Press Releases and Bulletins May 12, 2021
We are saddened to have learned of the passing of Dr. Paul McDonough on May 8, 2021 in Augusta, Georgia. A past president of ASRM (1989-1990) and giant in the field of reproductive medicine, Dr. McDonough leaves a legacy of distinguished work and contributions to the advancement of science.
Podcast Episodes May 06, 2021
Today on the program we speak with Donna Ruth from the NPWH about the field of nursing and what educational offerings the NPWH has for 2021.
Podcast Episodes May 04, 2021
Does stress cause infertility or is it the other way round? The emotional impacts of IVF treatment are featured in this episode with Dr. Julia Woodward, interviewed by Dr. Vickie Schafer. Dr. Woodward is an Associate Professor and Clinical Psychologist who has directed the Patient Support Program at the Duke Fertility Center for over 15 years. In this episode, she discusses just how common depression and anxiety are among fertility patients, the factors that drive patients to minimize their struggles to the fertility team, the most common time points for stress to spike, the lack of evidence for stress
Podcast Episodes Apr 29, 2021
Today on the program we are going to catch up on all things ASRM!
Podcast Episodes Apr 22, 2021
It is National Infertility Awareness Week, and on the show today we talk about Infertility Awareness with Dr. Gloria Richard-Davis, co-author of the book "Planning Parenthood: Strategies for Success in Fertility Assistance, Adoption and Surrogacy".
Press Releases and Bulletins Apr 20, 2021
For over a year, we have been working to evaluate the latest science around COVID-19 and reproductive health.
As scientists and medical experts conduct and analyze the research, we have refined our recommendations accordingly. As in all our work, we endeavor to help professionals and patients understand the best information available.
Podcast Episodes Apr 20, 2021
Due to the unique stress of infertility, patients often look for resources and support in addition to those provided by their medical provider. In this episode Barbara Collura, the Executive Director of RESOLVE, the oldest support organization for people dealing with infertility, is interviewed by Dr. Bill Petok, a psychologist who works with individuals and couples building their families through assisted reproductive technologies. Ms. Collura talks about the work of RESOLVE, both in terms of support networks and advocacy.
Announcements Apr 20, 2021
We heard you! The ASRM Coding Committee reorganized and updated the ASRM Coding Corner. Here you can find a repository of coding questions submitted by our members across the US and answered by experts on the ASRM Coding Committee.
Press Releases and Bulletins Apr 16, 2021
The American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) applauds the decision from the National Institutes of Health (NIH)to continue to allow federally funded researchers to work with tissues and cell lines originally derived from fetal tissue. As we have seen with the development of the COVID-19 vaccines and therapeutics, the impact of these materials as research tools is broad, and essential.
Podcast Episodes Apr 15, 2021
It is Medical Genetics Awareness Week and today we are talking about translocation flagging from PGT-A results. Joining us to discuss this is Dr. Alyssa Snider who is VP of Clinical Genetic Services at Igenomix, and holds both a PhD in genetics and a Master's degree with certification as a genetic counselor.