Fertility and Sterility On Air

Welcome to Fertility and Sterility On Air - the podcast where you can stay current on the latest global research in the field of Reproductive Medicine. This podcast brings you an overview of the monthly F&S journal, in depth discussion with authors, and other special features.

Fertility and Sterility On Air - TOC: February 2026 02/01/2026

Fertility and Sterility On Air - Roundtable: In Vitro Gametogenesis 01/25/2026

Fertility and Sterility On Air - Roundtable: In Vitro Gametogenesis Welcome to Fertility & Sterility Roundtable! Each week, we will host a discussion with the authors of "Views and Reviews" and "Fertile Battle" articles published in a recent issue of Fertility & Sterility. This week, we welcome Dr. Paula Amato and Professor Glenn Cohen to discuss the legal and ethical implications of in vitro gametogenesis (IVG) - the creation of human eggs and sperm in a laboratory setting using non-reproductive cells, such as skin or blood cells. Through our discussion, we will explore several issues raised by this nacent technology, including safety, Food and Drug Administration review, embryo destruction, eugenics, enhancement, unauthorized parenthood, inequitable access, and evolving conceptions of parenthood. Dr. Paula Amato is Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Director of the Division of Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility at Oregon Health & Science University. She received her medical degree from the University of Toronto in Canada, where she also completed her Residency in Obstetrics & Gynecology, followed by a Fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility at the University of California, San Diego. Dr. Amato is past-president of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine. Her research focuses on innovative assisted reproductive technologies for the treatment of infertility and ovarian aging. Professor Glenn Cohen is the James A. Attwood and Leslie Williams Professor of Law at Harvard Law School, where he directs the Center for Health Law Policy, Biotechnology, and Bioethics. A member of the National Academy of Medicine, his work focuses on the intersection of bioethics and the law. He has advised policymakers and global organizations on topics such as genetic privacy, medical AI, and reproductive rights, and his work has been featured by several prominent news outlets, including PBS, NPR, CNN, and The New York Times. View Fertility and Sterility at /episode/index/show/fertilityandsterilityonair/id/39863550

Fertility and Sterility On Air - Unplugged: December 2025 01/18/2026

Fertility and Sterility On Air - TOC: January 2026 01/11/2026

Fertility and Sterility On Air - Unplugged: November 2025 12/28/2025

Fertility and Sterility On Air - ASRM INNOVATE 12/21/2025

Fertility and Sterility On Air - Live from the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists 2025 Global Congress 12/14/2025

Fertility and Sterility On Air - TOC: December 2025 12/07/2025

Fertility and Sterility On Air - Roundtable: Restorative Reproductive Medicine 11/30/2025

Fertility and Sterility On Air - Roundtable: Restorative Reproductive Medicine Welcome to Fertility & Sterility Roundtable! Each week, we will host a discussion with the authors of "Views and Reviews" and "Fertile Battle" articles published in a recent issue of Fertility & Sterility. This week, we welcome Dr. Richard Paulson and Dr. Jamie Kuhlman to discuss Restorative Reproductive Medicine (RRM) — a field that describes itself as focusing on identifying and treating the root causes of infertility rather than bypassing or suppressing natural reproductive processes. In this episode, we explore whether RRM represents a truly novel approach to fertility care, examine its religious and political influences, and consider the potential risks the movement poses to access to evidence-based fertility treatments, including IVF. Dr. Richard Paulson holds the Alia Tutor Chair in Reproductive Medicine and is Professor and vice-chair in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Southern California, where he is also Director of the Fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. He is past president of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, and of the Pacific Coast Reproductive Society. Dr. Paulson has authored over 300 scientific articles and has received more than 35 awards for research and scientific presentations. He is the current Editor-in-Chief of “Fertility & Sterility Reports.” Dr. Kuhlman is a Licensed Psychologist and the Owner of Courageous Path Counseling, PLLC, in Nashville, TN. She specializes in infertility, postpartum, and maternal mental health through individual counseling and psychological evaluations for third-party reproduction. She is also a PRIMED Scholar with the American Society of Reproductive Medicine, focusing on advocacy within reproductive healthcare. The unscientific nature of the arguments of “Restorative Reproductive Medicine” and why we need to understand them The illusion of reproductive choice: how restorative reproductive medicine violates reproductive autonomy and informed consent View Fertility and Sterility at /episode/index/show/fertilityandsterilityonair/id/39156305