🎙️ Fertile-ish Episode 4: "Just in Case: Fertility Edition"

💬 In today’s episode, we dive deep into the world of fertility preservation and why it’s becoming an increasingly popular choice for both men and women. Whether you’re considering freezing your eggs or sperm for future use, or wondering if embryo freezing might be the right option for you, this episode has all the details you need.

• • Why Freeze Your Eggs or Sperm?

    • The growing trend of fertility preservation, especially due to social media influencers and celebrities sharing their experiences.

    • Key reasons people pursue egg or sperm freezing, such as career timing, medical reasons (like cancer treatments), or personal circumstances (e.g., not yet ready for kids or concerned about future fertility due to family history).

  • Male Fertility & Sperm Freezing:

    • Men also face age-related fertility decline, and freezing sperm is becoming more talked about in the media.

    • Craig Conover from Southern Charm made headlines for freezing his sperm, normalizing the conversation around male fertility.

  • Understanding the Process:

    • Egg Freezing: Detailed explanation of the process, including the hormonal treatments, injections, egg retrieval, and what to expect in terms of side effects and outcomes.

    • Sperm Freezing: A simple process that can be done at home or in a clinic, often less costly than people expect.

    • Embryo Freezing: Creating embryos through IVF for later use, and the role genetic testing can play in family planning.

  • Cost and Financing:

    • A breakdown of the costs involved with egg freezing and sperm freezing, with insights on financing options to make it more accessible.

  • Success Rates and Considerations:

    • Factors like age, health, and genetic testing influence your chances of success when using frozen eggs or sperm in the future.

    • The importance of having candid conversations with your fertility provider about your goals, the number of cycles required, and potential outcomes.

  • The discussion about PCOS, how it affects egg freezing, and what you can expect if you’re going through that process.

  • Tips for managing medication side effects from hormones and injections, and debunking myths about the discomfort of the process.

  • Want more information? Visit CNY Fertility's website for resources, consultations, and the opportunity to ask questions directly through their Fertile-ish page. www.cnyfertility.com/fertileish

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In this episode, Laura and Brandis bust some of the most common—and frustrating—fertility myths and misconceptions floating around the internet, doctor’s offices, and even dinner tables. From birth control blame to pineapple-core pressure, they dive into where these beliefs come from, what the science actually says, and how misinformation can impact real people on fertility journeys.

💬 In this episode we cover:

• The myth that IVF always works (spoiler: it doesn't)

• Why birth control didn’t make you infertile

• "Just relax and it'll happen" — why that advice needs to stop

• Misconceptions about ovulation, cycle timing, and intercourse frequency

• What Hollywood and social media get so wrong (looking at you, Kardashians)

• The truth about pineapple cores, pomegranate juice, fuzzy socks, and McDonald's fries

• Why secondary infertility is real—and valid

• The importance of including male partners in testing and treatment

• Emotional burnout, intimacy stress, and why it's okay to take a break

🔗 Listener Q: Got a myth you’ve heard or want us to fact-check? Send it to us at cnyfertility.com/fertileish — we might feature it in a future episode!

🧠 Reminder: Everyone’s fertility journey is different. You’re not alone, and you’re not doing anything wrong.

When should you see a fertility specialist? Laura and Brandis break down why you don't have to wait 6–12 months of trying to get evaluated. Whether you're thinking about kids someday, dealing with painful periods, or just curious about your fertility, this episode gives you the real talk. They cover what to expect at a first consult, myths about family history, and why fertility testing is just smart health care — not a commitment to treatment.

Key topics:

• Baseline fertility testing (AMH, imaging, carrier screening)

• Fertility preservation for single individuals

• Patient autonomy and making your own plan

• What it’s really like to see a specialist

• Options for same-sex couples, solo parents, and more

Resources:

• Learn more at cnyfertility.com/fertileish

• Follow CNY Fertility on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube & Facebook!

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Welcome to Fertile-ish - a podcast for anyone navigating the ups, downs, and WTFs of trying to conceive, preserving your fertility, or supporting someone who is. In this intro episode, Brandis and Laura share why they started the show, what "fertile-ish" means, and what you can expect this week. Think: honest convos, expert insights, and maybe a few fertility TMI stories. Let's get into it.

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