Owning Your Fertility: Insights with Dr. Jaimi Knopman MD

In world full of abundant information about fertility, fertility treatments, and all the paths to parenthood - it is extremely beneficial to have a resource to go to that has all the information laid out, the options, and the how to. Dr. Jaimi Knopman's new book does just that. Own Your Fertility: From Egg Freezing to Surrugacy. How to Take Charge of Your Body and Your Future - is an amazing addition to anyone's library.

On today's episode, the first of 2026, Dr. Knopman and Kerry talk about her new book and the ins and outs of egg preservation. They also covered how to better educate young women and men about their fertility, male fertility and preservation, and how Western and Eastern medicine can work together to bring you to a healthy pregnancy, birth, baby, and beyond.

Jaime M. Knopman, M.D., is a board-certified reproductive endocrinologist with years of experience in IVF treatment, IUI treatment, PCOS treatment, gestational surrogacy, and many other areas. She serves as the Director of Fertility Preservation for CCRM Fertility of New York. After graduating Summa Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa from the University of Pennsylvania, Dr. Knopman received her medical degree from Mount Sinai School of Medicine where she was elected to the AOA honor society.

Takeaways

• Fertility preservation is crucial for women considering their future family plans.
• Education about fertility should start in middle schools and high schools.
• Women often underestimate the challenges of getting pregnant later in life.
• Advocacy is essential for improving access to fertility treatments.
• Collaboration between Eastern and Western medicine can enhance fertility care.
• Egg freezing technology has improved significantly over the years.
• Men also need to be educated about their fertility and options.
• The emotional journey of fertility can be challenging and requires resilience.
• Understanding different family structures is important in fertility discussions.
• It's vital to allow oneself to grieve the losses experienced during fertility struggles.

IG: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/drjaimeknopman/?hl=en⁠

Book: ⁠Own Your Fertility⁠: From Egg Preservation to Surrogacy. How to Take Charge of Your Body and Future

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Fertility Preservation

02:49 The Journey of Becoming a Fertility Doctor

06:03 The Importance of Educating Women on Fertility

08:56 Understanding Fertility Preservation Options

11:42 The Role of Advocacy in Fertility Access

14:48 The Intersection of Eastern and Western Medicine

18:03 The Realities of Egg Freezing

20:59 Cultural Perspectives on Fertility

23:52 The Male Perspective on Fertility

26:39 Navigating the Emotional Journey of Fertility

30:03 Conclusion and Book Release

Keywords

fertility preservation, egg freezing, women's health, fertility education, reproductive medicine, infertility, advocacy, Eastern medicine, Western medicine, emotional journey

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