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Fertility ForwardEp 179: Mosaic Turner Syndrome and IVF Outcomes with Dr. Emily ClarkeDiscoveries made during fertility testing can sometimes reveal more than patients expect. In this episode of Fertility Forward, Dr. Emily Clarke, a third-year fellow in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at RMA of New York, shares new research on Mosaic Turner syndrome and what it can mean for patients undergoing IVF. She explains how many people discover this chromosomal condition incidentally, why it can vary so widely in presentation, and how understanding it helps improve counseling and care. We explore the emotional impact of unexpected genetic results, the reassurance that information from these types of studies...
2025-11-2016 minFertility ForwardEp 178: Dr. Stein & Dr. Reckhow on Their Latest Research for ASRMJoining Rena and Dara on the podcast today are two special guests, a reproductive endocrinologist and partner, Dr. Daniel Stein, who leads a team at our West Side office, as well as an RMA Fellow and native New Yorker, Dr. Jensen Reckhow. Our guests have co-authored an abstract titled ‘Predicting treatment futility in patients undergoing autologous IVF’, which they’ll be presenting at the ASRM Conference. Join the conversation today as they expand on their study, diving into what inspired the topic, what they based their research on, the detail...
2025-11-1325 minFertility ForwardEp 170: Inside the Embryology Lab with Rick SlifkinThe embryology lab is often a mystery to patients, but it plays a critical role in every IVF journey. In this episode, we’re joined by Rick Slifkin, Embryology Associate Laboratory Director at RMA of New York, for a rare behind-the-scenes look at what happens after egg retrieval. With nearly two decades of experience, Rick walks us through each step of the process, from fertilization and embryo development to genetic testing and cryopreservation. He explains what makes a lab truly high-performing, how strict protocols minimize stress on eggs and embryos, and why innovations in freezing an...
2025-07-2450 min
DEMOS'tan SeslerMücadeleyi Hatırlamak: Türkiye’de Kadın ve LGBTİ+ Aktivistlerin Barış Hikâyeleri📢 Odağımızdakiler’in bu bölümünde, “Mücadeleyi Hatırlamak: Türkiye’de Kadın ve LGBTİ+ Aktivistlerin Barış Hikâyeleri” başlıklı hafızalaştırma çalışmamızdan yola çıkarak, barışın öznelerin diliyle ve talepleri üzerinden konuşulmasının önemini vurguluyoruz.Mevcut barış gündemini odağımıza alarak, Türkiye’deki barış sürecinin tarihsel arka planını; Kürt kadın hareketi, feminist hareket ve LGBTİ+ hareketinin barış mücadelesi deneyimleri üzerinden hatırlıyor ve bu deneyimlerin bugünkü barış arayışına nasıl bir zemin sunduğunu tartışıyoruz.📌 Bölümde referans verilen tüm kaynaklara ve Mü...
2025-07-2131 minFertility ForwardEp 164: The Power of Knowledge with Dr. Taraneh Nazem and Carissa SimekHere on the Fertility Forward podcast, we often say that knowledge is power — and that you are your own best advocate! Joining Rena and Dara on the show today are two passionate guests who are dedicated to educating women about infertility, fertility benefits, healthcare coverage, and women’s health. We’re thrilled to welcome Dr. Taraneh Nazem, a double board-certified Reproductive Endocrinologist, Infertility Specialist, and Obstetrician-Gynecologist at RMA of New York’s Westside office, along with Carissa Simek, one of Dr. Nazem’s patients. In today’s episode, Carissa opens up about how her desire f...
2025-04-2439 minFertility ForwardEp 163: Mosaic Embryo Transfers and the Future of Fertility with Dr. Phillip RomanskiHow can data enable doctors to best support their patients? Reproductive endocrinologist and associate research director Dr. Phillip Romanski joins us in conversation to discuss the annual Pacific Coast Reproductive Society Conference (PCRS), everything he learned, and what he spoke about. Tune in to hear Dr. Romanski’s perspective on mosaic embryo transfers before we dive into the complex world of segmental mosaic embryos and fully segmental aneuploid embryos. We discuss Preimplantation Genetic Testing, how to personalize care on an ongoing basis, and how in vitro maturation and in vitro gametogenesis will shape the future of...
