Why Companies Should Offer Fertility Benefits
Written by Progyny President of Healthcare Services, Karin Ajmani, and posted on FairyGodBoss.com While more and more companies are adding benefits to support families by extending their maternity leave (and overall parental leave) policies and implementing programs that help employees return to the workforce after taking care of a child or...
Read More...It’s Possible To Have It All: A Life, Career & Endometriosis
Sherika Wynter, Voices Of Endo Being a woman in corporate America is far from easy. Endometriosis does not help. Generally, I’ve chosen to be rather quiet about my endometriosis at the workplace. It’s not because I am ashamed but I do not need or want any other strikes against me. As...
Read More...Battling Endometriosis; A Decade Later
Sherika Wynter, Voices Of Endo I have a very different outlook on life in my 30s after battling endometriosis for the last 10 years. I often find myself reminiscing on some of the promises I made in my early 20s: upper management by 30, married with child by 30, own a...
Read More...International Women’s Day
Whether its women who want to have children or women who want to help others have children, we aim to create access for all who may need to utilize family building options. This is why on International Women’s Day, we want to remind everyone to #BeBoldForChange when it comes to reproductive health. One of...
Read More...There’s No Such Thing As “Normal” When Facing Endometriosis
Sherika Wynter, Voices Of Endo October 14, 2008. You never forget your diagnosis date. It’s one of the most bittersweet days of your life. You finally get to let go a sigh of relief but you struggle with your next breath at the same time. You’re faced with difficult decisions and...
Read More...What Beyonce’s Fertility Can Teach You About Your Own
Jay Palumbo, Member Engagement Beyoncé’s recent pregnancy announcement is causing the internet to rejoice, but while thanking Queen B for giving us something in the news that’s positive, this is also a great opportunity to discuss fertility and age. Why? Because Beyoncé’s news should be urging women to think about...
Read More...Don’t Let This Study Freeze Your Decision
Trish McMorrow, MSN, Clinical Educator at Progyny Researchers in Australia sought out to answer the question, “What are the reproductive experiences of women who cryopreserve oocytes for non-medical reasons?” They surveyed nearly 100 women who underwent egg freezing at Melbourne IVF between 1999-2014. Of the 96 respondents to the survey...
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