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family is complete and perfect because VMware chose Progyny.","episode_intro_guest":"","episode_intro_company":"","episode_banner_section_intro_text":"This is Infertility is a bi-weekly podcast where we fuse narrative storytelling with experience and science to give you a new perspective on what it\u2019s really like to go through a family building journey. Each episode dives into the emotional, physical, and financial burdens carried by those who experience infertility on their path to parenthood. Be it IVF, IUI, egg freezing, surrogacy, adoption, etc., the path is never the same and it can be long, painful, and lonely. It\u2019s our mission to give those struggling a platform to be heard, a community connection, and an opportunity to raise awareness of the 1 in 6 who, for many reasons, struggle with infertility.","episode_page_title":"Bonus Episode 8: Family Building in 2021 ","episode_embed_code":"<iframe style=\"border: none;\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/17715935\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/backward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/8f4b9b\/stats-code\/Bonus8\/\" width=\"100%\" height=\"90\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe>","episode_details":"<span data-contrast=\"none\">Today\u2019s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0bonus episode comes from a recent\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Progny<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0webinar, \u201cBuilding a Family in 2021.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">It\u2019s the start of the new year, which might mean\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">access to\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">new benefits<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0and new opportunities to start or continue building t<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">he family of their d<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">reams.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":240}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span data-contrast=\"none\">Moderated by\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Progyny\u2019s Selena Campbell and experts Dr. Susanna Park, a reproductive endocrinologist at San Diego Fertility Center,\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/progyny.com\/blog\/fertility-in-the-workplace\/the-hajnys-share-their-family-building-journey-on-local-boston-news\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Kayleigh\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Hajny<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0\u2013 a Progyny success story, and Joni Vick,\u00a0 Clinical Educator Supervisor at Progyny<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">, they discuss how the Progyny benefit works, an overview of\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">fertility<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0treatments,\u00a0 and answers to\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/progyny.com\/education\/fertility-101\/frequently-asked-questions-during-a-fertility-journey\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">frequently asked questions<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0during the journey. Plus, you will hear directly from Kayleigh about her\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/progyny.com\/podcast\/episode-82\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">experience conceiving her daughter, Liv, with help from Progyny<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":240}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span data-contrast=\"none\">Don\u2019t have time to listen? Don\u2019t worry, we broke down the webinar into a summary\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/progyny.com\/blog\/lets-talk-fertility\/progyny-webinar-building-your-family-in-2021\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">here<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":240}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span data-contrast=\"none\"><strong>Guests:<\/strong> Kayleigh\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Hajny<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">, Progyny member, Joni Vick, Progyny<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":240}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span data-contrast=\"none\"><strong>Expert:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Dr. Susanna Park, San Diego Fertility Center<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":240}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Host:<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Selena Campbell, Dan Bulger (Intro)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":240}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span data-contrast=\"none\">For more information, visit\u202fProgyny\u2019s\u202f<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.progyny.com\/podcast\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Podcast page<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202f<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">and\u202f<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/progyny.com\/education\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Progyny\u2019s Education page\u202f<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">for more resources.\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":240}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span data-contrast=\"none\">Be sure to follow us on Instagram,\u202f<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/instagram.com\/thisisinfertilitypodcast\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">@ThisisInfertilityPodcast<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202f<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">and use the\u202f#ThisisInfertility.\u202f\u202f\u202f\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":240}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span data-contrast=\"none\">Have a question, comment, or want to share your story? Email us at\u202f<\/span><a href=\"mailto:thisisinfertility@progyny.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">thisisinfertility@progyny.com<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":240}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Here are some highlights from this episode:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":240}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>W<\/b><b>hen Should You See a Reproductive Endocrinologist<\/b><b>?<\/b><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">4<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">:1<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">2<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">-<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">5<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">:<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">16<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Selena Campbell<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">:<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Before we dive into the different types of fertility treatments that patients can pursue, I'd like to go into the different reasons for infertility and what patients can expect during an initial consultation.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">So,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0Dr. Park, I'd like to start with you. Why would you suggest someone to go see a reproductive\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">endocrinologist?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Dr.