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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!

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All Episodes

16:30

Why IUIs Fail 2.0: Bad Luck, Wrong Treatment, or...

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2026/04/15

Send us Fan Mail 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 just bad luck, sometimes IUI is the wrong treatment for the biology, and sometimes there is a hidden problem that routine fertility testing cannot detect. This episode also covers newer data on IUI success rates, the role of male facto...

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10:32

Replay: Why IUIs Fail — Even When Everything Looks...

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2026/04/08

Send us Fan Mail 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 rates of IUI, why unexplained infertility is not the same as no problem, how sperm and tubes can look normal on paper but still not function normally, and why a failed IUI does not mean IVF will fail too. This is a helpful episode for ...

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13:05

The HOPE Act, ERISA Loopholes, and the Out-of-Network...

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2026/04/01

Send us Fan Mail 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 world of reproductive medicine insurance. We break down the two biggest financial illusions in fertility care: The ERISA Loophole: Discover the difference between fully insured and self-funded corporate plans, and learn why state IVF mandates mi...

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12:32

Just Relax? The IVF Advice That Needs to Retire

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2026/03/25

Send us Fan Mail 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 actually does during fertility treatment, what it does not do, and why the science does not support the simplistic idea that anxiety is what makes IVF fail. He also explains where stress does matter—your mental health, your relationships, your ability to kee...

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13:43

What Chipotle Can Teach Us About Disappointing IVF...

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2026/03/18

Send a text 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 in fertility treatment: one bad outcome does not automatically mean the entire plan was wrong. Sometimes the issue is not the whole recipe, but one part of the process — like trigger timing, fertilization method, sperm quality that day, lab variables, or ano...

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14:29

Can You Really Choose a Boy or Girl? The Truth About...

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2026/03/11

Send a text 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 this episode of Taco Bout Fertility Tuesday, Dr. Mark Amols breaks down the real science behind sex selection and separates fact from fiction. You’ll learn: • Why sex positions, foods, and timing methods like the Shettles Method don’t actually work &...

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16:21

What I’d Do If I Were 38, Trying 12 Months, and All...

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2026/03/04

Send a text 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 yet, and at 38, time is a real variable. We walk through the highest-yield checklist to confirm what’s truly been evaluated (ovulation, uterine cavity, tubes, and the male factor), then cover the common “hidden” causes that don’t show up on ba...

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13:18

The Incubator Inside You: IVC and the Baby Pod Explained

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2026/02/25

Send a text When you see a fertility doctor, you’re usually offered two paths: IUI or IVF. But what if there’s a middle ground? In this episode of Taco Bout Fertility Tuesday, Dr. Mark Amols breaks down IntraVaginal Culture (IVC) — a treatment where your body becomes the incubator. At our clinic, we call the device the “Baby Pod,” and it offers a meaningful step up from IUI without the full cost and complexity of IVF. Dr. Amols explains how IVC works, why it is not the same as IVF, and why ma...

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17:07

Is My Embryo Really Mine? The Truth About IVF Mix-Ups

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2026/02/18

Send a text Every IVF patient has wondered it at least once: Is my embryo really mine? Every so often, a story makes headlines about an IVF mix-up. While these cases are heartbreaking, they are extraordinarily rare — occurring approximately 1–2 times per million IVF births. In this episode of Taco Bout Fertility Tuesday, Dr. Mark Amols breaks down: How IVF labs prevent embryo mix-upsThe role of double witnessing and lab verificationElectronic witnessing systems (RFID, barcodes, a...

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12:15

The Lie of the Perfect Embryo: Why Euploid Doesn’t...

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2026/02/11

Send a text You were told your embryo was “perfect.” It was euploid. Genetically normal. The best one. So why didn’t it work? In this episode, Dr. Mark Amols breaks down the truth behind PGT testing and explains why even genetically normal embryos can fail to implant or result in miscarriage. You’ll learn: What PGT-A actually tests (and what it doesn’t)The difference between chromosomal abnormalities and single gene disordersWhy microdeletions and tiny DNA changes can go undetectedHow e...

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11:50

Why IVF Medications Just Got Cheaper (and What That...

