Dr. Mark Amols

01/25/2026

Everything looks normal. So why aren’t you pregnant?

Open tubes. Normal s***m. “Unexplained infertility.”
This is where fertility testing stops—and assumptions begin.

In this week’s Taco Bout Fertility Tuesday, I break down why IUI often requires a leap of faith, what fertility tests can’t tell us, and why IVF isn’t just treatment—it’s information.

If you’ve ever asked:
• “Are IUIs worth it for me?”
• “Am I wasting time?”
• “Should I move on to IVF?”

This episode is for you.

🎧 Listen here: https://t.ly/cJz6a

01/15/2026

🧬 New Podcast Episode: Embryo Glue, Round Two — Same Glue, New Data

If you’ve ever wondered, “Should we be doing everything possible?” 💙 this episode is for you.

Embryo glue is one of the most talked-about IVF add-ons, and since we last covered it in 2023, the science has continued to evolve. In this new episode, I break down what’s changed, what hasn’t, and what the data actually shows — without hype or pressure.

We talk about:
📊 Why embryo glue is considered safe and non-inferior
📈 Where it might offer a small benefit
🧠 Why “percentage increases” can be misleading
💡 And how to think about these decisions realistically

This episode is about clarity in a process that often feels anything but clear.

🎧 Listen here: https://t.ly/1JkpF

12/18/2025

Polycystic O***y Syndrome (PCOS) isn’t a single problem — and treating it like one is why so many people get stuck, frustrated, and confused.

This Wednesday, live on S***m Meets Egg, Dr. Steven Palter — internationally recognized reproductive endocrinologist and founder of Gold Coast IVF — pulls back the curtain on what PCOS really is and how he personally approaches treatment in his clinical practice. Dr. Palter has developed customized protocols (including his “PCOS to Pregnancy Protocol”) to help patients break out of cookie-cutter solutions and find a path that works for them.
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In this episode you’ll learn:

* Why common PCOS advice fails so many people
* How PCOS varies dramatically between individuals
* What Dr. Palter looks for when building a treatment plan
* Real-world strategies to improve fertility outcomes

This isn’t another “overview” — it’s an honest, clinically grounded look at PCOS with one of the most experienced voices in reproductive medicine.

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Bring your questions — this is interactive.

12/16/2025

IVF has a way of hijacking even the calmest brain.
One setback and suddenly everything feels like it needs to change.

This is exactly why we created S***m Meets Egg — real conversations, real data, and real context from fertility doctors who do this every day.

If you’ve ever felt this meme… you’re not alone.

🎥 Watch the show at www.s***mmeetsegg.com

📺 Or catch past episodes on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/***mMeetsEggShow

And don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode.

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12/15/2025

🟢 PCOS Unfiltered — LIVE 🟢

Confused by PCOS advice? You’re not alone.
And no, “just lose weight” isn’t a treatment plan.

This week on S***m Meets Egg, we’re going PCOS Unfiltered with
Dr. Steven Palter — cutting through myths, mixed messages, and bad internet advice.

👇 You’ve got two ways to ask your question:
✔️ Ask it LIVE during the show
✔️ Submit it ahead of time at 👉 www.s***mmeetsegg.com

Nothing is off-limits. Real questions. Real answers. No fluff.

📅 Live on S***m Meets Egg
🎥 Watch, ask, learn — and stop guessing.






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12/10/2025

🚨 NEW EPISODE JUST DROPPED! 🚨

“When the Math Ain’t Mathing: The Hidden Problem With Mosaic Embryos”

What if I told you that more genetic information during IVF could actually mean… worse pregnancy rates? 🤯
Sounds impossible, right?
But that’s exactly what a major study showed — and today, we break down why the math isn’t mathing.

Inside this episode:
🔍 Why some PGT-A labs report 2% mosaics while others report 15–20%
🧬 How “mosaic” doesn’t always mean what you think it means
⚠️ The surprising way too many mosaic calls can push GOOD embryos to the back of the line
📉 How selection bias can silently lower success rates — even when transferring “euploid” embryos
💡 And why more information isn’t always better in fertility care

If you’ve ever felt confused, stressed, or frustrated by mosaic results, this episode will make everything click.

