The Male Factor, Male Infertility with Dr. Lowell Ku, MD, Reproductive Endocrinologist, board certified in Reproductive Endocrinology and OBGY, the senior physician at Dallas IVF, and recognized by numerous organization and publications as a top Dallas physician. In this podcast he provides insight, information and  suggestion that could assist in improving male infertility.

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- How frequently the male factor impacts infertility

- What testing is involved to diagnosis the condition

- What men can do to improve their fertility

- The emotionL tool

Integrative healthcare, conventional and holistic medicine to optimize your health with Dr. Anna Barbieri, MD, OBGYN. Founder of TaraMD, an integrative gynecology practice, Assistant Clinical Professor OBGYN Reproductive Medicine Mount Sinai Hospital, NYC.

Hear about the benefits of blending conventional and holistic medicine to optimize your health care through:

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Donor conception, the evolution in philosophies and it’s subsequent effect on an emotional journey for the intended parent and child.  The impact of using a known family member or known donor and preparing for the relationship physically, emotionally, financially, & legally prior to the child’s arrival.

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COVID-19 vaccination and fertility, the differences in vaccines and how they work, what mRNA messenger Ribonucleic Acid is verses the new vaccinations coming out with a live virus, the significance of accessing up to medical recommendations from ASRM (https://www.asrm.org/news-and-publications/covid-19/) and other recognized sites, a tool form from U Mass Decision tool at I'm pregnant. Should I get the COVID vaccine? to evaluate if this the vaccine is right for you, UCSF's ASPIRE: Assessing the Safety of Pregnancy In the CoRonavirus PandEmic study.  A nationwide prospective cohort study of pregnant women and their offspring during the COVID-19 pandemic that you can enroll in.

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What research and data reveals about families with children born through donor egg, donor sperm, embryo, surrogacy, gay, lesbian and transgender parents.

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The impact miscarriage has had on three different women, the feelings experienced after a miscarriage, and if the word can be less taboo of a topic .

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The frequency of miscarriage, recurrent pregnancy loss, the impact of self advocacy, emotional support, recurrent pregnancy loss and ways to investigate.

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How Julie’s path to parenthood lead her to write the Happy Together books. How she has pursued her passion and the impact she has had on the family building community. @happytogetherchildrensbooks

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What happens when the sperm and egg enter the lab for fertilization to occur until an embryo is created. Learn about each phase of the intended parents 3-5 day wait, and current and upcoming cutting edge science to create an embryo and who and what "wanda" really does.

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Third-party reproduction, the impact of epigenetics, helping children understand their birth story and Lisa's "My Lifebook" to help parents document the child's unique story.