Send us a text We take a dive into the two popular ovarian stimulation medications, and how they work and who they are useful for. Thanks for tuning in to another episode of ' Taco Bout Fertility Tuesday ' with Dr. Mark Amols. If you found this episode insightful, please share it with friends and family who might benefit from our discussion. Remember, your feedback is invaluable to us – leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred listening platform. Stay connected with us for...
Sep 29, 2021•14 min•Season 3Ep. 7
Send us a text In this episode we discuss what it means when an embryo stalls. Is the embryo dying, is it just pausing, or is it actually dead, all this and more in this episode of Taco Bout Fertility Tuesday. Thanks for tuning in to another episode of ' Taco Bout Fertility Tuesday ' with Dr. Mark Amols. If you found this episode insightful, please share it with friends and family who might benefit from our discussion. Remember, your feedback is invaluable to us – leave us a review on Apple Podc...
Sep 21, 2021•14 min•Season 3Ep. 6
Send us a text What does it mean when an egg fertilizes in IVF. Is the outcome just fertilized or not? You will be shocked to find out that it isn't binary, there are multiple outcomes. In this episode of Taco Bout Fertility Tuesday we talk about fertilization and what are all the possible outcomes of this complex process. Thanks for tuning in to another episode of ' Taco Bout Fertility Tuesday ' with Dr. Mark Amols. If you found this episode insightful, please share it with friends and family w...
Sep 14, 2021•13 min•Season 3Ep. 5
Send us a text In this episode of Taco Bout Fertility Tuesday we tackle the topic of comparing yourself to others. We talk about why you can't really compare yourself and why something that worked for someone else may not have the same benefit on you. It's normal to compare. Thanks for tuning in to another episode of ' Taco Bout Fertility Tuesday ' with Dr. Mark Amols. If you found this episode insightful, please share it with friends and family who might benefit from our discussion. Remember, y...
Aug 24, 2021•13 min•Season 3Ep. 4
Send us a text In this episode of Taco Bout Fertility Tuesday we conquer the topic of Injections. Where should the injections go? How important is the timing with these shots? Did I ruin my cycle by missing a shot? All these questions answered and more... Thanks for tuning in to another episode of ' Taco Bout Fertility Tuesday ' with Dr. Mark Amols. If you found this episode insightful, please share it with friends and family who might benefit from our discussion. Remember, your feedback is inva...
Aug 05, 2021•16 min•Season 3Ep. 3
Send us a text We delve into the question a lot of people wonder but are afraid to ask: How much sex is enough. We discuss why there is a recommended amount of sex and the science or myth behind it. Thanks for tuning in to another episode of ' Taco Bout Fertility Tuesday ' with Dr. Mark Amols. If you found this episode insightful, please share it with friends and family who might benefit from our discussion. Remember, your feedback is invaluable to us – leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Spoti...
Jul 28, 2021•13 min•Season 3Ep. 2
Send us a text There are many symptoms that occur when you are about to ovulate. Some of these symptoms are caused by ovulation, and others are just associated with ovulation. These associations can lead to the false interpretation that you are ovulating, when in reality you are just noticing the associated changes and not ovulating. The fear of ovulation is real because if it occurs you could lose the eggs you worked hard for. This episode is meant to reduce the stress with this concern since y...
Jul 21, 2021•14 min•Season 3Ep. 1
Send us a text 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. Thanks for tuning in to another episode of ' Taco Bout Fertility Tuesday ' with Dr. Mark Amols. If you found this episode insightful, please share it with friends and family who might benefit from our discussion. Remember, your feedback is invaluable to us – leave us a review on Appl...
Aug 12, 2020•16 min•Season 2Ep. 22
Send us a text 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. Thanks for tuning in to another episode of ' Taco Bout Fertility Tuesday ' with Dr. Mark Amols. If you found this episode insightful, please share it with friends and fam...
