SART Fertility Experts
45 episodes - English - Latest episode: 19 days ago -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!
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SART Fertility Experts - Advocacy and Reproductive Access
April 09, 2024 09:21 - 18 minutes - 17.4 MBDr. 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 get your podcasts. Looking for advice on building a family? Ask the experts and #StartwithSART. For more information about the Society for A...
SART Fertility Experts - Access to Care
March 12, 2024 06:58 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MBMany factors impact access to infertility care. Learn how a variety of factors such as geography, race, and the availability of comprehensive infertility mandates affect access to effective infertility treatment. Find the #StartwithSART Fertility Experts series wherever you get your podcasts. Looking for advice on building a family? Ask the experts and #StartwithSART. For more information about the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology, visit our website at https://www.sart.org ...
SART Fertility Experts - Fertility Myths and Realities for Black Women
February 13, 2024 10:44 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBAcross all levels of income and insurance coverage, Black women are more likely to experience infertility and less likely to seek and receive timely treatment. In this episode, Dr. Wiyatta Fahnbulleh, a reproductive mental health expert, discusses the myths and realities surrounding Black women’s fertility. Dr. Wiyatta discusses the historical reasons that Black women’s fertility is so often misunderstood, challenges some of the more common fertility myths, and suggests coping techniques for...
SART Fertility Experts - Recurrent Pregnancy Loss and Implantation Failure
January 16, 2024 10:26 - 39 minutes - 36.7 MB"I can get pregnant, but I can't stay pregnant," is echoed by patients with recurrent pregnancy loss. Recurrent pregnancy loss, defined as 2 or more pregnancy losses, is discussed by reproductive medicine specialists Dr. Steven Spandorfer and Dr. Brooke Rossi. This episode includes current testing, treatment, and outcomes with recurrent pregnancy loss. Find the #StartwithSART Fertility Experts series wherever you get your podcasts. Looking for advice on building a family? Ask the expert...
SART Fertility Experts - Bonus release: Vaccines, Infertility, and Pregnancy
December 19, 2023 09:28 - 16 minutes - 15.7 MBConfused about which vaccines are recommended in pregnancy and when to receive them? What about the safety of the Covid-19 vaccines in pregnancy? Listen to this enlightening discussion with NIH infectious disease specialist Dr. Asim Jani. Find the #StartwithSART Fertility Experts series wherever you get your podcasts. Looking for advice on building a family? Ask the experts and #StartwithSART. For more information about the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology, visit our website ...
SART Fertility Experts - Wellness and Fertility: Diet, Sleep and Exercise
December 05, 2023 09:00 - 18 minutes - 17.6 MBDrs. Timothy Hickman and Rashmi Kudesia discuss the links between lifestyle and fertility. This conversation covers diet, physical activity, stress and sleep management, and common-sense approaches to incorporating wellness and lifestyle medicine into a clinical approach to infertility treatment. Find the #StartwithSART Fertility Experts series wherever you get your podcasts. Looking for advice on building a family? Ask the experts and #StartwithSART. For more information about the Socie...
SART Fertility Experts - Preconception Counseling
November 07, 2023 09:05 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MBThis podcast episode covers the topic of preconception counseling. Dr. Sarah Shea, a Maternal Fetal Medicine specialist at Duke, joins us to discuss lifestyle considerations, immunizations, genetic screening and more, for women who are planning to become pregnant. Find the #StartwithSART Fertility Experts series wherever you get your podcasts. Looking for advice on building a family? Ask the experts and #StartwithSART. For more information about the Society for Assisted Reproductive Tec...
SART Fertility Experts - Egg Donor Screening
October 03, 2023 09:25 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MBThis podcast discusses who are typical egg donor candidates and also describes the screening process to be an egg donor and give the gift of life! Find the #StartwithSART Fertility Experts series wherever you get your podcasts. Looking for advice on building a family? Ask the experts and #StartwithSART. For more information about the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology, visit our website at https://www.sart.org Have a topic you'd like to hear? Tell Us!
