News and Research
Press Releases and Bulletins
Jun 18, 2020
Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when Union General Gordon Granger read federal orders in Galveston, Texas, that all previously enslaved people in Texas were free. Although the Emancipation Proclamation had formally freed them almost two and a half years earlier, Texas was the most remote of the slave states, so enforcement of the proclamation was slow to take effect. In light of recent tragic events and the need to recognize the culture of systemic racism in our nation, ASRM offices will be closed tomorrow.
Podcast Episodes
Jun 18, 2020
On this episode of ASRM Today, Eve Feinberg discusses the Joint Statement issued by the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM), the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE), and the International Federation of Fertility Societies (IFFS) concerning the global COVID-19 pandemic.
Press Releases and Bulletins
Jun 15, 2020
The Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology (SART), is pleased to announce the release of its Fertility Experts Podcast Series. For those with questions about fertility and infertility, each 25-minute episode offers the insights of a variety of accomplished fertility specialists. They address a range of topics related to fertility testing, treatment, and the challenges of building a family.
Announcements
Jun 12, 2020
We are excited to announce that our 2020 Scientific Congress & Expo will be offered virtually in October. Considering the current pandemic, including adherence to current rules on large gatherings and best practices in social distancing guidelines, the leadership of ASRM has made the decision to convert the scheduled ASRM 2020 Scientific Congress & Expo from an in-person to an entirely virtual meeting.
Podcast Episodes
Jun 12, 2020
In this episode, Trystan Reese, a member of the transgender community, discusses the experience of undergoing fertility treatment to build a family.
Podcast Episodes
Jun 11, 2020
Dr. Paula Amato discusses medically assisted reproduction in transgender communities. Dr. Amato is a Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Oregon Health and Science University in Portland, Oregon.
Press Releases and Bulletins
Jun 09, 2020
The world has been suffering a pandemic of a proportion not previously experienced in this century, with higher infectivity and mortality than previous epidemics. While acknowledging that infertility is a serious disease that requires treatment in a timely manner, in its recommendations of March 17, 2020 and in the subsequent Updates, No. 1 and No. 2, the ASRM Coronavirus/COVID-19 Task Force (the “Task Force”) recognized the need to delay any but the most urgent of reproductive care cases. This was necessary as the extent of the COVID-19 pandemic, its viral transmission rate, its impact on reproductive well-being and pregnancy, and the ability of health systems to cope were yet unknown, at least in the U.S.
Announcements
Jun 09, 2020
SART, the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology, is pleased to announce the release of its new SART Fertility Experts podcast series. For those with questions about fertility and infertility, each 25-minute episode offers the insights of a variety of accomplished fertility specialists regarding a range of topics related to fertility testing, treatment, and the challenges of building a family.
Podcast Episodes
Jun 09, 2020
In this episode, we discuss the ins-and-outs of in vitro fertilization (IVF). Dr. Elizabeth Ginsburg, Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Harvard Medical School, discusses why patients may need IVF and the IVF process. She also mentions lifestyle intervention and issues regarding cost. For those considering IVF, or just want to have a better understanding of the process, this is a great place to start.
Podcast Episodes
Jun 05, 2020
In this episode, Dr. Fleur Cattrall shares her recent personal account of working in Melbourne, Australia during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Dr. Cattrall is Medical Director of Melbourne IVF.
