Infertility

Dr. Spencer Richlin of Illume Fertility joins us to share some IVF facts, common myths about IVF

 
Dr. Spencer Richlin, a board-certified Reproductive Endocrinologist with extensive reproductive surgical experience joins eHealth Radio and the Infertility Information and Health News Channels. He has been practicing at Illume Fertility since 2004, where he is a partner and Surgical Director.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. Spencer Richlin discuss the following:
When do patients come see a reproductive endocrinologist  on their family building journey?
What are the ways that you help your patients family build?
What is in vitro fertilization (IVF)? When do couples move to IVF?
Break down the steps of a typical IVF cycle?
What are a couple common myths or misconceptions about IVF?
Dr. Spencer Richlin is a board-certified Reproductive Endocrinologist with extensive reproductive surgical experience. He has been practicing at Illume Fertility since 2004, where he is a partner and Surgical Director.
Dr. Richlin’s Areas of Expertise:
Fertility preservation
OncofertilityGeneral infertility and IVF
Single mother by choice journey
Egg freezing
General genetics
 
Website: https://www.illumefertility.com 
Social Media Links: Facebook: facebook.com/illumefertilityLinkedin: linkedin.com/company/illumefertilityInstagram: instagram.com/illumefertilityTwitter: twitter.com/illumefertility

Reproductive and Prostate health with Dr. Justin Houman

 
 
Urologist Dr. Justin Houman, a fellowship-trained male reproductive medicine and surgery specialist and Medical Director for Bastion Health, the first-ever comprehensive app-based telehealth platform for men’s health joins eHealth Radio and the Men's Health and Health News Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. Justin Houman discuss the following:
June was men’s health month, why is Mens Health important?
Explain a bit about your role with Bastion Health and how Bastion Health is disrupting the men’s health industry?
What are the key things men need to know about reproductive health and prostate health?
How does Bastion Health help men with their reproductive health and prostate health?
How can anyone learn more or get a consult with Bastion Health?
Dr. Justin Houman is a urologist and fellowship-trained male reproductive medicine and surgery specialist, whose practice is focused on men’s health.  He is the Medical Director for Bastion Health and a practicing urologist at Tower Urology at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, CA.  
 
 
Website: https://www.getbastion.com 
Social Media Links: Facebook: @BastionHealthInstagram: @bastionhealth Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/company/getbastionTwitter: @getbastion

OB/GYNs Look to New Reproductive Technology to Meet Demand for Achieving Pregnancy

 
 
Barbara Levy, Senior VP of Global Clinical Integration at INVO Bioscience, a medical technology company dedicated to making fertility care accessible and inclusive to people around the world joins eHealth Radio and the Fertility Information and Female Health Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Barbara Levy discuss the following:
What is INVOcell?
Could you share a step by step overview of the device?
How does it compare to other fertility approaches? What is the success rate with IVC?
How often can INVOcell be used?
What age groups typically utilize INVOcell?
Can you provide insight on the price comparison to IVF?
What is the overall consensus on INVOcell in the OB/GYN community?
Where is INVOcell being used?
How many pregnancies have been conceived with INVOcell?

Barbara Levy is a key opinion leader within women’s healthcare and the OB/GYN community and serves as INVO Bioscience’s Senior VP Global Clinical Integration.
Prior to INVO, Barbara held the position of VP of Health Policy within the American College Of Gynecology (ACOG), worked in private practice in comprehensive holistic women’s health for over 30 years, and served as Medical Director for Women’s and Children’s Services for the Franciscan Health System in Washington State.
Barbara also has served as a reviewer and editor for several medical journals, including Obstetrics & Gynecology, American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, JAMA, JMIG, and Fertility and Sterility. Her research interests span from outcomes research in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery to optimizing care for women with chronic pelvic pain. Her clinical work focused on evidence-based, equitable, comprehensive care for women throughout their life course. She has published and co-authored over 85 studies.
 