SART Fertility Experts - Navigating IVF as a Couple
September 05, 2023 09:19 - 27 minutes - 26 MBMary Casey Jacob, PhD is interviewed by Dr. Daniel Grow, and together they explore the emotional and practical support that couples need to give each other when going through infertility and IVF. ‘Casey’ is a professor emeritus of Psychiatry at UCONN Health and has long been a resource for couples navigating the struggles of infertility and an opinion leader in our field. Her warm and thoughtful approach has been appreciated by many. Find the #StartwithSART Fertility Experts series whereve...
SART Fertility Experts - Single Motherhood
August 01, 2023 09:58 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MBIn this episode of the SART Fertility Experts podcast we are joined by Jane Mattes, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Psychotherapist, and founder of an organization called “Single Mothers by Choice”. Here, we explore some of the personal experiences that led to the creation of this important organization, as well as some of the many considerations faced by those pursuing single motherhood. Find the #StartwithSART Fertility Experts series wherever you get your podcasts. Looking for adv...
SART Fertility Experts - Understanding Ovarian Reserve
July 04, 2023 09:34 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MBWhat an alphabet soup of terms exists to describe ovarian reserve! In this episode, infertility specialist Dr. Kawwass explains markers of ovarian reserve and what they can tell us about fertility treatment outcomes. She also discusses the concepts of eqq quality and quantity. Find the #StartwithSART Fertility Experts series wherever you get your podcasts. Looking for advice on building a family? Ask the experts and #StartwithSART. For more information about the Society for Assisted Repr...
SART Fertility Experts - Urology and Male Reproductive Health
June 06, 2023 09:00 - 25 minutes - 24.1 MBMale infertility is less often discussed than female infertility. Dr. Ajay Nangia, a urologist specializing in male infertility, discusses when a man should seek help with conceiving, what constitutes a "normal" semen analysis, and what treatments are available to help men dealing with infertility create the family they desire. Find the #StartwithSART Fertility Experts series wherever you get your podcasts. Looking for advice on building a family? Ask the experts and #StartwithSART. For ...
SART Fertility Experts - Gestational Carrier and Intended Parents
May 10, 2022 09:00 - 40 minutes - 27 MBSome fertility patients are unable to carry a pregnancy to term. For a variety of reasons, they may choose a gestational carrier, a woman who carries the intended parent’s embryo in their uterus until delivery. In this episode, both the intended parents and gestational carrier share their experiences with Dr. William Petok, a reproductive psychologist. Find the #StartwithSART Fertility Experts series wherever you get your podcasts. Looking for advice on building a family? Ask the expert...
SART Fertility Experts - Medically Indicated Fertility Preservation
April 26, 2022 09:00 - 30 minutes - 19.9 MBCancer therapy can affect future fertility and pregnancy outcomes. Some patients will consider IVF with embryo or egg freezing to preserve fertility. Listen to a breast cancer survivor discuss her decision to freeze eggs years ago, a healthy pregnancy, and how she is considering using the frozen eggs today. Find the #StartwithSART Fertility Experts series wherever you get your podcasts. Looking for advice on building a family? Ask the experts and #StartwithSART. For more information ab...
SART Fertility Experts - LBGTQ Fertility
April 12, 2022 05:01 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MBWith more available options for family building for the LGBTQ community, two women describe their experience with reciprocal IVF. Lauren and Lisa share the story of their personal journey to become parents in this captivating interview. Find the #StartwithSART Fertility Experts series wherever you get your podcasts. Looking for advice on building a family? Ask the experts and #StartwithSART. For more information about the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology, visit our website a...
SART Fertility Experts - Preimplantation Testing for Monogenic Disease (PGT-M)
March 29, 2022 05:01 - 21 minutes - 17.4 MBAs a teen, Jessica learned firsthand of the degenerative disease that afflicted many of her family members as she helped care for her grandmother. Years later, when she was ready to start her own family, she knew wanted spare the next generation if she could. Learn how she used preimplantation genetic testing for (PGT-M) to prevent transmission to her children. Find the #StartwithSART Fertility Experts series wherever you get your podcasts. Looking for advice on building a family? Ask the e...
