E.R. Murrow Award News Documentary Submission - Where We Live
While technological advances offer opportunities and hope for many would-be parents, treatments like IVF are expensive, and they’re not available for everyone. Plus, they don’t always work.
Navigating infertility can be very emotional and painful for those seeking parenthood. According to the World Health Organization, around 1 in 6 people are now affected by infertility. A new study suggests that microplastics might be impacting male infertility.
We heard about one local couple's journey navigating male infertility. Connecticut residents Anthony Edwards and Yaneeke Calderon shared their journey with us.
GUESTS:
- Dr. Maya Barsky: Lead Physician at The Center for Advanced Reproductive Services and Assistant Professor in the Department of OB/GYN at UCONN School of Medicine
- Anthony Edwards and Yaneeke Calderon: a couple living in Connecticut.
Original airdate: June 21, 2024
Murrow Award submission date: February 12, 2025