Episode 3: Transforming Fertility with Dr. Janet Choi – The Role of Men in the Reproductive Journey!

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We are thrilled to present another engaging episode of our podcast “Talk With Turek,” where we explore essential topics surrounding men’s health and fertility. In this episode, join Reproductive Urologist and Men’s Fertility Specialist Dr. Paul Turek, Co-Host and Producer Rob Clyde, along with Dr. Janet Choi, a Reproductive Endocrinologist and Chief Medical Officer of Progyny, as they discuss these vital issues. Listeners can expect the signature witty exchanges between Dr. Turek and Rob, infused with humor and insights about male fertility and sexual wellness.

In this episode, our expert panel highlights Progyny’s innovative strategies for incorporating male partners into their employee benefits program, showcasing how this integration can significantly boost natural pregnancy rates and enhance outcomes in assisted reproductive technologies. They stress the necessity of evaluating male partners early during fertility assessments, shedding light on both the economic benefits to patients and improved success rates that come from this approach.

Addressing male factor infertility is crucial, especially in states where infertility benefits are often neglected. Progyny is spearheading a change by ensuring both partners have access to essential support.

Dr. Turek and Dr. Choi discuss the challenges in enhancing the quality of women’s eggs but point out that sperm quality can be improved, offering a unique pathway to better results. They introduce Dr. Turek’s groundbreaking FNA/Sperm Mapping technique—akin to a GPS for the testicles—allowing for precise sperm retrieval. This cutting-edge approach helps maintain testosterone levels and reduces the need for invasive procedures, boasting an impressive 99% retrieval success rate at the Turek Clinic for men with a favorable map.

This episode is essential listening for anyone interested in the evolving landscape of men’s health and fertility, filled with transformative insights and practical advice. We encourage you to discuss fertility benefits with your employer.

Guest Bio

Dr. Janet M. Choi is a board-certified reproductive endocrinologist and serves as the Chief Medical Officer for Progyny where she brings her expertise to ensure Progyny provides the highest quality fertility, family building and women’s health services to our members and continues to raise the bar as the industry leader.

Dr. Choi has written, published, and lectured extensively on infertility, onco-fertility, and fertility preservation. She is an active member of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, as well as the New York Obstetrical Society. She has been selected as one of New York Magazine’s Top Doctors as well as a New York Super Doctor annually since 2018; a Castle Connolly Exceptional Woman in Medicine every year since 2019; and has been annually listed with Castle Connolly’s “Top Doctors” since 2015.

Prior to Progyny, Dr. Choi was the medical director of CCRM New York for the last 7 years. Before CCRM, she was an assistant clinical professor in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Columbia University Medical Center and served as the Director of Onco- fertility and Co-Director of the Fertility Preservation Program.

Dr. Choi graduated Magna Cum Laude from Harvard University with an A.B. in English literature and earned her medical degree and completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Columbia University. She completed her sub-specialty fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at Weill Cornell Medical College in New York.