Take a deeper dive into current topics in reproductive medicine including infertility, contraception, and disorders of the male and female reproductive system.
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This is Infertility is a bi-weekly podcast where we fuse narrative storytelling with experience and science to give you a new perspective on what it’s really like to go through a family building journey. Each episode dives into the emotional, physical, and financial burdens carried by those who experience infertility on their path to parenthood. Be it IVF, IUI, egg freezing, surrogacy, adoption, etc., the path is never the same and it can be long, painful, and lonely. It’s our mission to giv ...
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If you’ve found your route to parenthood hasn’t been straightforward, The Fertility Podcast is for you. From how to optimise your fertility to getting pregnant naturally, navigating IVF, understanding donor conception or surrogacy to how to prepare for a life without children. Whatever your situation, you are not alone. Created by Natalie Silverman, a former fertility patient in 2014, I then joined forces with Kate Davies, an independent fertility nurse consultant as we spoke to a range of e ...
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Facing Menopause: A Candid Conversation with a Doctor and a Therapist
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This Menopause Awareness Month, we bring together two experts who are specialists in their fields and personally navigating their own menopause journeys. Dr. Janet Choi, an OBGYN, reproductive endocrinologist, and Menopause Society Certified Practitioner, and Dr. Juliana Hauser, a therapist with a focus on sexuality and menopause, share their perso…
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Hello again! This episode Kate is joined by the founders of the Swimmers Charity, Tara and Henry. In this episode, Kate talks with the couple about how this charity is the first and only charity for male factor infertility. Started as a result of their own fertility journey, this charity aims to provide support for those going through infertility a…
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ASRM Today: Equity, Access, and Innovation, Episode Seven: ASRM 2024 Preview Part Two
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ASRM Today: Equity, Access, and Innovation, Episode Seven: ASRM 2024 Preview Part One
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This episode of the ASRM Today podcast offers a preview of the ASRM 2024 Congress in Denver, Colorado. Jeffrey Hayes introduces guests Jamie Feingold and Jessica Medvedich, who discuss postgraduate courses available during the congress. Feingold highlights a course for new nurses in reproductive endocrinology, emphasizing the need for comprehensive…
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How to support a colleague dealing with Pregnancy or Baby Loss- F Word at Work Special
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Hello, this is a little bit of a special episode as The Fertility Podcast is sharing The F Word at Work! We’re thrilled to have you here, and if this is your first time tuning in, we encourage you to explore our previous episodes. They feature thought-provoking discussions about why fertility and family-building topics should be a priority on workp…
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Protecting Her Fertility Future in the Face of Breast Cancer
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In honor of October’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we’re highlighting Joyelle Fleming’s story with breast cancer, which began at the young age of 31. During her journey, Joyelle was faced with a difficult decision – what to do about her future fertility given the impact of cancer treatment. With the support of her doctors and access to fertility …
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ASRM Today: Equity, Access, and Innovation, Episode Six: Patient Education
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The ASRM 2024 Scientific Congress and Expo will take place in Denver, Colorado, from October 19 to 23rd. It will offer a global program that covers all aspects of reproductive health, beyond infertility. In this podcast episode, ASRM members discuss the importance of patient education, focusing on creating inclusive, plain-language materials that h…
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This week on The Fertility Podcast, Kate is joined by a patient of hers, Alice, to talk about PCOS and how to live with it. This episode is a refreshing topic as Kate and Alice chat about looking after you first and trying to conceive second. Alice, who has been trying to conceive for a while with her husband, came to Kate looking for a way to be a…
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ASRM Today: Equity, Access, and Innovation, Episode Five: Policy Matters
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In this podcast episode, the hosts discuss the dynamic landscape of ballot measures related to reproductive rights, including abortion, IVF, and contraception, across several U.S. states. Jesse and Anna highlight how these measures are citizen-led initiatives that require substantial effort to gather signatures and secure approval. They cover recen…
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The Importance of Celebrating Small Wins: Mandy’s IVF Journey
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Today’s guest discusses her unexpected struggles with infertility. After a year of trying to conceive, Mandy Menaker trusted her instincts and decided to seek advice from others. She turned to Julie Campbell, at Progyny, who helped guide her on how to find the right fertility clinic, navigate insurance, and understand the ins and outs when it comes…
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ASRM Today: Equity, Access, and Innovation, Episode Four: Gattaca
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What's next when your fertility journey comes to an end? Featuring Hazel Showell
