Beste Fertility Answers podcasts (2024)

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Episode 30: Unintended Consequences of Embryo Personhood 18:34

9M ago18:34

18:34

In this special and timely podcast, your host Dr. Neil Chappell is joined by fellow Fertility Answers reproductive endocrinologist Dr. John Storment to discuss the February 2024 Alabama Supreme Court ruling that deemed frozen embryos as children with legal status. This ruling came about after several Alabama couples sued for wrongful death of a min…

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Episode 29: Unraveling the Link Between Insulin Resistance and Fertility 23:43

1y ago23:43

23:43

Women with insulin resistance not only struggle with their overall health but their fertility as well. Join your host Dr. Neil Chappell as he delves into the intricate relationship between insulin resistance and fertility. Learn the science behind insulin resistance, the best way to test for it and how this condition not only affects your metabolis…

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Episode 28: An Egg Freezing Conversation with Olympian Lolo Jones 49:06

1+ y ago49:06

49:06

Join Dr. Neil Chappell in this entertaining and candid conversation with Olympian and former LSU track star Lolo Jones on her recent egg freezing journey with Fertility Answers. Approaching her 40th birthday and still single, Lolo feared she was running out of time to have children. Listen as they walk through her process of searching for informati…

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Episode 27: Marijuana and Making Babies 14:09

2y ago14:09

14:09

Marijuana and THC use has gained followers in recent years as many states have legalized it for medicinal or recreational purposes. But, there are still many questions surrounding how marijuana and THC can affect the fertility potential of both men and women. Join Fertility Answers Podcast host reproductive endocrinologist Dr. Neil Chappell as he d…

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Episode 26: Progesterone - A Misunderstood Hormone's Complicated Relationship to Pregnancy Loss 21:38

2y ago21:38

21:38

Progesterone is a hormone secreted after ovulation that prepares the lining of the uterus for a potential pregnancy. Because of its important role at the beginning of conception and well into pregnancy, there is often a false assumption that low levels of progesterone are responsible for all pregnancy loss. In this episode, Fertility Answers Podcas…

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Episode 25: Shifting Gears - When and How to Move on From Treatment 21:13

2y ago21:13

21:13

While most women seeking fertility treatments eventually become pregnant, a small subset are never able to medically overcome infertility and seek other avenues to a family or resolve to live childless. When is it time to say enough is enough? How do you give yourself permission to admit that you've given it your best shot, but now is the time to s…

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Episode 24: How We Avoid Twin+ Pregnancies in ART Procedures 20:17

2+ y ago20:17

20:17

There is no doubt that assisted reproductive technologies used in fertility treatment, such as intrauterine insemination and in vitro fertilization, have contributed to the rise in the number of twins and triplets over the last several decades. It's not uncommon for our patients to even ask for a twin pregnancy. However, multiple gestation pregnanc…

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Episode 23: Overcoming the Stress of Infertility 28:31

3y ago28:31

28:31

The level of stress experienced by individuals and couples diagnosed with infertility is nothing to dismiss. Experts equate the distress and trauma one gets with being diagnosed as infertile the same as getting a cancer diagnosis. Join us in this special conversation with Samantha Rauber, LPC, a licensed counselor certified in perinatal mental heal…

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Episode 22: Mosaic Embryos - What They Are and How They Affect Your IVF Journey 22:34

3y ago22:34

22:34

If you’re an IVF patient you’ve maybe heard your fertility specialist or embryologist use the term “mosaic” to describe your embryo after genetic testing. As embryo genetic testing has advanced over the last few years, geneticists are learning that not all embryos fall neatly into the classification of either normal or abnormal, but some can fall i…

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Episode 21: A Septum Story of Uterine Anomalies 21:20

3y ago21:20

21:20

Uterine anomalies and structural problems with the female reproductive organs, such as uterine septums, are often associated with increased miscarriage. In this episode, Dr. Neil Chappell discusses uterine anomalies with Fertility Answers patient Emma who came to our center with a history of miscarriages and a uterine septum. Find out more about wh…

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Episode 20: Acupuncture and Fertility - What are the Benefits? 25:27

3y ago25:27

25:27

East meets West in this special episode featuring Dr. Jan Morello, a physical medicine and rehabilitation physician in Baton Rouge. Her strong interest in holistic approaches and combining Eastern and Western medicine led her to become a licensed acupuncturist through Harvard Medical School. Based on thousands of years of practice in Eastern medici…

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Episode 19: An Update on COVID-19 and the Vaccines - Searching for the Truth 16:25

3y ago16:25

16:25

It's been over eight months since the vaccines have come out and we've learned quite a bit in that time. With close to 170 million fully-vaccinated people in the U.S., the preliminary research shows that the vaccines are doing their job of saving lives. But there is a lot of varied information and opinions about the vaccines, and we know you want t…

