We discuss this week the concept of limited number of eggs that can be retrieved and why you can't make more eggs than your body can make. We also discuss Embryo glue and how it isn't actually a glue. 

Taco Bout Fertility Tuesdays

Why you can't get 10 pounds of Potatoes from a 5 pound bag

Discuss what to expect in an IVF cycle with regards to egg number and what is considered normal and how IVF and basketball have something in common. Ovarian reserve testing is mistakenly thought of as a predictor of pregnancy, but in reality ovarian reserve testing is just a tool in assisted reproductive testing. 

How IVF is Like Dunking a Basketball

A discussion about the options patients have when they are dealing with a tubal ligation or a vasectomy. 

A Blocked Situation - Tubal Ligation and Vasectomy

A discussion about two issues with IVF outcomes. The first discussion is about how IVF outcomes are not dichotomous (Pregnant or Not Pregnant), you can be pregnant, but not normal. The second discussion talks about when IVF cycles don't work and you have to undergo a second cycle of IVF. How should you and your doctor determine what changes should be made to your IVF cycle. 

IVF Outcomes, The Ones We Don't Expect

A discussion about the hormones Estrogen and Progesterone. We discuss the routes of administration, the absorption and how to test for these hormones. We also tackle how these hormones can affect blood levels and medications. 

The Two Most Important Hormones in The Female Body: Estrogen & Progesterone

One of the most frustrating diagnoses in infertility -> Unexplained. We dive into the definition of Unexplained Infertility and discuss what the prognosis is towards pregnancy and the treatment options available. With this podcast we Explain the Unexplained!

Unexplained Infertility. An Explanation to the Unexplained.

This is a short podcast reviewing any new information regarding COVID-19 with regards to fertility and pregnancy. 

Covid-19 Update - Bonus Podcast

We take a dive into the Super Muscle called the uterus. This amazing organ is only the size of a pear but can expand to encompass a full term baby. 

The Uterus - A Womb With A View

An episode about egg freezing (oocyte freezing) and what the chances are. We discuss who needs it and when you should do it. We also go into the issues with egg freezing. Such as not counting your chickens until your eggs hatch. 

Egg Freezing

A discussion about ICSI, when it should be used, what it can and can't do and how you should choose what form of insemination you want to use with IVF. 

Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI)

A discussion about the Coronavirus and how it is effecting everyone.  Touching on the topic with regards to how it is affecting fertility and what the implications are for Pregnancy. COVID-19

The Coronavirus

A discussion about the medications used in fertility, how they work, and why we use them. We discuss combined oral contraceptives, progesterone only pills, Clomid, Femara, Gonal-F, Follistim, Menopur, Bravelle, Ganirelix, Cetrotide. 

Fertility Medications

What is endometriosis and how do you get it? We discuss this enigmatic disease that affects reproductive age women. In our discussion we discuss the symptoms of the disease and the chances that you may have it. We also discuss some of the treatments for endometriosis. 

Endometriosis an Enigma in medicine

An episode about IUI's and when they are useful and when they are not. We discuss the benefits of IUI's and the downsides. We also discuss the prognosis of IUI's and when it makes sense to skip IUI's and go straight to IVF. 

Intrauterine Insemination (IUI) aka Artificial Insemination

A discussion about Male and Female views when going through infertility and how it can affect your relationship. All couples have stress with infertility and sometimes these couples need help. This discussion is to talk about why couples need help and to lift the stigma from getting help. 

Relationships during Fertility Treatment

A podcast about fertility issues and questions from fertility patients

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