EP216: Breaking the Silence: Navigating Fertility with Dr. Moragianni

Reproductive Empowerment and Fertility Clarity with Dr. Vasiliki MoragianniChristine interviews Dr. Vasiliki Moragianni, a double Board-certified fertility physician and Johns Hopkins Medical Director of the Fertility Center, about fertility, infertility, and reproductive empowerment for high-performing women. Moragianni shares her personal experience of secondary infertility, miscarriage, diminished ovarian reserve, and unsuccessful IVF after having her first child, emphasizing that “control” looks different for everyone and requires information and options. She explains infertility definitions and earlier evaluation after age 35, highlights that age is the most important predictor of fertility decline, and urges patients to seek care sooner. The conversation addresses stigma and professional silence around infertility and pregnancy loss, especially in demanding careers and medicine, citing higher infertility and complication rates among female physicians. Moragianni recommends optimizing overall health, stress management, and sustainable habits while giving oneself grace. Find Dr. Moragianni on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.00:00 Meet Dr Moragianni01:37 Her Fertility Story04:22 What Infertility Means06:19 Age Options And Stigma10:44 Workplace Silence And Shame14:14 Physician Fertility Data15:55 Optimizing Health For Pregnancy18:04 Stress Self Blame And Grace19:30 Final Takeaways And Hope