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Hello, and welcome to the second episode of this series! This week is a very special week as it is World Childless Week, and what better way to start this week off than to listen to Kate talk to Hazel who is an award-winning highly regarded facilitator, advisor and executive coach to high profile private and public sector organizations. Hazel joins…
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ASRM Today: Equity, Access, and Innovation, Episode Three: Innovation
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More on these topics is at www.asrm.org Tell us your thoughts on the show by e-mailing education@asrm.org Please subscribe and rate the show on Apple Podcasts, Google Play or wherever you get your podcasts. ASRM Today Series Podcasts are supported in part by the ASRM Corporate Member Council.Av ASRM, American Society for Reproductive Medicine, Jeffrey Hayes
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Two Journeys, One Friendship: Egg Donation, Surrogacy, and Secondary Infertility
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In this episode, we dive into a powerful story of two lifelong friends, Nicole Gomez Fisher and Mary Lamattina, who supported each other through some of the most challenging moments of their lives; navigating infertility. They both faced their own unique struggles, Mary with secondary infertility, experiencing multiple miscarriages after her first …
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ASRM Today: Equity, Access, and Innovation, Episode Two: Access
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Welcome back to what is the very beginning of a new series, with new voices that bring new and different fertility information for your ears. This episode is a special one, as Kate is joined by a very familiar voice, Natalie, the founder of the podcast and now Exec-producer. You might not know this but this year is The Fertility Podcast’s 10 year a…
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ASRM Today: Equity, Access, and Innovation, Episode One: Equity
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More on these topics is at www.asrm.org Tell us your thoughts on the show by e-mailing asrm@asrm.org Please subscribe and rate the show on Apple Podcasts, Google Play or wherever you get your podcasts. ASRM Today Series Podcasts are supported in part by the ASRM Corporate Member Council.Av ASRM, American Society for Reproductive Medicine, Jeffrey Hayes
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How Lauren Turned Her Infertility Story into an Infertility Non-profit
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Today's guest is a testament to resilience, turning personal pain into a powerful purpose. Lauren Clements faced a long, difficult journey in her efforts to build a family, battling through a diagnosis of PCOS, blocked fallopian tubes, and undergoing numerous treatments. Yet, despite these significant setbacks, Lauren never lost hope. In this episo…
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More on these topics is at www.asrm.org Tell us your thoughts on the show by e-mailing asrm@asrm.org Please subscribe and rate the show on Apple Podcasts, Google Play or wherever you get your podcasts. ASRM Today Series Podcasts are supported in part by the ASRM Corporate Member Council.Av ASRM, American Society for Reproductive Medicine, Jeffrey Hayes
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Teamwork makes a dream work: How Jennifer’s village made parenthood possible
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Today’s episode is a story of teamwork. Along each step of her path to parenthood, Jennifer Osmond’s obstacles were overcome with the help of her village; A doctor who laid out options and supported her along the way. An employer that provided Progyny and eased the financial strain of fertility treatment. And a wife who managed the logistics of the…
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Fertility 101: Egg Donation: Transparency for the Intended Parent and Donor
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The Fertility 101 Series, because there’s no shortage of daunting terms to keep your mind running, is a quick and dirty breakdown on a specific topic with insights from a fertility expert. In this episode, we dive into the detailed process of egg donation and its profound implications for families with Aisha Lewis, President of Everie, a known dono…
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Clean out your ears as you're in for a treat. Over the coming weeks, as we will the British Summer to impress us, we're going to be sharing with you right here on The Fertility Podcast feed, The F Word at Work episodes, which is the podcast created by Fertility Matters at Work and its what has kept Natalie busy for the last 18 months and why Kate h…
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In what is the last episode of this series, Kate is joined by the podcast’s editor, Ella to ask some quick-fire fertility questions. This episode packs a variety of information, from male factor infertility, ovulation induction medication, irregular periods and what this might mean for you to what to consider when choosing your fertility clinic. El…
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A Decade with Whitney: Freezing her Eggs, Winning the Bachelor, and Becoming a Mom
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You may know her as the winner of ABC’s The Bachelor from season 19, but patients at OVA Egg Freezing Specialty Center in Chicago know Whitney Bischoff Angel as their fertility nurse who can also relate to their journey. In this episode, Whitney tells us about her decision to freeze her eggs in 2013, a decision that provided her with peace of mind …
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Just a little trigger warning, this episode mentions miscarriage and pregnancy loss. If today is a day you’re not feeling too strong, perhaps leave this episode for another day. We have a HUGE back catalog to dive into, so there may be something else you fancy instead. This episode of The Fertility Podcast, Kate is joined by Louise to talk about he…
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Experiencing the Unexpected: Sarah's IVF Journey
