Across all levels of income and insurance coverage, Black women are more likely to experience infertility and less likely to seek and receive timely treatment. In this episode, Dr. Wiyatta Fahnbulleh, a reproductive mental health expert, discusses the myths and realities surrounding Black women’s fertility. Dr. Wiyatta discusses the historical reasons that Black women’s fertility is so often misunderstood, challenges some of the more common fertility myths, and suggests coping techniques for Black women struggling with infertility. Find the #StartwithSART Fertility Experts series wherever you ..read more

"I can get pregnant, but I can't stay pregnant," is echoed by patients with recurrent pregnancy loss.  Recurrent pregnancy loss, defined as 2 or more pregnancy losses, is discussed by reproductive medicine specialists Steven Spandorfer and Brooke Rossi.  This episode includes current testing, treatment, and outcomes with recurrent pregnancy loss. 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 ..read more

Confused about which vaccines are recommended in pregnancy and when to receive them? What about the safety of the Covid-19 vaccines in pregnancy? Listen to this enlightening discussion with NIH infectious disease specialist Dr. Asim Jani. 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 website at https://www.sart.org Have a topic you'd like to hear? Tell Us ..read more

This podcast episode covers the topic of preconception counseling. Dr. Sarah Shea, a Maternal Fetal Medicine specialist at Duke, joins us to discuss lifestyle considerations, immunizations, genetic screening and more, for women who are planning to become pregnant. 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 website at https://www.sart.org Have a topic you'd like to hear? Tell Us ..read more

This podcast discusses who are typical egg donor candidates and also describes the screening process to be an egg donor and give the gift of life! 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 website at https://www.sart.org Have a topic you'd like to hear? Tell Us ..read more

Mary Casey Jacob, PhD is interviewed by Dr. Daniel Grow, and together they explore the emotional and practical support that couples need to give each other when going through infertility and IVF. ‘Casey’ is a professor emeritus of Psychiatry at UCONN Health and has long been a resource for couples navigating the struggles of infertility and an opinion leader in our field. Her warm and thoughtful approach has been appreciated by many. Find the #StartwithSART Fertility Experts series wherever you get your podcasts. Looking for advice on building a family? Ask the experts and #StartwithSART. For ..read more

5In this episode of the SART Fertility Experts podcast we are joined by Jane Mattes, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Psychotherapist, and founder of an organization called “Single Mothers by Choice”.  Here, we explore some of the personal experiences that led to the creation of this important organization, as well as some of the many considerations faced by those pursuing single motherhood.  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 Soc ..read more

What an alphabet soup of terms exists to describe ovarian reserve! In this episode, infertility specialist Dr. Kawwass explains markers of ovarian reserve and what they can tell us about fertility treatment outcomes. She also discusses the concepts of eqq quality and quantity. 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 website at https://www.sart.org Have a topic you'd like to hear? Te ..read more

We hope you have enjoyed listening to our second season. More episodes of SART Fertility Experts are planned for the future so stay tuned! 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 website at https://www.sart.org Have a topic you'd like to hear? Tell Us!   ..read more

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