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Episode 18: LGBTQ+ Family Building - What Are the Options for Lesbian Women? 17:21

3+ y ago17:21

17:21

It's Pride Month and we've got a special podcast for our LGBTQ+ listeners who have been curious as to their options for family building. In this episode, Dr. Neil Chappell talks with patient Kaitlyn to take an in-depth look into the options she and her wife Alana considered, tried, and were successful at during their family building journey. Our di…

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Episode 17: AMH and HSG - Tests to Assess Your Egg Bank and Your Fertility Highway 16:34

3+ y ago16:34

16:34

What are the first line tests essential in the female fertility work-up? Join Dr. Neil Chappell and Fertility Answers physicians assistant Grace Pitt, PA, as they discuss anti-Mullerian hormone testing (AMH) and the hysterosalpingogram dye test (HSG) as the first two essential tests for diagnosing female infertility. AMH testing gives us clues to y…

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Episode 16: Exercise and Eggs 19:37

4y ago19:37

19:37

Let’s get physical! In this first episode of 2021, Dr. Chappell joins up with Joanna, a physical trainer with a passion for pregnancy, to discuss exercise. Everyone knows that exercise is good for you, but how to put that into action is another thing! Here, Joanna gives actionable tips and advice on how to get moving right away, key exercises to in…

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Episode 15: COVID and the Vaccine(s) 11:31

4y ago11:31

11:31

COVID has dominated the year of 2020 so it’s fitting that the beginning of the end of COVID comes into our lives at the end of this tumultuous year. The vaccines are here! And with the vaccines, a host of questions follows. What kind of vaccine is it? Is it safe? Who can take it? We will tackle the most up to date guidelines and provide a framework…

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Episode 14: Sperm Testing - What it is and What it Ain’t 19:13

4y ago19:13

19:13

The semen analysis - one of the three most important screening tests in the fertility workup, though arguably one of the least understood. Join Dr. Neil Chappell as he sits down once again with Fertility Answers IVF Lab Director Dr. Chelsey Leisinger to cover each component. Motility, morphology, concentration, total motile count...what’s important…

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Episode 13: Cancer & Fertility - Understanding Fertility Preservation Options in the Face of a Cancer Diagnosis 26:32

4y ago26:32

26:32

Cancer can be a devastating diagnosis, especially in younger women with a full life ahead of them. But in many cases, the conversation of fertility preservation can get missed or overlooked in a patient's consultations with oncologists in the rush to begin cancer treatment. In observance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, join Dr. Neil Ch…

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Episode 12: A Primer on PCOS 26:32

4y ago26:32

26:32

September is PCOS awareness month, so we decided to take a very ambitious leap and present an overview of this extremely complex disorder. Join host Dr. Neil Chappell as he provides some thoughts on what goes awry in PCOS and what we can do about it. We take you through the basic mechanics of the menstrual cycle and how PCOS changes the game. With …

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Episode 11: A Carrier Screening Conversation 18:41

4y ago18:41

18:41

In this episode, Dr. Neil Chappell sits down with Hillary Janani, RN, MS, CGC, a licensed genetics counselor, to discuss carrier screening. Carrier screens are increasingly being discussed at routine doctor visits, and are a really important consideration for anyone in their reproductive years. So, we thought it worth a short discussion with an exp…

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Episode 10: Let's Talk About IUI 16:59

4+ y ago16:59

16:59

Intrauterine insemination, or IUI for short, is one of the most commonly used infertility treatments. As an infertility patient, this is sometimes one of the first type of treatment protocols your doctor may prescribe for you, depending on your specific diagnosis. In this episode, join Dr. Neil Chappell and Fertility Answers IVF nurse Caroline Port…

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Episode 9: The Embryology Lab - An Insider's Look Into Eggs, Sperm and Embryos 20:56

4+ y ago20:56

20:56

In this episode, Dr. Neil Chappell is joined by Fertility Answers's own Dr. Chelsey Leisinger, PhD. As our chief embryologist and lab director, Dr. Leisinger answers some of the more commonly asked questions about what goes on after the egg retrieval, taking our listeners through the humble beginnings of the egg, its fertilization, and on to the ea…

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Episode 8: Diet & Fertility 20:08

4+ y ago20:08

20:08

Ever wonder about food and fertility? Calories and conception? Protein and pregnancy? Join host Dr. Neil Chappell as we tackle the questions of what to eat when trying to conceive. We will discuss macros, diet fads, and supplements to tailor your meal planning for a healthy and happy “bun in the oven.” Enjoy!…

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Episode 7: The Environment and Fertility 17:04

4+ y ago17:04

17:04

What can I be doing to help egg and sperm quality and improve the health of my future pregnancy? Given the times we are in with COVID-19, Dr. Neil Chappell takes a few minutes to do a different podcast episode exploring how foods, heavy metals, pesticides and endocrine disruptors can affect your body and that of a growing baby. He suggests some eas…