\u00a0<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Susanna Park<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">So<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0in general, if you're less than 35 years old, infertility is diagnosed when you've been trying for about 12 consecutive months without conception. If you're 35 or older, infertility is diagnosed when you've been trying for six consecutive months without conception. Now there are certain medical conditions that may warrant an earlier valuation. For example, in Kayleigh\u2019s situation, if you have\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">PCOS a<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">nd you don't have regular cycles, it's really hard to try for six or 12 consecutive months because you're not\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">ovulating\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">regularly. For example, let's say you had a history of cancer and you underwent chemotherapy<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">. T<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">hat may warrant an earlier evaluation. Another different circumstance is if you're in a same<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">-<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">sex relationship, perhaps female<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0-<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0female or male<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0-\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">male. In that case, you should see a fertility specialist whenever you're ready to start your family.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>Progyny Member Point of View:<\/b><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">6:1<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">9<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">-<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">7<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">:<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">39<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Selena Campbell:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0When you first called\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Progyny<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">, d<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">o you mind going into what that first call was like for you?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Kayleigh\u00a0<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Hajny<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">:<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0My husband made the first call because it is through his job, but we did it together a little bit after that.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">W<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">e already knew who our patient care advocate was<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">hout out to\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">L<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">aTisha<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">!\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">She's wonderful.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">So,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0she\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">went<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0over our benefit<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0package<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">our\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">smart cycles,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0how that interpreted into what\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">that meant for us<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0and<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">our\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">consecutive cycles<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0if need be later on.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">So,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0she was great. And explaining down to every little detail. My favorite part of it was that we didn't need any approval letters and going back and forth with our doctors and our insurance. It was just pre<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">-<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">approved.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">So,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0we had already been hooked up with our doctor through my\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">OBGYN who<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0sent us to Boston IVF, and we had our initial consult already done. We started\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Progyny\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">benefits right when we were about to start our egg retrieval cycle.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0W<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">e just went in for our information session to go over all of our test results. And then it was just right into it, we went right into our cycles, there was nothing else we needed to do.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>Timeline for Treatment:\u00a0<\/b><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}\">\r\n<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">1<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">9<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">:1<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">8<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">-<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a021<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">:<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">35<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":240}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Selena Campbell:<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Now we've spoken about getting set up with a reproductive endocrinologist, going in for the initial consultation, really\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">discussing the<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0treatment plan and starting that plan<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0Joni, for our audience, could you shed some light on what a typical timeline would look like for those steps?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Joni Vick:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Absolutely, that's a great question. Timeline, as everyone knows, is essential, especially whenever you're ready to get started with your family. And so, the timeline, I would also like to include, it does vary on what type of treatment plan you're interested in.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">So,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0I would always refer back to the physician on providing a guideline as far as when treatment would occur. But essentially, whenever you first contact\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Progyny<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">, and learn about your fertility benefits f<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">rom<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0your\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">P<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">atient\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">C<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">are\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">A<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">dvocate<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0(PCA)<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">, you will then schedule a<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">n initial\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">consultation with your provider.