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: September 2026 09/06/2026

Fertility and Sterility On Air - Live from the ESHRE 42nd Annual Meeting (Part 3) 08/16/2026

Fertility and Sterility On Air - Live from the ESHRE 42nd Annual Meeting (Part 2) 08/09/2026

Fertility and Sterility On Air - TOC: August 2026 08/09/2026

Fertility and Sterility On Air - Live from the ESHRE 42nd Annual Meeting (Part 1) 08/02/2026

Fertility and Sterility On Air - Roundtable: Male Infertility, Immune Function, and Antisperm Antibodies 07/26/2026

Fertility and Sterility On Air - Roundtable: Male Infertility, Immune Function, and Antisperm Antibodies Welcome to Fertility & Sterility Roundtable, hosted by Dr. Emily Barnard and Dr. Ben Peipert! 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. Today, we will be discussing the Views and Reviews from the May 2026 edition of Fertility and Sterility entitled “.” This Views and Reviews brought together experts, some of whom we will be interviewing today, who evaluated and summarized the evidence on how the immune system plays a role in male fertility and infertility in general. We know that infertility is caused, at least in part, by a male component in about 50% of cases, and we are appreciative to our guests for joining us in discussion today. We encourage all of our listeners to read the full articles in the journal as we will not be able to cover all the content in this episode. Dr. Michael L. Eisenberg is a Professor of Urology and Obstetrics & Gynecology at the Stanford University School of Medicine. He is the director of Men’s Health at Stanford. Dr. Eisenberg’s NIH-funded laboratory seeks to understand the association between a man’s reproductive, sexual, and overall health. Dr. Marcelo Mass Lindenbaum is a clinical research fellow at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation, soon to be transitioning to his urology residency at Cleveland Clinic Akron General. His primary academic research focuses on male infertility and its relationship with the urologic microbiome, and infection risks associated with prosthetic surgery. Dr. Scott Lundy is a Staff Urologist and Surgeon Scientist at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation who specializes in male reproductive medicine, sexual dysfunction, and microsurgery. Beyond his clinical practice, Dr. Lundy leads significant research efforts, including establishing a multi-institutional consortium to advance the study and treatment of male infertility. View Fertility and Sterility at /episode/index/show/fertilityandsterilityonair/id/42287120

Fertility and Sterility On Air - Unplugged: June 2026 07/19/2026

Fertility and Sterility On Air - TOC: July 2026 07/05/2026

Fertility and Sterility On Air - Roundtable: Data-driven analysis of fertility optimization 06/28/2026

Fertility and Sterility On Air - Unplugged: May 2026 06/21/2026

Fertility and Sterility On Air - TOC: June 2026 06/14/2026

Fertility and Sterility On Air - Live from PCRS 2026 Annual Meeting F&S Fellow Debate 06/07/2026

Fertility and Sterility On Air - Roundtable: Concurrent Surrogacy 05/31/2026

Fertility and Sterility On Air - Roundtable: Concurrent Surrogacy Welcome to Fertility & Sterility Roundtable, hosted by Dr. Emily Barnard and Dr. Ben Peipert! 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. Today, we will be discussing the Fertile Battle episode from the April 2026 edition of Fertility and Sterility entitled “Is Concurrent Gestational Surrogacy an Ethical Practice?” Concurrent surrogacy involves two gestational carriers being engaged simultaneously—or whose pregnancies overlap—to allow a single intended parent or couple to have children born without the usual spacing between births Dr. Michelle Bayefsky is a second year Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility fellow at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. She has written a book and more than 30 peer-reviewed papers on issues related to reproductive ethics and fertility preservation. She is currently a member of the ASRM Ethics Committee. For the purposes of this discussion, Dr. Bayefsky authored the Pro side of the argument that concurrent gestational surrogacy is an ethical practice. Dr. Caroline Violette is a second year Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility Fellow at Brown University. Prior to fellowship, Dr. Violette obtained her medical degree from Emory University School of Medicine and completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Southern California. Her research interests include oncofertility and addressing healthcare disparities related to access to fertility treatment in the United States. For the purposes of this discussion, Dr. Violette authored the “con” side of the argument that these concurrent surrogacy arrangements are unethical. Dr. Arthur Caplan is a Professor and founding head of the Division of Medical Ethics at NYU School of Medicine in New York City. Dr. Caplan has served on a number of national and international committees, including chair of the Advisory Committee to the United Nations on Human Cloning, a member of the advisory committee to the International Olympic Committee on genetics and gene therapy, and co-director of the Joint Council of Europe/United Nations Study on Trafficking in Organs and Body Parts. He is the author or editor of thirty-five books and over 890 papers in peer reviewed journals. Dr. Caplan authored the pro side of the argument. View Fertility and Sterility at /episode/index/show/fertilityandsterilityonair/id/41469970

Fertility and Sterility On Air - Unplugged: April 2026 05/17/2026

Fertility and Sterility On Air - TOC: May 2026 05/03/2026

Fertility and Sterility On Air - Roundtable: Influencing Ovarian Aging 04/12/2026

Fertility and Sterility On Air - Roundtable: Influencing Ovarian Aging Welcome to Fertility & Sterility Roundtable, hosted by Dr. Emily Barnard and Dr. Ben Peipert! 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. Today, we will be discussing a challenge that all of us in the field of reproductive medicine face, ovarian aging. We will specifically be discussing the Views and Reviews article from the March 2026 edition of Fertility and Sterility entitled “Influencing ovarian aging in reproductive medicine: promise, evidence, and unresolved questions.” We are joined by three of the esteemed authors of this publication to dive into this topic, learn about new research, and sort out what treatments are and are not yet ready for prime time use in clinical practice. Dr. Kara Goldman is a reproductive endocrinologist and Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Northwestern University, where she serves as Director of Fertility Preservation. Dr. Goldman leads a high-volume clinical program in complex fertility preservation, and her translational research focuses on the role of mTOR signaling in ovarian aging and strategies to preserve ovarian function during cancer treatment and physiologic aging. Her work led to several landmark publications and Prize Paper Awards from the American Society for Reproductive Medicine; she also serves on the editorial board of Fertility and Sterility. Dr. Francesca Duncan is an Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern University. She co-directs Northwestern’s Center for Reproductive Science and leads a research program focused on the cellular mechanisms of reproductive aging, studying how aging affects reproductive potential at the level of the egg and ovary. Over her career, she has co-authored numerous, and her research has been widely featured in several major news outlets including National Geographic, the New York Times, and the Wall Street Journal. Dr. Allison Eubanks is a REI fellow in the NIH–Walter Reed training program and currently serves as the Fertility and Sterility Editorial Board Fellow. She is an active-duty U.S. Navy physician. Her work spans research across all aspects of reproductive endocrinology and infertility from ART to menopause, along with education and policy initiatives aimed at improving women’s health and reproductive care across the military health system. View Fertility and Sterility at /episode/index/show/fertilityandsterilityonair/id/40717285

Fertility and Sterility On Air - TOC: April 2026 04/05/2026

Fertility and Sterility On Air - Unplugged: March 2026 03/29/2026

Fertility and Sterility On Air - TOC: March 2026 03/08/2026

Fertility and Sterility On Air - Roundtable: Should you do ultrasound monitoring for IUI cycles? 03/01/2026

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

Fertility and Sterility On Air - Live from the 2025 ASRM Scientific Congress & Expo (Part 3) 11/23/2025

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