🎧 Listen now: https://t.ly/BIVUw

12/04/2025

What do you do with your leftover embryos? It’s one of the toughest, most emotional decisions in all of fertility care. In this episode of S***m Meets Egg, we break down every option clearly and honestly—keeping them frozen, discarding them, using them in future cycles, donating to research, and donating to another family.

We’ll be joined by Acts of Kindness (AOK), an organization dedicated to helping families give their remaining embryos a new chance at life through embryo donation. Together, we’ll explore how embryo donation works, who it’s a good fit for, what the process looks like, and the ethical and emotional layers behind the choice.

Whether you already have embryos in storage or are simply planning ahead, this episode offers straightforward guidance to help you make the decision that feels right for your family and your embryos’ future.

12/03/2025

🤔 Does getting a second opinion mean you're cheating on your fertility doctor?
A patient asked me that this week… and honestly, it stopped me in my tracks.

Fertility care feels so personal that many people feel guilty just for asking another doctor what they think.
But here’s the truth 👇

💡 Second opinions aren’t betrayal — they’re advocacy.
💡 Good doctors don’t get jealous.
💡 Fresh perspectives can actually improve your chances.

So I made a full episode on it.

🎙️ New Taco Bout Fertility Tuesday Episode:
“Are You ‘Cheating’ on Your Fertility Doctor by Getting a Second Opinion?”

In this episode we talk about:
• Why fertility feels so intimate ❤️
• Why patients feel guilty asking other doctors
• When a second opinion is smart 🔍
• Red flags if your doctor gets defensive 🚩
• How to advocate for yourself without the drama

👉 Listen here: https://t.ly/koIOj

If you’ve ever hesitated to get a second opinion… this one is for you.

Tag someone who needs to hear this today 💛

12/03/2025

LEFTOVER EMBRYOS: FREEZE? DISCARD? DONATE?
Let’s talk about the options no one prepares you for.

This week, we’re joined by Acts of Kindness (AOK) to break down exactly what you can do with leftover embryos — and how donation actually works.

Don’t miss it.
Wednesday at 6 PM Arizona time.

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12/01/2025

What do you do with your leftover embryos?
For many families, it’s one of the toughest decisions after IVF.

Join us this Wednesday at 6:00 PM Arizona time on S***m Meets Egg as we partner with Acts of Kindness Embryo Donation (AOK) — an organization dedicated to helping families give their remaining embryos a future through embryo donation.

We’ll explore:
• Every option for unused embryos
• What embryo donation really involves
• How AOK supports both donor and recipient families
• The emotional, ethical, and practical sides of making this decision

If you currently have embryos in storage — or may in the future — this episode will give you clarity, compassion, and a real roadmap toward choosing what feels right for your family and your embryos’ future.

Join us for honest, informative conversations about fertility, conception, and reproductive health.

11/27/2025

Your eggs looked perfect. The embryologist said everything looked great.
So how does that turn into a failed fertilization report… a slow embryo… or a negative pregnancy test?

This is one of the most confusing moments in IVF, and honestly, most people are never given the full explanation.
The truth is: an egg can LOOK flawless and still hide problems that no microscope can see — not genetics, not mitochondria, not metabolic issues.

In this episode of Taco Bout Fertility Tuesday, I explain exactly why good eggs can still go bad, why it’s NOT your fault, and why your doctor wasn’t lying to you.

If you’ve ever wondered “What happened to my eggs?” — this is the answer no one else is giving you.

🎧 Full episode: Good Eggs Gone Bad: Why Perfect-Looking Eggs Still Fail

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11/20/2025

Get ready for a special “fresh from the floor” edition of S***m Meets Egg! Dr. Mark Amols and Dr. Wael Salem just got back from ASRM 2025, and they’re unpacking all the latest buzz — from cutting-edge fertility tech and groundbreaking studies to futuristic gadgets that might change how we do IVF.
We’ll share what caught our eyes, what surprised us, and maybe what left us scratching our heads — all with that signature S***m Meets Egg energy.
� Tune in live to see videos of the newest fertility innovations and join the discussion at www.tinyurl.com/TheSMEshow
� Have a question? Submit it ahead of time at www.s***mmeetsegg.com