SART Fertility Experts - Endometriosis
March 15, 2022 16:01 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MBEndometriosis is a condition that can affect many facets of a person’s life, from pelvic pain to struggles with infertility. Listen as Christine discusses her experiences during her journey to motherhood with Dr. Joseph Findley, a reproductive endocrinologist and member of the Society for Reproductive Surgeons. Find the #StartwithSART Fertility Experts series wherever you get your podcasts. Looking for advice on building a family? Ask the experts and #StartwithSART. For more information ab...
SART Fertility Experts - Recurrent Pregnancy Loss
March 01, 2022 05:01 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MBCandace discusses her experience with infertility, IVF, multiple pregnancy losses and ultimately a successful delivery with Dr. Julia Woodward, a reproductive psychologist. Hear their strategies for coping with the grief, anger and anxiety that many patients endure. Find the #StartwithSART Fertility Experts series wherever you get your podcasts. Looking for advice on building a family? Ask the experts and #StartwithSART. For more information about the Society for Assisted Reproductive Te...
SART Fertility Experts - PCOS
February 15, 2022 05:01 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MBAs the most common hormonal disorder in women, PCOS is a disruptive problem that impacts many aspects of a woman’s health including getting pregnant. In this episode, Brittany discusses how PCOS has affected her life and shares the story of her challenging journey to parenthood, with Dr. Mark Trolice, a reproductive endocrinologist. Find the #StartwithSART Fertility Experts series wherever you get your podcasts. Looking for advice on building a family? Ask the experts and #StartwithSA...
SART Fertility Experts - Egg Donor and Recipient
February 01, 2022 05:01 - 12 minutes - 8.92 MBYuki describes her challenges with infertility and pathway to parenthood through egg donation with Dr. Cristin Slater, a reproductive endocrinologist. Listen as they discuss the process of selecting a donor and her outlook on family building with donor eggs. For more information about the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology, visit our website at https://www.sart.org Have a topic you'd like to hear? Tell Us!
SART Fertility Experts - Male Factor
January 18, 2022 05:01 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MBInfertility is not just a female problem. Dan candidly shares his journey with both diagnosis and treatment of male infertility with Dr. Paul Lin, Past President of the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology. Learn how he coped and supported his partner through the treatment process. For more information about the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology, visit our website at https://www.sart.org Have a topic you'd like to hear? Tell Us!
SART Fertility Experts - Elective Fertility Preservation
January 04, 2022 05:01 - 22 minutes - 16.5 MBEllen was single and in the early years of a long and demanding surgical training program. She knew she wanted a family someday. Listen to her story as she shares her journey to parenthood with the help of egg and embryo freezing with Dr. Kelly Lynch, a reproductive endocrinologist. For more information about the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology, visit our website at https://www.sart.org Have a topic you'd like to hear? Tell Us!
SART Fertility Experts - A Message from the SART Fertility Experts
August 10, 2021 04:01 - 21 seconds - 808 KBWe hope you have enjoyed listening to our second season. More episodes of SART Fertility Experts are planned for the future so stay tuned! Find the #StartwithSART Fertility Experts series wherever you get your podcasts. Looking for advice on building a family? Ask the experts and #StartwithSART. For more information about the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology, visit our website at https://www.sart.org Have a topic you'd like to hear? Tell Us!
SART Fertility Experts - Financial Aspects of Infertility Treatment
July 27, 2021 04:01 - 29 minutes - 19.2 MB“I know what treatment I want and need to do, but how can I afford it?” This is a common question infertility patients often ask themselves on the path to parenthood. Due to the expense of treatment, managing cost is a key factor for patients. In this episode, Dr. Brooke Rossi interviews Brad Senstra, an executive director of a large infertility program, about financial topics, such as cost of infertility treatment and IVF, insurance coverage, financing, and other options. Find the #Star...
