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Resources Barishansky SJ, Shapiro P, Meyman G, Pavone ME, Lawson AK. Reproductive endocrinologists' knowledge and attitudes in the identification of intimate partner violence [published online ahead of print, 2021 Sep 16]. Fertil Steril . 2021;S0015-0282(21)01934-8. doi:10.1016/j.fertnstert.2021.08.011 https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/60893 Cheng D, Horon IL. Intimate-partner homicide among pregnan...

How relevant are a woman's feelings on getting pregnant to her sexual satisfaction? This study attempted to find out. Resources Byers ES, MacNeil S. Further validation of the interpersonal exchange model of sexual satisfaction. J Sex Marital Ther . 2006;32(1):53-69. doi:10.1080/00926230500232917 Daniels K, Daugherty J, Jones J. Current contraceptive status among women aged 15-44: United States, 20...

A July 2021 study compared the differences in GoFundMe campaigns related to infertility based on whether or not the campaign started in a US state that requires healthcare coverage of fertility treatment.

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A recent study looked at the use of Enbrel (etanercept) in women with multiple failed attempts to transfer good quality IVF embryos. This is the largest study to date that has looked at using Enbrel in women with recurrent implantation failure; the results were quite promising. More details found in the shownotes at www.yourfertilitypharmacist.com

The first study to look at what happens when a physician talks about uncertainty with infertile couples during assisted reproductive technology (ART) consultations. More details and a link to this fertility research are available in the shownotes at www.yourfertilitypharmacist.com

This episode is about the Iranian research paper called “Resilience as the predictor of quality of life in the infertile couples as the most neglected and silent minorities.” This research was published online in November 2020 in the Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology. Beyond the research, this episode provides historical context of the roles of Iranian wives and examines how that conte...

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The 20th podcast episode of “Your Fertility Pharmacist” is a bit different. With guest speaker Melsa Maher , fertility acupuncturist, this episode places a special focus on traditional medicine. The audio was recorded over Zoom.

Traditionally, letrozole has been taken for five days in IUI. What happens if, instead, those five days of letrozole are taken all at once? For additional study details, please head to www.yourfertilitypharmacist.com

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This pioneering study is the first to focus on how adults, raised by lesbian moms, feel about their sperm donors. Study originally published on July 4, 2020 in the journal Fertility and Sterility.

A new Harvard-affiliated study explores whether intramuscular progesterone or vaginal gel progesterone (Crinone 8%) more effectively leads to live births after single frozen embryo transfer. Will their results change IVF practices in the U.S.A.?

A newly published study found that fathers from reproductive assistance (IVF or ICSI) had higher IQ scores than fathers who naturally conceived. This podcast discusses the flaws in the study. More at www.yourfertilitypharmacist.com

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This is the first study to look at how socioeconomic factors play into women’s awareness about ectopic pregnancies. Since ectopic pregnancy is still the leading cause of maternal death in early pregnancy, ALL potentially pregnant women need to be able to recognize the seriousness of an ectopic pregnancy and how to access care

A 7 year old girl underwent hormone therapy and surgery to have a chance at fertility. Here were the outcomes from her two egg freezing cycles.

Some of the questions on the questionnaire included: smoking and drinking habits, self-rated physical fitness, self-rated health, socioeconomic factors (education and occupation), diseases, previous diagnosis of depression, and erectile dysfunction. To learn what differences in stress were found in men with more and less fertility, check out the full show notes on www.yourfertilitypharmacist.com

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