ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Brandis Montez, AGACNP-BC, FNP-BC

Brandis Montez, AGACNP-BC, FNP-BC

Brandis is a double-board certified adult/gerontology acute care and family nurse practitioner by the ANCC. As a registered nurse, Brandis worked in high school wellness centers and pediatric care before returning to Colorado State University-Pueblo to complete the nurse practitioner program and graduated with honors in 2019. She currently serves as a fertility nurse practitioner with CNY Fertility in Colorado Springs. As a fertility NP, she feels that there is truly nothing more rewarding than getting to help people build their family, and to see women, men and couples empowered in the process. 

Articles by Brandis Montez, AGACNP-BC, FNP-BC

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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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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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