Jul 15, 2020•11 min•Season 2Ep. 21
Send us a text A discussion about the options patients have when they are dealing with a tubal ligation or a vasectomy. Thanks for tuning in to another episode of ' Taco Bout Fertility Tuesday ' with Dr. Mark Amols. If you found this episode insightful, please share it with friends and family who might benefit from our discussion. Remember, your feedback is invaluable to us – leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred listening platform. Stay connected with us for updates an...
Jul 01, 2020•20 min•Season 2Ep. 20
Send us a text 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. Thanks for tuning in to another episode of ' Taco Bout Fertility Tuesday ' with Dr. Mark Amols. If you found...
Jun 16, 2020•22 min•Season 2Ep. 19
Send us a text 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. Thanks for tuning in to another episode of ' Taco Bout Fertility Tuesday ' with Dr. Mark Amols. If you found this episode insightful, please share it with friends and family who might benefit from our discussion. Remember, your feedback is invaluable to us – ...
Jun 10, 2020•23 min•Season 2Ep. 18
Send us a text 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! Thanks for tuning in to another episode of ' Taco Bout Fertility Tuesday ' with Dr. Mark Amols. If you found this episode insightful, please share it with friends and family who might benefit from our discussion. Remember, ...
May 26, 2020•17 min•Season 2Ep. 17
Send us a text This is a short podcast reviewing any new information regarding COVID-19 with regards to fertility and pregnancy. Thanks for tuning in to another episode of ' Taco Bout Fertility Tuesday ' with Dr. Mark Amols. If you found this episode insightful, please share it with friends and family who might benefit from our discussion. Remember, your feedback is invaluable to us – leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred listening platform. Stay connected with us for u...
May 25, 2020•11 min•Season 2Ep. 16
Send us a text 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. Thanks for tuning in to another episode of ' Taco Bout Fertility Tuesday ' with Dr. Mark Amols. If you found this episode insightful, please share it with friends and family who might benefit from our discussion. Remember, your feedback is invaluable to us – leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred listening plat...
May 12, 2020•24 min•Season 2Ep. 15
Send us a text 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. Thanks for tuning in to another episode of ' Taco Bout Fertility Tuesday ' with Dr. Mark Amols. If you found this episode insightful, please share it with friends and family who might benefit from our discussion. Remember, your feedback is invaluable to us...
Apr 29, 2020•24 min•Season 2Ep. 14
Send us a text 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. Thanks for tuning in to another episode of ' Taco Bout Fertility Tuesday ' with Dr. Mark Amols. If you found this episode insightful, please share it with friends and family who might benefit from our discussion. Remember, your feedback is invaluable to us – leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred listening ...
Apr 15, 2020•23 min•Season 2Ep. 13
Send us a text 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 Thanks for tuning in to another episode of ' Taco Bout Fertility Tuesday ' with Dr. Mark Amols. If you found this episode insightful, please share it with friends and family who might benefit from our discussion. Remember, your feedback is invaluable to us – leave us a review on Apple Podcasts...
Apr 01, 2020•28 min•Season 2Ep. 12
Send us a text 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. Thanks for tuning in to another episode of ' Taco Bout Fertility Tuesday ' with Dr. Mark Amols. If you found this episode insightful, please share it with friends and family who might benefit from our discussion. Remember, your feedback is invaluable t...
Mar 24, 2020•33 min•Season 2Ep. 11
Send us a text 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. Thanks for tuning in to another episode of ' Taco Bout Fertility Tuesday ' with Dr. Mark Amols. If you found this episode insightful, please share it with friends and family who might benefit from our discussion. Rem...
Mar 10, 2020•33 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Send us a text 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. Thanks for tuning in to another episode of ' Taco Bout Fertility Tuesday ' with Dr. Mark Amols. If you found this episode insightful, please share it with friends and family who might benefit from our discussion. Remember, your feedback is invaluable to us – le...
