SART Fertility Experts

When is it time to stop fertility treatment? In this episode of SART Fertility Experts, Dr. Kelly Lynch and clinical psychologist Dr. Danielle Kaplan discuss the medical, emotional, financial, and relationship factors that can influence this difficult decision. They explore IVF prognosis, treatment fatigue, mental health challenges, and the importance of setting realistic expectations. The convers...

On the SART Fertility Experts podcast, Dr. Timothy Hickman interviews ASRM Chief Advocacy and Policy Officer Sean Tipton about how IVF and assisted reproductive technology are regulated in the U.S., including FDA oversight, CDC reporting, SART standards, physician certification, laboratory accreditation, and the patient safeguards guiding modern fertility care. Find the SART Fertility Experts seri...

IVF add-ons have become a growing part of fertility treatment, but do they actually improve success rates? In this expert-led SART Fertility Experts podcast episode , reproductive specialists explore the evidence behind common IVF add-ons and whether they truly benefit patients. Procedures like the Endometrial Receptivity Assay (ERA), routine ICSI, assisted hatching, and time-lapse embryo imaging...

Dr. Timothy Hickman hosts this episode of the SART Fertility Experts podcast featuring reproductive law attorney Amani Hanson. They discuss the legal aspects of assisted reproduction, including gestational surrogacy, egg donation agreements, and establishing legal parentage for intended parents. The conversation also explores how surrogacy laws vary by state, the shift away from anonymous donation...

Is there anything beyond pills, shots, IUI and IVF?  In this episode, we will discuss the role of Complimentary and Integrative Medicine (CIM) and its role in infertility treatment.  Listeners can learn about the role of acupuncture, supplements and other treatments that may be offered to optimize reproductive medicine therapies. Find the #StartwithSART Fertility Experts series wherever you get yo...

On SART Fertility Experts, Dr. Mark Trolice hosts Dr. Mariana Sousa-Leite and Dr. Angela Lawson to explore IVF's emotional journey, mental health, and lasting meaning. 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 Technolog...

Struggling with weight and planning for pregnancy? Dr. Mark Trolice and Dr. Lindsay Maggio reveal how BMI impacts fertility, the truth about obesity as a disease—not a failure of willpower—and how small, realistic changes can lead to big wins. From lifestyle tips to when to pause medications or surgery before conceiving, this episode is packed with insights every hopeful parent needs to hear. Find...

In this episode of the SART Fertility Experts podcast, host Dr. Kelly Lynch welcomes Teresa Cacchione, MS, a clinical genetic counselor at RMA of New York, to explore the evolving landscape of carrier screening. They discuss the importance of genetic screening for X-linked and recessive conditions, differences between panel sizes, ethical considerations, cost, timing, and how screening supports in...

Explore with host and reproductive endocrinologist Kelly Lynch, MD, how major religions view IVF, fertility, and surrogacy, with insights from psychologist Bill Petok, PhD, on balancing faith and family building. 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 th...

In this episode of the SART Fertility Experts podcast, Dr. Mark Trolice sits down with PCOS expert Dr. Anuja Dokras, who explains diagnosis, risks, fertility, lifestyle changes, and new treatments to empower women with PCOS in 2025 and beyond. Find the #StartwithSART Fertility Experts series wherever you get your podcasts. Looking for advice on building a family? Ask the experts and #StartwithSART...

Discover the benefits, process, and myths of embryo donation, including matching, costs, success rates, and interaction options for donors and recipients. 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...

This episode of the SART Fertility Experts podcast provides an in-depth discussion of the technologies used in in vitro fertilization (IVF) and advancements that enhance success rates and accessibility. Dr. Brooke Rossi and Dr. Lowell Ku cover topics such as the critical role of embryology labs, the specialized training of embryologists, the use of artificial intelligence for embryo selection, and...

Struggling with male infertility or curious about azoospermia? Join Dr. Josh Halpern and Dr. Joseph Findley as they break down the causes, diagnosis, and treatment options for this often-silent condition. Whether you're a patient, partner, or provider, this episode of SART Fertility Experts offers expert insight, hopeful solutions, and practical advice that could change the course of a fertility j...

