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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
248 episodes
ERA Was Supposed to Improve Embryo Transfers—Could It Actually Make Them Worse?
Does the ERA test actually improve your chance of pregnancy with IVF—or has endometrial receptivity testing been oversold?Patients often receive completely different advice. Some fertility specialists say the Endometrial Receptivity Anal...
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Chronic Endometritis & IVF: Could Silent Uterine Inflammation Affect Implantation or Miscarriage?
Could chronic endometritis—silent inflammation in the uterine lining—affect IVF implantation, miscarriage, or embryo-transfer success?In this episode of Taco Bout Fertility Tuesday, Dr. Mark Amols explains what chronic endometritis is, w...
Empty Uterus, High hCG: What the Discriminatory Zone Really Means
What does it mean when your hCG is above the “discriminatory zone,” but a transvaginal ultrasound still shows an empty uterus? It raises concern—but it does not automatically diagnose an ectopic pregnancy or miscarriage.In this episode o...
My hCG Didn’t Double: Miscarriage, Ectopic—or Still Normal?
Your first beta hCG is 100. Two days later, it rises to 150—but it didn’t double. Does that mean miscarriage? Could it be ectopic? Or could the pregnancy still be progressing normally?Before Google diagnoses you with three different preg...
Is God Punishing Me With Infertility? Faith, Guilt, and What the Bible Says
Infertility can lead to a painful question that many people are afraid to say aloud: Is God punishing me?In this deeply personal episode of Taco Bout Fertility Tuesday, Dr. Mark Amols explores why infertility can feel lik...
Stop Chasing the Perfect IVF Protocol
After a disappointing IVF retrieval, it is tempting to change everything. But does a new protocol actually explain a better next cycle—or is biology doing some of the talking?In this episode, Dr. Mark Amols explains why IVF protocols abs...
Pregnant at 50: Miracle, Medicine, or Missing Information?
Can you actually get pregnant at 50? The headlines never tell you the number that matters most: how old was the egg?In this episode of Taco Bout Fertility Tuesday, Dr. Mark Amols breaks down what is really behind those “pregnant at 50” h...
The Ovary’s Side of the Story: Menstrual Cycle Myths Explained
Most people think of the menstrual cycle as bleeding, cramps, cycle day one, or an app prediction. But the period is really the final report — not the main event.In this episode of Taco Bout Fertility Tuesday, Dr. Mark Amols explains the...
Progesterone Shots: Are Fertility Doctors Sadists or Just Following the Science?
Progesterone-in-oil shots, also known as PIO shots, are one of the most feared and hated parts of IVF. They are uncomfortable, intimidating, and often leave patients wondering: “Do I really need this, or is my fertility doctor just being cruel?...
Can Your Embryo Fall Out? The Truth About Bed Rest After Embryo Transfer
Can your embryo fall out after an embryo transfer? Do you really need bed rest after IVF? Can walking, peeing, coughing, laughing, going up stairs, having stress, or riding home in the car ruin your chances?In this episode of Taco Bou...
Bad Advice, Good Intentions: When Fertility Reassurance Becomes a Delay
Fertility advice can be wrong even when the person giving it meant well. In this episode of Taco Bout Fertility Tuesday, Dr. Mark Amols explores how reassurance, incomplete evaluations, and well-intentioned attempts to “save money” can...
The Cup, the Clock, and the Count: What to Expect at Your Semen Analysis
A semen analysis is one of the most important fertility tests, but for many patients, it is also one of the most awkward. In this episode, Dr. Mark Amols walks through what to expect at a semen analysis appointment, how to prepare, what happens...
Did Your Doctor Miss Something… or Did Instagram Just Scare You?
Fertility misinformation on Instagram and social media can make patients feel like their doctor missed something important. In this episode, Dr. Mark Amols breaks down fertility fear-mongering, IVF myths, unnecessary fertility testing, and how ...
PCOS Is Now PMOS: New Name, Same Problem?
PCOS has officially been renamed PMOS, or Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome — but does the new name actually change the way patients are diagnosed and treated?In this episode of Taco Bout Fertility Tuesday, Dr...
AMH: The Fertility Test That Isn’t a Fertility Test
AMH is one of the most misunderstood fertility blood tests. Many patients hear that their AMH is low and immediately worry that they cannot get pregnant, that their eggs are bad, or that menopause is right around the corner. But AMH does not te...
It’s Not Just Her: Male Obesity, Embryo Development, and Miscarriage Risk in IVF
In this episode of Taco Bout Fertility Tuesday, Dr. Mark Amols breaks down new research on male obesity and fertility and explains why a man’s weight may matter more in IVF than many people realize. This study looked at donor egg ...
Nature vs. IVF: Why Getting Pregnant Before Doesn’t Mean IVF Will Be Easy
Many patients assume that if they have gotten pregnant naturally before, IVF should be simple. But IVF and natural conception are not the same process.In this episode of Taco Bout Fertility Tuesday, Dr. Mark Amols explains why I...
Euploid, But Not Equal: Why “Perfect” Embryos Have Different Odds
Why can two embryos both be genetically normal, both be labeled AA, and even be tested by the same genetics company… yet still have very different chances of leading to pregnancy?In this episode of Taco Bout Fertility Tuesday, Dr....
Why IUIs Fail 2.0: Bad Luck, Wrong Treatment, or Hidden Problem?
Why do IUIs fail, even when everything seems to be done right? In this updated episode of Taco Bout Fertility Tuesday, Dr. Mark Amols breaks down what a failed IUI actually means. He explains the three biggest reasons IUIs fail: sometimes it is...
Replay: Why IUIs Fail — Even When Everything Looks Normal
In this replay episode of Taco Bout Fertility Tuesday, Dr. Mark Amols breaks down one of the most frustrating questions in fertility treatment: why IUIs sometimes fail even when everything seems like it should work. He explains the real success...
The HOPE Act, ERISA Loopholes, and the Out-of-Network Lab Trap
Have you ever thought your top-tier insurance fully covered IVF, only to be hit with a $20,000 out-of-pocket bill? On this episode of Taco 'Bout Fertility Tuesday, Dr. Mark Amols pulls back the curtain on the confusing and frustrating ...
Just Relax? The IVF Advice That Needs to Retire
If you’re going through IVF, you’ve probably heard it: “Just relax.” It sounds comforting, but for many patients it feels like blame.In this episode of Taco ’Bout Fertility Tuesday, Dr. Mark Amols breaks down what stress ac...
What Chipotle Can Teach Us About Disappointing IVF Cycles
What does a messed-up Chipotle order have to do with a disappointing IVF cycle? More than you might think. In this episode of Taco Bout Fertility Tuesday, Dr. Mark Amols uses the burrito analogy to explain an important concept i...
Can You Really Choose a Boy or Girl? The Truth About Sex Selection
For thousands of years, humans have tried to influence whether they have a boy or a girl. From ancient myths about moon phases and food choices to modern scientific techniques, the desire to choose a baby’s sex has never gone away.In thi...
What I’d Do If I Were 38, Trying 12 Months, and All My Tests Were ‘Normal’
If 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 diagnosis—it’s a sign we haven’t found the real bottleneck ye...