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2026/02/04

Send us a text For years, fertility medications were one of the biggest and least controllable costs in IVF—sometimes costing more than the procedure itself. Then, almost overnight, prices dropped by nearly 50%. In this episode, Dr. Mark Amols explains what actually caused this dramatic shift, how government policy and pharmaceutical competition reshaped pricing, and why this change is already affecting IVF protocols. He breaks down what lower gonadotropin costs mean for patients, how this im...

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13:27

Back-to-Back, DuoStim, or Just IVF Twice? Let’s Clear...

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2026/01/28

Send us a text IVF terms like back-to-back cycles, DuoStim, double stimulation, and accelerated IVF are often used interchangeably—but they don’t mean the same thing. And confusing them can lead to unrealistic expectations. In this episode of Taco ’Bout Fertility Tuesday, Dr. Mark Amols breaks down what these terms actually mean, how they differ, and—most importantly—when one approach may make sense over another. We talk about why doing IVF twice doesn’t magically improve egg quality, how ova...

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13:35

Looks Good on Paper: Why Normal Fertility Tests Don’t...

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2026/01/21

Send us a text Fertility tests can look perfect on paper—and pregnancy still doesn’t happen. In this episode of Taco Bout Fertility Tuesday, Dr. Mark Amols breaks down why many fertility treatments, especially IUI, are built on assumptions rather than certainty. Tests like the HSG can confirm that fallopian tubes are open, but they cannot prove that the tubes are functional. Semen analysis can look normal, but it cannot confirm that sperm can reach the egg or successfully fertilize it. This g...

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13:05

Embryo Glue, Round Two: Same Glue, New Data

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2026/01/14

Send us a text In 2023, we asked a simple question: Should embryo glue be used routinely in IVF? Since then, more studies have been published, larger analyses have been completed, and the evidence has matured. In this episode, we revisit embryo glue with fresh eyes — separating what hasn’t changed from what actually has. We discuss why embryo glue is now clearly shown to be non-inferior to standard transfer media, what newer data suggests about small but possible benefits, and why those benef...

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15:05

Replay: Embryo Glue — Should You Use It? (New...

Taco Bout Fertility Tuesday ·

2026/01/07

Send us a text This is a replay of our 2023 episode on embryo glue. The discussion reflects the evidence available at that time. A lot has changed since this episode was first released. Listen again — because next week we’ll be back with a brand-new episode covering newer data and updated evidence you won’t want to miss. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Embryo Glue: Is it a glue? Does it help? Should you use it? In this episode we discuss the wha...

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15:24

High-Level Mosaic Embryos: Rare Chances, Real Questions

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2025/12/17

Send us a text What happens when an embryo never even makes it to the report? In this week’s episode of Taco About Fertility Tuesday, Dr. Mark Amols tackles the complicated world of high-level mosaic embryos—the lesser-known, often misunderstood siblings of low-level mosaics. Learn why some labs label these embryos as “aneuploid,” why others report them as “mosaic,” and how that single label could decide whether an embryo is transferred or discarded. We break down the true live birth odds, ex...

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11:34

When the Math Ain’t Mathing: How Too Many Mosaics Can...

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2025/12/10

Send us a text 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 2023 study by Dr. Jonah Bardos in Fertility & Sterility, where the lab reporting the highest euploid rate also had the highest live birth rate—a result that shouldn’t happen if “more abnormal embryos were slipping through.” Instead, the math points...

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11:52

Are You ‘Cheating’ on Your Fertility Doctor by...

Taco Bout Fertility Tuesday ·

2025/12/03

Send us a text 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 breaks down why fertility care feels so personal, why patients often feel guilty seeking outside input, and why no confident doctor should ever take it personally. You’ll hear how second opinions can validate your plan, reveal new options, and ultimatel...

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14:52

Good Eggs Gone Bad: Why Perfect-Looking Eggs Still Fail

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2025/11/26

Send us a text 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… you’re not alone. And no, your doctor didn’t lie to you. In this episode of Taco Bout Fertility Tuesday, Dr. Mark Amols unpacks one of the biggest misunderstandings in IVF: the difference between how an egg looks and how an egg functions. Drawing ...

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15:31

What to Expect at Your IUI: The Process, the Math,...

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2025/11/19

Send us a text 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 ultrasound to the trigger shot to the quick, 30-second insemination appointment. You’ll learn who IUI works best for, why success rates aren’t as straightforward as they seem, and how your odds really build with each cycle. Whether you’re preparing for your ...

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