HaveaBaby.com Live

77 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 15 years ago - ★★★ - 1 rating

Trying to get pregnant? Need vital information on fertility and reproduction? Then tune into "HaveABaby.com Live" with host Kim Hahn, brought to you by the Sher Institutes for Reproductive Medicine. From enhanced embryo selection and male infertility to third party reproduction and pre-implantation genetic diagnosis, Kim Hahn and the doctors from the Sher Institutes cover the questions and concerns couples face when they are trying to have a family. "HaveABaby.com Live" with host Kim Hahn broadcasts each Thursday at 10 a.m. Pacific (1pm Eastern) on the VoiceAmerica Health & Wellness Channel. "HaveABaby.com Live" sponsored by the Sher Institutes for Reproductive Medicine - Helping couples go from infertility to family.

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Episodes

New Fertility Technology: Air Date - 1/29/09

January 29, 2009 14:25 - 55 minutes - 25.4 MB

Join host Kim Hahn as she speaks with Peter Ahlering, M.D. – SIRM-St. Louis about current technology and tests that are being used to start families.

PCOS Basics and Beyond: Air Date - 1/15/09

January 15, 2009 17:15 - 55 minutes - 25.4 MB

Join host Kim Hahn and Natalie Schultz, M.D., SIRM-Central IL, as they discuss the most common cause of not getting pregnant, why it’s diagnoses and treatment is sometimes considered controversial, and what it means for your reproductive future.

Fertility Preservation through Egg Cryobanking: Air Date - 01/08/09

January 08, 2009 18:11 - 54 minutes - 24.8 MB

Join host Kim Hahn as she talks with Geoffrey Sher, MD – SIRM Las Vegas about the procedure and it’s benefits. Plus, find out how SIRM is working to expand cryobanking to include eggs.

Hope for the Holidays: Air Date - 12/18/08

December 18, 2008 14:02 - 54 minutes - 24.9 MB

Join host Kim Hahn and Drew Tortoriello M.D. – SIRM New York, as they discuss ways to be positive about your treatments and where to find support. Plus, find out how to prepare your body for a fresh start in 2009.

Treating Male Factor Infertility: Air Date - 12/4/08

December 04, 2008 21:22 - 55 minutes - 25.4 MB

Join host Kim Hahn and Dr. Ahlering – SIRM St. Louis, as they talk about progressive treatments like DNA fragmentation & assessment of immature sperm, & high-resolution intracytoplasmic sperm injection, and more.

Failed Fertility Treatment: Air Date - 11/13/08

November 13, 2008 23:01 - 55 minutes - 25.5 MB

Host Kim Hahn talks to Aykut Bayrak, Medical Director of SIRM-Los Angeles, about your options—whether you continue with your treatment or move onto something else.

Why Do Egg Donation?: Air Date - 11/6/08

November 06, 2008 16:56 - 56 minutes - 26 MB

Join host Kim Hahn as she speaks with Peter Ahlering, Medical Director of SIRM-St. Louis, about the procedure, when a woman should consider it, and the benefits and success rates.

Goodbye PCOS, Hello Fertility Treatment: Air Date - 10/30/08

October 30, 2008 17:57 - 52 minutes - 24.1 MB

Join host Kim Hahn and Dr. Drew Tortoriello, Medical Director of SIRM-NY, for a discussion about this common problem, the possible risks facing these women, and what the outcome of these treatments.

How Metformin Could Help You Conceive: Air Date - 10/23/08

October 23, 2008 16:55 - 56 minutes - 25.6 MB

Join host Kim Hahn as she talks with Robert Greene, M.D. – SIRM Sacramento about this treatment and why it could work.

Overcoming Recurrent Pregnancy Loss: Air Date - 10/16/08

October 16, 2008 16:14 - 56 minutes - 25.7 MB

Join host Kim Hahn and Aykut Bayrak, M.D. – SIRM Los Angeles for a discussion on the effects of recurrent pregnancy loss, why it happens, and how it is treated.

Fertility Preservation: Air Date - 10/9/08

October 09, 2008 19:53 - 47 minutes - 21.7 MB

Join host Kim Hahn as she speaks to Peter Ahlering, MD, of SIRM-St. Louis, about assessing your fertility potential and why preservation may be helpful.

Understanding Unknown Diagnosis: Air Date - 9/18/08

September 18, 2008 14:54 - 55 minutes - 25.5 MB

Host Kim Hahn talks to Aykut Bayrak, MD SIRM – Los Angeles about dealing with this type of diagnosis, and the options available for starting your family.

