ASRM Today Podcast

I t's National Adoption Month, and in this episode, we talk about the legal considerations of ge stational surrogacy with Rachel Loftspring , an attorney with Essig & Evans, LLP, who works exclusively in fertility law. Rachel discusses important things doctors should know about surrogacy, such medical and legal clearance . She also explains why doctor affidavits are needed, best practices with the...

In honor of National Adoption Awareness Month, we are excited to welcome Rita Sor onen , President and CEO of the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption. The foundation's mission is to increase adoptions of children from North America's foster care systems. In this episode, Rita discusses the foundation's programs, including raising awareness about foster care adoption and dispelling myths and misper...

Today on the show we will recap and recommend ASRM news and programming to keep you up to date and in the know on ASRM. Postgraduate Course Information from the ASRM Scientific Congress & Expo – the premier education and research meeting for Reproductive Medicine  Fertility and Sterility On Air ASRM Research Institute Mullerian Anomalies Tool (MAC2021) ASRM Announces Scientific Program Prize Paper...

"I'm not seeing a patient who is Asian. I'm not seeing a patient who is Hispanic. I'm not seeing a patient who is of African descent. And it may not necessarily hit you [that] a lot of times you aren't seeing them because of the fact that they can't get to the door - either because they can't afford your services or because there is a stigma in their community for infertility services." - Michael...

In this episode, we're joined by Dr. Steven Spandorfer , associate professor at the Center for Reproductive Medicine and Infertility at Cornell University Medical Center . As October marks Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, Dr. Spandorfer guides us in a discussion about pregnancy loss, an issue that affects one in four women, and oftentimes goes unspoken. Dr. Spandorfer breaks down the dif...

In this episode, we welcome Megan Hans o n, who founded the Recurrent Pregnancy Loss Association (RPLA) after experiencing six miscarriages. Megan shares her journey with recurrent pregnancy loss and the difficulties of unexplained miscarriages. The RPLA is a patient-led organization dedicated to supporting families and advancing research to eliminate recurrent pregnancy loss. Megan discusses how...

Today on the show we will recap and recommend ASRM news and programming to keep you up to date and in the know on ASRM. More information on these topics is at www.asrm.org Tell us your thoughts on the show by e-mailing asrm@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 Corp...

In this podcast episode, we shine a spotlight on the ASRM Practice Committee and its role in reproductive health care. We are joined by Dr. Alan Penzias, the Chair of the ASRM Practice Committee and a board-certified reproductive endocrinologist at Boston IVF and an associate professor at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Penzias is passionate about the Practice Committee and is here to tell us all abou...

In honor of Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, we welcome Dr. Terri Woodard, an Associate Professor in the Department of Gynecological Oncology and Reproductive Medicine at MD Anderson Center. Dr. Woodard also holds a joint appointment in the Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's Hospital Pavilion for Women. She is a reproductive end...

On this episode of the ASRM Today Book Review, our guest is Valena Wright, M.D., a women's wellness expert and board-certified gynecologic oncologist at Beth Israel Lahey Health and Hospital in Boston, MA with over 25 years of experience. She has been recognized numerous times by Castle Connolly Regional Top Doctors List, Boston Magazine, North Shore Magazine and as an Exceptional Women in Medicin...

It is PCOS Awareness month, and here to talk about it with us is Dr. Anuja Dokras. Dr. Dokras is Director, Penn Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Center; Medical Director, Reproductive Surgical Facility; Director, Penn Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis Program; Chair, Gynecology Team, Women's Health Service Line; Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. PCO...

Join us as we delve into the topic of fibroids in the Latina / Latinx community. Our guest, Dr. Ruben Alvero, is a renowned professor of obstetrics and gynecology and a board-certified reproductive endocrinologist. We explore the challenges faced by the Latina/ Latinx community when it comes to reproductive care research and uncover the reasons behind the discrepancies in data and treatment option...

In this book review we are talking with Dr. Randi Hutter Epstein, who is an adjunct professor at Columbia University, a lecturer at Yale University and writer in residence at Yale Medical School. Her writing often appears in the New York times. Her latest book, which we are discussing today is Aroused: The History of Hormones and How They Control Just About Everything. Book available at Amazon at...

