Taco Bout Fertility Tuesday
Mark Amols, MD
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This podcast presents an in-depth exploration of fertility concerns and inquiries straight from those undergoing fertility treatment. Standing apart from the usual information found online, we dive headfirst into the real science and comprehensive research behind these challenges. Amidst all this, we never forget to honor our cherished tradition - celebrating the simple joys of Taco Tuesday!
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S8E9 What I’d Do If I Were 38, Trying 12 Months, and All My Tests Were ‘Normal’
Send a textIf you’re 38, you’ve been trying for 12 months, and every test comes back “normal,” this episode is your step-by-step game plan for what to do next. “Unexplained infertility” isn’t a…
S8E8 The Incubator Inside You: IVC and the Baby Pod Explained
Send a textWhen you see a fertility doctor, you’re usually offered two paths: IUI or IVF. But what if there’s a middle ground?In this episode of Taco Bout Fertility Tuesday, Dr. Mark Amols breaks…
S8E7 Is My Embryo Really Mine? The Truth About IVF Mix-Ups
Send a textEvery IVF patient has wondered it at least once: Is my embryo really mine?Every so often, a story makes headlines about an IVF mix-up. While these cases are heartbreaking, they are…
S8E6 The Lie of the Perfect Embryo: Why Euploid Doesn’t Mean Guaranteed
Send a textYou were told your embryo was “perfect.” It was euploid. Genetically normal. The best one.So why didn’t it work?In this episode, Dr. Mark Amols breaks down the truth behind PGT testing and…
S8E5 Why IVF Medications Just Got Cheaper (and What That Changes)
Send a textFor years, fertility medications were one of the biggest and least controllable costs in IVF—sometimes costing more than the procedure itself. Then, almost overnight, prices dropped by…
S8E4 Back-to-Back, DuoStim, or Just IVF Twice? Let’s Clear This Up
Send a textIVF terms like back-to-back cycles, DuoStim, double stimulation, and accelerated IVF are often used interchangeably—but they don’t mean the same thing. And confusing them can lead to…
S8E3 Looks Good on Paper: Why Normal Fertility Tests Don’t Guarantee Pregnancy
Send a textFertility tests can look perfect on paper—and pregnancy still doesn’t happen.In this episode of Taco Bout Fertility Tuesday, Dr. Mark Amols breaks down why many fertility treatments,…
S8E2 Embryo Glue, Round Two: Same Glue, New Data
Send a textIn 2023, we asked a simple question: Should embryo glue be used routinely in IVF?Since then, more studies have been published, larger analyses have been completed, and the evidence has…
S8E1 Replay: Embryo Glue — Should You Use It? (New Evidence Next Week)
Send a textThis is a replay of our 2023 episode on embryo glue. The discussion reflects the evidence available at that time.A lot has changed since this episode was first released. Listen again —…
S7E50 High-Level Mosaic Embryos: Rare Chances, Real Questions
Send a textWhat happens when an embryo never even makes it to the report? In this week’s episode of Taco About Fertility Tuesday, Dr. Mark Amols tackles the complicated world of high-level mosaic…
S7E49 When the Math Ain’t Mathing: How Too Many Mosaics Can Hurt Pregnancy Rates
Send a textIn this episode of Taco Bout Fertility Tuesday, Dr. Mark Amols breaks down one of the most overlooked problems in modern fertility care: the hidden harm of overcalling mosaic embryos.We…
S7E48 Are You ‘Cheating’ on Your Fertility Doctor by Getting a Second Opinion?
Send a textIn this eye-opening episode, Dr. Amols tackles a question most patients are too embarrassed to ask out loud: Does getting a second opinion mean you’re cheating on your fertility…
S7E47 Good Eggs Gone Bad: Why Perfect-Looking Eggs Still Fail
Send a textWhy do eggs that look perfect on retrieval day sometimes lead to poor embryos, failed implantation, or no pregnancy at all? If your clinic once told you your eggs “look great,” only to…
S7E46 What to Expect at Your IUI: The Process, the Math, and the Reality
Send a textIUI is simple—but the expectations, emotions, and math behind it definitely aren’t. In this episode of Taco Bout Fertility Tuesday, Dr. Mark Amols walks you through exactly what to expect…
S7E45 Fewer Embryos, Smarter Strategy: How to Avoid the Spare Embryo Dilemma
Send a textWhat happens when IVF success leaves you with more embryos than you ever planned for? In this episode of Taco Bout Fertility Tuesday, Dr. Mark Amols tackles the emotional and practical…
S7E44 Doctors Have Feelings Too: The Human Side of Fertility Care
Send a textIn this powerful and deeply personal episode of Taco Bout Fertility Tuesday, Dr. Mark Amols opens up about something doctors rarely say out loud — that we have feelings too.Step behind the…
S7E43 When Nature Meets Science: How Naturopaths and Fertility Doctors Work Together
Send a textThis week on Taco Bout Fertility Tuesday, Dr. Mark Amols sits down with fertility naturopath and nutritionist Tasha Jennings to explore how natural and medical approaches to fertility can…
S7E42 The 120% Illusion: When Doing More Tests Doesn’t Mean Better Results
Send a textCan you really boost your IVF success rate by doing everything before an embryo transfer? In this episode of Taco Bout Fertility Tuesday, Dr. Mark Amols breaks down one of the most common…
S7E41 Lies, Damn Lies, and IVF Statistics
Send a textAre fertility clinics telling you the whole truth about their success rates? In this episode, Dr. Mark Amols breaks down the hidden math behind IVF statistics — and exposes how “creative…
S7E40 Clomid vs. Femara: Why Two Similar Fertility Pills Work So Differently
Send a textNot all fertility pills are created equal. In this episode of Taco Bout Fertility Tuesday, Dr. Mark Amols breaks down the real differences between Clomid (clomiphene citrate) and Femara…
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