Egg Freezing: The Backup Plan

09/25/23 • 24 min

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People are increasingly having children later in life and for some, the decision is to have no children at all. Those who teeter between the options, unsure of their decision, know that one thing is true; time is ticking.

Today’s guest, Shannon Fender, wasn’t always certain about parenthood, but at one point she realized she should put things in place in case that was something she wanted to pursue in the future. In this episode, Shannon dives into her experience with egg freezing and her gratitude for employers like hers, who have chosen to invest in the lives of their employees. Shannon is joined by Dr. Kathy Hong, an REI from RMA of NJ, where she describes the medical preparation and procedure that’s part of the egg freezing process.

Guests: Shannon Fender, Progyny member, Dr. Kathy Hong, RMA of New Jersey

Host: Dan Bulger, Progyny

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Guests: Shannon Fender, Progyny member, Dr. Kathy Hong, RMA of New Jersey

Host: Dan Bulger, Progyny

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Reproductive Urologists and Endocrinologists: What’s the Difference?

September is Urology Awareness Month, which is quite necessary considering there are less than four hundred practicing Reproductive Urologists in the United States. This episode serves as an opportunity to understand the intense training it takes to become a Reproductive Urologist (RU), what role they play in men’s health and reproductive health, as well as how they work in conjunction with Reproductive Endocrinologists.

In today’s episode, Progyny’s Chief Medical Officer and Reproductive Endocrinologist, Dr. Janet Choi gives insight into the role of RUs and how they differ from Reproductive Endocrinologists (REIs).

Dr. Choi expands on her own position as an REI; what kind of training she received, who she treats, and how male patients can benefit from seeing an RU if they are already seeing an REI.

Video mentioned in this episode: Reproductive Urologists Can Help Men with Infertility

Guest: Dr. Janet Choi, Chief Medical Officer at Progyny

Host: Dan Bulger, Progyny

Next Episode

Episode 168: Egg Freezing 101

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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 today’s episode, our host speaks with Dr. Anate Brauer, IVF Director at Shady Grove Fertility New York about all things egg freezing. She answers questions ranging from, “Why do people freeze their eggs?” to “How does it even work?”

If you’re questioning whether you would like to freeze your eggs, or just wonder about this modern medical practice, let this educational episode serve as a starting place.

For additional resources and answers to frequently asked questions, check out:

Guest: Dr. Anate Brauer, IVF Director at Shady Grove Fertility New York

Host: Dan Bulger, Progyny