2025-04-0318 minFertility ForwardEp 162: Navigating Fertility and Cancer Treatment with Alexandria Touris and Dr. Matthew LedermanWhen is the right time to have children? What if you put having a family on the back burner and then something tragic happens that prevents you from conceiving? Today, we are joined by cancer survivor and RMA client Alexandria Touris and her doctor, our very own Matthew Lederman, to discuss navigating fertility with cancer. Tuning in, you’ll hear all about how Alexandria’s life was turned upside down when she received her cancer diagnosis, her egg retrieval process, the kind of support system she had, and her personal opinion (and words of wisdom) about freezing your eggs if h...
2025-03-2045 minFertility ForwardEp 155: The Fight for Families: Advocating for Fertility Rights and Accessible Care with Dr. Kimberley ThorntonWhen access to fertility treatments is under threat, advocates like Dr. Kimberley Thornton step up to protect the rights of patients. In this episode of Fertility Forward, Dr. Thornton, a leading reproductive endocrinologist at RMA of New York, discusses her advocacy efforts with RESOLVE, a national infertility organization dedicated to improving access to fertility care. She shares RESOLVE’s work pushing for the Right to IVF Act, which aims to safeguard IVF access and expand treatment coverage for everyone, including veterans. Despite legislative setbacks, Dr. Thornton emphasizes the importance of sharing pe...
2024-12-0522 minFertility ForwardEp 154: ‘Evaluating the Relationship Between Ejaculatory Abstinence and the Incidence of Embryo Mosaicism’ with Atoosa GhofranianDoes ejaculatory abstinence really affect embryo mosaicism? Today on Fertility Forward, Fellow at RMA New York, Dr. Atoosa Ghofranian joins us to discuss her study titled: ‘Evaluating the Relationship Between Ejaculatory Abstinence and the Incidence of Embryo Mosaicism.’ Tuning in, you’ll hear about her inspiration behind the study, what mosaicism is, what her findings of the study were, why she thinks another study is needed, and more! We even discuss what we can learn from the concrete evidence this provided us. Finally, Atoosa tells us what she is grateful for today. Thanks for listening in!
2024-11-1409 minFertility ForwardEp 153: ASRM Abstract: The Effect of Trophectoderm Rebiopsy on Serum B-Human Chronic Gonadotropin Levels in Pregnancies Resulting in Live Births with Dr. Erkan BuyukJoining Rena and Dara on the Fertility Forward podcast today is Dr. Erkan Buyuk, who is a board-certified reproductive endocrinologist, infertility specialist, and OB-GYN practicing at RMA of New York’s Eastside office. He currently serves as the Director of the Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (REI) Fellowship Program and as an examiner for the REI Division of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Before joining RMA of New York in 2019, Dr. Buyuk was the Director of the Fertility Preservation Program and Reproductive Tissue Bank and the Director of the REI Fellowship Program at Einstein/Montefiore Medical Center. We ar...
2024-11-0720 minFertility ForwardEp 152: Understanding Egg Maturation with Dr. Keri BerginKnowledge is power and understanding the nuances of egg maturation is incredibly helpful in any fertility journey. Based on her abstract on Assessing the Reproductive Potential of Late Mature Oocytes and Egg-Freezing Cycles, Reproductive Endocrinologist Dr. Keri Bergin shares her knowledge on this episode. We begin with background information on the study: when you do egg freezing, you want to stimulate the ovaries to grow as many eggs as possible; at the time of retrieval, the embryologist will determine which are mature and which are immature. At her lab at RMA, Dr. Bergin keeps the immature eggs in culture...
2024-10-2817 minFertility ForwardEp 151: Revolutionizing Reproductive Medicine: The Future of Genetic Testing and Single Euploid Embryo Transfers with Dr. Rachel DanisImagine a world where parents have the power to protect their future children from inherited genetic disorders before they even take their first breath. In this episode, we dive into the groundbreaking science of single euploid embryo transfers and Preimplantation Genetic Testing (PGT) with returning guest, Dr. Rachel Danis, a reproductive endocrinologist, infertility specialist, and board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist at RMA of New York. Join us as we discuss Dr. Danis’ research on this topic, how this technology is revolutionizing fertility treatments, and what it means for parents hoping to eliminate the risk of passing on...
