ASRM Today Podcast

In this season 5 finale of ASRM Today , host Jeffrey Hayes and co-host Dr. Lowell Ku continue their season-long exploration of LGBTQ+ issues in reproductive medicine with a conversation focused on sperm mixing. They are joined by Dr. Courtney Marsh, who is a reproductive endocrinologist at the University of Kansas School of Medicine, and Joanna Beck Wilkinson, who has practiced exclusively in fami...

In this episode of ASRM Today, host Jeffrey Hayes and co-host Dr. Lowell Ku continue their season-long exploration of LGBTQ+ issues in reproductive medicine with a conversation focused on caring for LGBTQ+ patients in the clinical setting. They are joined by Dr. Samuel Pang, a pioneer in LGBTQ+ family-building care, and Dr. Daphna Stroumsa, a physician-researcher specializing in gender-affirming r...

In this special bonus episode of ASRM Today , host Jeffrey Hayes and co-host Dr. Lowell Ku talk with Dr. Anuja Dokras about the recent change of PCOS to PMOS More information on th ese  topic s   is  at  www.asrm.org     Tell  us  your thoughts on the show by  e-mailing    education@asrm .org       Please subscribe and rate the show on Apple  podcasts, Google  Play , or wherever you get your podca...

In this episode of ASRM Today, host Jeffrey Hayes and co-host Dr. Lowell Ku continue their season-long exploration of LGBTQ+ issues in reproductive medicine with a conversation about gestational carriers and surrogacy. They are joined by Dr. Bryan McGolgan, founder of Gay Dad Reporter, and Eric Windell, who is a Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT 142025) with PBA Psychology G...

In this episode of ASRM Today, host Jeffrey Hayes and co-host Dr. Lowell Ku continue their season-long exploration of LGBTQ+ issues in reproductive medicine with a look at the psychosocial aspects of LGBTQ+ family-building. They are joined by Dr. Julie Bindeman and Dr. Danielle Kaplan, both clinical psychologists with deep expertise in reproductive psychology and assisted reproduction. Together, t...

In this episode of ASRM Today, host Jeffrey Hayes and co-host Dr. Lowell Ku continue their season-long exploration of LGBTQ+ issues in reproductive medicine with a conversation on fertility preservation and gender-affirming hormone therapy. Joining them are Dr. Molly Moravek of Henry Ford Health and Dr. Randi Goldman of Northwell Fertility, both leaders in fertility preservation, oncofertility, an...

In this episode of ASRM Today, host Jeffrey Hayes and co-host Dr. Lowell Ku continue their season-long exploration of LGBTQ+ issues in reproductive medicine with a timely discussion on the political and legal landscape shaping access to care. They are joined by Jennifer Maas, founder of the Law Office of Jennifer P. Maas and Chair of the ASRM Legal Professionals Group, and Janene Oleaga, founder o...

In this episode of ASRM Today, host Jeffrey Hayes and co-host Dr. Lowell Ku continue their season-long exploration of LGBTQ+ issues in reproductive medicine with a focused discussion on donor sperm and family building. They are joined by Liam Kali, a licensed midwife and nationally recognized expert in queer conception, and Darlene Pinkerton, CEO and Co-founder of Coast to Coast Sperm Donation. To...

In this episode of ASRM Today, host Jeffrey Hayes and co-host Dr. Lowell Ku continue their season-long exploration of LGBTQ+ issues in reproductive medicine with a thoughtful conversation on reciprocal IVF. They are joined by Dr. Samantha Estevez, Assistant Professor at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and attending REI physician at UPMC, whose work focuses on comprehensive, compass...

In this episode, we kick off a new season of ASRM Today with our new co-host, Dr. Lowell Ku. This season we will be covering LGBTQ+ family building and reproductive health. Joining us on this episode to talk about legal and logistical aspects of LGBTQ+ family building are Dr. Kim Bergman, a licensed psychologist who has been practicing since 1990, with over three decades of expertise in third part...

In today's episode, we continue our season-long examination of reproductive justice and reproductive rights—issues that  remain  at the forefront of clinical care, public policy, and patient advocacy . For our season  finale joining  me today is Dr. Alison Gee, a reproductive specialist working in Sydney, Australia to give us an international perspective on the impact of the recent ASRM definition...

In this episode we continue our season-long discussion on reproductive justice and reproductive rights, this week exploring how landmark Supreme Court cases have shaped access, autonomy and equality across generations. Joining me today is Dena Levy, who walks us through the pivotal court decisions - Roe v. Wade, Planned Parenthood v. Casey and Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization . Togethe...