 
Website: https://invobioscience.com | https://invocell.com 
Social Media Links: Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/company/invo-bioscience Facebook: https://facebook.com/INVOBioscience Twitter: https://twitter.com/invobio_us 

Direct-to-consumer wellness brand creates plant-powered supplements to nourish body’s needs

 
 
Vin Amin, Founder of Eu Natural, which is a leading wellness brand that creates plant-powered formulas to meet your body’s needs joins eHealth Radio and the Health News and Supplement Channels. The wellness brand’s premium health supplements are made in the USA and follow Good Manufacturing Practices.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Vin Amin discuss the following:
Why did you create Eu Natural?
Which supplement(s) do you see being the most popular among your customers?
We noticed your IMMUNITY bundle sold out fast once the stay at home mandates took place. What supplements are in this bundle?
National Infertility Awareness Week occurred last week from April 19-25. Tell us more about the FERTILITY bundle you offer to consumers?
Tell us more about your partnership with the nonprofit Vitamin Angels?

Vinay Amin is the founder of Eu Natural, a direct-to-consumer wellness brand that creates plant-powered formulas to meet your body’s needs. Vinay began his career in engineering and digital marketing, helping startups with their growth. Seeing a need for natural solutions to an expanding list of health concerns, he transitioned into the wellness industry and started Eu Natural in 2013 with a consumer-first approach.
 
 
Website: https://store.eunatural.com
Social Media Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EuNaturalHealth  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eunatural  Twitter: https://twitter.com/EuNaturalHealth

Dr. Patrick Flynn on his book I Disagree: How These Two Words Are the Secret to Thinking Differently and Taking Control of Your Health

 
 
Dr. Patrick Flynn, the author of I Disagree: How These Two Words Are the Secret to Thinking Differently and Taking Control of Your Health, an international best-seller in seven categories in eight countries joins eHealth Radio and the Infertility & Health News Channels. He and his girlfriend, now wife Christy, were told that Christy could not have children, he said two words, "I disagree." Two decades later, they have four beautiful daughters.
 
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Dr. Patrick Flynn discuss the following:
How did your personal experience shape your philosophy?
You say we should focus on causal factors rather than symptoms and diseases themselves. Why?
What is the number one factor that causes hormonal imbalance in women?
What should men know about maintaining a healthy testosterone level?
Why is hormone testing so important?

Dr. Patrick Flynn, DC, clinician, speaker and international best-selling author, is dedicated to changing the trajectory of rising rates of chronic health conditions. He is the author of I Disagree: How These Two Words Are the Secret to Thinking Differently and Taking Control of Your Health, an international best-seller in seven categories in eight countries.
He is the founder and director of The Wellness Way, a chiropractic and wellness practice headquartered in Green Bay, Wis., with more than 70 clinics around the world. Dr. Flynn sees patients and trains doctors in a revolutionary approach to health, emphasizing the importance of thinking differently. He travels worldwide hosting seminars and workshops discussing hormones, health and why it’s important to think differently about your health.
A graduate of Palmer College of Chiropractic, Dr. Flynn has obtained countless hours of post-graduate training in nutrition, naturopathic, female hormone issues, autism and heavy metal toxicity. Dr. Flynn is passionate about achieving the best clinical outcomes for his patients through testing and finding the causes that are disrupting normal function.
 
 
Website: https://thewellnessway.com
Social Media Links: Facebook Business: facebook.com/TheWellnessWay  Facebook Personal: facebook.com/drpatrickflynn  Instagram Business: instagram.com/thewellnessway  Instagram Personal: instagram.com/drpatrickflynn  Linkedin Business: linkedin.com/company/the-wellness-way  Linkedin Personal: linkedin.com/in/drpatrickflynn

Sandstone Diagnostics on Top of Male Fertility Testing with TRAK

 
 
Dr. Greg Sommer, Chief Scientific Officer at Sandstone Diagnostics, the inventor of Trak’s Male Fertility Testing System joins eHealth Radio and the Mens Health & Health News Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Dr. Greg Sommer discuss the following:
What was the genesis of developing Trak?
Did you invent it?
How easy is it to use?
Can results vary over time?
What other medical devices have you worked on?
What does Sandstone Diagnostics specialize in?
Is there anything else like Trak on the market?
Do you have other new products on the horizon?
 
