Let's Talk About Policy Change: Advancing Fertility and IVF Care in the US with Dr. Kaylen Silverberg

Dec 10, 2025

Dr. Kaylen Silverberg, a fertility specialist and advocate, shares his inspiring journey from aspiring heart surgeon to a leading figure in reproductive medicine. He emphasizes the impact of patient stories on policy change and discusses the bipartisan efforts of Americans for IVF to make fertility treatments more accessible. Key topics include recent legislative changes to reduce drug costs, advances in endometriosis research, and the promise of genetic testing in improving IVF outcomes. Dr. Silverberg also encourages listeners to engage in advocacy.

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ANECDOTE

Clinical Care Changed A Congressman’s View

Dr. Kaylen Silverberg described building long-term relationships with members of Congress through clinical care.
Personal care led a conservative congressman to become a major IVF advocate on Capitol Hill.

INSIGHT

Bipartisan Push For A Federal Fertility Bill

Americans for IVF aims to expand fertility access regardless of background or identity.
They are drafting the Hope for Fertility Services Act with bipartisan co-sponsors to broaden care.

INSIGHT

Medication Pricing Can Be Tied To Income

Presidential action and drug-company pricing deals can sharply reduce IVF medication costs.
Tying medication out-of-pocket caps to income could drop cycle drug costs to about $3–4K for many patients.

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In this episode of The Egg Whisperer Show, I'm thrilled to welcome Dr. Kaylen Silverberg, medical director and managing partner at Texas Fertility Center, co-founder of Ovation Fertility, and a leading advocate for patients navigating IVF and reproductive medicine in the United States. Dr. Silverberg shares his journey from aspiring heart surgeon to passionate fertility specialist, and how his deep connections with patients inspired him to bridge the gap between clinical care and national policy change.

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In this episode, we cover:

Dr. Silverberg's personal journey from heart surgery to reproductive medicine
The power of patient stories in influencing national policy and lawmakers
The mission and current legislative efforts of Americans for IVF
Recent changes and proposals to make fertility medications and IVF more affordable
The impact of bipartisan advocacy and the importance of building relationships with representatives
Advances in endometriosis research and its effect on fertility
The promise and limitations of genetic testing in IVF
How listeners can get involved in advocacy and make their voices heard

Resources:

Texas Fertility Center: https://www.txfertility.com
Americans for IVF: https://americansforivf.org
Resolve: The National Infertility Association: https://resolve.org
American Society for Reproductive Medicine: https://asrm.org
Dr. Silverberg's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lets_talk_about_fertility/
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