IVF & Egg Freezing: Your Fertility Playbook

Thinking about freezing your eggs, starting IVF, or just not ready for kids yet—but want real options, not panic? This is your fertility wake-up call. Host Stacey Chillemi sits down with double board-certified fertility specialist Dr. Banafsheh (Bana) Kashani to make IVF, egg freezing, genetic testing, and AI in fertility labs feel clear, hopeful, and totally doable—not terrifying. You’ll learn ✨ When to stop “just trying” and see a fertility specialist 🧬 IVF and egg freezing in plain language—steps, timelines, success basics 🔍 What pre-implantation genetic testing (PGT) and AI actually do (no, it’s not “designer babies”) 📅 How to build a simple one-week action plan to take control of your fertility If you’re sick of Googling in the dark and leaving OB/GYN visits more confused than when you walked in, this episode hands you a straightforward game plan for your future family. 👩‍⚕️ About Dr. Bana Kashani Dr. Banafsheh (Bana) Kashani, MD, FACOG is a double board-certified OB/GYN and Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility specialist, providing personalized, concierge-style fertility care through South Coast Fertility Specialists in Orange County, CA. Learn more & connect 🌐 Website – https://www.banakashanimd.com 📸 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/dr.banakashani 👍 Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/dr.banakashani 💼 LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/banafshehkashani If this episode helped you, share it with someone on their fertility journey and leave a review so more people can find expert, compassionate guidance with Dr. Bana. ⚠️ This show is for educational and informational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult a qualified fertility specialist about your specific situation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices