Ladies, it's time we look at "fertility" as a life long discussion, not just one around the "trying to conceive" phase. Your period is a vital sign—and it’s time we treated it like one. So I invited double board‑certified reproductive endocrinologist Dr. Sasha Hackman on the pod this week to map the full arc of fertility and a women's reproductive health before thinking about kids, during the "trying" phase, & why it matters most even after having kids. We deep dive into what to track before "trying", when to seek fertility intervention if it's just not happening naturally, why freezing your eggs is an insurance plan if kids aren't in the near future, and why postpartum hormones can both help and hinder the path to baby number two or three (we talk secondary infertility too).

We trace fertility across a woman’s life with Dr. Sasha Hackman, from first period to postpartum, with clear steps to measure, plan, and protect your options. She shares real odds, practical testing, and how to choose treatments that fit your age, goals, and timeline.

MORE OF WHAT WE DISCUSS:

• reframing fertility as lifelong reproductive health

• IVF strategy, IUI limits and realistic success rates

• embryo banking to match bigger family goals

• postpartum hormone shifts and surprise conception

• secondary infertility drivers and endometriosis impact

• male factor basics and the three‑month sperm reset

• cycle tracking tools and luteal phase support

• why your period is a vital sign for long‑term health

• PCOS vs NCCAH and how pills can mask issues

More on Dr. Sasha Hackman:

Website: HERE

Instagram: HERE

Podcast: Trying To Conceive HERE

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Ep. 9 Dr. Sasha Hackman: What Every Woman Should Know About Her Fertility Before, During, and After Kids