2024-10-2425 minFertility ForwardEp 149: Holding Onto Hope, Patient Advocacy, and Choosing the Right Reproductive Endocrinologist with Dr. Rachel Danis and Kristen TomlanSo many women battle with having thin uterine linings when trying to conceive and today’s guest, Kristen Tomlan joins us today with her reproductive endocrinologist, Dr. Rachel Danis, to walk us through how she combatted this issue and brought two beautiful children into this world. In this conversation, we discuss what sparked Kristen’s courage to advocate for herself and seek a second opinion during IVF treatment, how she ended up working with Dr. Danis at RMA, why Dr. Danis was happy to work with her, and how she stayed strong through her infertility struggles. We delve into fact...
2024-09-1936 minFertility ForwardEp 148: Navigating Fertility Choices: Understanding SART Rankings and Choosing the Right Clinic with Dr. Eric FlisserChoosing the right fertility clinic can be overwhelming for prospective parents, with so many options and factors to consider. In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Eric Flisser, a leading reproductive endocrinologist at RMA of New York, to help you demystify the process of selecting a clinic. He provides clear, actionable guidance for navigating SART (Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology) reports, understanding clinic statistics, and making informed choices that bring you closer to your family-building dreams. Tune in as Dr. Flisser shares his wisdom and expertise on what to look for when choosing a reproductive endocrinologist, why reviews mi...
2024-09-0535 minFertility ForwardEp 145: What You Didn’t Know About Celiac Disease with Jessica Lebovits, RD, CDNMost people know (or have at least heard) of gluten and understand that some may be affected by an intolerance of it, but many are unaware that this immune reaction to eating gluten is actually called celiac disease. Today on Fertility Forward, Jessica Lebovits, RD, CDN, joins us to discuss her journey with celiac disease and how the diagnosis ultimately affected her fertility. Jessica is now a celiac disease specialist (among others) and she explains how her positive outlook on her diagnosis led her to pursue and embrace it as a specialization in nutrition. We discuss the ins and...
2024-07-2539 minFertility ForwardEp 143: IVF as a Same-Sex Couple with Ashley Quintero and Amy DealNavigating infertility is an incredibly difficult journey as it is, but there are even more hurdles involved for same-sex couples. Today on Fertility Forward, we are joined by wonderful RMA clients, Ashley and Amy Deal to discuss their fertility journey. Tuning in, you’ll hear all about our guests’ fertility journey, the struggles they have faced, particularly as a lesbian couple, how they each got involved in the process, why support and a ‘village’ are invaluable throughout IVF, taking breaks, and more! We delve into how they stayed positive even through bad news before discussing the stress and joys they have...
2024-06-2047 min
The Sovereign LightThe Sovereign Light By RmAThe coming together to promote and support our authentic energetic signature of empowerment from within. A place where we can freely express the sharing of our own light with others; through inspirational enlightenment and on our way to blissful dimensional stimulating conversations. To help unlock emotional suppression whilst transitioning through many a dark night of the soul and into awakening; the transformation to emerge and see again, with wisdom to realign, embrace what we prefer and engage with an open heart bandwidth frequency.
2024-02-0801 minFertility ForwardEp 133: Breaking Down Barriers to the Male Fertility Evaluation in the Reproductive Clinic: Optimizing New TechnologyDr. Natan Bar-Chama is a board-certified reproductive urologist and has been the Director for the Centre for Reproductive Health at RMA of New York for the past 20 years. His practice is exclusively dedicated to the field of male fertility. During this episode, he shares a summary of his recent presentation at the ASRM Conference, titled Breaking Down Barriers to the Male Fertiltity Evaluation in the Reproductive Clinic: Optimizing New Technology. This episode centers on two elements that the male reproductive analysis is based on, and how evolving technological solutions facilitate the process of extracting necessary information for fertility treatment...
2024-02-0836 minFertility ForwardEp 132: Overcoming Fear for the Fertility Journey with Claudia FreedmanClaudia Freedman was recently discharged from RMA of New York, under the care of Dr. Matthew Lederman. She is ten weeks pregnant today! During this conversation, Claudia joins us to share her story of reaching this point despite navigating a very real phobia of needles. Tuning in, you’ll hear all about Claudia’s unexpected struggles to get pregnant, her journey to pursuing fertility treatment, and the apprehension she experienced leading up to the process. Claudia shares tips and tricks that she implemented during the IVF process, how she created a sense of control to combat fear, and how aski...