Greg Sommer, PhD is the Co-Founder and Chief Scientific Officer at Sandstone Diagnostics, a Bay Area diagnostic and digital health company developing sophisticated connected wellness products that allow consumers to measure, monitor, and improve key health markers at home. Sandstone's Trak® Male Fertility Testing System allows men to measure, track, and improve sperm count at home to boost a couple's chances of conception.Dr. Sommer was recognized as a 2015 Bay Area "40 Under 40" by Diablo Magazine and has won numerous entrepreneurial competitions including the 2017 MedCity Invest Pitch Competition, 2016 Molecular Med Tri-Con Swimming with the Sharks Competition, the 2015 UPS X-Port Challenge, and the 2013 Sierra Nevada Innovation Challenge. Sandstone was also named a 2014 "Most Innovative Life Science Company" by the San Francisco Business Times.Prior to founding Sandstone, Dr. Sommer was a Senior Research Scientist at Sandia National Laboratories where he led R&D in point-of-care diagnostic technologies for biodefense and emergency preparedness applications, most notably the Sandia SpinDx system. He is a co-inventor on 18 patents in microfluidic and clinical diagnostic technologies, has secured $6M+ in research grants as Principal Investigator for NIH, DOE, USDA, and DOD projects, and co-authored 11 peer-reviewed publications.A North Dakota native, Dr. Sommer received his PhD and MS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan, and BS from Iowa State University.
 
Website: www.trakfertility.com
Social Media Links:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SandstoneDiagnostics Twitter: https://twitter.com/TrakHQ 

O-Shot: Energizing The Female Sexual Organ/Repairing Families

Dr. Elmore Alexander, Founder and CEO of SmartPlex Atlanta that specializes in hair regrowth and restoration, skin rejuvenation and sexual restoration joins eHealth Radio and the Female Health & Sexual Health Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. Elmore Alexander discuss the following: Tell us why you feel this is an important topic.What is the O-Shot?Tell me more about PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) and why this is so special.Why is the O-Shot so effective?I undertstand that the O-Shot may correct other problems as well. Is female sexual dysfunction a big problem?
Duration: 17:03
Dr. Elmore Alexander is a Board Certified Osteopathic Physician with an extensive background in holistic medicine, Sports Medicine, and Rejuvenation Aesthetics. He possesses expertise in rejuvenation and healing of the human body using traditional and alternative approaches in which he has extensive training and multiple certifications.  In addition, he is an expert in the highly specialized procedure and administration of Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP).
Dr. Alexander has performed graduate level, biochemical research and is a formulator of topical health related products. Having extensive business background, Dr. Alexander served the boards and financial committees of Georgia Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO Insurance Company and Northlake Regional Medical Center. His organizational and leadership skills are refined having been the lead physician at the Goodwill Games, World University Games, and one of an 8 member team that developed and coordinated the events of the International Drug Testing Program for the 1996 Olympic Games.
Dr. Alexander has also has served as the COO of the Primary Care Division of Coastal Carolina Neuropsychiatric Center in Jacksonville, NC. Dr. Alexander has found his passion actively practicing aesthetics, tissue rejuvenation, sexual restoration and anti-aging.

Website: www.smartplexatl.com

Supportive environment with the Fertility Wellness Group

Certified Wellness Coach Diana Palmentiero, Marriage and Family Therapist Lenore C. Pranzo of the Fertility Wellness Group which runs on-line fertility enhancing workshops which enable women to write about their family building journeys in a safe, supportive environment joins eHealth Radio.
Listen to interview [audio player below] with host Eric Michaels & guests Diana Palmentiero & Lenore C. Pranzo discuss the following:
Tell us about the beginnings of Fertility Wellness Group.
Tell us about the services you are providing.
Tell us a little more about your fertility struggles.
What else is Fertility Wellness Group doing to reach out to women struggling with fertility?
What would you want to say to women who may feel that their fertility issues are a private matter not to be shared with others?


