A Pause Due to COVID-19

05/18/20 • 32 min

For some the road to parenthood may include things such as IUI, IVF, PGS, ICSI, and COVID-19. Those all sound familiar except for the last one. These past few months, COVID-19 has upended many aspects of daily life, bringing grief and uncertainty for people all around the globe. And the fertility industry, one that is often shrouded in uncertainty, is no exception.

In this episode, we hear from Kim Tranell and Josh Roth, about their family building journey. After years of trying to conceive naturally, Kim and Josh found themselves in the world of infertility. One that was filled with different fertility treatments, a diagnosis of poor quality, and mixed emotions. They soon realized the only thing they could control was their next step to parenthood. But what happens when pandemic hits? Josh and Kim share the impact of COVID-19 and where they are today.

Guests: Josh Roth and Kim Tranell, Infertility Advocates

Host: Lissa Kline, VP of Member and Provider Services at Progyny

For more information visit Progyny’s Podcast page and Progyny’s Education page for more resources on emotional support and awareness.

Check out these articles detailing the couples’ story in Women’s Health and People Magazine.

Be sure to follow us on Instagram, @ThisisInfertilityPodcast and use the #ThisisInfertility.

Have a question, comment, or want to share your story? Email us at [email protected].

Guests: Josh Roth and Kim Tranell, Infertility Advocates

Host: Lissa Kline, VP of Member and Provider Services at Progyny

For more information visit Progyny’s Podcast page and Progyny’s Education page for more resources on emotional support and awareness.

Check out these articles detailing the couples’ story in Women’s Health and People Magazine.

Be sure to follow us on Instagram, @ThisisInfertilityPodcast and use the #ThisisInfertility.

Have a question, comment, or want to share your story? Email us at [email protected].

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Bonus Episode 3: COVID-19 - Telehealth in Your Fertility Journey

Just because most in-person fertility treatments are paused due to COVID-19, doesn’t mean you can’t chat with your doctor, discuss a protocol and get the ball moving forward while in quarantine.

In this bonus episode we are sharing a panel conversation that explains how telehealth can help you get started or continue moving along on your fertility journey during COVID-19. Learn what to expect, how telehealth differs from an in-person visit, and how treatment in the clinic will look with new social distancing and safety precautions in place.

We understand how difficult infertility is—and how frustrating interruptions to treatment can be—which is why we have put together this webinar with a panel of fertility experts to answer any questions you have.

For more information visit Progyny’s Podcast page , and Progyny’s Education page for more resources on emotional support and awareness.

Be sure to follow us on Instagram, @ThisisInfertilityPodcast and use the #ThisisInfertility.

Have a question, comment, or want to share your story? Email us at [email protected].

Guests:

Featuring fertility experts from Progyny’s provider network:

Lissa Kline, LCSW, Vice President, Member and Provider Services, Progyny

Alan Copperman, MD, Reproductive Endocrinologist, RMA New York, Medical Director, Progyny

Jonathan Kort, MD, Reproductive Endocrinologist, RMA Northern California

Philip Chenette, MD, Reproductive Endocrinologist, Pacific Fertility Center

Gerard Letterie, MD, Reproductive Endocrinologist, Seattle Reproductive Medicine

Host: Dan Bulger, Multimedia Producer at Progyny

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LGBTQ+ Family Building: 10 IUIs Before IVF Success

It’s Pride Month and we’re highlighting what it’s like to build a family as a same-sex couple. For some, the ideal scenario is you meet, fall in love, get married, pick a sperm donor, and have a baby. Ok, not every couple is out there picking a sperm donor, but if you’re a same-sex female couple, it’s a necessary step in the family-building process.

In today’s episode, we hear from Samantha and Jessica Pace, who’s journey had its own set of challenges. After 10 failed IUIs, they decided to move forward with IVF but weren’t sure how they’d be able to afford it. Fortunately, Jessica realized her employer offered the Progyny benefit and as soon as they were able to, they put their next plan into motion. But as they moved forward with IVF, COVID-19 came into the picture and complicated things even further. The Paces discuss the ups and downs of pre-motherhood, why they documented their journey on YouTube, and where they are today.

Guests: Samantha and Jessica Pace, Progyny Members

Host: Dan Bulger

For more information visit Progyny’s Podcast page and Progyny’s Education page for more resources on LGBTQ+ family building.

You can follow along with Samantha and Jessica’s pregnancy journey via their YouTube channel, “Call Us The Paces”.

Be sure to follow us on Instagram, @ThisisInfertilityPodcast and use the #ThisisInfertility.

Have a question, comment, or want to share your story? Email us at [email protected].

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