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Fertility Forward

Rena Gower & Dara Godfrey of RMA of New York

Fertility Forward, the official podcast of RMA of New York, is dedicated to bringing listeners cutting edge and accurate information on different aspects of the fertility space. Hosts Rena Gower and Dara Godfrey interview a wide range of experts including medical professionals, mental health specialists, wellness practitioners, personal trainers, and entrepreneurs in the fertility realm. Each podcast concludes with a message of positivity, authenticity, and a healthy dose of gratitude.

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  • English
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  • #178
    Nov 13, 2025 · 25 min

    Ep 178: Dr. Stein & Dr. Reckhow on Their Latest Research for ASRM

    Joining 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 details of the study, and the intended application-related goal of the outcome. They also share the most surprising takeaways from their findings, how their findings will influence future treatment plans, and we end our podcast by sharing what we are grateful for today. Thanks for listening!

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  • #177
    Nov 6, 2025 · 18 min

    Ep 177: ‘Time to Undetectable HCG Following Early Pregnancy Loss in ART Pregnancies: A Comparison of Management Strategies’ with Dr. Erkan Buyuk

    Welcome back to another sneak peek of the upcoming ASRM Conference. Today, we welcome Dr. Erkan Buyuk back to the show to hear about his abstract at the ASRM Conference titled, ‘Time to Undetectable HCG Following Early Pregnancy Loss in ART Pregnancies: A Comparison of Management Strategies.’ Tuning in, you’ll hear about this one-of-a-kind study, the delicate way doctors have to handle miscarriages, the three options patients have after finding out a pregnancy isn’t viable, and so much more! Our guest shares what inspired him to conduct this study before delving into some of its findings. We even discuss how this study has helped us have a better understanding of when HCG levels will reduce after miscarriage. Finally, our guest tells us what we can expect in the future from this study and shares what he is grateful for today. Thank you for listening!

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  • #176
    Oct 30, 2025 · 13 min

    Ep 176: An ASRM Abstract: ‘Outcomes for Patients Who Underwent Oocyte Cryopreservation at Age 35 Years and Older: Results from a Large, Multi-Centre Cohort’ with Dr. Michelle Bayefsky

    Is fertility preservation worth it for women over the age of 35? In this episode of Fertility Forward, we welcome Dr. Michelle Bayefsky to discuss her ASRM Abstract, ‘Outcomes for Patients Who Underwent Oocyte Cryopreservation at Age 35 Years and Older: Results from a Large, Multi-Centre Cohort’. Tuning in, you’ll hear about the study, who was involved, what she discovered from it, and how she hopes to further her studies on fertility preservation in women over 35 in the future. We even touch on the power and importance of providing patients with data so they can make decisions for themselves. Finally, and as always, we share what we are grateful for today. Thanks for listening!

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