The decision to pursue donor eggs, donor sperm, or surrogacy to grow your family can be an emotional one. In this episode of "Dear Infertility," we take real questions from real fertility patients about common thoughts...

1 in 4 known pregnancies end in miscarriage, but just because it's common doesn't make it any less painful. Pregnancy loss is devastating at any stage, and your grief is valid. In this episode of "Dear...

Communicating with friends and family can be challenging when dealing with infertility, and it's a personal choice between you and your partner (if you have one) how much you feel comfortable sharing, if anything at all....

From blood draws and ultrasounds to tests and procedures, navigating fertility treatments can feel a lot like having a second job. In this episode of "Dear Infertility," we take real questions from real fertility patients about...

Figuring out how to pay for costly fertility treatments like IUI and IVF can be incredibly stressful. In fact, for the vast majority of fertility patients without insurance coverage for infertility, it can be a huge...

The experience of infertility and IVF can challenge relationships in ways few other experiences can. Learning to navigate disappointment, stress, fears, and financial pressure together, while at the same time supporting one another, creates enormous pressure...

"When are you going to have a baby?" "You're not getting any younger!" Anyone who has ever dealt with infertility knows all too well what it's like to face insensitive comments and questions from friends, family...

It's the end result we all dread while trying to conceive: yet *another* negative pregnancy test. Big fat negatives can make you feel like a failure, but they are definitively not your fault. In this episode...

The dreaded two-week wait: those 9-14 days after ovulation, an IUI procedure, or an embryo transfer during which time feels like it has stopped entirely while you wait to find out if you're pregnant. In this...

Welcome to our very first episode of "Dear Infertility: Finding Calm When Trying Is Trying." Pregnancy announcements can be hard when you're dealing with infertility or pregnancy loss. In this episode, we take real questions from...

Kaillie Humphries is a Canadian-American bobsledder who has won three Olympic gold medals, one Olympic bronze medal, and five world championships. In this episode of Dear (In)Fertility, Kaillie shares the challenges and triumphs of going through...

What lifestyle changes should be made prior to seeing a fertility doctor? In this episode of "Dear Infertility," we take real questions from real fertility patients about all things preconception prep—from diet to exercise to supplements—and...

What are the different types of genetic testing for fertility? In this episode of "Dear Infertility," we take real questions from real fertility patients about genetic testing—from carrier screening to karyotype testing to pre-implantation genetic testing—and...

1 in 4 known pregnancies end in loss, but just because it's common doesn't make it any less painful. In this episode of "Dear Infertility," we take real questions from real fertility patients about all things...

Why does IVF fail? What happens next? In this episode of "Dear Infertility," we take real questions from real fertility patients about the pure devastation that is IVF failure and offer the patient-centric advice and medical...

Of all infertility cases, approximately 40–50% are due to a male factor, and as many as 2% of all men will exhibit suboptimal sperm parameters following a semen analysis. In this episode of "Dear Infertility," we...

How can I prepare my body for an embryo transfer? What can I expect during an embryo transfer cycle? In this episode of "Dear Infertility," we take real questions from real fertility patients about all things...

From hormone injections to egg retrieval, starting IVF can be daunting. In this episode of "Dear Infertility," we take real questions from real fertility patients about what to expect during an IVF cycle and offer the...

Ovulation induction meds with timed intercourse or Intrauterine Insemination (IUI) is often the first step when it comes to fertility treatments. In this episode of "Dear Infertility," we take real questions from real fertility patients about...

A fertility workup is essential to determining why a couple may be having difficulty conceiving. In this episode of "Dear Infertility," we take real questions from real fertility patients about what to expect during an infertility...

Welcome to “Dear Infertility” season 2! Join Rescripted Co-Founder Kristyn Hodgdon and Reproductive Endocrinologist Dr. Lucky Sekhon as they answer real questions from real fertility patients about what to expect during each stage of the fertility...

Believe it or not, sexual health can impact your physical, mental, emotional, and social well-being. In this episode of Dear (In)Fertility, Rescripted Co-Founder Kristyn Hodgdon and board-certified OBGYN Dr. Staci Tanouye discuss the orgasm gap, how...

Vulva vs. Vagina: What's the difference? Are feminine hygiene products safe to use? Why do yeast infections happen? In this episode of Dear (In)Fertility, Rescripted Co-Founder Kristyn Hodgdon and board-certified OBGYN Dr. Staci Tanouye discuss vulvovaginal...

