Am I Broken? When to See a Fertility Specialist

 Struggling to get pregnant? You're not alone. Learn when to see a fertility specialist, what your first appointment looks like, and what tests reveal about your reproductive health. Chapters:00:00:00 - Introduction: Amber's Story00:01:28 - When Should You See a Fertility Specialist?00:02:51 - How to Choose the Right Fertility Doctor00:03:47 - What to Expect at Your First Appointment00:06:34 - Egg Quantity & Quality Explained00:09:07 - How to Know If You're Ovulating00:11:39 - Understanding Sperm & Semen Analysis00:14:21 - DNA Fragmentation: What It Means00:15:27 - Testing the Reproductive Tract00:17:10 - Saline Infusion Sonogram & Uterine Abnormalities00:22:10 - How Thyroid Health Affects Fertility00:23:24 - Closing: You Are Not AloneIf you’re struggling to conceive, curious about IVF and fertility, or looking for answers as you start your journey to building your family, Dr. Dorette Noorhasan is a fertility specialist who's ready to help you learn about your reproductive health.Whether you're an established member of the TTC (Trying To Conceive Club) or are just starting out on your journey to having a family, you don't have to navigate infertility alone; Dr. Noorhasan offers the expert infertility support and medical guidance you’ve been searching for.Dr. Noorhasan combines compassionate care with deep expertise in ovulation induction, Preimplantation Genetic Testing (PGT), gestational surrogacy, and reproductive endocrinology so you can empower your path to parenthood.And not only is Dr. Noorhasan an expert, she's been in your shoes. After five cycles of IVF before ultimately becoming a parent through gestational surrogacy, she knows what the disappointments and joys look like on the path to conceiving your miracle baby.Whether you're looking for an introduction into infertility, egg freezing and modern fertility preservation or you're interested in deeper topics like advanced IVF protocols, IUI and ICSI treatments, or AI-guided embryo selection, Dr. Noorhasan provides the evidence-based support so you can make informed decisions with your healthcare providers about your fertility journey.DISCLAIMER: Please note that the content of this podcast does not establish a physician-patient relationship and I encourage you to speak with your treating provider.If you have questions you'd like Dr. Noorhasan to address, drop her a line at [email protected] you're navigating your own fertility journey and would like a private consultation from Dr. Noorhasan, you can email her at [email protected] DR. NOORHASAN: IG: https://www.instagram.com/dorettemd/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dorettemdYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@fertilitydoctordorettenoor5273Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DoretteMD/X: https://x.com/DoretteMDWORK WITH DR. NOORHASAN: themodernparenthoodpodcast@gmail.comthemodernparenthoodpodcast.com