ASRM Today Podcast

Today's episode features an enlightening conversation with Dr. Julie Lamb, a distinguished physician and fertility specialist. Our discussion revolves around the crucial topic of fertility preservation during fertility treatment and the paramount significance of personalized care.    Dr. Lamb emphasizes the pressing need for engaging in individualized discussions with patients to consider their un...

On ASRM Today we have a fun discussion with some ASRM staff about the 2020 Virtual Congress. There is still time to register for the congress through November 30th 2020. Content will be available for viewing until December 31, 2020. For registration: https://asrmcongress.org For assistance logging in, contact the ASRM Registration Help Line: (571) 549-4539 The ASRM Today podcast is supported in pa...

In today's episode, we welcome Dr. James Segars, the director of the Division of Reproductive Science and Women's Health Research at Johns Hopkins.   In our conversation, Dr. Segars highlights key takeaways from the ASRM COVID-19 Task Force updates. We talk about the CDC's revised guidelines on close contact and the use of cloth masks as well as strategies for healthcare workers who have been expo...

This episode of ASRM Today is a special preview of Fertility & Sterility On Air, a new podcast from Fertility & Sterility. Please enjoy this preview episode of Fertility & Sterility On Air and subscribe. If you would like to subscribe and read Fertility & Sterility please visit the website: https://www.fertstert.org/ The ASRM Today podcast is supported in part by the ASRM Corporate Member Council

Welcome to today's episode, a rebroadcast of our conversation with special guest, Dr. Paula Amato, Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Oregon Health and Science University in Portland, OR.   In this enlightening conversation, Dr. Amato sheds light on the definition of transgender and the importance of understanding gender dysphoria.    Delving into the topic of creating tra...

"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, MS, CGC Mosaicism is very challenging topic and there are many unknowns that clinicians deal with regularly. ASRM Today speaks with Emily Mounts wh...

In this episode, we have a special guest, Dr. Karl Hansen, professor and Chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center and expert in reproductive endocrinology and infertility.    Determining optimal treatments for unexplained infertility can be challenging, as the available literature is often limited or inconsistent. Dr. Hansen sheds li...

On today's episode, we have a special guest, Dr. Christos Coutifaris , who joins us to discuss the newest update from the ASRM COVID-19 Task Force.   Dr. Coutifaris has been an integral part of the task force since its inception , working alongside other task force members to review and provide regular updates on how the COVID-19 pandemic affects reproductive medicine. The task force's main goal i...

In this episode Dr. Anne Steiner sits down to talk about putting together the latest journal from Fertility and Sterility , F & S Reviews. If you would like to subscribe and read F & S Reviews, please visit the website at https://www.fertsterreviews.org   The ASRM Today podcast is supported in part by the ASRM Corporate Member Council

In this episode, Dr. Amy Sparks discusses the upcoming Postgraduate Program at the 2020 ASRM Virtual Scientific Congress & Expo and what's in store for attendees. She is the chair of the Postgraduate Program. Dr. Amy Sparks is Clinical Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Director, In Vitro Fertilization and Reproductive Testing Laboratorie...

On this episode of ASRM Today we talk with Dr. Steven Spandorfer, the Chair of the Program Planning Committee, about the courses and other information members need to know about the upcoming ASRM 2020 Virtual Congress! Dr. Steven D. Spandorfer is an Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Reproductive Medicine at The Ronald O. Perelman and Claudia Cohen Center for Reproductive Medicin...

This episode of ASRM Today is a special preview of Fertility & Sterility On Air, a new podcast from Fertility and Sterility . This in depth and engaging podcast will tackle new issues of F&S with an expert panel of hosts. Please enjoy this preview episode of Fertility & Sterility On Air and look to subscribe to them soon. Read Fertility and Sterility medical journal at https://www.fertstert.org/ T...