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">So<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0from that initial appointment, if the testing needs to be done usually takes about a month, sometimes two months, because life, it always interferes at times when it comes to infertility.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">So,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0we like to allow time there. Within two months, you should have all the testing done that's needed to determine your diagnosis and the best treatment option. And then you'll meet back with your provider. And usually within a month or two, go over all the results. And then from there, identify the best treatment option. And then again, depending on what that option is for you. And you'll then schedule that treatment following the next month or two.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">So<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0I would say ideally, from getting started to completing treatment can range anywhere from three to six months, some sooner and some later.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>","episode_host_image":22586,"episode_host_title":"Dan Bulger, Producer at Progyny","episode_host_bio":"<span class=\"TextRun SCXW102603012 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW102603012 BCX0\" data-wac-het=\"1\">Dan has been in the healthcare industry for the last six years as a multimedia content producer. Better known as \u2018Video Dan\u2019 he as interviewed numerous doctors, patients and other experts in the world of fertility. He\u2019s also the producer for this podcast, This is Infertility. On a personal note Dan\u2019s parents started fostering kids when he was four years old, and he considers himself a proud older brother to over 100 foster children.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW102603012 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}\" data-wac-het=\"1\">\u00a0<\/span>","episode_guest_1_image":22587,"episode_guest_1_title":"Selena Campbell, Director of Member Services, Progyny","episode_guest_1_bio":"Selena is a young healthcare professional, currently working in the greater New York City area as a Patient Care Advocate at Progyny. Selena is a graduate of Delaware State University and is currently pursuing her Master of Science in Management, with a concentration in Healthcare Administration at Wilmington University. She has a passion for patient care and has over seven years of healthcare experience to include a children\u2019s hospital to genetic testing facilities. Selena believes that \u201cpatients don\u2019t care how much you know until they know how much you care.\u201d As a New Jersey native, Selena enjoys all things \u201cJersey Shore\u201d. She loves to travel, go to concerts, and spend time with her family.","episode_guest_2_image":22588,"episode_guest_2_title":"Kayleigh Hajny, Progyny Member","episode_guest_2_bio":"Kayleigh and her husband, Steven Hajny are Progyny members and infertility advocates from New England. They first met in 2010 and married October 2014 on Wells beach. They always knew they wanted children but Kayleigh was told at an early age due to PCOS, she would be unable to have kids. There was hope after they fell pregnant after one medicated cycle but then they suffered a miscarriage at 6 weeks. After a year of more medicated cycles and one IUI, they decided IVF was their ultimate best plan of action. They started their IVF journey in December 2018. Thankfully, Steven\u2019s employer (VMware) announced that they would be covering fertility benefits starting January 2019. Kayleigh left her job as a veterinary nurse to reduce stress and focus solely on trying to give them the child we dreamed of for so long. They went through one fresh cycle, resulting in five embryos, and one frozen transfer \u2014 both were unsuccessful. On their second frozen transfer, they finally got the news we were waiting for \u2014 they were pregnant! Kayleigh struggled with preeclampsia and gestational diabetes but overall, had a wonderful, happy pregnancy. Olivia Eloise was born Feb 21st, 2020 at 37 weeks. They would like to thank Progyny, WMware, and Boston IVF (The Maine Center), because, without them, Olivia wouldn\u2019t be possible.\r\n\r\nHaving benefits like the ones they have through Progyny and VWware is the reason why they were able to bring Olivia into the world. They had complete coverage of pricey IVF medications, egg retrieval, and subsequent frozen transfers. An immense number of couples not only experience the crushing heartbreak of infertility, but they also have to figure out how to pay the financial side of not being able to start a family. Thankfully, there are companies like VMware that provide vital benefits Progyny!\u201d","episode_guest_3_image":22589,"episode_guest_3_title":"Joni Vick BSN, RNC -OB, Manager, Clinical Educator\u00a0","episode_guest_3_bio":"<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Joni\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Vick BSN, RNC -OB was born\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">and\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">raised in<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0North<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Texas.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">While attending<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Grayson College<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0on a softball scholarship, she earned her Associates Degree in Applied Science \u2013 Nursing. She then attended the University of Texas at Arlington and earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Joni\u2019s passion has always been\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">W<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">omen\u2019s\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">H<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ealth which is\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">where<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0she has placed her focus since 2003.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Joni\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">began\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">her nursing career<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">as a Labor and Delivery Nurse at Baylor<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0University Medical Center in Dallas, TX<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0 She obtained her RNC -OB, Certified - Inpatient Obstetrics, high risk obstetrics and became part of the Maternal Transport Team.\u00a0 Joni\u2019s career then shifted to infertility and managed the\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Third-Party<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Reproduction department at Conceptions Reproductive Associate<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0in Littleton, Colorado for 7 years.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Joni brought her fertility nursing experience to Progyny in December of 2018 and now leads the Clinical Educator Team as their Manager<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}\">\u00a0<\/span>","episode_guest_4_image":22590,"episode_guest_4_title":"Dr. Susanna Park, Reproductive Endocrinologist, San Diego Fertility Center","episode_guest_4_bio":"Dr. Park spent the first 10 years of her career as a fertility physician at Columbia University in New York City, considered to be one of the leading IVF programs in the USA. 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