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Trying to Conceive with Dr. Sasha Hakman

Dr Sasha Hakman
IVF
Egg Freezing
Infertility
In Vitro Fertilization
Fertility Preservation
Unexplained Infertility
Inito
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Ovulation
Pregnancy Loss
Artificial Intelligence
Gestational Surrogacy
Cofertility
Male Infertility
Embryo Transfer
Mental Health
Egg Donation
Embryo Banking
Menstrual Cycle
Third-Party Reproduction

As a double board-certified OB-GYN and reproductive endocrinologist, I’ve dedicated my career to helping individuals navigate their reproductive health. However, my passion for this podcast stems not just from my professional background, but from my own fertility journey—giving me a firsthand understanding of the emotional and physical challenges that come with trying to conceive. Through this pla... more

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Latest Episodes

Can you really get pregnant after seven failed embryo transfers? What does it take to keep going when nothing seems to work?

In this episode, I sit down with Abbe Feder to talk about one of the most intense fertility journeys I’ve ever heard. After ... more

Are you wasting money on fertility supplements that don’t actually help you get pregnant?

In this solo episode, I break down the truth about fertility supplements, what is worth taking when you are trying to conceive, and what may be overhyped or un... more

Should you freeze your eggs? And if you do, how many do you actually need to feel confident about your future fertility?

In this episode, Dr. Sasha Hakman sits down with Dr. Jessica Ryniec, a reproductive endocrinologist based in Boston, to break do... more

What really happens to your eggs once they leave the operating room? And how much does the embryology lab actually impact IVF success?

In this episode, Dr. Sasha Hakman sits down with Shaun Reed, an experienced embryologist from Utah Fertility Cente... more

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Jessica Ryniec
MD, fertility specialist, specializes in egg freezing and fertility preservation
CCRM Fertility (Boston)
Episode: Fertility Doctor Explains Egg Freezing, AMH, and the Truth About Your Biological Clock | Dr. Jessica Ryniec
Sam Diamond
Co-founder of Bird & Be
Bird & Be
Episode: How to Choose a Safe Prenatal: Manufacturing, Ingredients & Avoiding False Claims with Sam Diamond
Blake Evans
Reproductive endocrinologist, researcher
Episode: Your Guide to IUI: Success Rates, Safety & Moving to IVF with Dr. Blake Evans
Natalie Crawford
OB-GYN and fertility specialist
Episode: The Real Reason You Are Not Getting Pregnant with Dr. Natalie Crawford
Dr. Shaheen Ghadir
Double board-certified OBGYN and reproductive endocrinology and infertility specialist
HRC Fertility, Beverly Hills
Episode: Gestational Surrogacy Uncovered: What Intended Parents Need to Know
Dr. Phil Romanski
Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Specialist
RMA of New York; Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Episode: Delay IVF or Start Now? The Truth About Egg Quality, Timing & Outcomes
Dr. Eduardo Hariton
OBGYN and reproductive endocrinologist and infertility specialist
Reproductive Science Center of the SF Bay Area (Oakland)
Episode: How AI is Transforming IVF Success
Jessica Zucker
Los Angeles-based psychologist specializing in reproductive health
Author of I Had a Miscarriage, a Memoir, a Movement; creator of the I Had a Miscarriage Campaign
Episode: The Psychology of Loss: Dr. Jessica Zucker and Dr. Sasha Hakman in Conversation
Roxanne Pero
Triple board-certified OB/GYN, lifestyle medicine clinician with a holistic practice in Dallas
Alive and Well, Dallas
Episode: Beyond Ovulation Strips: How Inito Is Changing Fertility Tracking

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Dr. Sasha Hakman
Host of Trying to Conceive with Dr. Sasha Hakman; double board-certified OB-GYN and reproductive endocrinologist; affiliated with HRC Fertility (host affiliation mentioned).

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Gestational Surrogacy Uncovered: What Intended Parents Need to Know
Q: Why is a programmed FET preferred over a natural cycle for surrogates?
A programmed FET provides precise control over timing, hormonal environment, and embryo placement, which is crucial when coordinating with a surrogate's cycle and ensuring a reliable window for implantation, whereas natural cycles introduce variability that can complicate timing and outcomes.
Gestational Surrogacy Uncovered: What Intended Parents Need to Know
Q: What are the main steps from matchmaking to embryo transfer in gestational surrogacy?
After selecting a surrogate, the process includes screening of the surrogate and her medical records, a physical and uterine health evaluation, FDA-mandated tests, and legal clearances. Then comes the embryo transfer using a programmed frozen embryo transfer protocol to ensure a controlled timing of implantation, followed by ongoing monitoring and supportive treatments.
Gestational Surrogacy Uncovered: What Intended Parents Need to Know
Q: Can you go over the difference between traditional surrogacy versus gestational surrogacy?
Traditional surrogacy used the carrier's own egg, making her biologically connected to the baby, whereas gestational surrogacy uses an embryo created from the intended parents or donors, so the carrier is not genetically related to the child. This distinction reduces certain ethical and legal complexities and shifts the focus to making sure the child is genetically and legally aligned with the intended parents.
How AI is Transforming IVF Success
Q: How do you see AI affecting the lab side, like embryo selection and trigger timing?
AI and imaging tools in the lab can automate and enhance embryo grading and sperm movement analysis, improve timing of embryo transfers and egg retrievals, and help balance lab capacity to reduce stress on staff while maintaining outcomes.
How AI is Transforming IVF Success
Q: What are the current applications for AI in IVF and fertility treatment?
AI is being used to re-envision end-to-end protocols, integrate multiple data streams (tests, demographics, ovarian reserve, sperm, embryos), and assist with decision-making from upfront testing to stimulation dosing, with the goal of better outcomes and cost management.

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A fertility-focused show that breaks down complex reproductive medicine for patients and prospective guests, balancing clinical science with real-world journeys. Across episodes, listeners hear practical guidance on selecting between IUI and IVF, understanding embryo quality and testing (PGT/PGTA), and navigating embryo transfers, ovulation, and ovarian stimulation. The conversations often weave in lifestyle factors, mental health, and the emotional realities of infertility, while also exploring topics like gestational surrogacy, egg donation, and fertility preservation. Noteworthy angles include the role of at-home monitoring, the potential of AI to personalize fertility care, and candid discussions about the costs, access, ethics, and pat... more

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