Today we have a special guest, Dr. Jennifer Kawwass , a member of the ASRM COVID-19 Task Force.    Dr. Kawwass provides insights into the goals of the Task Force, which include evaluating the current landscape, answering fertility-related questions, and providing concrete suggestions for patient care and safety. With a commitment to evidence-based recommendations, the Task Force aims to support fe...

Everything is theoretically impossible, until it is done. --Robert A. Heinlein On today's episode of ASRM Today, we have a lively talk with the Editor-in-Chief of the new journal F&S Science , Dr. William Catherino.  Dr. Catherino is a Professor with Tenure and Chair of the Research Department for the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and the Associate Program Director for the Combined Feder...

"PCOS is actually the most common endocrine disorder among reproductive age women. In 2010, according to the WHO it estimated 116 million women worldwide have PCOS." - Jennifer Knudtson, M.D. It has been 30 years since the National Institutes of Health issued criteria on polycystic ovary syndrome or PCOS and we talk about the most recent updated guidelines today with Dr. Jennifer Knudtson, M.D. Dr...

"It does seem to hold true that ICSI is beneficial when you fertilize eggs that have been previously cryopreserved because there are some changes that occur in the zona pellucida and the structure of the egg itself." - Denis Vaughan, M.D. Intracytoplasmic sperm injection or ICSI is a micromanipulation procedure in which a single sperm is injected directly into an egg to attempt fertilization, used...

"We know now that this is not going to be a short-term event but something that's going to last for a while. So we obviously want to base our decisions on the best quality data that comes out and there are new studies literally every day being published." - Jodie Dionne-Odom, M.D. COVID-19 cases continue to surge. ASRM has issued a new update of the Patient Management and Clinical Recommendations...

"So the question is, why do we need to dilute the submissions by sending some of them to another journal? But in reality over the past few years the acceptance rate at Fertility and Sterility has dropped so much that there's really lots and lots of very good science that has to go elsewhere." - Richard J. Paulson, M.D., M.S. It has been seventy years since the publication of the first issue of the...

"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. In 2018, there were a number of notable failures of cryostorage which caused concern for patients and program safety for IVF in the United States. ASRM Today invited Dr. Sangi...

"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, MS, CGC Mosaicism is very challenging topic and there are many unknowns that clinicians deal with regularly. ASRM Today speaks with Emily Mounts wh...

In our latest episode, we have a special guest, Jill Fisher, the director of the genetic counseling program at Kean University. Join us as we explore the misconceptions surrounding genetic counseling.   Jill sheds light on the vital role of genetic counselors as decision-makers, policy influencers, and champions of patient-centered care. With the increasing prevalence of genetic testing, genetic c...

In this thought-provoking episode, we dive into the fascinating world of surrogacy contracts with our guest, Susan Crockin. Susan is a leader in the field, serving as the head of the Crockin Law and Policy group, and as a senior scholar and adjunct professor at the esteemed O'Neill Institute for National and Global Health Law at Georgetown University Law Center. Join us as Susan sheds light on the...

Join us as we dive into the ACMG updated guidelines on genetic testing with Aishwarya Arjunan , the clinical product specialist for carrier screening at Myriad Women's Health. Based in San Francisco, Aishwarya shares her expertise on the latest advancements in genetic testing, focusing on cystic fibrosis screening for gestational carriers. Learn about the differences between testing and screening,...

Join us in this powerful episode as we sit down with Andrew, a member of the transgender community, who shares their journey of undergoing fertility treatment to build a family. Andrew's story is a testament to resilience, love, and the incredible possibilities that arise when medical professionals truly understand and support their patients. Discover the challenges Andrew faced, the unexpected tu...

On this episode, we have a special guest, Dr. Shaalini Ramanadhan , a clinical fellow and family planning expert from the Oregon Health and Science University in Portland, OR. Today, we delve into the fascinating topic of contraception and its connection to infertility treatment.   Dr. Ramanadhan shares valuable insights on how contraception plays a crucial role in the field of reproductive endocr...