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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
201 episodes
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
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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
Got Milk? Understanding Hyperprolactinemia and Fertility
In this episode of Taco Bout Fertility Tuesday, Dr. Mark Amols breaks down one of the most commonly overlooked causes of infertility: elevated prolactin levels, also known as hyperprolactinemia.If you’ve ever been ...
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Season 7
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Episode 24
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14:02
One Tube Wonder: What’s Next When One Tube’s Blocked?
Can you still get pregnant if one fallopian tube is blocked? In this episode of Taco Bout Fertility Tuesday, Dr. Mark Amols breaks down what it really means when one of your fallopian tubes isn’t working. From proxi...
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Season 7
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Episode 23
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13:28
What Could Go Wrong? The Not-So-Fun Side of Fertility Treatments
In this episode of Taco Bout Fertility Tuesday, Dr. Mark Amols pulls back the curtain on the often-unspoken truth: fertility treatments don’t always go as planned. From failed ovulation and sperm no-shows during IUI, to egg retrieval c...
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Season 7
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Episode 22
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18:24
When Your Best Embryo Fails: Is There Still Hope?
In this episode of Taco Bout Fertility Tuesday, Dr. Mark Amols explores one of the most common emotional pitfalls in IVF: the heartbreak of a failed transfer using your top-graded embryo. Using a relatable medical school analogy, he ex...
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Season 7
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Episode 21
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12:03
Egg-spectations: What’s a Normal Egg Count in IVF?
How many eggs should you expect during IVF? Is 8 enough? Is 20 too many? In this episode of Taco Bout Fertility Tuesday, Dr. Mark Amols cracks open the real data behind egg retrieval numbers and answers the question everyone’s asking: ...
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Season 7
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Episode 20
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13:46
Fast Track or Wait? Fertility Treatment Over 40 Explained - The FORT-T Study Illuminated
They say life begins at 40—but what about fertility? In this episode of Taco Bout Fertility Tuesday, Dr. Mark Amols breaks down the real numbers, treatment options, and emotional journey of trying to conceive after 40.We ...
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Season 7
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Episode 19
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12:37
Glued from the Inside: The Truth About Asherman's Syndrome
What if your uterus looked normal on the outside—but inside, it was glued shut? In this episode of Taco Bout Fertility Tuesday, Dr. Mark Amols breaks down the rarely discussed but deeply impactful condition known as Asherman's Syndrome...
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Season 7
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Episode 18
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16:12
Primed and Ready: Choosing the Right IVF Prep for Your Body
Are all IVF cycles created equal? Not even close. In this episode of Taco Bout Fertility Tuesday, Dr. Mark Amols dives deep into the science of IVF priming—covering everything from birth control pills, estrogen, progesterone, and Lupro...
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Season 7
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Episode 17
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17:57
“How Could PGT Be So Wrong?” – When the Problem Isn’t the Test, It’s the Interpretation
Can embryos labeled as “abnormal” still lead to healthy babies? Are fertility clinics discarding embryos that could result in a pregnancy?In this episode of Taco Bout Fertility Tuesday, Dr. Mark Amols breaks down the cont...
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Season 7
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Episode 16
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14:05
What PGT-A Really Does: It Doesn’t Fix Embryos—It Sorts Them
In this episode of Taco Bout Fertility Tuesday, Dr. Mark Amols breaks down one of the most misunderstood aspects of fertility treatment: what PGT (preimplantation genetic testing) really does—and what it doesn't. Contrary to popular be...
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Season 7
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Episode 15
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13:37
Rare but Real: The Tragedy of Hailey Okula and the Truth About AFE
In this heartfelt episode of Taco Bout Fertility Tuesday, Dr. Mark Amols honors the life and legacy of Hailey Marie Okula—beloved nurse, influencer, and new mother—who tragically passed away from amniotic fluid embolism (AFE) shortly a...
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Season 7
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Episode 14
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13:07
Where Did My Eggs Go? Unpacking the Myth of Empty Follicle Syndrome
You've done the ultrasounds, the shots, the bloodwork — and then retrieval day comes, and... nothing. Zero eggs. What just happened?In this episode of Taco Bout Fertility Tuesday, Dr. Mark Amols dives into one of the most confusin...
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Season 7
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Episode 13
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13:22
Scroll with Caution: Fertility Advice from the Internet (and Why It Might Be Wrong for You)
In this episode of Taco Bout Fertility Tuesday, Dr. Mark Amols dives into the world of online fertility advice—from Facebook groups to TikTok trends—and explores why some well-meaning suggestions can actually do more harm than good. Yo...
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Season 7
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Episode 12
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12:35