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Courtney Swan
The Truth About Egg Freezing + IVF No One Tells You | Sasha Hakman
1 hour 2 minutes Posted Feb 18, 2025 at 8:00 am.
Introduction
What is a reproductive endocrinologist
Egg freezing vs. embryo freezing
Ways to improve egg quality
Pesticides, endocrine disruptors, and fertility
How egg retrieval works
The IVF cycle explained
Mature vs. immature eggs
How fertilization happens
From eggs to embryos
The importance of sperm testing
Why infertility is on the rise
Phthalates and their impact on fertility
How embryos are created
Sperm retrieval process
What happens to extra embryos
How embryo transfers work
Synthetic hormones and fertility
Birth control and its effects
PCOS, insulin sensitivity, and fertility
Finding the right workout for fertility health
Egg count vs. pregnancy likelihood
How age impacts reproductive success
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233: In this episode, we take a deep dive into fertility, focusing on egg freezing and IVF. I’m joined by Dr. Sasha Hakman, a board-certified OBGYN and reproductive endocrinologist at HRC Fertility, to break down the entire process. As someone who froze my eggs at 36, I wanted to understand what comes next and what factors impact fertility, from hormone treatments to lifestyle choices.  We discuss everything from the science behind egg retrieval to the role of environmental toxins and how lifestyle changes can improve reproductive health. Whether you’re considering egg freezing, going through IVF, or just want to learn more, this episode is packed with expert insights and actionable information.  Topics Discussed:  
Egg freezing vs. embryo freezing  
The egg retrieval and IVF process  
The impact of pesticides and endocrine disruptors on fertility    
Rising infertility rates and potential causes  
The connection between PCOS, insulin sensitivity, and fertility  
Synthetic hormones and their effects  
How age influences fertility outcomes  
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