In this episode, we are joined by two experts in reproductive medicine, Dr. Jennifer Kawwass and Dr. Ann e Steiner, to discuss the recently updated Gamete and Embryo Donation document. This update was aimed at providing clear, easy guidelines and addressing concerns from the LGBTQ+ community. The doctors explain the challenges and goals of the update and highlight the need for a more gender-neutra...

T he SRS -S REI Surgical Bootcamp, now in its sixth year , is designed to provide hands-on training in a variety of surgical techniques, including hysteroscopic training, laparoscopic suturing, fibroid training, microsurgical training, and much more. To learn more about the program and its history, we've invited Dr. John Petrozza, President of the Society of Reproductive Surgeons, to join us. As t...

In this episode, host we speak with Gina Davis, a multi-state licensed board-certified genetic counselor, and founder of Advocate Genetics. We dive into how the anonymity of donors has changed over the years and how providers can help families integrate this decision into their lives. The discussion covers the impact of at-home genetic testing and how it has opened the door to relative-finding, le...

In this episode, we discuss the new ASRM committee document reviewing b est p ractices of r apid- c ooling v itrification for o ocytes and e mbryos with our guest, Dr. Sangita Jindal , IVF lab director and associate professor at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in Montefiore's Institute for Reproductive Medicine. We explore the process of creating a document and dive into the timeline of th...

In today's episode, we are joined by Sean Tipton, Chief Policy Advocacy and Development Officer, and Becca O'Connor, Director of Government Affairs at the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) in Washington DC. They discuss ASRM's public policy priorities and the progress made so far within the Biden administration and the 117th Congress. Sean talks about the early preparations made by...

In this podcast episode, we interview Dr . Molly Quinn, who is in obstetrics and gynecology and reproductive endocrinology and infertility at the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center and UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center, and D r. Kathleen Devine, director of research obstetrics and gynecology, reproductive endocrinology, and infertility at Shady Grove Fertility and assistant professor at Georgetown U...

On this episode, we will be discussing the topic of male infertility in men's health. Joining us are Dr. Akanksha Mehta, an associate professor and residency program director in the Department of Urology at Emory University School of Medicine, and Dr. Michael Eisenberg, director of Neuro Reproductive Medicine and Surgery and associate professor in the Department of Urology at Stanford University S...

In this special Pride Month episode, we're diving deep into LGBTQ+ issues in reproductive medicine with two expert guests. Dr. Mark Leondires , medical director and founder of RMA of Connecticut, and founder of Gay Parents To Be, and Dr. Molly Moravek, assistant professor at the University of Michigan. From creating welcoming environments for LGBTQ+ patients, to addressing the unique challenges fa...

It's M en's H ealth M onth and in this episode, we have a round table discussion with three distinguished doctors. D r. Stan Honig, clinical professor of Urology and director of Men's Health at Yale School of Medicine, D r. Mark Sigman , professor of Urology at Brown University, and D r. Jay Sandlow , professor and vice chair at the Medical College of Wisconsin. They discuss the latest guidelines...

June 17th is ASRM and RESOLVE's Virtual Advocacy Day. Here to discuss Advocacy Day is Becca Connor, Director of Government Affairs for ASRM andTracie Sullivan who is Grassroots Outreach Senior Manager for RESOLVE, the National Infertility Association. More information on these topics is at www.asrm.org ASRM Congress site is www.asrmcongress.org Advocacy Day: https://www.asrm.org/news-and-publicati...

As we celebrate the Global Day of Parents, a day dedicated to recognizing parents for their commitment to children , w e understand that this day can be particularly painful for people dealing with infertility. To contribute to the conversation about familial sacrifices and the reproductive journey, we have invited Jake Anderson, co-founder of fertility IQ, to the show. Fertility IQ is a website d...

Today on the program we are going to catch up on recent news and events from ASRM. ASRM Congress site is www.asrmcongress.org Journal Club Global Registration https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/5563214790960305680 ASRM Webinar Registration https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/5517992977547197708 Tell us your thoughts on the show by emailing asrm@asrm.org More information on these topic...