If you aren't hip to the many (and we mean, many) “National Day of” [insert literally any food, animal, activity, or color here] Calendar, then let us officially orient you to the wonderful day that is March 8, 2020. That's right— it's International Women's Day (IWD).
Did you know that the IWD mission for women's health is simple: to assist women to be in a position of power for making informed decisions about their health. Easy, right?
Read MoreWe hear about how women freeze their eggs to pursue their careers. But, how can egg freezing save you time, money, and loads of headaches in dating?
Read MoreAttending classes, writing papers, collaborating in groups, taking tests, giving presentations, socializing with friends… College is a whirlwind of activities, deadlines and the occasional party or two. It’s no surprise that egg freezing might slip your mind, but we are here to remind you that it is extremely beneficial to freeze your eggs when you are younger and this is possible even while you are in school! According to the American Society Reproductive Medicine, women's peak reproductive years are in their 20's. So why not be a boss babe and take control of your fertility while you are taking care of your degree.
Read MoreAre you a millennial woman with big goals and dreams?
Women existing in 2019 have so many advantages and opportunities that were not available 100, 50, even 20 years ago. It wasn’t until 1920 that women were granted the right to vote in the United States, just 99 years ago!
Read MoreEgg freezing. Have you heard of it? Celebrities in media aren’t the only ones freezing their eggs. Women who care about their future fertility all over the world have been putting eggs on ice in exponentially increasing numbers. The ability to freeze eggs is turning our society upside down by allowing women to focus on things other than dating and on their other goals, leveling the playing field (a little more) between men and women.
Read MoreAs you embark on your egg sharing journey, one of the most important responsibilities you will have is the self-injection process. The medication you administer is what stimulates your ovaries to develop your precious eggs. Your physician will instruct you to inject yourself 1 to 3 times per day for about 8-12 days before your egg retrieval procedure.
Freezing your eggs can be an empowering journey, from your initial doctor’s appointment to the concluding egg retrieval procedure. However, for your eggs, the process is just beginning in the IVF laboratory where they will be frozen. Your egg freezing cycle will take a village of professionals who work together to help make your dreams happen.
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