2024-01-2533 minFertility ForwardEp 130: Tips and Tricks for Surviving the Holiday Season with Dr. Georgia WitkinIf you’re dreading the upcoming holidays, with their awkward conversations and cringe-worthy personal questions, this episode is for you! We are joined by returning guest, Dr. Georgia Witkin to discuss some handy tips and tricks for surviving the holiday season ahead. Dr. Witkin is the Director of Psychological Services and Wellness at RMA of New York and an assistant professor in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Science at Mount Sinai Medical Center. Tuning in today, you’ll hear Dr. Witkin’s thoughts on why you need to stop “should-ing” and her insights for being discerning about what and w...
2023-12-2128 minFertility ForwardEp 127: Spironolactone Use and its Effect on Fertility with Dr. Kimberley Thornton & Dr. Atoosa GhofranianToday on Fertility Forward, we will discuss another research abstract presented at this year’s American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) Conference, titled ‘Spironolactone use in oocyte maturation in patients undergoing oocyte cryopreservation.’ Here to join us in conversation about it are two of the authors, who are also endocrinologists at RMA of New York, Dr. Atoosa Ghofranian and Dr. Kimberley Thornton. Tune in now to hear more about Spironolactone and its uses, where their research question stemmed from including the story behind the interest in this project, highlights from the study’s findings, and more.
2023-11-0215 minFertility ForwardEp 125: Severe Male Factor Infertility and Embryonic Mosaicism with Dr. Tamar AlkonToday, we are joined by Dr. Tamar Alkon from RMA's Mexico City office to discuss her groundbreaking research on embryonic mosaicism and its correlation with spermatozoa recovery in severe male factor infertility patients. Dr. Alkon begins by explaining embryonic mosaicism and shares insights into her research process and findings. The research will be presented at the ASRM (American Society for Reproductive Medicine) conference in October, which signifies a tremendous step in fertility knowledge and understanding! Tune in to hear Dr. Alkon’s conclusions firsthand.
2023-10-1915 minFertility ForwardEp 123: Secondary Infertility with Dr. Jeffrey KleinJust as we always say, knowledge is power, and today’s guest is a massive advocate for getting more information about your fertility to make informed decisions. Dr. Jeffrey Klein is a reproductive endocrinologist and fertility specialist at RMA of New York -- Westchester with a reputation for incredible patient care and a great passion for his work. He joins us in this episode of Fertility Forward to discuss secondary infertility, what it means, why it occurs, why the workup is similar to regular infertility, and so much more! We delve into why open lines of communication and pure hon...
2023-09-2127 minFertility ForwardEp 107: Goodbye Perfection and Hello Balance, with Katie DewhurstFinding balance and welcoming that balance into your life will help you create a lifestyle that leads to being a healthy person while also having room for the indulgences and other “good” parts of life you don’t want to miss out on. Our guest today is Katie Dewhurst, the founder, and CEO of Hello Balance, a health and wellness company helping millennial women optimize their health through food. She’s a certified functional medicine health coach and nutritionist, a cookbook author, and the founder of the Hello Baby Prenatal Nutrition course. Her health coaching approach is based on the late...
2023-02-0242 minFertility ForwardEp 106: Immunology in Fertility Care with Dr. Daniel SteinThe health of your immune system can gravely affect your fertility and ability to become pregnant. Joining us today on Fertility Forward is specialist Dr. Daniel Stein, to talk about how immunology affects fertility care. In this episode, you will hear all about immunotolerance, how a functioning immune system is beneficial to pregnancy, when your immune system affects your ability to carry a pregnancy and how to know, as well as how to test for any immune system issues affecting your fertility. We also discuss why blood tests may not be helpful, how to spot treatments that aren’t go...
2023-01-2620 min
Career Hub StudioSivil Havacılık Ulaştırma İşletmeciliği Bölümüne Yönelik 2023 Yılı Kariyer Trendleri - vol.1#sivilhavacılık #sivilhavaulaştırmaişletmeciliği #linkedin sivil hava ulaştırma işletmeciliği maaşı 2022, sivil hava ulaştırma işletmeciliği maaşı 2023, spor yönetimi nedir, insan kaynakları yönetimi, lojistik bölümü nedir, deniz ve liman işletmeciliği, iş sağlığı ve güvenliği bölümü, yerel yönetimler nedir, yerel yönetimler bölümü,, sağlık kurumları işletmeciliği dersleri, türk hava kurumu üniversitesi, tibbi dokumantasyon sekreterlik, çağrı merkezi hizmetleri,, eczane hizmetleri ne iş yapar, radyo ve televizyon programcılığı ne iş yapar, acil durum ve affet bölümü nedir,, ceza infaz ve güvenlik h...