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Today’s episode is a story of trial and error. Sarah Freese was not expecting to have difficulty conceiving until she discontinued her birth control and found that her menstrual cycle didn’t return. She was suddenly thrusted into a new world, one filled with new medical terms, fertility doctors, and a treatment plan that came with a high price tag.…
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This week Kate is joined by Clinical Embryologist Victoria Wigley a.k.a @allaboutembryology, to take you on a whirlwind of an episode on, what is quite a confusing topic, Pre-implantation Genetic Testing for Aneuploidy (PGT-A). PGT-A was first used for those who had a family history of a condition, such as cystic fibrosis. PGT-A takes a look at the…
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Fertility 101: Transgender Family Building Options
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The Fertility 101 Series, because there’s no shortage of daunting terms to keep your mind running, is a quick and dirty breakdown on a specific topic with insights from a fertility expert. This week’s episode answers all the questions around transgender family building options and how it works. Dr. Daniel Potter at HRC Fertility joins us to discuss…
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This week’s episode of The Fertility Podcast, Kate is joined by the Grammy nominated singer, songwriter, and producer, Nelly Joy @nellyjoymusic to talk about her experience of pregnancy loss. The Fertility Podcast is honored to be sharing Nelly’s story, as this is the first time that she is openly talking about her experiences. Thank you Nelly. As …
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Building Your Family; The Complete Guide to Donor Conception
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In today’s episode, we explore the complex world of donor conception with experts Dr. Mark Leondires and Lisa Schuman, LCSW. They provide an overview of their book, Building Your Family; The Complete Guide to Donor Conception, which serves as a resource for those considering donor conception due to infertility, medical issues, same-sex partnerships…
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Ro - Fertility Nutrition Questions & Answers
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In this week’s episode of The Fertility Podcast, Kate is joined by the Ro Huntriss - fertility dietitian to answer some quick fire nutrition FAQ’s. Ro shares lots of interesting evidence based facts and little tips. So buckle up for a speedy episode and don’t forget to grab a note pad! During this episode, Ro and Kate cover topics such as whether y…
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Overcoming the Emotional Toll of Infertility
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Today’s episode highlights the emotional toll that infertility can take on individuals and couples. Our guest speaks candidly on how her fertility journey affected her mental health, marriage, and perspective towards friends who found easy success with pregnancy. Hana Peters and her husband started trying to have a baby and soon realized they neede…
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Anita - Making the difficult decision to end a pregnancy for medical reasons (TMFR)
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*Just a little trigger warning for this episode as there are mentions of termination for medical reasons and pregnancy loss, so if you aren’t feeling in the right place today, perhaps come back another day when you feel a little bit stronger. But don’t forget that The Fertility Podcast has plenty of back catalog for you to listen to! On today’s epi…
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Single Parent by Choice: Rethinking the Notion of Family
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In today’s episode, award-winning journalist, Rachel Lehmann-Haupt shares insights from her two books, which have ignited the knowledge and passion that came from her own family building journey. Her latest book, Reconceptions: Modern Relationships, Reproductive Science, and the Unfolding Future of Family, calls upon her experience of becoming a si…
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How your Mental Health First Aiders can support the fertility conversation at Work - The F Word at Work
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Welcome to the final episode in this series of The F Word at Work, where we discuss mental health at work, and its prevalence regarding the topic of fertility in the workplace. We're delighted to be in conversation with Simon Blake, CEO of MHFA England® and a leading voice in mental health advocacy. With a passion for driving social change, Simon c…
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*Just a little trigger warning, this episode mentions miscarriage and ectopic pregnancy. If today is a day you’re not feeling too strong, perhaps leave this episode for another day. We have a HUGE back catalog to dive into, so there may be something else you fancy instead. * Joining Kate on The Fertility Podcast this week is Jade. In this episode, …
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#NIAW: A Path to Parenthood Turned into a Path to Purpose
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Today’s guest embodies the purpose of National Infertility Awareness Week. Each year the infertility community, led by RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association, takes this week to amplify and educate the public about reproductive health and issues that make building a family difficult for many. Danielle Zoll has dedicated herself to advocacy a…
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Winning awards with fertility support - Nuveen - The F Word at Work
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Welcome to another episode of The F Word at Work, where we delve into the vital conversations surrounding fertility in the workplace. Today, we're honored to host Gemma Young, Senior Managing Director at Nuveen, a driving force in shaping marketing strategies across EMEA and Asia Pacific. Gemma Young, is an esteemed marketing leader, takes center s…
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ASRM Policy Matters: Post-Alabama IVF decision advocacy roundup with Jessie Losch
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How do embryologists grade your embryos?