What Does Poor Egg Quality Mean?: Air Date - 9/4/08

September 04, 2008 12:55 - 55 minutes - 25.5 MB

Host Kim Hahn speaks with Jeffrey Braverman, MD, SIRM – Long Island, about poor egg quality, the effect it has on conceiving, and the best treatment options.

Understanding Unknown Diagnosis: Air Date - 8/28/08

August 28, 2008 14:01 - 8.4 MB

Host Kim Hahn talks to Aykut Bayrak, MD SIRM – Los Angeles about dealing with this type of diagnosis, and the options available for starting your family.

Fertility Preservation: Air Date - 8/21/08

August 21, 2008 16:46 - 55 minutes - 25.4 MB

Listen in as host Kim Hahn talks to Walid Saleh, MD SIRM™ - Dallas about this egg freezing and its possibilities.

Understanding Gender Selection: Air Date - 8/14/08

August 14, 2008 14:06 - 58 minutes - 26.5 MB

Host Kim Hahn speaks with Peter Ahlering, MD, of SIRM-St. Louis about the controversial procedure of gender selection and why some people believe this technology can help eliminate certain genetic diseases.

Dealing with Endometriosis: Air Date - 8/7/08

August 07, 2008 14:47 - 51 minutes - 23.5 MB

Host Kim Hahn talks to Drew Tortoriello MD – SIRM New York about the warning signs and treatments of this disorder that affects about 10 to 15 percent of menstruating women aged 25 to 44. Plus, learn how pregnancy can still be achieved.

Unknown Diagnosis: Air Date - 7/31/08

July 31, 2008 15:24 - 55 minutes - 25.4 MB

Host Kim Hahn talks to Jeffrey Braverman, MD SIRM™ - Long Island about the various reasons for an unknown infertility, overcoming the diagnosis, and the chances a woman has of becoming pregnant.

How Many Embryos to Transfer in IVF?: Air Date - 7/24/08

July 24, 2008 13:47 - 55 minutes - 25.4 MB

Host Kim Hahn speaks with Peter Ahlering, MD SIRM™ - St. Louis about the right amount and time to transfer embryos, and how to hopefully achieve a successful pregnancy.

When IVF Isn’t Working: Air Date - 7/10/08

July 10, 2008 20:20 - 57 minutes - 26.1 MB

Host Kim Hahn talks to Geoffrey Sher, MD SIRM™ - Mosaic about these frustrations often faced by women who are struggling to conceive. Listen in as he explains what to do when IVF isn’t working.

IUI or IVF—Which to use?: Air Date - 7/3/08

July 03, 2008 21:31 - 56 minutes - 25.6 MB

Host Kim Hahn talks to Peter Ahlering, MD of SIRM-St. Louis about the differences between the procedures, and how to determine which is right for you.

Dealing with Endometriosis: Air Date - 5/29/08

May 29, 2008 13:44 - 51 minutes - 23.5 MB

Host Kim Hahn talks to Drew Tortoriello MD – SIRM New York about the warning signs and treatments of endometriosis, and how pregnancy can still be achieved in women dealing with this disorder.

Unexplained IVF Failure: Air Date - 5/22/08

May 22, 2008 12:28 - 55 minutes - 25.4 MB

Host Kim Hahn and Geoffrey Sher, M.D., medical director of Sher Institutes for Reproductive Medicine-Mosaic, discuss the reasons for the failure, how common these problems are, and when it’s time to stop trying.

Understanding Fertility Issues: Air Date - 5/15/08

May 15, 2008 19:29 - 56 minutes - 25.8 MB

Host Kim Hahn speaks with Robert Greene, M.D. of SIRM-Sacramento as he answers these questions and more. Plus, find out how Dr. Greene and his wife overcame fertility obstacles to become parents.

IVF and Alternative Treatment Options: Air Date - 5/8/08

May 08, 2008 14:14 - 56 minutes - 25.9 MB

Host Kim Hahn speaks with Aykut Bayrak, M.D. of SIRM Los Angeles about what constitutes a failed treatment, the number of times a couple should try to increase their chances of getting pregnant.

Optimizing Your Fertility While Improving Your Pregnancy Outcome: Air Date - 5/1/08

May 01, 2008 14:14 - 54 minutes - 24.9 MB

Robert Greene, M.D. of SIRM Sacramento, shares with host Kim Hahn on what motivated him for creating the evidence-based program presented in his newest book Perfect Hormone Balance for Fertility.