Patients undergoing infertility treatment are often surprised when their treatment team refers them for mental health consultation or worry that the referral means that they are being asked to prove their fitness to parent. In this episode of SART Fertility Experts, Dr. Danielle Kaplan and Dr. Julie  Bindeman discuss the role that mental health professionals play in infertility care. They address...

 Host Dr. Cristin Slater interviews Dr. Joseph Findley about pelvic conditions that can affect pregnancy rates with IVF.  He discusses the indications and pros and cons to do surgery before IVF egg retrieval and/or before embryo transfer with certain medical conditions. Find the #StartwithSART Fertility Experts series wherever you get your podcasts. Looking for advice on building a family? Ask the...

In this episode of the SART Fertility Experts Podcast , Dr. Susan Nasab and Dr. Dan Williams discuss the egg retrieval process, a key step in IVF and egg freezing. They explain candidate criteria, procedural details, anesthesia, recovery expectations, and potential complications. The conversation highlights the importance of setting realistic expectations, post-op care, and choosing an experienced...

This episode of SART Fertility Experts delves into the impact of the Dobbs decision on reproductive health, particularly IVF, and the broader legislative threats to assisted reproductive technologies (ART). Dr. Timothy Hickman, speaking with Sean Tipton, the ASRM Chief Advocacy and Policy Officer and Policy Officer, and Jessie Losch, ASRM Director of Government Affairs, discusses the legal and eth...

Join the SART Fertility Experts as they discuss Preimplantation Genetic Testing for Aneuploidy (PGT-A) for chromosome abnormalities, mosaicism, and IVF considerations, addressing patient age, testing accuracy, outcomes, and future use. Hosted by Dr. Timothy Hickman with special guest and Genetic Counselor, Amber Kaplun. Find the #StartwithSART Fertility Experts series wherever you get your podcast...

Drs. 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. View Transcript Find the #StartwithSART Fertility Experts series wherever you get your podcasts. Looki...

Active-duty individuals in the military sometimes face unique circumstances when seeking fertility care. Learn more about the ins and outs with a former military fertility physician. Hosted by Dr. Timothy Hickman with special guest retired Colonel Dr. Micah Hill. View Transcript Find the #StartwithSART Fertility Experts series wherever you get your podcasts. Looking for advice on building a family...

Infertility can create many questions for a patient.  Listen to common questions and answers about infertility, egg freezing, and genetic testing.  Definitions and terms are discussed on basic infertility.  Hosted by Dr. Susan Nassab with special guest Dr. Valerie Baker. View Transcript Find the #StartwithSART Fertility Experts series wherever you get your podcasts. Looking for advice on building...

Many 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.  Hosted by Dr. Kelly Lynch with special guest Dr. James Toner. View Transcript Find the #StartwithSART Fertility Experts series wherever you get your podcasts. Looking for advice on buil...

Around the world, there are vast differences in the number of IVF cycles performed per capita.  Learn why these differences exist and how improved access to IVF care can elevate the status of women in society.  Hosted by Dr. Kelly Lynch with special guest Dr. G. David Adamson. View Transcript Find the #StartwithSART Fertility Experts series wherever you get your podcasts. Looking for advice on bui...

Understand how racial disparities can affect access to infertility care and impact  treatment outcomes for women of color.  Learn about initiatives that are underway to address racial injustice, remove barriers to effective treatment, and improve outcomes.  Hosted by Dr. Kelly Lynch with special guest Dr. Gloria Richard-Davis. View Transcript Find the #StartwithSART Fertility Experts series wherev...

In this episode Dr. Mark Trolice speaks with Stacy Stevenson, the CEO and president of Family Equality, a national LGBTQ foundation, along with Robert Terenzio, who is a Reproductive Healthcare Attorney on the infertility challenges facing the LGBTQ community. View Transcript Find the #StartwithSART Fertility Experts series wherever you get your podcasts. Looking for advice on building a family? A...