SART Fertility Experts - Infertility Advocacy and Government Affairs
July 13, 2021 04:01 - 26 minutes - 16.9 MBIn today's episode, Dr. Mark Trolice interviews Sean Tipton, ASRM's Chief Advocacy and Policy Officer. Many infertility patients do not have insurance coverage for treatment. Currently, nearly 40% of states in the U.S. have mandates for some form of infertility coverage but there are limitations and not all include IVF, fertility preservation, the LGBTQ population and veterans of the military. In this episode, we discuss the current landscape of infertility insurance coverage, the hurdles to...
SART Fertility Experts - Infertility Advocacy and Government Affairs.
July 13, 2021 04:01 - 26 minutes - 16.9 MBIn today's episode, Dr. Mark Trolice interviews Sean Tipton, ASRM's Chief Advocacy and Policy Officer. Many infertility patients do not have insurance coverage for treatment. Currently, nearly 40% of states in the U.S. have mandates for some form of infertility coverage but there are limitations and not all include IVF, fertility preservation, the LGBTQ population and veterans of the military. In this episode, we discuss the current landscape of infertility insurance coverage, the hurdles to...
SART Fertility Experts - Behind the Scenes in the IVF Lab
June 29, 2021 04:01 - 32 minutes - 20.9 MBDr. Sangita 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...
SART Fertility Experts - Your Infertility Nurse: Partner in Your Care
June 15, 2021 04:01 - 29 minutes - 18.7 MBInfertility 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. Find the #StartwithSART Fertility Experts series wherever you get your podcasts. Lo...
SART Fertility Experts - Genetics and IVF
June 01, 2021 04:01 - 26 minutes - 17.2 MBGenetics is a significant part of advanced reproductive technology screening. Genetic counselors serve an essential role in the process. In this episode, Jenna Miller, a board-certified and licensed genetic counselor, and Dr. Cristin Slater, explain what preconceptual genetic carrier screening is and discuss preconception genetic testing (PGT) of embryos. Genomic testing indications, pros & cons, implications, and results, are also reviewed. Find the #StartwithSART Fertility Experts serie...
SART Fertility Experts - Fertility and LGBTQ
May 18, 2021 04:01 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MBIn this episode, Dr. Daniel Grow interviews Dr. Mark Leondires, the founder and medical director of both the Reproductive Medicine Associates of Connecticut and of Gay Parents To Be. Dr. Leondires is board certified in Reproductive Endocrinology and serves as Chair of the ASRM’s LGBTQ Special Interest Group. He has worked with thousands of LGBTQ couples over the last 20+ years, and takes pride in leading his program to deliver compassionate and high quality care to all members of this commun...
SART Fertility Experts - IVF: Cycles of Hope and Heartbreak
May 04, 2021 04:01 - 31 minutes - 19.6 MBDoes stress cause infertility or is it the other way round? The emotional impacts of IVF treatment are featured in this episode with Dr. Julia Woodward, interviewed by Dr. Vickie Schafer. Dr. Woodward is an Associate Professor and Clinical Psychologist who has directed the Patient Support Program at the Duke Fertility Center for over 15 years. In this episode, she discusses just how common depression and anxiety are among fertility patients, the factors that drive patients to minimize the...
SART Fertility Experts - RESOLVE and Infertility
April 20, 2021 04:01 - 32 minutes - 20.9 MBDue to the unique stress of infertility, patients often look for resources and support in addition to those provided by their medical provider. In this episode Barbara Collura, the Executive Director of RESOLVE, the oldest support organization for people dealing with infertility, is interviewed by Dr. Bill Petok, a psychologist who works with individuals and couples building their families through assisted reproductive technologies. Ms. Collura talks about the work of RESOLVE, both in terms ...
SART Fertility Experts - Season Two Teaser
April 06, 2021 04:01 - 28 seconds - 976 KBWelcome to the second season of SART Fertility Experts. This series will feature a variety of dedicated professionals who make IVF and infertility treatment possible, provide invaluable counseling and education to our patients, and advocate to make treatment accessible to all. Check back in two weeks for the first episode. Find the #StartwithSART Fertility Experts series wherever you get your podcasts. Looking for advice on building a family? Ask the experts and #StartwithSART. For more ...
