Women Road Warriors

Why Fertility Isn’t Fair to Women

May 26, 2026·48 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Did you know that by age 32, women may have already lost up to 90% of their eggs? For decades, women have been told they can “have it all” — career success, love, family, and freedom. But few are told how fertility and biology truly fit into that equation.In this powerful and eye-opening episode of Women Road Warriors, Shelley Johnson and Kathy Tuccaro welcome leading reproductive endocrinologist Dr. Jaime Knopman, Director of Fertility Preservation at CCRM New York, and co-author of the new book Own Your Fertility: From Egg Freezing to Surrogacy, How to Take Charge of Your Body and Your Future.Dr. Knopman breaks down what every woman needs to understand about fertility, infertility, egg freezing, delayed motherhood, reproductive health, and the biological clock. She challenges the myths and misinformation surrounding women’s fertility and explains why understanding your options earlier can empower women to make informed decisions without fear, shame, or regret.A nationally recognized fertility expert, cancer survivor, and mother of two, Dr. Knopman has been featured in Oprah Daily, Vogue, Women’s Health, Wired, NBC News, and more.In this episode, learn: • Why fertility is not fair to women • What causes infertility • The myths surrounding infertility and egg freezing • What women should know before delaying motherhood • The reality of the biological clock • Fertility preservation and reproductive options• Workplace options that may pay for the freezing of eggs• The emotional and cultural pressure surrounding “having it all” • Why women deserve honest fertility education earlier in lifeIf you are thinking about motherhood now or in the future or simply want honest information about women’s health and fertility, this conversation could change the way you think about your future.www.drjaimeknopman.comwww.womenroadwarriors.comwww.womenspowernetwork.net#Fertility #EggFreezing #Infertility #WomensHealth #BiologicalClock #ReproductiveHealth #DelayedMotherhood #FertilityAwareness #DrJaimeKnopman #ShelleyJohnson #KathyTuccaro #WomenRoadWarriors

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