Promise vs. Reality: Egg Freezing with Author Natalie Lampert

Written By Lora Shahine, MD

Should you freeze your eggs? What age? What’s the success rate? How much does it cost?

Natalie Lampert has insight into women's top questions about egg freezing, and she is here to share it with you. An award-winning journalist and author of The Big Freeze, her work focuses on women’s health and the fertility industry. Her story will answer your questions and provide insight into the world of egg freezing. 

In this conversation, Natalie and Dr. Lora Shahine discuss Natalie’s personal journey with fertility preservation, the historical context of egg freezing, the impact of big corporations' fertility benefits, the need for comprehensive information, and what to consider if you are thinking about freezing your eggs.  

In this episode you’ll hear:

[3:00] Meet Natalie Lampert

[4:55] Historical context and the development of egg freezing

[11:55] Misinformation around egg freezing: be informed, not persuaded

[13:25] Egg freezing is assurance, not insurance

[16:33] Who is freezing their eggs? And why?

[22:53] Natalie’s personal decision

[42:52] Advice for women considering egg freezing

[46:50] Final thoughts and resources

Resources mentioned: 

www.natalielampert.com 

The Big Freeze by Natalie Lampert 

Dr. Shahine’s Weekly Newsletter on Fertility News and Recommendations

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Lora Shahine, MD

Dr. Lora Shahine, reproductive endocrinologist at Pacific NW Fertility and Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Washington in Seattle, completed her residency in OBGYN at the University of California in San Francisco and fellowship in reproductive endocrinology at Stanford University. She is dedicated to educating and advocating for increased awareness of infertility, miscarriage, and the impact on environmental toxins on health through an active social media presence, teaching, clinical research, and authoring multiple blogs and books including best selling, ‘Not Broken: An Approachable Guide to Miscarriage and Recurrent Pregnancy Loss.’

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