About this episode

Dr. Sasha Hakman shares her personal IVF journey and discusses how it influences her practice as a fertility doctor.

What happens when your fertility doctor goes through IVF herself? We’re talking to Dr. Sasha Hakman , an OB-GYN and reproductive endocrinologist, about her own fertility journey and how being a patient has shaped the way she practices medicine. We get into what personalized fertility care actually looks like, the emotional reality of failed cycles, nutrition and lifestyle, family history, preventative care, and why finding good information online can be harder than it sounds. We also talk about access to fertility care, getting a second opinion, and the questions researchers are still trying to answer. Plus, Dr. Sasha shares her IVF rituals, favorite snacks, and what she wishes more patients knew before starting treatment. About Sasha Hakman, MD Dr. Sasha Hakman is a double board-certified OB-GYN and reproductive endocrinology and infertility (REI) specialist with more than 15 years of experience helping patients navigate fertility and reproductive health. She practices at Beverly Hills Fertility and is also a leading voice in online women’s health education. She hosts Trying with Dr. Hakman , where she covers fertility, hormones, reproductive medicine, and patient stories, and…

People in this episode

Guest: Dr. Sasha Hakman

Topics covered

• IVF
• fertility care
• personal experience
• reproductive health
• nutrition
• emotional reality
• access to care

Keywords

• IVF
• fertility
• reproductive endocrinologist
• failed cycles
• nutrition
• lifestyle
• patient care

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Beverly Hills Fertility, American Society for Reproductive Medicine, BabyCenter, Bird & Be

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