FertiliTEA with Dr. D

This week, Dr. D sits down with Tiffany Najjar from Fellow to unpack the growing shift toward at-home sperm testing and what it means for the future of male fertility care. Tiffany explains how Fellow, an at-home diagnostic tool, is making fertility testing more accessible, private, and convenient for anyone looking to test their sperm. They discuss how at-home testing works, why male fertility testing is becoming more important for couples trying to conceive, and how innovations like Fellow are changing the way people approach reproductive health.

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Hosted by Said Daneshmand, MD FACOG

Produced by Phoebe Gurrola

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Advances in reproductive genetics are pushing the boundaries of what's possible and raising profound ethical questions along the way. In this episode, we discuss PGT-P (polygenic embryo screening) and the emerging debate around so-called "designer babies."

We're joined by Jonathan Anomaly from Herasight Genomics to explore the science behind polygenic screening and the moral landscape surrounding it. Together, we discuss how PGT-P works, the potential to reduce disease risk, the controversies around genetic selection, and whether the "designer baby" narrative helps or harms public understanding.

More from Herasight HERE

More from Jonathan Anomaly HERE

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Hosted by Said Daneshmand, MD FACOG

Produced by Phoebe Gurrola

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In this episode, Dr. D sits down with Mike Snaric and George Moore, co-founders of Families Out Loud, a nonprofit dedicated to elevating the voices of those navigating infertility and family-building challenges. Families Out Loud is the ultimate family building experience!

Born from their own personal experiences, Families Out Loud focuses on advocacy, storytelling, and creating a positive environment at their weekend-long events. Mike and George share how their mission is helping to build a sense of community within the IVF world and ensure no family feels alone in the process of creating their family.

More from Families Out Loud HERE

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Produced by Phoebe Gurrola

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This week, Dr. D is joined by Alease Daniel Barnes, known as Alease the Embryologist on TikTok and Instagram, to break down the most common misconceptions about embryology and the embryological process. Alease and Dr. D cover what embryo grading really means, myths about "perfect" embryos, day 3 vs. day 5 transfers, and misunderstandings about what happens in the lab.

More from Alease the Embryologist HERE

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Produced by Phoebe Gurrola

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This week, Dr. D speaks with Jessie Jaskulsky, founder of Surrogacy Simplified, about her work supporting intended parents and surrogates through the surrogacy process. Jessie shares how her business helps simplify complex decisions, addresses common misconceptions about surrogacy, and provides guidance for those considering surrogacy as a family-building option. Whether you're pursuing surrogacy or looking for more information for future plans, Jessie gives first-hand knowledge on what the surrogacy journey looks like.

You can find more information about Surrogacy Simplified HERE

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Hosted by Said Daneshmand, MD FACOG

Produced by Phoebe Gurrola

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This week, Dr. D sits down with former patients Jason and Jay to discuss their journey to parenthood through IVF and third-party reproduction. As LGBTQ+ intended parents, they share how they accessed information, asked the right questions, and educated themselves on IVF options—including egg donation and surrogacy. Now proud dads of two children, Jason and Jay offer some great insight and encouragement for LGBTQ families seeking knowledge, support, and inclusive fertility care.

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Hosted by Said Daneshmand, MD FACOG

Produced by Phoebe Gurrola

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This week, Corey and Nakia share their IVF story, opening up about the realities of infertility, IVF, and their journey to parenthood through surrogacy. From the early decisions that led them to IVF, to the decision to move forward with surrogacy, they reminisce with Dr. D about their 10 year journey to creating their family. Corey and Nakia reflect on the moments that challenged them most, the support that carried them through, and how their experience reshaped their understanding of family and parenthood.

Hosted by Said Daneshmand, MD FACOG

Produced by Phoebe Gurrola

The holidays can be joyful—but if you're going through IVF, they can also bring tough questions, unsolicited advice, and emotional conversations with family. In this episode, we're talking about how to navigate IVF conversations during the holidays in a way that protects your mental health and honors your boundaries.

We'll cover how to decide what (if anything) you want to share about your IVF journey, ways to respond to invasive family questions, and scripts you can use when family gatherings feel overwhelming.

If you're dealing with infertility, IVF, or pregnancy pressure during the holidays, you're not alone—and you don't owe anyone your story. We hope this provides someone with reassurance and empowerment to you this holiday season!

Hosted by Said Daneshmand, MD FACOG

Produced by Phoebe Gurrola

Dr. D sits down with his longtime friend and colleague, Dr. Andy Huang, known in the fertility world as the IVF Magician. They break down recurrent implantation failure, what's driving the conversation around PGT-P, and how emerging technologies are reshaping the future of IVF.

Dr. Huang is a board-certified reproductive endocrinology and infertility specialist at Reproductive Partners Medical Group, located in Southern California. After completing his residency and fellowship at UCLA Medical School, he has gone on to practice for the last 20 years in the field. He is consistently the recipient of the Top Ten Doctor Award, Best Doctors, Patient's Choice Award, and Compassionate Doctor Award.

More from Dr. Andy Huang HERE

Hosted by Said Daneshmand, MD FACOG

Produced by Phoebe Gurrola

We've all heard the term "unexplained infertility" — but what does it actually mean when all your tests look normal and you're still not getting pregnant? In this episode, Dr. Daneshmand breaks it down and what might really be going on beneath the surface — from egg and sperm quality to hidden uterine factors — and why "unexplained" doesn't necessarily mean untreatable. If you've ever felt stuck with an unexplained diagnosis, this one's for you — equal parts insight, science, and hope.

Hosted by Said Daneshmand, MD FACOG

Produced by Phoebe Gurrola