Send us a text In this episode we discuss how soon after a miscarriage can you try again and if there is any harm to try too soon. We will discuss both the medical and the emotional aspects of this difficult situation. 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 A...
Mar 15, 2023•10 min•Season 5Ep. 11
Send us a text Embryo Glue: Is it a glue? Does it help? Should you use it? In this episode we discuss the what, how and why about embryo glue. We also discuss what the studies say about using embryo glue and if it is a treatment option you should use. 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 invaluab...
Mar 08, 2023•15 min•Season 5Ep. 10
Send us a text In this episode we discuss IUI treatments and if they are even worth doing, or should you proceed 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 – leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred listening platform. Stay connected with us for ...
Mar 01, 2023•12 min•Season 5Ep. 9
Send us a text Last week we discussed that infertility it is not your fault. You didn't cause this, you didn't do something wrong, it doesn't define you. This week, we discuss that you can't cause problems, you can't cause IVF not to work. We continue the discussion that it is NOT YOUR FAULT! 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 discu...
Feb 22, 2023•12 min•Season 5Ep. 8
Send us a text A podcast about Infertility and the notion that it is not your fault. You didn't cause this, you didn't do something wrong, it doesn't define you. 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 platf...
Feb 15, 2023•12 min•Season 5Ep. 7
Send us a text We discuss the topic if an elective abortion can cause you to become infertile. 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...
Feb 08, 2023•7 min•Season 5Ep. 6
Send us a text We delve into the common misconceptions I hear when taking care of patients. Do increased dosage of medication cause your eggs to grow faster? Can too much medication "fry" your eggs? Can where you take your medication affect which ovary grows follicles? I noticed white discharge, am I ovulating? Can you grow more eggs than your AFC with higher doses of medication? Will I go into Menopause early because of IVF? Does ICSI always happen with IVF? Does ICSI have better fertilization ...
Feb 01, 2023•11 min•Season 5Ep. 5
Send us a text For some people, Letrozole and Clomid doesn't make them ovulate. What do you do next? In today's podcast we discuss this. 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 ...
Jan 25, 2023•8 min•Season 5Ep. 4
Send us a text Like the prior podcasts on PGT results, we further discuss another result that can be very frustrating and confusing. We additionally discuss is it even worth doing PGT biopsies. 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, o...
Jan 18, 2023•9 min•Season 5Ep. 3
Send us a text IVF is stressful. What makes it more stressful is waiting for your PGT results. Fear overcomes you wondering if the results are going to come back good or bad, and then ..... it comes back without a result: Low DNA. It is defeating, but it doesn't mean there is something wrong. In this podcast we discuss this situation and how it occurs and if it predicts embryo outcome. Thanks for tuning in to another episode of ' Taco Bout Fertility Tuesday ' with Dr. Mark Amols. If you found th...
Jan 11, 2023•10 min•Season 5Ep. 2
Send us a text Discuss what is mosaicism and why it matters when you are going through IVF. PGT can lead to embryos being tagged with a mosaic designation which can lead to frustration and confusion. In today's podcast we tackle this topic. 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 – ...
Jan 04, 2023•14 min•Season 5Ep. 1
Send us a text We discuss the question; if you inject sperm into an egg, instead of allowing it to naturally occur, will it lead to problems with your baby. It's a question almost everyone thinks, but today, we dive into if it is true. 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...
Oct 04, 2022•10 min•Season 4Ep. 16
Send us a text Does an ERA improve your success rate with an embryo transfer? A recent study has question the benefit of the ERA. Is the study wrong, or is the ERA not useful. We dig into this question and discuss the benefits of the ERA and how it helps and how it doesn't. 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, yo...
Sep 20, 2022•10 min•Season 4Ep. 15
Send us a text After having success with fertility treatment and having your child, the question that arises is when can you start trying again. Are there restrictions on how soon you can try again, and what are those restrictions. In this episode of TBFT we examine this question 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 discussi...
Sep 05, 2022•8 min•Season 4Ep. 14
Send us a text Family balancing is gender selection and in this episode we discuss what methods work and what methods do not work. 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...
Aug 23, 2022•9 min•Season 4Ep. 13
Send us a text We discuss the best position for intercourse when trying to get pregnant, and why it matters. 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...
