Female Fertility 101: Age, Ovulation & Egg Freezing w/ Dr. Eve Feinberg (S1 EP02)

Day in and day out, countless women and families struggle with infertility. For some, the dream of conceiving feels painfully out of reach, leading them to the brink of giving up hope. For others, the deep desire to hold a child of their own fuels their determination, pushing them to explore every possible path to parenthood.

In today’s episode, Juliet sits down with Dr. Eve Feinberg for an in-depth conversation on women’s fertility. Together, they unpack the evolving landscape of reproductive health, debunk common myths about age, lifestyle habits, and fertility trends, and explore the latest advances in science. From egg freezing to genetic testing, Dr. Feinberg sheds light on how modern medicine and even everyday choices like supplements or wellness routines can influence fertility outcomes. She also introduces us to a fascinating medical term, Mittelschmerz, which quickly becomes Juliet’s favorite word.

Dr. Eve Feinberg is a leading figure in reproductive medicine and a key editorial voice at the renowned Fertility and Sterility journal. With a long-standing commitment to advancing the field, Dr. Feinberg began her journey as an associate editor and has since risen to her current role as editorial editor. She is also co-host of the Fertility and Sterility On Air podcast, where she and fellow senior editors, including Editor-in-Chief Dr. Kurt Barnhart, discuss and review the most impactful research published in the journal.

Listen in to hear more.

During this episode, you will learn about:

[00:00] Trailer

[02:03] First encounter

[02:55] Getting to know Dr. Eve Feinberg

[03:38] Fertility and Sterility On Air podcast

[07:54] Trends in the fertility and reproductive world

[12:56] Age and fertility

[14:38] Fertility journey

[15:35] Mittelschmerz and understanding your body

[20:38] Birth control and conceiving

[22:07] How Dr. Eve handles patients

[28:47] Ovulation process

[30:55] Healthy habits for conceiving

Key Takeaways:  

• “There are three things that are certain in life: death, taxes, and decline in ovarian function.” ~Dr. Eve Feinberg [08:05]
• We define infertility as the inability to conceive after a year. ~Dr. Eve Feinberg [15:07]
• All reproduction and ovulation is controlled by the brain. It's this intricate dance that has pulsatile hormone release from one area of the brain to another area of the brain. ~Dr. Eve Feinberg [29:07]
• I am the biggest advocate of educating yourself, listening to your body, and doing what feels right for you. ~Juliet Hahn [36:06]

Resources Mentioned:

1.  Fertility and Sterility Journal
2.  Fertility and Sterility On Air podcast

Keep In Touch with Dr. Eve Feinberg:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ASRMEducation 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eve-feinberg-9b280812b/ 

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