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Episode 6: The Adoption Option 21:26

4+ y ago21:26

21:26

Shannon and Scott knew they were meant to be parents. They describe a calling to build a big family, and this led them to a path we don’t always get to talk about in the fertility world. Listen to their story as they dive down into the world of adoption, describing the decisions they came across, and how their approach ended with a happy surprise.…

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Episode 5: IVF - Misconceptions, Fears and Barriers 34:36

4+ y ago34:36

34:36

In this episode, join Dr. Neil Chappell and Dr. John Storment as they hash out some of the top misconceptions, fears and barriers to IVF that they hear on a regular basis from patients. During this candid discussion the doctors tackle tough patient concerns like the fear of creating too many embryos, having twins or more, being off-the-charts hormo…

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Episode 4: It's About Time(ing)! 19:15

5y ago19:15

19:15

What do you do when your partner’s job only allows him limited time for family planning, especially when you have fertility issues. In this episode we introduce you to Heather who is young and newly married and wanting to start a family, but has two very real issues to deal with: numerous recurring uterine fibroids needing surgery and a husband who…

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Episode 3: Decisions, Decisions 35:38

5y ago35:38

35:38

For women and couples seeking fertility treatment, hearing a patient's perspective is just as important as listening to doctors tell you what they think is the right path. Through this podcast, Drs. Neil Chappell and John Storment bring these two worlds together through candid discussions with current and former patients that we hope will provide i…

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Episode 2: How to Have Sex to Get Pregnant - Let's Get Busy! 15:48

5y ago15:48

15:48

It takes two to tango, and in this frank discussion we pull back the covers on the myths surrounding how to have sex to get pregnant. In this episode reproductive endocrinologists and fertility specialists Neil Chappell, M.D., and John Storment, M.D., both of Fertility Answers, get into the nitty-gritty of how often, when and how a couple trying to…

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Episode 1: The Fertility Consultation - Demystifying the First Visit 26:02

5y ago26:02

26:02

In our first episode, meet expert reproductive endocrinologists and fertility specialists John Storment, M.D. and Neil Chappell, M.D. of Fertility Answers, a fertility practice focused on helping build families. "Demystifying the First Visit" outlines what this first visit with a fertility doctor might look like, highlighting the discussions you sh…

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The Fertility Answers Podcast (Trailer) 0:52

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Episode 30: Unintended Consequences of Embryo Personhood 18:34

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Episode 29: Unraveling the Link Between Insulin Resistance and Fertility 23:43

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Episode 28: An Egg Freezing Conversation with Olympian Lolo Jones 49:06

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Episode 27: Marijuana and Making Babies 14:09

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Episode 26: Progesterone - A Misunderstood Hormone's Complicated Relationship to Pregnancy Loss 21:38

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Episode 25: Shifting Gears - When and How to Move on From Treatment 21:13

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Episode 24: How We Avoid Twin+ Pregnancies in ART Procedures 20:17

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Episode 23: Overcoming the Stress of Infertility 28:31

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Episode 22: Mosaic Embryos - What They Are and How They Affect Your IVF Journey 22:34

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Episode 21: A Septum Story of Uterine Anomalies 21:20

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Episode 20: Acupuncture and Fertility - What are the Benefits? 25:27

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Episode 19: An Update on COVID-19 and the Vaccines - Searching for the Truth 16:25

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Episode 18: LGBTQ+ Family Building - What Are the Options for Lesbian Women? 17:21

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Episode 17: AMH and HSG - Tests to Assess Your Egg Bank and Your Fertility Highway 16:34

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Episode 16: Exercise and Eggs 19:37

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Episode 15: COVID and the Vaccine(s) 11:31

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Episode 14: Sperm Testing - What it is and What it Ain’t 19:13

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Episode 13: Cancer & Fertility - Understanding Fertility Preservation Options in the Face of a Cancer Diagnosis 26:32

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Episode 12: A Primer on PCOS 26:32

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Episode 11: A Carrier Screening Conversation 18:41

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Episode 10: Let's Talk About IUI 16:59

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Episode 9: The Embryology Lab - An Insider's Look Into Eggs, Sperm and Embryos 20:56

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Episode 8: Diet & Fertility 20:08

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Episode 7: The Environment and Fertility 17:04

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Episode 6: The Adoption Option 21:26

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Episode 5: IVF - Misconceptions, Fears and Barriers 34:36

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Episode 4: It's About Time(ing)! 19:15

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Episode 3: Decisions, Decisions 35:38

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Episode 2: How to Have Sex to Get Pregnant - Let's Get Busy! 15:48

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Episode 1: The Fertility Consultation - Demystifying the First Visit 26:02

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The Fertility Answers Podcast (Trailer) 0:52

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