IVF in your Pocket: Your Waiting Room Companion

In today's episode, we are joined by the truly phenomenal Dr. Eduardo Hariton who leads us through some of his best tips for actually improving egg quality. What's even better? His tips are accessible to just about anyone, anywhere. Read more about Dr. Hariton here:  Eduardo Hariton, M.D., MBA, is a renowned reproductive endocrinologist whose expertise, innovation, and compassionate care have helped countless individuals and couples grow their families. He is widely respected in the Bay Area fertility community and is known for his patient-centered approach that consistently earns high patient satisfaction. After earning his medical degree from Harvard Medical School, he completed a residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Brigham and Women's Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. Dr. Hariton further honed his expertise with a fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at the University of California, San Francisco. Complementing his medical training, he also holds a master's in business administration from Harvard Business School. Dr. Hariton's clinical expertise includes polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), recurrent pregnancy loss, egg freezing, diminished ovarian reserve, uterine fibroids, and the integration of cutting-edge technologies like artificial Intelligence to enhance IVF success rates. He provides patient care at RSC's Oakland and San Ramon locations, where his commitment to individualized care has made him a trusted choice for patients throughout the Bay Area. Reproductive Science Center OF THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA https://rscbayarea.com/doctors/hariton/ RSC in Oakland 3300 Webster Street, Suite 404, Oakland, CA 94609 RSC in San Ramon 100 Park Place, Suite 200, San Ramon, CA 94583 Phone: 888-377-4483 | Scheduling fax: 925-973-5064 | RSCBayArea.com Find him on Instagram: @haritonmd Fertility services: Fertility testing and diagnosis Hysterosalpingogram(HSG) Semen analysis Low-tech fertility options Ovulation induction Intrauterine insemination (IUl) In vitro fertilization (IVF) Donor egg treatment Preimplantation genetic screening Gestational carrier Fertility preservation through egg freezing LGBTQIA+ family building Patient resources Most major insurances accepted 100% refund program for IVF Treatment and medication discounts Affordable monthly payment plans Patient education events   If you would like to learn more about IVF and have a guide through the intensity, check out my new IVF Prep Workshop: From Overwhelm to Confidence. This guide walks you through the entire process up until transfer and includes mantras, reflection exercises, tons of tips and mediation exercises. Check it out: https://payhip.com/b/bYn59 *****If you are a California resident, interested in working with me in my therapy practice, click here: https://www.alexandragearystock.com/work-with-me-california-residents.html www.alexandragearystock.com [email protected]   ***This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for therapy, mental health treatment, medical advice, diagnosis or care. Listening to this podcast does not create a therapist-client relationship and the information shared reflects personal opinion and should not be taken as individualized advice. If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, please contact local emergency service's and/or a qualified professional.****

In today's episode, I explore common IVF triggers, what they are, how to identify them and most importantly what to do when they happen. Going through IVF is so difficult and upcoming family get togethers and the holidays can leave one feeling more isolated. Tune in to find out actual concrete tools for dealing with being triggered while on the IVF journey.  If you would like to learn more about IVF and have a guide through the intensity, check out my new IVF Prep Workshop: From Overwhelm to Confidence. This guide walks you through the entire process up until transfer and includes mantras, reflection exercises, tons of tips and mediation exercises. Check it out: https://payhip.com/b/bYn59 *****If you are a California resident, interested in working with me in my therapy practice, click here: https://www.alexandragearystock.com/work-with-me-california-residents.html www.alexandragearystock.com [email protected]   ***This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for therapy, mental health treatment, medical advice, diagnosis or care. Listening to this podcast does not create a therapist-client relationship and the information shared reflects personal opinion and should not be taken as individualized advice. If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, please contact local emergency service's and/or a qualified professional.****