From the importance of a preconception appointment to possible fertility red flags to look out for, in this episode of Dear (In)Fertility, Rescripted Co-Founder Kristyn Hodgdon and board-certified OBGYN Dr. Staci Tanouye discuss everything you need...

Did you know that it takes an average of 7 years to be diagnosed with endometriosis? In this episode of Dear (In)Fertility, Rescripted Co-Founder Kristyn Hodgdon and board-certified OBGYN Dr. Staci Tanouye discuss all things endometriosis,...

1 in 4 known pregnancies ends in miscarriage, but for something so common, why is the topic of pregnancy loss still so taboo? In this episode of Dear (In)Fertility, Rescripted Co-Founder Kristyn Hodgdon and board-certified OBGYN...

Does birth control cause infertility? What is the best birth control method for me? In this episode of Dear (In)Fertility, Rescripted Co-Founder Kristyn Hodgdon and board-certified OBGYN Dr. Staci Tanouye discuss everything you need to know...

What are some menstrual cycle red flags? Are heavy, painful periods "normal"? What exactly is PMS? In this episode of Dear (In)Fertility, Rescripted Co-Founder Kristyn Hodgdon and board-certified OBGYN Dr. Staci Tanouye discuss the menstrual cycle...

Have you ever thought, “Why didn’t Sex Ed teach me how hard it actually is to get pregnant?” Join us as we kick off Season 3 of Dear (In)Fertility with Dr. Staci Tanouye, a board-certified OBGYN...

Internationally recognized as “Sarah Herron from The Bachelor,” to the fertility community Sarah is better known for her adventurous and vulnerable Instagram posts. At the time of this recording, Sarah was pregnant with her IVF miracle,...

Sammy Previte is a Registered Dietitian, Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, Certified Personal Trainer, Founder of Find Food Freedom®, and co-host of the What The Actual Fork™ Podcast. In this episode of Dear (In)Fertility, she chats with...

Bachelor alum and Realtor Caroline Lunny has spent nearly two years dedicated to her egg-freezing journey, and now she’s sharing everything she’s learned to help other women who may not even know they’re in the same...

In this episode of Dear (In)Fertility, CNN Entertainment Reporter Chloe Melas shares it all: from an unplanned pregnancy in her 20s to her husband Brian's male factor infertility diagnosis. After ultimately having success with IVF, she...

In this episode of Dear (In)Fertility, Bethany Meyers, Founder & CEO of the be.come project, joins Kristyn for an open and honest conversation about infertility, pregnancy loss, feel-good movement, and body neutrality on the path to...

In this episode of Dear (In)Fertility, NBC News White House Correspondent & "Weekend Today" anchor Kristen Welker shares her experience navigating infertility, balancing her high-stakes job at the White House with IVF, grieving her ability to...

Welcome back to Dear (In)Fertility! This season, we’re going back to our roots, highlighting *real* and unfiltered fertility stories from those who have been there – through IVF, egg freezing, donor conception, surrogacy, and more. In...

There’s no denying women have more frequent and complex health needs than men. From menstruating every month to dealing with UTIs, there’s a lot going on, and with so much misinformation out there it can feel...

Whether it's due to increased stress levels, health problems, financial struggles, or fertility challenges, a dysregulated nervous system can take a toll on your overall well-being. In this episode of Dear (In)Fertility, Kristyn sits down with...

We know that consistent, quality sleep supports hormone regulation and promotes physical and mental wellness in women. But how much sleep should you actually be getting each night, and what should you do when insomnia strikes?...

From being told, "At least it was early" following a miscarriage to "You can always try again" after a failed cycle, positive thinking has been packaged and sold as the cure to all of life's problems....

Did you know that the pelvic floor is responsible for supporting and stabilizing all of our pelvic organs (including the uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries), and a weak pelvic floor can impact everything from sexual function...

When it comes to how to nourish your body for optimal fertility, it can often feel like information overload. In this episode of Dear (In)Fertility, Kristyn sits down with Macy Coleman, Registered Dietitian and Founder of...

From increased blood flow to reduced stress, acupuncture is a common practice among women who are trying, and struggling, to conceive — but can it really help improve fertility? In this episode of Dear (In)Fertility, Kristyn...

We know that regular exercise has many benefits when it comes to women's reproductive and hormonal health — but how much is too much? In this episode of Dear (In)Fertility, Kristyn dives into all things movement...

80% of women will suffer from a hormonal imbalance in their lifetime. In this episode of Dear (In)Fertility, Kristyn dives into the practice of cycle syncing with the inimitable Alisa Vitti, functional nutritionist, hormone expert, and...