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Taco Bout Fertility Tuesday
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!
Episodes
214 episodes
When the Math Ain’t Mathing: How Too Many Mosaics Can Hurt Pregnancy Rates
In 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 begin with a surprising math puzzle from a...
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Season 7
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Episode 49
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11:34
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Are You ‘Cheating’ on Your Fertility Doctor by Getting a Second Opinion?
In 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 doctor?Inspired by a real patient interaction, he ...
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Season 7
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Episode 48
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11:52
Good Eggs Gone Bad: Why Perfect-Looking Eggs Still Fail
Why 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 later say the cycle failed due to an egg issue...
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Season 7
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Episode 47
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14:52
What to Expect at Your IUI: The Process, the Math, and the Reality
IUI 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 during an IUI cycle, from the first ultr...
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Season 7
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Episode 46
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15:31
Fewer Embryos, Smarter Strategy: How to Avoid the Spare Embryo Dilemma
What 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 side of “extra embryos.” He explai...
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Season 7
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Episode 45
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12:57
Doctors Have Feelings Too: The Human Side of Fertility Care
In 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 white coat to hear the human side of fe...
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Season 7
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Episode 44
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16:58
When Nature Meets Science: How Naturopaths and Fertility Doctors Work Together
This 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 work hand in hand.Together, they ...
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Season 7
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Episode 43
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22:43
The 120% Illusion: When Doing More Tests Doesn’t Mean Better Results
Can 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 misconceptions in fertility tre...
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Season 7
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Episode 42
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14:17
Lies, Damn Lies, and IVF Statistics
Are 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 marketing” can make average results look amazing.L...
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Season 7
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Episode 41
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12:20
Clomid vs. Femara: Why Two Similar Fertility Pills Work So Differently
Not 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 (letrozole)—two medications that ma...
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Season 7
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Episode 40
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14:25
Pooling Frozen Sperm for IUI—and What Freezing Really Means
Freezing is one of the most powerful tools in modern fertility—but it’s also one of the most misunderstood. In this episode of Taco Bout Fertility Tuesday, Dr. Mark Amols unpacks the science behind freezing sperm, eggs, and embr...
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Season 7
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Episode 39
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16:42
The Needle in the Egg: Should You Choose ICSI?
ICSI—also known as intracytoplasmic sperm injection—sounds complicated, but it’s one of the most powerful tools in modern IVF. In this episode of Taco Bout Fertility Tuesday, Dr. Mark Amols breaks down what ICSI really ...
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Season 7
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Episode 38
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17:23
Are Day-7 Embryos Doomed to Fail? The surprising science of late-blooming embryos — and why they still deserve a chance.
Are Day-7 embryos doomed to fail — or are they just late bloomers? In this episode of Taco Bout Fertility Tuesday, Dr. Mark Amols explains why embryos that don’t reach blastocyst until Day 7 have lower implantation and ...
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Season 7
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Episode 37
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13:39
Inside the ZyMōt Chip: How Microfluidics Picks Better Sperm
In this episode of Taco Bout Fertility Tuesday, Dr. Mark Amols takes a deep dive into the ZyMōt microfluidic sperm chip — a device designed to mimic nature’s way of selecting the healthiest sperm.We explore:Wh...
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Season 7
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Episode 36
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12:45
MitoSure or Mito-Not-Sure: Should You Trust the MitoSure Score?
Today’s episode comes straight from a listener question: What’s the deal with MitoSure? Is this mitochondria-based score the secret weapon in embryo selection — or just another lab test with a fancy name and fuzzy usefulness?Joi...
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Season 7
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Episode 35
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12:56
Baby’s First Pictures: Decoding the First Trimester Ultrasound
In this week’s episode of Taco Bout Fertility Tuesday, Dr. Mark Amols takes you on a guided tour of your baby’s very first pictures—the first trimester ultrasound. From the tiny gestational sac to the yolk sac (your baby’s first...
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Season 7
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Episode 34
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13:14
Pregnant After IVF or IUI: What to Do Next and What to Expect
You finally got the positive test after IVF or IUI — now what? In this episode of Taco Bout Fertility Tuesday, Dr. Mark Amols walks you through the first steps after a positive pregnancy test, from confirming with beta hCG bloodwork to...
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Season 7
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Episode 33
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12:23
DOR Demystified: Why Diminished Ovarian Reserve Isn’t One-Size-Fits-All
Understanding the different types of Diminished Ovarian Reserve and what they mean for your fertility journeyBeing told you have Diminished Ovarian Reserve (DOR) can feel overwhelming — but the truth is, it’s not the same diagnosi...
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Season 7
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Episode 32
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15:45
From Superstar to So-So: Why Your Fertility Results Fluctuate
Ever had an amazing IVF cycle followed by one that made you question everything? You’re not alone—and no, your ovaries didn’t suddenly revolt. In this episode of Taco Bout Fertility Tuesday, Dr. Mark Amols breaks down the statistical c...
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Season 7
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Episode 31
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11:07
The Scariest Part of IVF—And Why It Terrifies Me as a Doctor
There’s a lot to worry about in IVF: Will you get enough eggs? Will your embryos be normal? Will the transfer work?But for Dr. Mark Amols, there’s one part that truly keeps him up at night—fertilization.In this dee...
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Season 7
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Episode 30
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15:33
The Curious Case of the Missing Semen
Where did the semen go? In this week’s episode of Taco Bout Fertility Tuesday, Dr. Mark Amols unpacks one of the lesser-discussed causes of male infertility—low semen volume and retrograde ejaculation.From t...
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Season 7
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Episode 29
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12:34
Balls in Your Court: Male Fertility Red Flags
Think infertility is just a female issue? Think again. In this episode of Taco Bout Fertility Tuesday, Dr. Mark Amols serves up some tough love (and solid science) about male fertility. From hormonal red flags and testicular trauma to ...
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Season 7
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Episode 28
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14:53
Superhero Hormone: What Progesterone Is Really Doing Behind the Scenes
You’ve heard of estrogen, maybe even LH—but the real superhero in fertility? It’s progesterone.In this episode of Taco Bout Fertility Tuesday, Dr. Mark Amols reveals how progesterone silently supports pregnancy, stabilize...
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Season 7
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Episode 27
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14:54
Ugly Sperm? Why Morphology Might Not Matter as Much as You Think
You've been told your sperm shape is the problem—but is it really? In this episode of Taco Bout Fertility Tuesday, Dr. Mark Amols breaks down what sperm morphology actually means, how it's measured, and whether a low morphology ...
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Season 7
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Episode 26
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12:37
From Nurse to Nerd: Why I Became a Fertility Doctor
This week’s episode is deeply personal. Dr. Mark Amols shares the journey that led him to become a fertility doctor—from his early days as a nurse, to witnessing a friend’s struggle with infertility, to navigating his own fertility challenges w...
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Season 7
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Episode 25
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15:39