Ep 54: How to ask your IVF doctor hard questions & Amy's PGT-A results

(extended version) Ep 54: How to ask your IVF doctor hard questions & Amy's PGT-A results

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.friedeggspod.com [https://www.friedeggspod.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_7] In today’s episode, Amy shares her PGT-A results from her 5th egg retrieval! She also answers listener questions and shares notes from her conversation with her doctor after her egg retrieval. This is an extended, ad-free version of the episode for paying subscribers (aka members of The Broody Club [https://www.friedeggspod.com/p/the-broody-club]). This podcast exists because of our listeners, and paid subscriptions let us spend more time on episodes, bring in expert guests, and create content that makes a difference for the infertility community. Learn more here [https://www.friedeggspod.com/subscribe]. The FriedEggs Podcast is hosted and produced by Kayti Christian and Amy Salke. Disclaimer: This episode is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider for personalized care. Enjoy the episode here on Substack at www.friedeggspod.com [http://www.friedeggspod.com]. Also available on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/0f8DPPvSResx8Gy2QtSQwc?si=615fba13d6f744b9], Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/friedeggs-podcast/id1762689264] and YouTube [http://www.youtube.com/@friedeggspodcast]. 🎥 Photography by 20Twenty Productions [https://20twentypro.com/]: https://20twentypro.com/ [https://20twentypro.com/] 🎶 Show music by the magical Clayre [https://open.spotify.com/artist/0MUz7kTqWwA0XjWIOLIiuv?si=W4lqBaKrSNOHBrFg3chxgA]

Ep 54: How to ask your IVF doctor hard questions & Amy's PGT-A results

In today’s episode, Amy shares her PGT-A results from her 5th egg retrieval! She also answers listener questions and shares notes from her conversation with her doctor after her egg retrieval. Today’s episode is brought to you by Tempdrop [https://www.tempdrop.com/], a basal body temperature sensor with an accompanying fertility app to help you identify your fertile window. Use code [https://www.tempdrop.com/]AFFRIEDEGGS [https://www.tempdrop.com/] for 10% off your order [https://www.tempdrop.com/]. This is a free, shorter version of the episode for all subscribers. Paying subscribers (aka members of The Broody Club [https://www.friedeggspod.com/p/the-broody-club]) can also listen to an extended, ad-free version of this episode (learn more here [https://www.friedeggspod.com/subscribe]). This podcast exists because of our listeners, and paid subscriptions let us spend more time on episodes, bring in expert guests, and create content that makes a difference for the infertility community. The FriedEggs Podcast is hosted and produced by Kayti Christian and Amy Salke. Disclaimer: This episode is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider for personalized care. Enjoy the episode here on Substack at www.friedeggspod.com [http://www.friedeggspod.com]. Also available on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/0f8DPPvSResx8Gy2QtSQwc?si=615fba13d6f744b9], Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/friedeggs-podcast/id1762689264] and YouTube [http://www.youtube.com/@friedeggspodcast]. 🎥 Photography by 20Twenty Productions [https://20twentypro.com/]: https://20twentypro.com/ [https://20twentypro.com/] 🎶 Show music by the magical Clayre [https://open.spotify.com/artist/0MUz7kTqWwA0XjWIOLIiuv?si=W4lqBaKrSNOHBrFg3chxgA] This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.friedeggspod.com/subscribe [https://www.friedeggspod.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2]

Ep 53: Amy recaps her 5th egg retrieval (pt 1)

In today’s episode, Amy shares the results of her 5th IVF egg retrieval. She reflects on her new STIMs protocol, insurance battles to get medications covered, and how this round compared to previous cycles. This is part one of a two-part episode as she waits for PGT-A results. She’ll be answering listener questions about this retrieval in the next episode, so drop any qs you have in the comments! The FriedEggs Podcast is hosted and produced by Kayti Christian and Amy Salke. Disclaimer: This episode is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider for personalized care. Enjoy the episode here on Substack at www.friedeggspod.com [http://www.friedeggspod.com]. Also available on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/0f8DPPvSResx8Gy2QtSQwc?si=615fba13d6f744b9], Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/friedeggs-podcast/id1762689264] and YouTube [http://www.youtube.com/@friedeggspodcast]. 🎥 Photography by 20Twenty Productions [https://20twentypro.com/]: https://20twentypro.com/ [https://20twentypro.com/] 🎶 Show music by the magical Clayre [https://open.spotify.com/artist/0MUz7kTqWwA0XjWIOLIiuv?si=W4lqBaKrSNOHBrFg3chxgA] This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.friedeggspod.com/subscribe [https://www.friedeggspod.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2]

