Mark Amols, MD

Taco Bout Fertility Tuesday

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This podcast presents an in-depth exploration of fertility concerns and inquiries straight from those undergoing fertility treatment. Standing apart from the usual information found online, we dive headfirst into the real science and comprehensive research behind these challenges. Amidst all this, we never forget to honor our cherished tradition - celebrating the simple joys of Taco Tuesday!

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Mark Amols, MD

Episodes

Did I just mess up my IVF cycle? 28.01.2020 22:44

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we discuss common mistakes that occur in IVF cycles and what the ramifications are of these mistakes. Most of the time these mistakes are harmless, sometimes they can have significant impact. Thanks for tuning in to another episode of ' Taco Bout Fertility Tuesday ' with Dr. Mark Amols. If you found this episode insightful, please share it with friends a...

ERA - Endometrial Receptivity Analysis 21.01.2020 30:24

Send us Fan Mail We discuss implantation and the ERA and how it helps with successful pregnancy. #ERA #Implantation #Endometrial Receptivity Analysis Thanks for tuning in to another episode of ' Taco Bout Fertility Tuesday ' with Dr. Mark Amols. If you found this episode insightful, please share it with friends and family who might benefit from our discussion. Remember, your feedback is...

Vaginal Bleeding in Early Pregnancy 14.01.2020 19:35

Send us Fan Mail One of the scariest things after being successful with fertility is the fear of losing what you worked so hard to attain. In this episode we go over the types of bleeding you could encounter and the significance of those types of bleeding. Thanks for tuning in to another episode of ' Taco Bout Fertility Tuesday ' with Dr. Mark Amols. If you found this episode insightful...

HOPE 07.01.2020 25:35

Send us Fan Mail An Episode about HOPE . Inspiring stories to keep you going this year. Thanks for tuning in to another episode of ' Taco Bout Fertility Tuesday ' with Dr. Mark Amols. If you found this episode insightful, please share it with friends and family who might benefit from our discussion. Remember, your feedback is invaluable to us – leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Spoti...

Frequently Asked Questions 17.12.2019 25:11

Send us Fan Mail I put an episode together of some frequently asked questions. 1. When and how do you know to trigger? 2. Am I ovulating? 3. Why won't the catheter go in easy? 4. Is it normal for sperm to come out? 5. Am I losing my eggs faster during IVF? 6. How often should we have intercourse? 7. Is it important to orgasm to get pregnant? 8. Do briefs cause infertility? 9. Will a low grad...

PGS/CCS/PGD/PGT - Part Two 10.12.2019 32:39

Send us Fan Mail We continue the discussion about PGS and the arguments to support and against PGS. Thanks for tuning in to another episode of ' Taco Bout Fertility Tuesday ' with Dr. Mark Amols. If you found this episode insightful, please share it with friends and family who might benefit from our discussion. Remember, your feedback is invaluable to us – leave us a review on Apple Pod...

PGS/CCS/PGD/PGT - Part One 26.11.2019 31:24

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we discuss what PGS is and the other names it is known by. We discuss how it came to have a name change and why. In this episode we will talk about the differences in where we are today with PGT versus where we were 15 years ago. We also discuss the timing of biopsy and how it affects the results of the analysis. Thanks for tuning in to another episode of '...

Recurrent Implantation Failure 19.11.2019 29:51

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we talk about a very specific form of IVF treatment failure: recurrent implantation failure. Thanks for tuning in to another episode of ' Taco Bout Fertility Tuesday ' with Dr. Mark Amols. If you found this episode insightful, please share it with friends and family who might benefit from our discussion. Remember, your feedback is invaluable to us – leav...

To Trigger Or Not To Trigger, That Is The Question 12.11.2019 30:24

Send us Fan Mail To Trigger Or Not To Trigger, That Is The Question In this episode we discuss the trigger shot, what it's purpose and how the physicians decide when to trigger. We discuss how follicular size, follicular estrogen levels, and the patient's fertility situation play a part in determining when to trigger. We check the mailbag and discuss what it means to stall at day 3 of c...

How many Embryos should I transfer at my IVF Embryo Transfer 05.11.2019 20:56

Send us Fan Mail I discuss my opinion on how many embryos to transfer. We discuss the recommended number to transfer based off of guidelines and situations that should affect the number of embryos to transfer. Thanks for tuning in to another episode of ' Taco Bout Fertility Tuesday ' with Dr. Mark Amols. If you found this episode insightful, please share it with friends and family who m...

Endometrial Polyps and The Semen Analysis 29.10.2019 35:20

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we discuss what an endometrial polyps is, why you should be concerned about it and what to do about them. A special guest introduction to the semen analysis discussion . We also discuss the semen analysis and how to comprehend them. We also check the mail bag. Thanks for tuning in to another episode of ' Taco Bout Fertility Tuesday ' with Dr. Mark Amols....

Why Do Fertility Treatment's Fail? 22.10.2019 37:19

Send us Fan Mail We take an in-depth look into why fertility treatments may fail Thanks for tuning in to another episode of ' Taco Bout Fertility Tuesday ' with Dr. Mark Amols. If you found this episode insightful, please share it with friends and family who might benefit from our discussion. Remember, your feedback is invaluable to us – leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or y...

Fertility Treatment Options 15.10.2019 28:58

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we discuss all the treatment options available to patients prior to seeing a doctor, when seeing a primary care doctor, and after seeing a fertility doctor. We discuss the different treatment options and discuss when they are useful in different situations. Thanks for tuning in to another episode of ' Taco Bout Fertility Tuesday ' with Dr. Mark Amols. If...

Infertility, When To See and What To Expect at Your Fertility Appointment 08.10.2019 44:41

Send us Fan Mail This week we look at what is infertility, when to see a fertility doctor, and what to expect at your appointment. We discuss the common tests for fertility testing and what to expect from those tests. We end the episode answering a few questions Thanks for tuning in to another episode of ' Taco Bout Fertility Tuesday ' with Dr. Mark Amols. If you found this episode ins...

My Epiphany, Discussing Diminished Ovarian Reserve (DOR) 01.10.2019 40:23

Send us Fan Mail We discuss the difference between IUI's and IVF and how just because you fail an IUI does not mean you will fail IVF. We discuss Diminished Ovarian Reserve and associated ovarian reserve testing We look in the mailbag Thanks for tuning in to another episode of ' Taco Bout Fertility Tuesday ' with Dr. Mark Amols. If you found this episode insightful, please share it...

Discussing Diminished Ovarian Reserve Bonus Podcast 01.10.2019 18:19

Send us Fan Mail Extended discussion about diminished ovarian reserve. Thanks for tuning in to another episode of ' Taco Bout Fertility Tuesday ' with Dr. Mark Amols. If you found this episode insightful, please share it with friends and family who might benefit from our discussion. Remember, your feedback is invaluable to us – leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your prefer...

Taco Bout Fertility Tuesdays 24.09.2019 26:19

Send us Fan Mail This is the first episode of a weekly podcast about fertility topics and questions from the community. Thanks for tuning in to another episode of ' Taco Bout Fertility Tuesday ' with Dr. Mark Amols. If you found this episode insightful, please share it with friends and family who might benefit from our discussion. Remember, your feedback is invaluable to us – leave us a...