Episode 168: Egg Freezing 101

This is Infertility

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:

• Egg Freezing: Frequently Asked Questions

• Progyny Webinar: Egg Freezing 101

• Five Egg Freezing Myths and Facts

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

Host: Dan Bulger, Progyny 

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