2023-01-0107 min
Career Hub StudioDeniz Ulaştırma İşletme Mühendisliği Bölümüne Yönelik 2023 Yılı Kariyer Trendleri - vol.3#denizulaştırma #işletmemühendisliği #linkedin yks puan hesaplama , yks puan hesaplama , yok atlas , yks sıralama hesaplama , ösym , deniz ulaştırma işletme mühendisliği taban puanları 2022 , itü taban puanları , dgs puan hesaplama , biyomedikal mühendisliği , bilgisayar mühendisliği sıralama , dokuz eylül üniversitesi deniz ulaştırma işletme mühendisliği , dokuz eylül üniversitesi , kaptan olmak için hangi bölüm , istanbul üniversitesi , deniz ulaştırma işletme mühendisliği sıralama , istanbul teknik üniversitesi , denizcilik işletmeleri yönetimi , yök atlas deniz ulaştırma işletme mühendisliği taban puanları , de...
2023-01-0107 min
Career Hub StudioSivil Hava Ulaştırma İşletmeciliği Bölümüne Yönelik 2023 Yılı Kariyer Trendleri - vol.2#sivilhavacılık #sivilhavaulaştırmaişletmeciliği #linkedin sivil hava ulaştırma işletmeciliği maaşı 2022, sivil hava ulaştırma işletmeciliği maaşı 2023, spor yönetimi nedir, insan kaynakları yönetimi, lojistik bölümü nedir, deniz ve liman işletmeciliği, iş sağlığı ve güvenliği bölümü, yerel yönetimler nedir, yerel yönetimler bölümü,, sağlık kurumları işletmeciliği dersleri, türk hava kurumu üniversitesi, tibbi dokumantasyon sekreterlik, çağrı merkezi hizmetleri,, eczane hizmetleri ne iş yapar, radyo ve televizyon programcılığı ne iş yapar, acil durum ve affet bölümü nedir,, ceza infaz ve güvenlik h...
2022-12-3008 minCareer Hub StudioDeniz Ulaştırma İşletme Mühendisliği Bölümüne Yönelik 2023 Yılı Kariyer Trendleri - vol.1#denizulaştırma #işletmemühendisliği #linkedin yks puan hesaplama , yks puan hesaplama , yok atlas , yks sıralama hesaplama , ösym , deniz ulaştırma işletme mühendisliği taban puanları 2022 , itü taban puanları , dgs puan hesaplama , biyomedikal mühendisliği , bilgisayar mühendisliği sıralama , dokuz eylül üniversitesi deniz ulaştırma işletme mühendisliği , dokuz eylül üniversitesi , kaptan olmak için hangi bölüm , istanbul üniversitesi , deniz ulaştırma işletme mühendisliği sıralama , istanbul teknik üniversitesi , denizcilik işletmeleri yönetimi , yök atlas deniz ulaştırma işletme mühendisliği taban puanları , de...
2022-12-2808 minFertility ForwardEp 99: A Story of Strength and Hope from Caitlin ZikoyanisKnowledge is power, and you are your best advocate. Sharing her story on the podcast today is former patient Caitlin Zikoyanis, who underwent genetic IVF to eliminate the BRCA 2 gene. Tune in today to hear her story of successfully removing risk from her children’s lives through fertility treatment with RMA’s Dr. Matthew Letterman. Learn from what she would do differently and where she found her best support, and hear us bust a myth about recessive genes. Find out how genetic IVF can completely eliminate BRCA, and what Caitlin would like anyone dealing with the same issues as her...
2022-10-2718 minFertility ForwardEp 98: Dr. Rachel DanisIn this episode of Fertility Forward, we are joined by our newest member of RMA New York, reproductive endocrinologist, Dr. Rachel Danis. Listening in, you will hear all about Rachel’s professional journey from her passion for how REI hits home for her as a woman, to why she chose reproductive endocrinology. Next, we delve into the new drug Elagolix, how it is helpful for women with endometriosis, why Rachel wanted to do research and studies on it, and what she discovered through her research process. Rachel also shares the side effects of the drug before talking about her go...
2022-10-1321 min