Mar 03, 2020•34 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Send us a text 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. Thanks for tuning in to another episode of ' Taco Bout Fertility Tuesday ' with Dr. Mark Amols. If you found this episode insightful, please share it with friends and family who might benefit fro...
Feb 26, 2020•32 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Send us a text This episode is about the treatments in PCOS, both the medical treatments and the fertility treatments. This is the second episode in a 2 part PCOS podcast. In the first podcast we discussed what makes PCOS what it is and how to diagnose it. In this podcast we discuss the treatments for PCOS. Thanks for tuning in to another episode of ' Taco Bout Fertility Tuesday ' with Dr. Mark Amols. If you found this episode insightful, please share it with friends and family who might benefit...
Feb 18, 2020•28 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Send us a text This episode is about PCOS, what is it, how it is diagnosed and how it is treated. In the second episode we will discuss the fertility treatments in depth and discuss the issues that are selective to women with PCOS that can affect the prognosis of different fertility treatments. Thanks for tuning in to another episode of ' Taco Bout Fertility Tuesday ' with Dr. Mark Amols. If you found this episode insightful, please share it with friends and family who might benefit from our dis...
Feb 11, 2020•40 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Send us a text We discuss the success rate of IVF when over 40 and the realistic expectations. Statistically IVF for women over 40 is presented to most woman as a highly successful option when natural fertility has failed. However when you look at the data it obvious that IVF is not the magical answer to fertility issues when over 40. The reasons are due to the lower number of eggs and lower egg quality that accompanies advanced maternal age. This podcast is not a pessimistic view of IVF over 40...
Feb 04, 2020•23 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Send us a text In this episode we discuss common mistakes that occur in IVF cycles and what the ramifications are of these mistakes. Most of the time these mistakes are harmless, sometimes they can have significant impact. Thanks for tuning in to another episode of ' Taco Bout Fertility Tuesday ' with Dr. Mark Amols. If you found this episode insightful, please share it with friends and family who might benefit from our discussion. Remember, your feedback is invaluable to us – leave us a review ...
Jan 28, 2020•23 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Send us a text We discuss implantation and the ERA and how it helps with successful pregnancy. #ERA #Implantation #Endometrial Receptivity Analysis Thanks for tuning in to another episode of ' Taco Bout Fertility Tuesday ' with Dr. Mark Amols. If you found this episode insightful, please share it with friends and family who might benefit from our discussion. Remember, your feedback is invaluable to us – leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred listening platform. Stay conn...
Jan 21, 2020•30 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Send us a text One of the scariest things after being successful with fertility is the fear of losing what you worked so hard to attain. In this episode we go over the types of bleeding you could encounter and the significance of those types of bleeding. Thanks for tuning in to another episode of ' Taco Bout Fertility Tuesday ' with Dr. Mark Amols. If you found this episode insightful, please share it with friends and family who might benefit from our discussion. Remember, your feedback is inval...
Jan 14, 2020•20 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Send us a text An Episode about HOPE . Inspiring stories to keep you going this year. Thanks for tuning in to another episode of ' Taco Bout Fertility Tuesday ' with Dr. Mark Amols. If you found this episode insightful, please share it with friends and family who might benefit from our discussion. Remember, your feedback is invaluable to us – leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred listening platform. Stay connected with us for updates and fertility tips – follow us on Fa...
Jan 07, 2020•26 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Send us a text I put an episode together of some frequently asked questions. 1. When and how do you know to trigger? 2. Am I ovulating? 3. Why won't the catheter go in easy? 4. Is it normal for sperm to come out? 5. Am I losing my eggs faster during IVF? 6. How often should we have intercourse? 7. Is it important to orgasm to get pregnant? 8. Do briefs cause infertility? 9. Will a low grade/score of embryos lead to abnormal babies? 10. Will abnormal sperm morphology lead to abnormal babies? Than...
Dec 17, 2019•25 min•Season 1Ep. 12
