SART Fertility Experts - Military Families and Fertility
Release Date: 11/12/2024
SART Fertility Experts - The Strength to Speak: Men, Infertility, and the Weight of Silence
SART Fertility Experts
Male infertility is common, but the emotional toll often remains hidden behind silence, stigma, and expectations about masculinity. In this episode of SART Fertility Experts, psychologist Dr. Bill Petok speaks with Dr. Brennan Peterson, professor, licensed marriage and family therapist, and leading researcher on the mental health impact of infertility in men. They explore how an infertility diagnosis can disrupt identity, relationships, sexuality, and a man’s sense of purpose, while leaving many unsure where to seek support. Dr. Peterson discusses research showing that thoughtful openness...
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SART Fertility Experts - When Is It Time to Stop Fertility Treatment? Expert Guidance on IVF, Grief, and Family-Building Options
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 conversation also covers alternative paths to family building, including donor gametes, gestational carriers, adoption, and living without children. Listeners will gain compassionate, practical guidance on...
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SART Fertility Experts - Who Regulates IVF? A Conversation with ASRM's Chief Advocacy and Policy Officer Sean Tipton
SART Fertility Experts
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 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...
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SART Fertility Experts - IVF Add-Ons Explained: Do They Improve Fertility Success or Just Add Cost?
SART Fertility Experts
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 are often offered with promising theories. However, research shows many of these add-ons may not improve live birth rates and can increase costs, treatment time, and potential risks. The discussion...
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SART Fertility Experts - The Legal Side of IVF: What Patients and Providers Should Know
SART Fertility Experts
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, and the growing recognition of donor-conceived individuals’ rights. This episode offers practical insights for patients navigating IVF and third-party family building. Find the #StartwithSART...
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SART Fertility Experts - Complimentary and Integrative Medicine in Reproductive Care and Infertility Treatment
SART Fertility Experts
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 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...
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SART Fertility Experts - Can IVF make people happy?
SART Fertility Experts
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 Technology, visit our website at Have a topic you'd like to hear?
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SART Fertility Experts - Can Your Weight Affect Your Fertility?
SART Fertility Experts
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 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...
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SART Fertility Experts - Carrier Screening and Fertility Care
SART Fertility Experts
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 informed reproductive choices. Learn how carrier screening aligns with ASRM guidelines and empowers patients—especially those pursuing fertility treatment or using donor gametes—to plan confidently...
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SART Fertility Experts - IVF & Religion with Dr. Kelly Lynch and Dr. Bill Petok
SART Fertility Experts
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 the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology, visit our website at Have a topic you'd like to hear?
info_outlineActive-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.
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
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