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To kick start this new series of The Fertility Podcast, Kate is joined by a returning guest and friend of the podcast, Lucy Lines. Lucy is an embryologist in Australia, she is also a fertility educator and advocate. On today’s episode, Lucy is chatting all about embryo grading and what it is and how it’s done. Lucy explains how to grade an embryo a…
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Becoming a Single Parent by Choice: How Gloria Met Emmet
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With a focus on her career and a determination to find the right "other half” for her child, today’s guest shares her journey to being a single parent by choice. Navigating the stress of her ticking biological clock, Gloria Soler went from realizing that the perfect parenting partner was not yet on her horizon to manifesting her own dreams of paren…
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Why The Manager Mindset Matters - The F Word at Work
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In this episode, we are joined by Wayne Clark - the visionary force behind the Global Growth Institute (GGI), headquartered in the UK and Netherlands. Natalie reached out to Wayne, after hearing him speak about his book 'How to become a World Class manager' on another podcast and knew he would be the perfect person to discuss how organisations can …
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From Surgeries to Success: Haley's Path to Parenthood
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The journey to ideal health is a constant battle. And when emergency surgery is needed, most may not think twice about the impact this will have on their future fertility. In today’s episode, we hear from Haley, who shares her family building journey. It’s one marked by multiple diagnoses, surgeries, and financial strain. Despite these setbacks, Ha…
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Why cross industry conversations about fertility matter - The F Word at Work
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In this episode, we are joined by Sabine Hutchison, the dynamic CEO and Co-Founder of Seuss+ and Vice President of the HBA EMEA region. Sabine renowned for her trailblazing spirit in entrepreneurship. With a knack for innovation, Sabine has spearheaded multiple ventures across diverse sectors, showcasing her prowess as a serial entrepreneur and Nat…
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*Just a little note: There is a little bit of background noise as Kayleigh joins me from a busy office. We’ve done our best to minimise it, but apologies if you hear a bit of background noise. * In what is the last episode of this current series, I am delighted to be joined by Kayleigh the founder of Fertility Mapper. Fertility Mapper aims to perso…
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The Fertility 101 Series, because there’s no shortage of daunting terms to keep your mind running, is a quick and dirty breakdown on a specific topic with insights from a fertility expert. This week's guest, Dr. Paul Dudley, Medical Director of Pinnacle Fertility Atlanta, dives into what tests are expected during an initial consultation, including …
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Why understanding Surrogacy matters at work - The F Word at Work
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In this episode, we are joined by Madeleine Macy, formerly the Marketing Director at Liberty and currently the Chief Executive Officer at SkyDiamond, and Brendan Boucher, Group Treasurer at The Compass Group. Please note the sensitive content within this episode as there is talk of pregnancy loss and failed IVF and you will hear about Madeline and …
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In this episode of The Fertility Podcast, we are joined by a friend of the podcast, and as this episode comes out just a few days after International Women’s Day - one hell of a woman - Jessica Hepburn. Jessica is an author, arts producer and, using her own words, ‘the most unlikely adventure activist’! Jessica returns to talk about her latest book…
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More on these topics is at www.asrm.org Tell us your thoughts on the show by e-mailing asrm@asrm.org Please subscribe and rate the show on Apple Podcasts, Google Play or wherever you get your podcasts. ASRM Today Series Podcasts are supported in part by the ASRM Corporate Member Council.Av ASRM, American Society for Reproductive Medicine, Jeffrey Hayes
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Today’s episode delves into a supportive yet often overlooked contributor to the birthing process and much more: the role of doulas. Our guest, Latham Thomas, Founder of Mama Glow, elaborates on the diverse responsibilities of doulas, ranging from offering emotional and physical support in co-creating your birth plan, to advocating for individuals …
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