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What It's Like to Freeze Your Eggs: A Nurse's Personal Journey

What It's Like to Freeze Your Eggs: A Nurse's Personal Journey

Brandis Montez, AGACNP-BC, FNP-BC

Fertility nurse practitioner Brandis Montez shared her personal experience with egg freezing—twice—and offers invaluable insights for women considering this empowering option.

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What Side Effects Can You Expect from Egg Freezing?

What Side Effects Can You Expect from Egg Freezing?

Brandis Montez, AGACNP-BC, FNP-BC

If you're considering egg freezing, understanding potential side effects can help ease any concerns about the process. Fertility nurse Brandis Montez shares her insights, drawing from both professional experience and her own egg-freezing journey. Here's what you can expect before, during, and after the egg freezing procedure. Side Effects of Medications for Egg Freezing The egg freezing process is quicker...

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The 2024 Fertility Gift Guide: Gifts for Every Path to Parenthood

The 2024 Fertility Gift Guide: Gifts for Every Path to Parenthood

‘Tis the season for gifting! Holiday travel is booked, the BFCM sales are on, and noncritical initiatives are getting the nod to “circle back in the New Year”. The festivities are beginning to fill our calendars, but friends and family who have struggled to conceive in 2024 might not be feeling the “holiday magic”.  This guide provides a range of...

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How Age Affects Egg Freezing Success: Insights from a Fertility Nurse

How Age Affects Egg Freezing Success: Insights from a Fertility Nurse

Brandis Montez, AGACNP-BC, FNP-BC

Egg freezing is becoming an increasingly popular option for women looking to preserve their fertility, but how does age impact the process and its success? Fertility nurse Brandis Montez, who has undergone egg freezing twice herself, breaks down the science, statistics, and considerations to help women make informed decisions. Is There an Age Limit for Egg Freezing? At CNY Fertility,...

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Tests You Need Done Before Freezing Your Eggs

Tests You Need Done Before Freezing Your Eggs

Brandis Montez, AGACNP-BC, FNP-BC

Egg freezing has become an empowering option for many, offering flexibility in family planning. But before starting the process, you’ll need to complete a few tests to make sure that you have a good idea of what your outcome will be, what the plan is for your specific treatment, and will help your doctor counsel you on future family-planning.   ...

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Steps of the Egg Freezing Process: Fertility Nurse Explains

Steps of the Egg Freezing Process: Fertility Nurse Explains

Brandis Montez, AGACNP-BC, FNP-BC

If you’re thinking about freezing your eggs, you may wonder what the process involves and how much time it will take. Fertility nurse Brandis Montez, who has also gone through egg freezing herself, walks us through each step of this empowering journey.    Here’s what to expect: A Quick Overview of the Egg Freezing Process The entire egg-freezing process generally...

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Egg Freezing 101 from a Fertility Nurse Who Froze Her Eggs

Egg Freezing 101 from a Fertility Nurse Who Froze Her Eggs

Brandis Montez, AGACNP-BC, FNP-BC

How egg freezing works, why people are choosing to preserve their fertility, and what to expect in the words of a fertility nurse with personal experience freezing her own eggs. In this post, fertility nurse Brandis Montez, RN breaks down egg freezing myths and provides a step-by-step guide to the egg freezing process.

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Supplements to Support Getting Pregnant

Supplements to Support Getting Pregnant

Bird&Be

You’ve likely heard of the importance of prenatal vitamins during pregnancy, but what about when you’re trying to conceive? The truth is, supplements can be just as important during this period to help you get that positive pregnancy test. Along with healthy lifestyle choices, supplements can set you up for success when you try to conceive. With Bird&Be, you can...

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Egg Freezing: FAQ with a Fertility Nurse

Egg Freezing: FAQ with a Fertility Nurse

Leyla Bilali, BSN, RN

Here's what a fertility nurse wants you to know about egg freezing.

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What is Infertility? Definition, Testing, and Diagnosis Explained

What is Infertility? Definition, Testing, and Diagnosis Explained

David E. Reichman, MD

What tests does a doctor use to check your fertility? New York-based fertility specialist, Dr. David Reichman, walks us through fertility testing and common diagnoses.

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5 Steps to Choosing a Fertility Doctor

5 Steps to Choosing a Fertility Doctor

Claire O'Neill

If you've been trying to conceive and are considering getting your fertility tested, here are the 5 steps to help you find the best fertility doctor for your unique needs.

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Why and When To Do IVF (Other Than Infertility)

Why and When To Do IVF (Other Than Infertility)

Leyla Bilali, BSN, RN

Why would someone do IVF if they don't have infertility issues? Here are a few reasons why some choose to go this route to build their family.