In this episode we continue our season-long discussion on reproductive justice and reproductive rights, focusing on how emerging technologies are re-shaping the field of reproductive medicine. Joining me today is Dr. Lowell Ku. Together we will explore how innovation intersects with ethics, access and equity--raising new questions about how technology can expand and challenge reproductive freedom....

In this episode, we continue our season-long exploration of reproductive justice and reproductive rights-this time through an ethical lens. Joining me is Dr. Sigal Klipstein, chair of the ASRM Ethics Committee and a returning guest on the program. Together, we'll discuss the complex moral considerations that influence reproductive medicine, from patient autonomy and access to care, to the broader...

On this episode, we kick off a new season of ASRM Today, a season that will focus on reproductive rights and reproductive justice in reproductive medicine. On this episode, I talk with Jessie Losch from our Washington, D.C. headquarters , who is ASRM Director of Government Affairs, about the current climate and role of advocacy and activism in reproductive medicine.  More on these topics is at www...

This week host Jeffrey Hayes reflects on what was learned this season. More on these topics is at www.asrm.org Tell us your thoughts on the show by e-mailing  education@asrm.org Please subscribe and rate the show on Apple Podcasts, Google Play or wherever you get your podcasts. ASRM Today Series Podcasts are supported in part by the ASRM Corporate Member Council.

Did you know some of your patients may have been conceived with donor gametes and that you may have an inaccurate family history from them putting them at risk for inappropriate medical care? This episode covers what every provider needs to know about donor conception, so you can provide safe and effective health care. The Inclusive Family History Project is working to raise awareness, remove stig...

This week we are going back to the movies! In this episode, we discuss with film professor Dr. Joseph Watson the film Never Let Me Go . Our discussion goes into the problems of genetic testing and cloning while also discussing the merits of the film as a prime example of topical science fiction. More on these topics is at www.asrm.org Tell us your thoughts on the show by e-mailing  education@asrm....

In recent years, advances in genetic technologies have revolutionized reproductive medicine, offering unprecedented possibilities for screening, diagnosis and treatment. However, with these innovations come complex ethical dilemmas. To explore these issues in depth we interviewed Dr. Sigal Klipstein, MD, chair of the ASRM Ethics Committee. More on these topics is at www.asrm.org Tell us your thoug...

We're diving deeper into our season long exploration of genetics in reproductive medicine, and this one's a must-listen. Joining us is the brilliant Dr. Elizabeth Ginsburg - President of ASRM, Professor at Harvard Medical School, and Program Director at Brigham & Women's Hospital - to unpack the science and the controversy around PGT-A (Preimplantation Genetic Testing for Aneuploidy) When is PGT-A...

Genetics and Aging: Let's unravel the science behind aging and explore whether genetics holds the key to a longer healthier future. More on these topics is at www.asrm.org Tell us your thoughts on the show by e-mailing  education@asrm.org Please subscribe and rate the show on Apple Podcasts, Google Play or wherever you get your podcasts. ASRM Today Series Podcasts are supported in part by the ASRM...

Personalized Medicine and Genetic Testing: Imagine a world where your doctor doesn't just prescribe a one-size-fits-all treatment, but instead tailors your medication and therapy based on your own unique genetic make-up. That future is already becoming a reality. More on these topics is at www.asrm.org Tell us your thoughts on the show by e-mailing  education@asrm.org Please subscribe and rate the...

Genetics in Agriculture: How do scientists use genetic modification to improve crops? What role does selective breeding play? And what does the future hold for genetically engineered foods? How does it all affect reproductive medicine? More on these topics is at www.asrm.org Tell us your thoughts on the show by e-mailing  education@asrm.org Please subscribe and rate the show on Apple Podcasts, Goo...

Genetic diseases: What happens when our genetic code - our biological blueprint - contains an error? How do these errors lead to disease? And how are scientists working to correct them? We'll answer these questions and explore the exciting advances in gene therapy that could transform the future of medicine. Guest: Aishwarya Arjunan, MS, MPH, CGC More on these topics is at www.asrm.org Tell us you...

What makes us who we are? Is it our genes, our environment, or a complex interplay of both? In this episode we'll explore how genetics influences behavior and personality, how environmental factors come in to play, and what modern science says about the balance between the two.  Guest: Aishwarya Arjunan, MS, MPH, CGC More on these topics is at www.asrm.org Tell us your thoughts on the show by e-ma...