In this episode I'm joined by leading fertility specialist Dr. Shahin Ghadir to talk about all things overcoming infertility. Whether you want to have kids now or later, this episode will prepare you with everything you need to know for a healthy conception. From the best supplements to take, how to freeze your eggs, and the top factors that contribute to infertility, you'll walk away from this episode feeling empowered for whatever this next chapter of life holds for you.

Dr. Shahin Ghadir is a compassionate and caring physician, dedicated to helping people overcome reproductive and infertility issues to achieve their goals of having the family of their dreams.

As a founding partner of Southern California Reproductive Center, Dr. Ghadir is board-certified in both Obstetrics and Gynecology and Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. He is currently an assistant clinical professor in the department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and at the Keck School of Medicine at USC.

A native Angeleno, Dr. Ghadir is continuously voted as one of the Top Doctors in the U.S. by Los Angeles Magazine’s national poll and Super Doctors of Southern California. He remains one of the most popular, approachable, and well-liked fertility specialists in the country with amazing reviews online.

Dr. Ghadir received his bachelor’s degree in psychology from UCLA, graduating cum laude. He earned his medical degree from the Central University School of Medicine, where he graduated summa cum laude and ranked first in his class. He completed his residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center, followed by a three-year fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at the combined UCLA and Cedars-Sinai Medical Center program. Dr. Ghadir has served as emeritus board member for Family Equality, formerly known as the American Fertility Association (AFA), as well as the Neuromuscular Disease Foundation (NDF). He has received numerous academic awards and honors over the years, including a Distinguished Teaching Award during his residency and a Community Service Recognition Award in the state of California.

Dr. Ghadir has been featured nationally and internationally in the LA Times, The Today Show, Redbook, People magazine, Marie Claire, on Fox News, ABC News, BBC News, Telemundo, Univision, Bravo’s Shahs of Sunset and Late Night Show, The Doctors show. He is also featured on multiple YouTube channels and the very popular website, TheBump.com, a multitude of podcasts along with other media outlets. He is a proud supporter of the Family Equality Council and has helped hundreds of LGBT couples and individuals build their families. He is dedicated to helping our country’s military and arranges special discount programs. Dr. Ghadir founded his own charitable organization named Fertility for All in order to raise awareness and funds to assist individuals and couples who are not able to afford the fertility journey.

As a published author, Dr. Ghadir has contributed to prominent peer-reviewed journals including Fertility and Sterility, The New England Journal of Medicine, as well as clinical journals, such as Sexuality, Reproduction, & Menopause. He is also a contributing author of the infertility section of the new McGraw-Hill reference, CURRENT Diagnosis & Treatment: Obstetrics & Gynecology. He continues to conduct extensive original research on women’s health and reproductive issues, such as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), the treatment of fibroids and fertility preservation, and adhesion therapies and sexual health, most commonly in the area of reproductive health.

Dr. Ghadir, along with SCRC, has one of the highest pregnancy rates in the field of infertility. Equally as important, he has an incredible bedside manner and truly puts his heart and soul into every patient. He and his detail-oriented team strive to make everyone’s fertility journey the absolute best it can be. 

A few of my favorite things we cover this episode:

• The two most important elements affecting your fertility.
• A holistic approach to fertility and what you can do if you want to have children later in life.
• Top supplements that help support fertility.

Links to things we talked about in this episode:

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In health,

Dr. Will Cole