Getting the Poor Responder Pregnant: Air Date - 4/24/08

April 24, 2008 14:13 - 52 minutes - 24.1 MB

Host Kim Hahn speaks to Drew Tortoriello, M.D., of SIRM New York, about realistic expectations, treatments, and when to pursue other options, like using a donor egg. Plus, learn about the Sher Institutes for Reproductive Medicine¹s new donor egg bank.

Decreased Ovarian Reserve and Treatment Options: Air Date - 4/17/08

April 17, 2008 21:30 - 55 minutes - 25.2 MB

Join host Kim Hahn as she speaks with Aykut Bayrak, M.D., of SIRM-New York, about the various tests for determining ovarian reserve, plus the ways that fertility doctors can help women with low ovarian reserve to achieve pregnancy.

Ovarian Aging/Poor Responder IVF: Air Date - 4/3/08

April 03, 2008 14:11 - 53 minutes - 24.5 MB

Drew Tortoriello, MD, of the SIRM, New York, addresses this issue with host Kim Hahn, as they discuss the effects of ovarian aging on women trying to conceive.

Avoiding Unnecessary Testing and Treatments: Air Date - 3/27/08

March 27, 2008 14:11 - 45 minutes - 20.6 MB

Host Kim Hahn talks to Alexander Dlugi, M.D., SIRM New Jersey, about the traditional fertility evaluation and the future of testing. And for women, find out what drugs are recommended and when it¹s time to move on to other treatments.

Treating Recurrent Miscarriage or IVF Failures: Air Date - 3/13/08

March 13, 2008 21:29 - 55 minutes - 25.5 MB

Dr. Jeffrey Braverman, SIRM Long Island shares with host Kim Hahn what to do in situations when there are normal embryos but the patient has immunological issues, or when embryos are abnormal for unknown reasons.

Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis: Air Date - 3/6/08

March 06, 2008 22:28 - 57 minutes - 26.3 MB

Host Kim Hahn talks to Walid Saleh, MD, of SIRM Dallas about the procedure and its accuracy in determining diseases in chromosomes.

Decreased Ovarian Reserve and Treatment Options (Part 2): Air Date - 2/28/08

February 28, 2008 22:27 - 34 minutes - 16 MB

Host Kim Hahn follows up with Aykut Bayrak, M.D. of the SIRM-Los Angeles, to continue the discussion about the various tests a woman of any age can take to determine how many eggs she actually has left.

Dealing With Infertility On Valentine’s Day: Air Date - 2/14/08

February 14, 2008 22:26 - 47 minutes - 21.7 MB

Al Peters, M.D., discusses with host Kim Hahn how to cope with the emotional side effects of infertility, plus the places you can turn to for support, such as the InterNational Council on Infertility Information Dissemination.

IUI or IVF? How to Decide Which to Choose: Air Date - 2/7/08

February 07, 2008 22:25 - 55 minutes - 25.1 MB

Kim Hahn talks with Dr. Peter Ahlering, Medical Director for the Sher Institutes for Reproductive Medicine in St. Louis and Central Illinios, about the different types of insemination, and when to make the switch to IVF.

Miscarriage: Dispelling Popular Myths: Air Date - 1/31/08

January 31, 2008 22:25 - 55 minutes - 25.2 MB

Kim Hahn's guest this week is Dr. Robert Greene, medical director of SIRM-Sacramento, and author of the HAPPY BABY HEALTHY MOM PREGNANCY JOURNAL, who will explain why pregnancy loss happens sometimes, and why it's not an end to the dream of pregnancy.

Decreased Ovarian Reserve and Treatment Options: Air Date - 1/24/08

January 24, 2008 22:24 - 55 minutes - 25.2 MB

Join host Kim Hahn as she speaks with Aykut Bayrak, M.D., of SIRM-Los Angeles, about the various tests for determining ovarian reserve, plus the ways that fertility doctors can help women with low ovarian reserve to achieve pregnancy.

Treating Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: Air Date - 1/17/08

January 17, 2008 22:23 - 49 minutes - 11.2 MB

Dr. Rudy Quintero, associate medical director of SIRM-Los Angeles, speaks with host Kim Hahn about PCOS, a common fertility threat.

Alternative and Adjunctive Therapies: How Complementary Therapies Can Be Used in Fertility Treatments: Air Date - 1/10/08

January 10, 2008 22:22 - 55 minutes - 12.6 MB

Kim Hahn talks with Dr. Alexander Dlugi and Dr. James Golding. Drs. Dlugi and Golding will talk about what role acupuncture and other complementary medicine can play in treating infertility and dealing with its stress.