How To Take Control Of My Fertility, Improve Egg Quality, and Plan For Egg-Freezing, with Reproductive Endocrinologist Dr. Marjorie Dixon

Nov 22, 2023

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If you’re nearing (or in) your 30s, you might’ve noticed a new phenomenon taking over your girls’ night convos, your office, and your Instagram feeds. It seems like everyone is suddenly getting pregnant, trying to get pregnant, or worried about whether they’ll be able to get pregnant when they’re ready.

The stress of fertility is real, and in today’s highly-requested episode, we debunk common fertility myths and get valuable medical advice from Reproductive Endocrinologist Dr. Marjorie Dixon on how to prepare for and take control of your fertility journey, whether you’re just starting to learn about natural fertility or dealing with IVF or egg-freezing.

If you’re stressed about your fertility, or you feel like you don’t really understand how your body works, this episode is a must-listen.

Dr. Dixon is the Founder, CEO and Medical Director of Anova Fertility & Reproductive Health, a full-service fertility and IVF centre. She has an Accredited Fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, she’s a member of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Center, and she’s an Assistant Professor at the University of Toronto. She has won the RBC Canadian Women of Influence Momentum Award, and the Canadian Fertility and Andrology Society’s Mathias Gysler Award for her leadership in improving reproductive care in underserved communities. She’s also a regular expert on Cityline championing women’s health and reproductive wellness.

Tune in as we chat about:

Fertility 101: Understanding ovulation and how to track it
When are you considered infertile? How long should it take to get pregnant?
Exercise and nutrition tips to improve natural fertility and boost egg quality
Supplements and vitamins to help fertility
The truth about age-related fertility decline
Proactive fertility assessments and the labs/tests to get
Family planning options for same-sex couples and people who are single
How IVF actually works, and why some clinics do it better
Dealing with PCOS and endometriosis
When to consider egg freezing and what to expect

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