In this episode of Kitchen Table Conversations, join RESOLVE’s President and CEO, Barbara Collura, and Brianna Standke, Walgreens Fertility Specialty Pharmacist, as they discuss how to understand your medication benefits, how to access the medications you need, and many other topics that impact our community.

Tune in to learn more about resources for families undergoing fertility treatments and how to understand and access the medication benefits you need.

Don’t miss this insightful and heartening discussion, brought to you by Sumitomo Pharma, who is dedicated to enhancing healthcare and contributing to society through innovative research and development.

This content was created by RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association.

April Christina and Diana Falzone share their personal battles with this often misunderstood and misdiagnosed condition, shedding light on the variety of symptoms and struggles they’ve faced. Together, they explore the journey of self-advocacy, the importance of community support, and the challenges of living with endometriosis.

Don’t miss this insightful and heartening discussion, brought to you by Sumitomo Pharma, who is dedicated to enhancing healthcare and contributing to society through innovative research and development.

This content was created by RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association.

In this episode of Kitchen Table Conversations, Barbara Collura, RESOLVE President and CEO introduces the discussion about the importance of including diverse people, specifically people of color, in clinical trials. Dr. Michael Thomas, MD, President of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM), and Evan Sussman, CEO of Granata Bio, share their expert opinions and insight regarding why diverse representation in clinical trials is critical for supporting equitable access and addressing health disparities – especially for the infertility community.

Tune in to the full episode to hear more about why diverse representation in clinical trials is so important and what kind of consequences members of minority communities can face when diversity is not prioritized.

In this episode of Kitchen Table Conversations, Johannes Soulages, PhD, RESOLVE support group leader for men who’s dealt with male factor infertility, pregnancy loss, and multiple rounds of IVF, and Anna Hornbostel, M.A., LMFT, a RESOLVE advocate and licensed marriage and family therapist who resolved childless with her husband after unsuccessful IVFs and a disrupted adoption, share their experiences with male factor infertility – from the surprising emotions and lack of support and awareness, to how they supported both their partners and themselves as they walked through this journey.

Listen to the full episode to hear more about the challenges many men face in seeking support, the impact infertility and pregnancy loss can have on partners, and why it’s so important to find the personal help you need, in order to best support your partner and protect your relationship.

In this episode, Drs. Eliza Chin, MD, MPH, with the American Medical Women’s Association (AMWA), and Erica Kaye, MD, MPH, join RESOLVE’s President and CEO, Barb Collura to discuss their experiences and passion around advocating for fertility insurance coverage at work in the medical and health field, the importance of discussing reproductive identity and planning with future medical professionals, and how vital community support is for female physicians walking through this challenge – especially in light of dealing with an extremely personal issue in a professional setting.

Medical professionals are first and foremost focused on bringing healing and comfort to their patients, so many times dealing with their own grief around infertility, verbalizing their story, and prioritizing their healing can seem secondary or unimportant in relation to their patients’ varying situations. In helping physicians to name their grief and prioritize their healing, while providing resources to advocate for insurance coverage at their places of work and educating them on options for fertility planning, these women are helping to change the norm for how women physicians manage their own infertility journeys.

Watch the full episode to learn more about this prevalent issue and steps everyone can take to bring awareness and change the culture.

In this episode of Kitchen Table Conversations, Joyce Reinecke – cancer survivor, mother, and Executive Director for the Alliance for Fertility Preservation – joins RESOLVE’s President and CEO, Barb Collura to discuss how her story and experience with infertility through cancer treatments brought her to a place of advocacy and connection for others walking through a similar season.

For 15 years Joyce has worked to help bring about change for men and women walking through a cancer diagnosis and their treatment options for fertility preservation – getting patients better information around fertility preservation options immediately upon their diagnosis, building increased fertility programs embedded in cancer centers, and survivorship initiatives. Changes in technology have also made it more possible to complete IVF cycles much more quickly than what was previously possible.

However, much remains to be done. In 2022, AFP received the Hope award from RESOLVE for their advocacy efforts in demanding insurance coverage for sperm banking, egg banking, embryo banking, and tissue banking – things cancer patients need in an urgent manner before they start any potentially sterilizing treatment. Infertility is a side effect of cancer treatments, and therefore should be covered just like any other side effect treatment such as anti-nausea meds or prosthetics.

Watch the full episode to learn more about Joyce’s story, work, and hope for the future for cancer patients who have yet to grow their families.

Featured Panelists: Mina Alikani, Ph.D., HCLD, Alease Daniel, Embryologist, and RESOLVE President and CEO, Barb Collura

What REALLY happens in an embryology lab? How have cryo management protocols and technology changed how we track, store, and care for frozen eggs and embryos? What is the future of embryology? We recently had a conversation with two panelists who share their knowledge and experience behind the scenes of an embryology lab, the challenges embryologists face, and more. Learn the answers to these questions and more in this Kitchen Table Conversation.

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Featured Panelists: Dr. Peter Schlegel, Weill Cornell, Demitri Wilson, Co-Founder of Kennedy’s Angel Gowns, Megan Hanson, Co-Founder of Recurrent Pregnancy Loss Association, and moderated by RESOLVE Chief External Affairs Officer, Rebecca Flick

We had a great conversation today about the personal effects that pregnancy loss can have, especially on men. The devastating effects of these losses are often far-reaching, but we sometimes forget to consider how men are included in the equation. Our three exceptional panelists shed some light on how male factor infertility diagnosis can play a role in recurrent pregnancy loss, as well as how pregnancy and infant loss can impact different areas of people’s lives.

October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, and we took this opportunity to tackle some important questions related to miscarriages and other types of losses, specifically from the men’s perspective. Tune in and listen to what our three panelists had to say about male infertility and the wide-ranging effects that miscarriage and loss have in our communities. Join the conversation and spread awareness to help bring other people’s stories of loss to light.

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We enjoyed our conversation with two incredible panelists who helped us uncover what is happening on social media and why it may not be the best resource for learning more about fertility and family building.

When it comes to social media, it’s important not to believe everything you read. When it comes to researching infertility and family building options, using fact-based data, research, and information from reliable sources is key. In this episode, we uncover 5 dangerous myths on social media, and unpack how they can negatively impact our community.

Featured Panelists: RESOLVE Board Member, Halle Tecco, MPH, MBA, Dani Wade, Lifestyle blogger, and moderated by RESOLVE Chief External Affairs Officer, Rebecca Flick

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