITY AUTHOR]

February 02, 2018 12:00 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MB

In BONUS Episode 140 of Beat Infertility, we interview Kaeleigh MacDonald, an infertility survivor and author of Extra!, about her personal infertility story, her new children's book, and what it's like to be a writer and infertility advocate. 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.

111: Breast Cancer [SUCCESS]

January 29, 2018 12:00 - 37 minutes - 17.2 MB

In Episode 111 of Beat Infertility, Jennifer shares her triumph over breast cancer. 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.

BONUS 139: Eating Disorders & Infertility

January 26, 2018 12:00 - 38 minutes - 34.9 MB

In BONUS Episode 139 of Beat Infertility, we interview psychotherapist Dr. Maria Rothenburger about how eating disorders impact your fertility and how to overcome them.  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.

110: Diminished Ovarian Reserve [SUCCESS]

January 22, 2018 12:00 - 31 minutes - 43.2 MB

In Episode 110 of Beat Infertility, Freda shares her triumph over diminished ovarian reserve. 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.

BONUS 138: Listener Question Extravaganza

January 19, 2018 12:00 - 36 minutes - 50.8 MB

In BONUS Episode 138 of Beat Infertility, Dr. Allison Rodgers answers more than a dozen listener questions about everything from low AMH to MTHFR to Clomid to recurrent loss and more. 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.

109: Male Factor Infertility [SUCCESS]

January 15, 2018 12:00 - 36 minutes - 50.5 MB

In Episode 109 of Beat Infertility, Emily shares her triumph over male factor infertility (azoospermia) via donor sperm. 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.

BONUS 137: Breaking Bad Habits & Creating Lasting Good Ones

January 12, 2018 12:00 - 44 minutes - 61.6 MB

In BONUS Episode 137 of Beat Infertility, we interview psychotherapist Dr. Maria Rothenburger about how to break habits that are negatively impacting your fertility and how to form lasting good habits. 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.

108: Breast Cancer [SUCCESS]

January 08, 2018 12:00 - 47 minutes - 65.8 MB

In Episode 108 of Beat Infertility, Alice shares her triumph over breast cancer. 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.

BONUS 136: Fertility Cleanses 101

January 05, 2018 12:00 - 35 minutes - 48.5 MB

In BONUS Episode 136 of Beat Infertility, we interview Stephanie Roth, an infertility survivor, and holistic fertility coach, about fertility, cleanses and the overall benefits of nutrition and healthy lifestyle choices. 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.

107: Unexplained Infertility [SUCCESS]

January 01, 2018 12:00 - 42 minutes - 19.7 MB

In Episode 107 of Beat Infertility, Elizabeth shares her triumph over unexplained infertility. 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.

BONUS 135: What to Do When Family & Friends Remain Silent

December 29, 2017 12:00 - 31 minutes - 14.5 MB

In BONUS Episode 135 of Beat Infertility, we interview psychotherapist Dr. Maria Rothenburger about what to do when you're open about your infertility journey with family and friends but they pretend it's not really happening. 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 135 of Beat Infertility, we interview ps...

106: PCOS & High Natural Killer Cells [SUCCESS]

December 25, 2017 12:00 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MB

In Episode 106 of Beat Infertility, Alison shares her triumph over PCOS, high natural killer cells, MTHFR. 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.

BONUS 134: Listener Question Extravaganza

December 22, 2017 12:00 - 47 minutes - 65 MB

In BONUS Episode 134 of Beat Infertility, Dr. Allison Rodgers answers more than a dozen listener questions about everything from the difference between PCO and PCOS to over-supplementation and more. 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.

105: High Prolactin [SUCCESS]

December 18, 2017 12:00 - 31 minutes - 14.6 MB

In Episode 105 of Beat Infertility, Mindi shares her triumph over high prolactin. 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.

BONUS 133: How to Buy a Baby (web series)

December 15, 2017 12:30 - 37 minutes - 51.9 MB

In BONUS Episode 133 of Beat Infertility, we interview Wendy Litner, writer and creator of the web series How to Buy a Baby, about her personal infertility story and all the juicy details behind the series. 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.

104: Male Factor Infertility [SUCCESS]

December 11, 2017 12:00 - 45 minutes - 63.2 MB

In Episode 104 of Beat Infertility, Miranda shares her triumph over male factor infertility (low count and low morphology). 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.

BONUS 132: Affording IVF & Surrogacy

December 08, 2017 12:00 - 35 minutes - 48.1 MB

In BONUS Episode 132 of Beat Infertility, we interview Chrissy Fleishman, an infertility survivor, and author of How to Afford IVF and Surrogacy, about everything you need to know about affording expensive fertility treatments. 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.

103: Dual Factor Infertility [SUCCESS]

December 04, 2017 12:00 - 35 minutes - 49.1 MB

In Episode 103 of Beat Infertility, Jade shares her triumph over hypothalamic amenorrhea and male factor infertility (low count). 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.

103: Dual Factor Infertility [SUCCESS]

December 04, 2017 08:00 - 35 minutes - 49.1 MB

In Episode 103 of Beat Infertility, Jade shares her triumph over hypothalamic amenorrhea and male factor infertility (low count). If you need additional support, consider joining Hope University or our Infertility Warrior Tribe. For details on both, please visit https://beatinfertility.co/hopeu.

BONUS 131: Mentally Preparing for Your First Fertility Clinic Appointment

December 01, 2017 12:00 - 28 minutes - 39 MB

In BONUS Episode 131 of Beat Infertility, we interview psychotherapist Dr. Maria Rothenburger about how to mentally prepare for your first fertility clinic appointment. 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.

102: Dual Factor Infertility [SUCCESS]

November 27, 2017 12:00 - 39 minutes - 35.8 MB

In Episode 102 of Beat Infertility, Alanna shares her triumph over male factor infertility (low morphology) and a uterine septum. 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.

102: Dual Factor Infertility [SUCCESS]

November 27, 2017 08:00 - 39 minutes - 35.8 MB

In Episode 102 of Beat Infertility, Alanna shares her triumph over male factor infertility (low morphology) and a uterine septum. If you need additional support, consider joining Hope University or our Infertility Warrior Tribe. For details on both, please visit https://beatinfertility.co/hopeu.

BONUS 130: Elective Fertility Preservation & Oncofertility

November 24, 2017 12:00 - 34 minutes - 47 MB

In BONUS Episode 130 of Beat Infertility, we interview Dr. Allison Rodgers about elective fertility preservation and oncofertility. 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.

101: PCOS & MTHFR [SUCCESS]

November 20, 2017 12:00 - 50 minutes - 69 MB

In Episode 101 of Beat Infertility, Molly shares her triumph over polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) and MTHFR. 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.

BONUS 129: Mosaicism 101

November 17, 2017 12:00 - 26 minutes - 36.5 MB

In BONUS Episode 129 of Beat Infertility, we interview Dr. Mike Large, director of genomic laboratories at CooperGenomics, about mosaicism. 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.

100: Male Factor Infertility [JOURNEY UPDATE]

November 13, 2017 12:00 - 57 minutes - 79.1 MB

In Episode 100 of Beat Infertility, Lindsay updates us about her journey with male factor infertility. 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.