About this episode

This episode discusses the challenges women face regarding fertility and the importance of understanding reproductive health options.

Did you know that by age 32, women may have already lost up to 90% of their eggs? For decades, women have been told they can “have it all” — career success, love, family, and freedom. But few are told how fertility and biology truly fit into that equation. In this powerful and eye-opening episode of Women Road Warriors, Shelley Johnson and Kathy Tuccaro welcome leading reproductive endocrinologist Dr. Jaime Knopman, Director of Fertility Preservation at CCRM New York, and co-author of the new book Own Your Fertility : From Egg Freezing to Surrogacy, How to Take Charge of Your Body and Your Future . Dr. Knopman breaks down what every woman needs to understand about fertility, infertility, egg freezing, delayed motherhood, reproductive health, and the biological clock. She challenges the myths and misinformation surrounding women’s fertility and explains why understanding your options earlier can empower women to make informed decisions without fear, shame, or regret. A nationally recognized fertility expert, cancer survivor, and mother of two, Dr. Knopman has been featured in Oprah Daily, Vogue, Women’s Health, Wired, NBC News, and more. In this episode, learn: • Why fertility is…

People in this episode

Hosts: Shelley Johnson, Kathy Tuccaro

Guest: Dr. Jaime Knopman

Topics covered

• fertility
• infertility
• egg freezing
• delayed motherhood
• reproductive health
• biological clock
• women's health

Keywords

• fertility
• infertility
• egg freezing
• reproductive health
• biological clock
• delayed motherhood
• women's health
• fertility preservation
• workplace options

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: CCRM New York, Oprah Daily, Vogue, Women’s Health, Wired, NBC News

Books & works: Own Your Fertility

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