Aug 02, 2022•6 min•Season 4Ep. 12
Send us a text In this episode we discuss the possible affects of the recent overturning of Roe v Wade. This is a non-political podcast. It is only to be informative to help combat the misinformation that is currently flooding the legitimate sources of information. 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 feedba...
Jul 19, 2022•9 min•Season 4Ep. 11
Send us a text In this episode we discuss pelvic pain with intercourse (Dyspareunia) and when it should be concerning and when it should not be concerning. Possible pathological issues such as Endometriosis, Vaginismus, Vestibulitis, and Interstitial cystitis could be the cause of the discomfort with intercourse. 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 b...
Jul 12, 2022•8 min•Season 4Ep. 10
Send us a text In this episode we discuss the options for disposing of your embryos and what those options entail. We discuss Embryo Discard, Embryo Donation, Donating to Research, and Compassionate Embryo Transfers. 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 App...
Jun 28, 2022•10 min•Season 4Ep. 9
Send us a text In this episode we discuss how uterine polyps create issues and what they have in common with IUD's. We discuss why polyps need to removed, and how they affect fertility and health. 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...
Jun 21, 2022•12 min•Season 4Ep. 8
Send us a text One of the scariest things when undergoing IVF is wondering, will my embryos get hurt during the process. In this episode we specifically talk about embryo biopsies and if they hurt embryos. We additionally talk about other things that may hurt embryos. #PGT 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, you...
Jun 14, 2022•11 min•Season 4Ep. 7
Send us a text In this episode we discuss a not so common issue, but one that does happen time to time. What to do if you missed a dose of your scheduled medication. Sometimes it can be disastrous, but most of the time it isn't. We discuss this topic 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...
Jun 07, 2022•12 min•Season 4Ep. 6
Send us a text We discuss what Ovarian Reserve means and how does it correlate to the chances of getting pregnant. Most people believe that when the ovarian reserve is low it must mean they have low fertility; this isn't correct. Being able to get pregnant is not dependent a 100% on ovarian reserve, and we discuss why on 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...
May 31, 2022•17 min•Season 4Ep. 5
Send us a text Men are near 50% of the cause of infertility, so why then do most women blame themselves? They shouldn't, and in this episode we discuss situations where it appears it can't be male factor, yet it still can be. 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 revi...
May 24, 2022•16 min•Season 4Ep. 4
Send us a text In this episode we tackle the treatment option of timed intercourse and how it almost never helps patients, unless you have a specific issue. Many patient's waste time doing these cycles and are under the belief it benefits their chances. In this episode you will determine if you would benefit and if not, why. 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...
May 17, 2022•14 min•Season 4Ep. 3
Send us a text One of the common dilemma most patient's encounter is, should I even try IUI's. IUI's are known to be lower chance than IVF. At best they are up to ~22% per month, whereas IVF is above 60% per transfer. In today's episode we discuss this question and when and when not IUI is worth trying, and when it is not. 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...
May 10, 2022•18 min•Season 4Ep. 2
Send us a text One question I get all the time is how do I have 15 eggs at one ultrasound and then only 12 at another. Sometimes patients, have an ultrasound at Clinic A and have 12 follicles, and then at Clinic B they only have 5. Who is at fault? Is anyone at fault? We talk about this scenario and what is happening and why the discrepancy does exist! Thanks for tuning in to another episode of ' Taco Bout Fertility Tuesday ' with Dr. Mark Amols. If you found this episode insightful, please shar...
May 03, 2022•14 min•Season 4Ep. 1
Send us a text In this podcast we discuss why IUI's fail. We discuss the reason to not think it is you, but in reality it is the treatment was never the right treatment. 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 listeni...
Oct 26, 2021•11 min•Season 3Ep. 10
Send us a text I've heard a lot of patients state that they don't want to do IUI's because they know friends who did them and it didn't work. I also hear that the chances aren't that great and so they want to jump right into IVF. In this episode we discuss these topics, who should try IUI's and how many should you try before moving onto other things. Thanks for tuning in to another episode of ' Taco Bout Fertility Tuesday ' with Dr. Mark Amols. If you found this episode insightful, please share ...
Oct 12, 2021•19 min•Season 3Ep. 9
Send us a text We discuss in this episode the idea of when do you call it quits. A difficult decision for anyone but a real decision for many. 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...
Oct 05, 2021•15 min•Season 3Ep. 8
