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This is Infertility

By: A Podcast by Progyny
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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 give those struggling a platform to be heard, a community connection, and an opportunity to raise awareness of the 1 in 8 who, for many reasons, struggle with infertility.
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  • Fertility 101: Egg Donation: Transparency for the Intended Parent and Donor

    Fertility 101: Egg Donation: Transparency for the Intended Parent and Donor
    Jul 29 2024
    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 donor egg program. Aisha discusses the steps involved on both ends of the egg donation process, from the pivotal choices donors can make surrounding their anonymity and the meticulous screening process donors undergo, to the legal considerations that ensure clarity and protection for all parties involved. Join us as we unravel the complexities of egg donation, the different considerations, and how patients and donors can be empowered in their decisions. Guest: Aisha Lewis, Everie Host: Dan Bulger, Progyny For more information, visit Progyny’s Podcast page and Progyny’s Education page for more resources. 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 thisisinfertility@progyny.com.  This episode is also a video: https://youtu.be/_Wh0UdTfnrU
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    14 mins
  • A Decade with Whitney: Freezing her Eggs, Winning the Bachelor, and Becoming a Mom

    A Decade with Whitney: Freezing her Eggs, Winning the Bachelor, and Becoming a Mom
    Jul 15 2024
    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 as she navigated life's uncertainties. She also shares where she is today, almost a decade later, and her journey to parenthood. Whitney now uses her personal journey to empower women with choices and provide compassion and support to patients during their own egg freezing journeys. Guest: Whitney Bischoff Angel, RN, BSN, OVA Egg Freezing Host: Julie Campbell, Progyny For more information, visit Progyny’s Podcast page and Progyny’s Education page for more resources. 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 thisisinfertility@progyny.com.  This episode is also a video! Watch it here: https://youtu.be/1yuxJ1if_9U
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    21 mins
  • Experiencing the Unexpected: Sarah's IVF Journey

    Experiencing the Unexpected: Sarah's IVF Journey
    Jul 1 2024
    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. Sarah then discovered her employer, LinkedIn, offered coverage for fertility treatment through Progyny. This meant she didn’t need to make cost-based decisions and instead was able to pursue treatment that would result in the best possible outcome. Join us for this episode to hear how Sarah navigated her family building journey, the highs and lows that came with it, and how through trial and error, she found a path that worked. Guest: Sarah Freese, Principal Customer Success Manager at LinkedIn, Infertility Advocate, and Progyny Member Host: Lissa Kline, Progyny  For more information, visit Progyny’s Podcast page and Progyny’s Education page for more resources. 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 thisisinfertility@progyny.com.  This episode is also a video! Watch it here: https://youtu.be/zrTFKlhA7qs
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    16 mins
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