As we approach (and pass) 30, a lot of us are thinking about our plans for conceiving – and, unfortunately, many of us are or will experience fertility issues! Most women assume that they’re fertile and can have a baby tomorrow, if they want to, but until you try to get pregnant or see a fertility expert, you just don't know.

We want our listeners to be fully informed, PERIOD. So we dive into a topic that we believe is not being talked about enough—Fertility! The truths, the myths, and the incredible new options available due to advances in In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) procedures – and that’s why we sat down with our dear friend, Dr. Robert Anderson, a Board Certified Reproductive Endocrinologist & Founder of the Southern California Center for Reproductive Medicine.

Dr. Anderson is an innovator in the field, running one of the top fertility clinics in the world, and he takes us deep into the process, including the physical, emotional, and financial commitments involved.

We discuss…

Our first attempt at recording this interview (over two years ago…)
Founding SoCal Center for Reproductive Medicine 25 years ago
People traveling from all over the world for fertility treatment with Dr, Anderson
How much IVF has improved
What a healthy embryo is
Why you may want to freeze your eggs
Egg donors + surrogates
What both parts of the IVF procedure is like
The multiple pregnancy problem of yesterday
Choosing gender
The new procedure that Dr. Anderson invented
Why you should consider getting your eggs tested
Dr. Anderson’s kind + direct bedside manner
How the industry markets IVF unrealistically + setting realistic expectations
The emotional + financial aspects of IVF
Restoring your hormonal environment
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
Holistic treatments that Dr. Anderson offers
Genetic testing + treatment for diseases
The promising future of CRISPR
Testing + improving male fertility
Accessibility for LGBTQ communities

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Ep 113 - Fertility, IVF, The Impact of Birth Control + The Future of Genetics with Dr. Robert Anderson