In the U.S. alone, more than 6 million people are affected by infertility and science has taken up the mantle of helping them to conceive. Learn about the clever, though intuitive, methods of assisting infertile couples to have a child.
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Josh and Chuck dive into the surprisingly straightforward world of in vitro fertilization, exploring how this "test tube baby" technology that seemed so futuristic in 1978 is actually just helping nature along with some well-timed catheters and hormones. They break down the five-step IVF process, discuss success rates, costs, and the various assisted reproductive technologies available, while also touching on the ethical considerations and insurance challenges that come with modern fertility treatments.
Movies Discussed
Love Is Blind
"Nancy Rodriguez from Netflix's Love is Blind Season 3 — Referenced in an ad for another podcast featuring a contestant from the reality dating show."
The Big Lebowski
"I can get you a big toe by 3 p.m. — Josh referenced this famous line when making a joke about obtaining sperm for IVF procedures."
— Josh
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