ASRM Today Podcast

In this episode, we're joined by Dr. Steven Spandorfer, associate professor at the Center for Reproductive Medicine and Infertility at Cornell University Medical Center. As October marks Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, Dr. Spandorfer guides us in a discussion about pregnancy loss, an issue that affects one in four women, and oftentimes goes unspoken. Dr. Spandorfer breaks down the different types of pregnancy loss and shares some interesting facts on the topic. He also discusses the preventable causes of pregnancy loss, which includes factors related to the embryo as well as the mother's uterine cavity. Tune in to learn more about this important topic and how to support those affected by pregnancy loss.

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In this episode, we welcome Megan Hanson, who founded the Recurrent Pregnancy Loss Association (RPLA) after experiencing six miscarriages. Megan shares her journey with recurrent pregnancy loss and the difficulties of unexplained miscarriages. The RPLA is a patient-led organization dedicated to supporting families and advancing research to eliminate recurrent pregnancy loss. Megan discusses how the organization began, the process of obtaining a 501C3 and the challenge of networking with specialists and experts. Join us as we learn about Megan's inspiring journey and her mission to raise awareness and find solutions to recurrent pregnancy loss.

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More on RPLA - Recurrent Pregnancy Loss Association

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Today on the show we will recap and recommend ASRM news and programming to keep you up to date and in the know on ASRM.

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In this podcast episode, we shine a spotlight on the ASRM Practice Committee and its role in reproductive health care. We are joined by Dr. Alan Penzias, the Chair of the ASRM Practice Committee and a board-certified reproductive endocrinologist at Boston IVF and an associate professor at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Penzias is passionate about the Practice Committee and is here to tell us all about its work. The Practice Committee is made up of representatives from all the ASRM's affiliate societies, including reproductive surgeons, endocrinologists, infertility specialists, and more. The committee is responsible for generating evidence-based documents that guide reproductive health care practice. Dr. Penzias explains how the committee works to determine which topics are important and timely, the scope of each document, and how members of the committee work together to develop these documents.

Did you know that ASRM has different kinds of documents, each with it's own purpose and methodology? Click here to find out more

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In honor of Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, we welcome Dr. Terri Woodard, an Associate Professor in the Department of Gynecological Oncology and Reproductive Medicine at MD Anderson Center. Dr. Woodard also holds a joint appointment in the Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's Hospital Pavilion for Women. She is a reproductive endocrinologist and infertility specialist with a specific interest in fertility preservation in family building for people diagnosed with cancer. In this episode, Dr. Woodard shares her journey to choosing reproductive medicine as a career and why she finds in vitro fertilization (IVF) so fascinating. She also discusses the current statistics regarding diagnosis and treatment of ovarian cancer and the importance of fertility preservation for patients undergoing cancer treatment. Tune in to learn about the American Society for Clinical Oncology guidelines, the risk of infertility caused by cancer treatment, and the importance of education and counseling for patients diagnosed with cancer.

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On this episode of the ASRM Today Book Review, our guest is Valena Wright, M.D., a women's wellness expert and board-certified gynecologic oncologist at Beth Israel Lahey Health and Hospital in Boston, MA with over 25 years of experience. She has been recognized numerous times by Castle Connolly Regional Top Doctors List, Boston Magazine, North Shore Magazine and as an Exceptional Women in Medicine. She teaches as an Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor of OB/GYN at Boston University School of Medicine . Her book is It's Time You Knew: The Power of Your Choices to Prevent Women's Cancer .

Buy the book at : It's Time You Knew: The Power of Your Choices to Prevent Women's Cancer: Wright, Valena: 9781736008607: Amazon.com: Books

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It is PCOS Awareness month, and here to talk about it with us is Dr. Anuja Dokras. Dr. Dokras is Director, Penn Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Center; Medical Director, Reproductive Surgical Facility; Director, Penn Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis Program; Chair, Gynecology Team, Women's Health Service Line; Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania.

PCOS Awareness Symposium 2021 (pcoschallenge.org)

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Join us as we delve into the topic of fibroids in the Latina/Latinx community. Our guest, Dr. Ruben Alvero, is a renowned professor of obstetrics and gynecology and a board-certified reproductive endocrinologist. We explore the challenges faced by the Latina/Latinx community when it comes to reproductive care research and uncover the reasons behind the discrepancies in data and treatment options. With Dr. Alvero's extensive knowledge and expertise, we also delve into the latest findings from the field and the call for more research. Don't miss this enlightening episode as we work towards improving the health of the Latina Latinx community. Listen now!

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In this book review we are talking with Dr. Randi Hutter Epstein, who is an adjunct professor at Columbia University, a lecturer at Yale University and writer in residence at Yale Medical School. Her writing often appears in the New York times. Her latest book, which we are discussing today is Aroused: The History of Hormones and How They Control Just About Everything.

Book available at Amazon at Aroused: The History of Hormones and How They Control Just About Everything. Epstein M.D., Randi Hutter: 9780393239607: Amazon.com: Books

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In this episode, we are joined by two experts in reproductive medicine, Dr. Jennifer Kawwass and Dr. Anne Steiner, to discuss the recently updated Gamete and Embryo Donation document. This update was aimed at providing clear, easy guidelines and addressing concerns from the LGBTQ+ community. The doctors explain the challenges and goals of the update and highlight the need for a more gender-neutral language. They also clarify the differences between FDA recommendations and ASRM rules and emphasize that the document's structure is repetitive and consistent, making it easy to navigate. Finally, they discuss some of the changes in the new guidelines, such as a shorter quarantine period for directed sperm donation and the clarification of reciprocal IVF. Tune in to learn more about the updates to this important document.

View the document: Guidance regarding gamete andembryo donation

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