Fertility Now with Dr. Spencer Richlin

If you have decided to do IVF, check out this episode. I walk you through and simplify the first 5 steps of IVF. The steps include ovarian stimulation, the trigger shot, egg retrieval, sperm source and embryology calls. I want you to see how completely approachable IVF is.

Many of my patients will end up having polyps once we start doing your reproductive evaluation. Take a listen as I dispel any worry about uterine polyps and their removal. 

I speak with Stephanie Ocasio-Gonzalez about her family building journey with her wife Denise. She was so open about her journey. We also discussed pride month and her integral involvement in the Connecticut Parentage Act (CPA) which was just passed.  

June 17th is Federal Advocacy Day sponsored by RESOLVE in partnership with ASRM. This is a national event where the infertility community comes together to educate legislators on issues within the fertility system. Lisa Rosenthal, patient advocate at RMACT and state captain for this year's event takes us through some of the pending bills and explains what advocacy day looks like. 

This episode focuses on preimplantation genetic testing (PGT). Dr. Cengiz Cinnioglu walks us through the process of PGT or embryo screening. Today we are able to biopsy embryos at the blastocyst stage and send the biopsy for genetic analysis prior to embryo transfer. The ability to test an embryo before embryo transfer is one of the greatest accomplishments in IVF.  

I speak with Gail Sexton Anderson, founder of Donor Concierge and Tulip. We unravel family building using a donor. This is truly a great option for some to help build their family. This can be a difficult decision but can oftentimes be the solution to building your perfect family. We discuss the impact of anonymous vs a known donor pregnancy, the importance of reproductive counseling, and how a do...

Carmen Petrafesa RN at RMACT walks us through the most common questions reproductive nurses receive. We discuss everything from the basic fertility evaluation through super ovulation and egg retrieval. A great segment to listen to after you've had your first meeting with your REI. 

Embryologist Erica Paganetti joins me to talk about embryo transfer day. She walks us through the process of choosing the embryo for transfer. We end our conversation having described how an embryo transfer happens. 

I speak with Nina Garcia, one of RMACT's IVF recovery nurses. We walk you through the egg retrieval process. This episode is meant to make you comfortable before you come in for your retrieval.  

I welcome back Monica Moore, founder of Fertile Health. We give a shoutout to National Infertility Awareness Week. We then finish our discussion on IVF and bring you through fertilization, blastocyst formation, embryo testing/transfer and hopefully a positive pregnancy test. 

I spoke with Monica Moore, founder of Fertile Health. We discussed the indications of IVF, getting ready for a successful cycle, pre IVF testing, the suppression check, stimulation, and egg retrieval. Monica simplifies these topics and I think you'll love what she had to say!

I talk about egg freezing; a way to stop the biological clock. By doing the first part of the IVF process, we can stimulate your ovaries and do an egg retrieval to freeze your eggs for future family building. A great episode for anyone interested in learning the basics of egg freezing.

I welcome back Matt Wosnitzer M.D. to continue our conversation about male infertility. We talk about fertility options for men who are azoospermic, those who have had a vasectomy, and options prior to chemotherapy (fertility preservation).

Matt Wosnitzer M.D., and myself dive into male reproduction. This episode is great for men to familiarize themselves with their reproductive system. We cover the basics of sperm production and what a normal semen analysis looks like. Additionally, we touch upon when to visit a reproductive urologist. Dr. Wosnitzer goes through what your first visit will look like. Lastly, we talk about artificial...

I welcome back Josh Hurwitz M.D., to talk about the different ways we help our patients become pregnant. Some topics we cover are: superovulation and intrauterine insemination, In Vitro Fertilization with and without preimplantation genetic testing, and single embryo transfer. We also touch on donor egg pregnancies, egg freezing, single-moms-to-be, and helping our same-sex couples build families.

Josh Hurwitz M.D., and myself discuss what we talk about with our patients during their first reproductive visit. This visit allows us to get to know you and help guide your family building path. We highlight the tests that you're likely going to complete in order for us to learn more about your reproductive system.

Part 2 of 'Getting ready for a healthy pregnancy'. I continue my discussion with Manijeh Kamyar M.D., Maternal Fetal Medicine Specialist. This time we talk about hyperemesis of pregnancy, pregnancy loss, carrier screening, IVF/embryo testing and we finish with  coronavirus.

Part 1 of 'Getting ready for a healthy pregnancy'. I talk with Manijeh Kamyar M.D., Maternal Fetal Medicine Specialist. She is one of the contributing editors to the 7th edition of "Your Pregnancy and Childbirth" by The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). We discuss the many things you can do to prepare for a successful pregnancy and a healthy baby.

The first episode of Fertility Now. I introduce myself and explain the importance of being proactive with your reproductive options. There's never been a better time to seek out information and ask questions. We'll take a look at how the reproductive system works by navigating through the menstrual cycle and noting the best time to try for pregnancy. I comment on when you should seek out a reprodu...