Diana Palmentiero received her B.A. from Fordham University and M.P.A from Pace University. For 17 years she worked in the corporate world. Her last job was as the Sr. Director for the Legal and Business Affairs Dept. at Court TV now known as truTV. She began her second career as a stay at home mom when Court TV merged with Turner Broadcasting. Now she is starting her third career by helping other women who are having fertility issues just as she did with both of her children. She has experience with secondary infertility, acupuncture, meditation, qi-gong and pre and post natal yoga. She is also a Certified Wellness Coach.
Lenore C. Pranzo is a Marriage and Family Therapist with a background in substance abuse, mental health and adolescent counseling. She has a Masters degree from Fairfield University in Marriage and Family Therapy, a Masters in International Economics and Management from Bocconi University in Milan, Italy and a Bachelors degree in Finance from Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, CT. Due to her difficulty getting pregnant she utilized western medicine and eastern medicine (including acupuncture) to conceive her twins. She believes in a simpler lifestyle in our fast paced world. She utilizes meditation and a holistic approach in her counseling practice. Check out www.reddingcounseling.com for more information on Lenore.
Related Web Site: fertilitywellnessgroup.com

The Truth Behind The Secret, Infertility with Fran Meadows

The Truth Behind The Secret, Infertility
with Fran Meadows
Fran Meadows, author of the book "The Truth Behind The Secret, Infertility" shares her personal experiences and feelings about infertility on the show.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Fran Meadows discuss the following:
Tell us about your book & why writing this book has helped you?
What emotions surround infertility and how did you deal with them?
Infertility being a controversial subject do you feel people look at you differently for how you built your family?
Were your infertility treatments covered under insurance and what are the costs of infertility treatments?
How supportive was your husband through the journey?
Looking back now that you’ve been successful with infertility do you forget about it or does it stay with you?
Conclusion: Infertility is filled with a lot of ups and downs and it can take a financial and emotional toll on a couple. Stay supportive of each other, stay strong, seek out therapy and online support groups, you’re not alone in this journey. Let’s keep fighting for insurance companies to recognize infertility for all. Believe in yourself and put the greatest confidence in the Doctors and nurses because if they can make it happen they will. I wish you all success in the end!

Fran Meadows was raised in New York. She recently moved to Connecticut with her family. Meadows is one of many women that struggled with infertility. She is a simple, caring person looking to make a difference for other couples. Meadows continues her journey – now a mother, she works with other women fighting infertility. By providing hope, resources and a friend to lean on – she is helping other women cope with their struggle.
Meadows knows first-hand all of the triumphs and tribulations that accompany the journey to motherhood and with her keen sense of humor, compassionate insight and witty wisdom she explores the ways in which our society remains silent about the secrets of infertility.
Meadows is an overjoyed mother to one son. Her campaign to combat infertility has been featured on The Steve Katsos Show, CT Style News, Better Connecticut, The Authors Show Radio, Fertility Forum Radio, Power Women Radio and in the pages of Redbook, The Rockaway Wave, Suite 101, and The Ladies in Waiting Book Club. She focuses on raising awareness surrounding the causes of infertility. For more information please visit her website secretinfertility.com.
BOOK Synopsis
This book explores the science of infertility telling a personal story of the author’s journey of trying to conceive a child. It details experiences through fertility treatments: IVF, IUI, still birth and succeeding to motherhood. It is written from the heart - come join in my journey, cry, laugh and relate. It is an inspirational journey with hope to those going through this struggle now.
Our story might give others hope from reading about our journey. It will make you cry, laugh and know that you’re not alone in this journey. Don’t be embarrassed about it, keep your head high and face it bravely! Its time people speak about infertility-it's not a secret anymore!

Links: secretinfertility.com