In today's episode, I am joined by LGBTQ+ expert, Dr. Brent Monseur who walks us through important need to know tips regarding LGBTQ+ family building. They provide need to know information vital for both national and international listeners. This episode is truly not to be missed. See more on Dr. Brent Monseur's extensive background:  Brent Monseur, MD, ScM, FACOG (they) is Board-Certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology as a Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Specialist. They were the founding director of the Q+ LGBTQ+ Family Building clinic at Stanford University School of Medicine. As an Instructor in the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, they led a specialized team dedicated to researching and improving reproductive outcomes for sexual and gender minority populations. Dr. Monseur earned their MD from the Medical College of Virginia and completed OB/GYN residency training at Thomas Jefferson University, followed by a fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility at Stanford. They also hold an ScM in reproductive biology from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and a BS in biochemistry (with a concentration in Spanish) from the University of Mary Washington. A recognized leader in queer reproductive science, Dr. Monseur has received the inaugural Stanford Graduate Medical Education Award for Promoting Health Equity, the Diversity Fellowship Research Award from the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, and an NIH Health Disparities Research Loan Repayment Program award. They served as the chair of American Society for Reproductive Medicine's LGBTQ+ Special Interest Group and have held board roles with Medical Students for Choice, Path2Parenthood, and TEACH (Training in Early Abortion for Comprehensive Healthcare) reflecting their commitment to advancing reproductive justice and health equity. Social Handles: Website: https://www.pacificfertilitycenter.com/  Facebook: @PacificFertilityCenter Instagram: @PacificFertilityCenter  LinkedIn: @PacificFertilityCenter    If you would like to learn more about IVF and have a guide through the intensity, check out my new IVF Prep Workshop: From Overwhelm to Confidence. This guide walks you through the entire process up until transfer and includes mantras, reflection exercises, tons of tips and mediation exercises. Check it out: https://payhip.com/b/bYn59 *****If you are a California resident, interested in working with me in my therapy practice, click here: https://www.alexandragearystock.com/work-with-me-california-residents.html www.alexandragearystock.com [email protected]   ***This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for therapy, mental health treatment, medical advice, diagnosis or care. Listening to this podcast does not create a therapist-client relationship and the information shared reflects personal opinion and should not be taken as individualized advice. If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, please contact local emergency service's and/or a qualified professional.****

In this episode, I share 10 important things to know about IVF. These 10 tips are from what I have heard over the years from experts; IVF patients and professionals alike.    If you would like to learn more about IVF and have a guide through the intensity, check out my new IVF Prep Workshop: From Overwhelm to Confidence. This guide walks you through the entire process up until transfer and includes mantras, reflection exercises, tons of tips and mediation exercises. Check it out: https://payhip.com/b/bYn59 *****If you are a California resident, interested in working with me in my therapy practice, click here: https://www.alexandragearystock.com/work-with-me-california-residents.html www.alexandragearystock.com [email protected]   ***This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for therapy, mental health treatment, medical advice, diagnosis or care. Listening to this podcast does not create a therapist-client relationship and the information shared reflects personal opinion and should not be taken as individualized advice. If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, please contact local emergency service's and/or a qualified professional.****

Navigating IVF with a partner can be stressful, confusing and bring up long standing relationship issues that were never fully addressed. In this episode, I walk you and your partner through different exercises that can be helpful in creating ease and collaboration during the IVF journey. I offer some important reflections about how to help each other through the intensity of IVF.  If you would like to learn more about IVF and have a guide through the intensity, check out my new IVF Prep Workshop: From Overwhelm to Confidence. This guide walks you through the entire process up until transfer and includes mantras, reflection exercises, tons of tips and mediation exercises. Check it out: https://payhip.com/b/bYn59 *****If you are a California resident, interested in working with me in my therapy practice, click here: https://www.alexandragearystock.com/work-with-me-california-residents.html www.alexandragearystock.com [email protected]   ***This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for therapy, mental health treatment, medical advice, diagnosis or care. Listening to this podcast does not create a therapist-client relationship and the information shared reflects personal opinion and should not be taken as individualized advice. If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, please contact local emergency service's and/or a qualified professional.****