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“The best journeys answer questions that in the beginning, you didn’t even think to ask.” –180 Degrees South I had been thinking about egg freezing and talking about doing it for years. I prepared my conservative parents with subtle hints and talks about the idea. My egg freezing journey really started with my fertility…
“If everything is under control, you are not going fast enough!” ― Author unknown Many patients worry about the costs of egg freezing. I look at it this way, where there’s a will there’s a way. How bad do you want to protect your future? How much do you value preventative medicine? How much could egg…
Egg Freezing and Me! Below my office is a daycare center and early educational school. Each day as I come into work, I see parents dropping off their little ones. Sometimes I see them being extremely cute, loving, and affectionate as they say goodbye to their child. Other days I see them rushing around…
“The quality of decision is like the well-timed swoop of a falcon which enables it to strike and destroy its victim.” ― Sun Tzu There are many things that you don’t know that you don’t know. Here are some questions, ethical, and legal considerations for you to consider when freezing your eggs or making embryos. This…
“Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you’ll land among the stars.” ― Les Brown It takes guts to talk about what we really want and say it out loud. I have encouraged many of my girlfriends over the years to pursue fertility treatments and talk about it. I even helped a few friends with their shots…
The Time Is Now Choices For My Future Self – Part 2 Hormones Day 1 Day 1 of injections for the fertility meds. I couldn’t help but feel like men have it so easy. What if I don’t mix these drugs right? The thoughts of fear and doubt start to creep in. I…
Choices For My Future Self The start of my egg freezing journey – Part 1 For the past decade, I have worked in the field of healthcare and women’s health. I am privileged to have a job where I can help others daily. Working within the medical community of oncology research, IVF, fertility, and…
Do you feel overwhelmed by all the terms within the world of fertility? Well, do not fear the eggcyclopedia is here. A American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) A large multidisciplinary patient and physician organization serving as a platform for new ideas, education and advocacy in fertility and reproductive medicine issues. ASRM is a leading…