Ep 52: A better way to pay for IVF

Today, we’re joined by Angela Rastegar, Co-Founder and CEO of Sunfish [https://www.joinsunfish.com/] (www.joinsunfish.com [http://www.joinsunfish.com]), a fertility fintech company focused on making family building more financially accessible and a lot less overwhelming. We talk about the surprising and hidden costs of IVF, and how the financial side of fertility care can feel just as overwhelming as the treatments themselves. Angela shares how Sunfish is helping patients navigate their options more clearly, including those using donor eggs or sperm, surrogacy, reciprocal IVF, and increasingly, people looking to freeze their eggs. We also get into what shifts when you don’t have to carry all of that financial stress alone, and how better tools and guidance can make the entire experience feel more manageable. We know you’ll appreciate this conversation with Angela as much as we did. If you’re comfortable sharing, we’d love to hear how the financial side of IVF or fertility care has impacted your own journey — drop your thoughts in the comments below. x About Angela Rastegar: Angela Rastegar is the Co-Founder and CEO of Sunfish, a fertility fintech company focused on making family building financially accessible and predictable. Angela brings a rare combination of venture capital fluency, healthcare operating experience, and deeply personal “lived experience” to the fertility space. She previously founded and exited two companies and served as a venture capital investor at Village Capital, focusing on early stage health tech and fintech businesses. Angela holds a BA in Human Biology and an MBA from Stanford University. Her commitment is deeply personal: she has navigated her own fertility journey, which solidified her belief that everyone deserves a “Family Planning Advisor”. She is now a leading voice on how data autonomy and financial innovation can democratize reproductive rights. She resides in Los Angeles with her family, continuing her own journey while helping thousands of others start theirs. * About Sunfish: Sunfish is a trusted guide for anyone navigating IVF, surrogacy, egg/sperm donation, or fertility preservation. They help self-pay IVF patients with transparent pricing, bundled discounts, and a partial money-back guarantee. Sunfish provides personalized financial plans using proprietary software to estimate costs for each Program. If actual costs exceed projections, eligible patients may receive a partial refund under program terms. Sunfish is not a medical provider. Terms and conditions apply. * Resources: 💰 Sunfish financial planning calculator [https://www.joinsunfish.com/ivf-financial-planning]: https://www.joinsunfish.com/ivf-financial-planning [https://www.joinsunfish.com/ivf-financial-planning] 💰 Database of grants and discounts for fertility care [https://www.joinsunfish.com/grants]: https://www.joinsunfish.com/grants [https://www.joinsunfish.com/grants] 🥚 **Newly launched egg freezing packages [https://www.joinsunfish.com/success-program/egg-freezing]: https://www.joinsunfish.com/success-program/egg-freezing [https://www.joinsunfish.com/success-program/egg-freezing] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/joinsunfish/] (@joinsunfish)https://www.instagram.com/joinsunfish/ [https://www.instagram.com/joinsunfish/] The FriedEggs Podcast is hosted and produced by Kayti Christian and Amy Salke. Disclaimer: This episode is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider for personalized care. Enjoy the episode here on Substack at www.friedeggspod.com [http://www.friedeggspod.com]. Also available on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/0f8DPPvSResx8Gy2QtSQwc?si=615fba13d6f744b9], Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/friedeggs-podcast/id1762689264] and YouTube [http://www.youtube.com/@friedeggspodcast]. 🎥 Photography by 20Twenty Productions [https://20twentypro.com/]: https://20twentypro.com/ [https://20twentypro.com/] 🎶 Show music by the magical Clayre [https://open.spotify.com/artist/0MUz7kTqWwA0XjWIOLIiuv?si=W4lqBaKrSNOHBrFg3chxgA] This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.friedeggspod.com/subscribe [https://www.friedeggspod.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2]

Ep 51: Navigating online misinformation in fertility care with Dr. Lucky Sekhon

We’re so thrilled to welcome Dr. Lucky Sekhon — double-board certified OBGYN and reproductive endocrinologist, fertility expert, educator, and author of The Lucky Egg — on the podcast this week for a conversation that feels like a reset button on everything you’ve heard about fertility. Because let’s be honest: the internet is loud. And not all of it is helping. 🥚 What this episode will help you do: * Spot misinformation fast: why anecdotes aren’t evidence and how to tell what’s actually legit * Focus on what matters: what AMH, IVF, and egg freezing really mean (no fluff, no fear) * Navigate your care better: what your doctor should be explaining and how to advocate for yourself * Stay grounded in the process: how to make smart next moves without chasing every “solution” The takeaway? Fertility isn’t just about biology — it’s about information. And most people are navigating this without the full picture. Resources: 📘 The Lucky Egg [https://static.macmillan.com/static/smp/lucky-egg-9781250408716/]: your fertility roadmap https://static.macmillan.com/static/smp/lucky-egg-9781250408716/ 🌐 theluckyegg.com [https://theluckyegg.com/]: expert guides + calculators https://theluckyegg.com/ Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/lucky.sekhon] (@lucky.sekhon) https://www.instagram.com/lucky.sekhon 🎧 Call Your Doctor [https://open.spotify.com/show/1oTFJrB6hK9pb2aJsdXnqh?si=673a79dfec1f41ae]: podcast on women’s health, hormones & fertility, no fluff https://open.spotify.com/show/1oTFJrB6hK9pb2aJsdXnqh?si=90e82aa7556a4b75 [https://open.spotify.com/show/1oTFJrB6hK9pb2aJsdXnqh?si=90e82aa7556a4b75] This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.friedeggspod.com/subscribe [https://www.friedeggspod.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2]