The Fertility Expert: Egg Freezing, Perimenopause & GLP-1s Explained

If you're thinking about egg freezing, IVF, fertility decline, perimenopause, or reproductive health, this is the conversation you need to hear before meeting with your doctor. In this episode of The Tamsen Show, Tamsen Fadal sits down with Dr. Jamie Grifo, Director of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at NYU Langone. Dr. Grifo helped modernize IVF as we know it, launched NYU's egg freezing program in 1999, and has spent 40 years giving women the science they were never taught. Today, he's sharing everything you need to know about your fertility timeline, your hormone shifts, and how to make decisions that are right for you. You'll learn: Why your chance of getting pregnant at 40 is 2-3% a month, not 20% The age fertility actually starts to decline (it's earlier than you think) The 3 fertility tests every woman should know: FSH, estradiol, and AMH What a low AMH really means (and what it doesn't) Egg freezing vs. embryo freezing: Which is right for you? Why 40% of infertility is male factor, yet women still blame themselves What endometriosis and PCOS mean for your fertility Why postpartum and perimenopause symptoms are so often confused How GLP-1 medications may improve fertility and why they're leading to "Ozempic babies" The biggest emotional difference between freezing your eggs early and going through IVF later If you or someone you love has questions about fertility, this is the conversation that finally answers them. MORE FROM THE TAMSEN SHOW: If you liked this conversation, check this out: Don’t Start IVF Until You Do THESE 5 Things! The #1 Fertility Doctor Explains (https://bit.ly/tts-yt-lucky-jamie) Follow Dr. Grifo on Instagram:   / fertility_ny   _ STAY CONNECTED WITH TAMSEN: Get ⁠Tamsen's newsletter filled with free tools⁠ to living better, feeling stronger, and knowing you’re never alone: https://bit.ly/tts-youtube-newsletter Get Tamsen’s NYT instant bestselling book, How To Menopause: https://bit.ly/tts-youtube-book Free Resources from Tamsen: https://bit.ly/tts-youtube-hub Watch all the episodes on YouTube: https://bit.ly/tts-youtube-playlist Follow Tamsen on Instagram: https://bit.ly/tts-youtube-ig2 The Tamsen Show on Instagram: https://bit.ly/tts-youtube-ig1 Follow Tamsen on TikTok: https://bit.ly/tts-youtube-tt 🧡 LEAVE A REVIEW If you enjoyed listening to the podcast, we'd love for you to leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts to help others discover the show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... SPONSORS: Taking care of your health just got easier – start here with Zocdoc: ⁠https://www.zocdoc.com/TAMSEN⁠ #sponsored Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at ⁠https://square.com/go/tamsen⁠! #squarepod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 6:53 When to Freeze Your Eggs for the Best Chance of Pregnancy 10:38 When Does Fertility Actually Start Declining? 17:40 Fertility Testing Every Woman Should Ask for Before Trying to Conceive 23:02 Endometriosis vs. PCOS and How They Affect Fertility Differently 29:53 Why Infertility Is Not Your Fault and The Truth Every Woman Needs to Hear 36:50 The Link Between Perimenopause, Estrogen Loss, and Fertility 38:03 Postpartum vs. Perimenopause Symptoms and Why They Feel So Similar 42:09 The Fertility Mindset Shift That Helps Women Plan with Confidence ____________ Medical Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical concerns or treatment options. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of The Tamsen Show. ____________ ABOUT TAMSEN: Tamsen is a journalist, NYT best-selling author, podcast host, filmmaker and menopause advocate. As host of The Tamsen Show Podcast, she’s become a powerful voice in the conversation about midlife. She is the creator and producer of The (M) Factor: Shredding the Silence on Menopause and The (M) Factor 2: Before The Pause, groundbreaking documentaries calling for change in how we approach women’s health. Tamsen is also the author of the New York Times Bestseller How To Menopause, the ultimate guide to navigating midlife with confidence. From SXSW to Capitol Hill, Tamsen champions policies that break the stigma around menopause and empower women at work and beyond. After 30 years as a TV anchor, she now leads the charge in midlife health advocacy. https://www.tamsenfadal.com/ #fertility #midlifehealth #thetamsenshow