A Message from the Producers of SART Fertility Experts
September 22, 2020 04:01 - 49 seconds - 1.34 MBWe hope you're enjoying the first season of SART fertility experts. We hope you've learned from our experts and that your family-building journey has benefited from the information they have provided. We know that creating the family you want is not always easy. When this season ends, we will take a short break while next season's production is complete. Rest assured we will be back with more experts, more information to help you. While we are on break, please visit https://www.sart.org/pa...
SART Fertility Experts - Safe Surfing: The Pros and Perils of Social Media
September 15, 2020 04:01 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MBDr. Kenan Omurtag, MD joins host Dr. Mark Trolice to discuss the use of social media in the field of infertility. Dr. Omurtag is Associate Professor of Reproductive Endocrinology and infertility at the Washington University St. Louis School of Medicine. Today’s podcast explores the way infertility practices use social media to educate and market to patients. Patients will also learn how best to gain information about a medical practice and infertility while online. Find the #StartwithSART...
SART Fertility Experts - What is an REI?
September 01, 2020 04:01 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MBDr. William Gibbons, former President of ASRM and long-time Fellowship Director at Baylor College of Medicine discusses ‘The making of a reproductive endocrinologist and infertility specialist’ with Dr. Daniel Grow. These experts in infertility lead IVF programs, perform reproductive surgery, and perform research to enhance the field of reproductive medicine. Find the #StartwithSART Fertility Experts series wherever you get your podcasts. Looking for advice on building a family? Ask the ex...
SART Fertility Experts - What is an REI?
September 01, 2020 04:01 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MBDr. William Gibbons, former President of ASRM and long-time Fellowship Director at Baylor College of Medicine discusses ‘The making of a reproductive endocrinologist and infertility specialist’ with Dr. Daniel Grow. These experts in infertility lead IVF programs, perform reproductive surgery, and perform research to enhance the field of reproductive medicine. Find the #StartwithSART Fertility Experts series wherever you get your podcasts. Looking for advice on building a family? Ask the ex...
SART Fertility Experts - Gestational Carriers
August 18, 2020 04:01 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBWhat’s the difference between a surrogate and a gestational carrier? Who needs a gestational carrier and how much does it cost? These questions and many more are discussed by Dr. James Goldfarb. Decades ago, he was responsible for the birth of the first gestational carrier baby and continues to be a world’s expert on the topic. In this episode, we discuss this complex topic, and reassure patients that help is always available. Find the #StartwithSART Fertility Experts series wherever y...
SART Fertility Experts - Male Fertility
August 04, 2020 04:01 - 25 minutes - 24 MBDid 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. Find the #StartwithSART Fertility Experts ...
SART Fertility Experts - Tubal Surgery in the IVF Era
July 21, 2020 04:01 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MBIn 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). Bradley S. Hurst, M.D. is Director of Assisted Reproduction and Director of the Reproductive Endocrinology Division at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, NC. Find the #Sta...
SART Fertility Experts - Fibroids and Fertility
July 07, 2020 04:01 - 18 minutes - 14.9 MBFibroids and their impact on fertility are discussed in this episode featuring Dr. Elizabeth Stewart, interviewed by host Dr. Brooke Rossi. An international expert on fibroids, Dr. Stewart describes the who-what-where- and why of fibroids and infertility. She also mentions when treatment is necessary, including surgery or myomectomy. This is a great overview of this common condition. Find the #StartwithSART Fertility Experts series wherever you get your podcasts. Looking for advice on buil...
SART Fertility Experts - Donor Eggs: Fresh or frozen?
June 23, 2020 04:01 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MBThis 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. Dr. Kawwass is Medical Director and Associate Professor in the Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at Emory Reproductive Center. Find the #StartwithSART Fertility Experts series wherever you get your podcasts. Looking for advice on buildin...
SART Fertility Experts - What is IVF?
June 09, 2020 04:01 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBIn 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. For more information about the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology, vi...
SART Fertility Experts Teaser
March 26, 2020 20:18 - 25 seconds - 420 KBAn 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 f...
StartWithSART: Fertility Experts Teaser
March 26, 2020 20:18 - 25 seconds - 420 KBAn 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 f...