Episode 27

Fertility Doctor to IVF Patient: An REI's Personal Journey Through Infertility

Join Dr. Sterling as she sits down with Dr. Emily Seidler, a double board-certified reproductive endocrinologist at Boston IVF and Harvard Medical School instructor, who shares her powerful transition from fertility specialist to IVF patient. Learn how her professional expertise shaped her personal fertility journey, including her decision to freeze eggs at age 33 and ultimately use them to conceive her daughter through IVF at age 39.

Key Moments

00:00 - Introduction to Dr. Emily Seidler's story 05:30 - The decision to freeze eggs in her early 30s 12:45 - Transitioning from doctor to patient 18:20 - Making the choice to use frozen eggs 25:30 - The IVF transfer process and success 35:40 - Professional insights gained from personal experience

Episode Highlights

"Egg freezing is not an insurance policy, but it's a reassurance policy." - Dr. Emily Seidler

Expert Insights

Dr. Seidler debunks common fertility myths and shares evidence-based approaches to:

  • Timing of fertility treatments
  • Genetic testing options
  • Embryo transfer protocols
  • Age-related fertility decisions
  • Managing treatment expectations

Follow Dr. Emily Seidler: @EmilySeiderMD on Instagram

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Christine Sterling

As an OB/GYN, I’ve helped hundreds of mothers bring babies into the world. Time and again, the mothers I’ve cared for expressed frustration and overwhelm at all of the conflicting information and advice.

Women don’t need more information to sift through, they need one trusted resource they can rely on for medical advice as well as strategies for having a calm and confident journey.

I started Sterling Parents so that overworked, stressed moms can relax. I want to provide the expert advice they are looking for SO they can stop digging for answers and get in touch with their own inner wisdom.

I want to lighten your load so you can thrive as the mom you are meant to be.