Lora Shahine, MD
@drlorashahine.bsky.social
Board certified reproductive endocrinologist and OBGYN educating on reproductive health. Host Baby or Bust Fertility podcast
Repeat after me…
'My ability to
Conceive 'naturally'
Carry and Birth a child
Deliver without C-section
Breast feed
Does not define me as a person.'
Carry on…💪
'My ability to
Conceive 'naturally'
Carry and Birth a child
Deliver without C-section
Breast feed
Does not define me as a person.'
Carry on…💪
May 1, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Repeat after me…
'My ability to
Conceive 'naturally'
Carry and Birth a child
Deliver without C-section
Breast feed
Does not define me as a person.'
Carry on…💪
'My ability to
Conceive 'naturally'
Carry and Birth a child
Deliver without C-section
Breast feed
Does not define me as a person.'
Carry on…💪
No one really wants to see a fertility doctor
Worried we'll find something wrong
Worried we won't
Worried we'll push IVF or a treatment you don't want
Worried will add to the shame society already heaps on those with infertility
👇What did I miss?
Worried we'll find something wrong
Worried we won't
Worried we'll push IVF or a treatment you don't want
Worried will add to the shame society already heaps on those with infertility
👇What did I miss?
April 24, 2025 at 5:59 AM
No one really wants to see a fertility doctor
Worried we'll find something wrong
Worried we won't
Worried we'll push IVF or a treatment you don't want
Worried will add to the shame society already heaps on those with infertility
👇What did I miss?
Worried we'll find something wrong
Worried we won't
Worried we'll push IVF or a treatment you don't want
Worried will add to the shame society already heaps on those with infertility
👇What did I miss?
What's one thing you wish people understood about the fertility journey?
March 1, 2025 at 7:30 PM
What's one thing you wish people understood about the fertility journey?
What is one self-care tip that helped you through fertility treatment?
February 28, 2025 at 2:41 PM
What is one self-care tip that helped you through fertility treatment?
Not sure who needs to here this but
Your family's fertility narrative may not be yours
If they 'get pregnant looking at each other'
You may have a hard time
If your family has infertility and miscarriages
It doesn't mean you'll have the same
Don't make assumptions❤️
Your family's fertility narrative may not be yours
If they 'get pregnant looking at each other'
You may have a hard time
If your family has infertility and miscarriages
It doesn't mean you'll have the same
Don't make assumptions❤️
January 31, 2025 at 5:06 AM
Not sure who needs to here this but
Your family's fertility narrative may not be yours
If they 'get pregnant looking at each other'
You may have a hard time
If your family has infertility and miscarriages
It doesn't mean you'll have the same
Don't make assumptions❤️
Your family's fertility narrative may not be yours
If they 'get pregnant looking at each other'
You may have a hard time
If your family has infertility and miscarriages
It doesn't mean you'll have the same
Don't make assumptions❤️
POV from this fertility doctor
AMH does NOT predict fertility
It's best use is setting expectations for outcomes with stimulation for IVF, egg freezing
BUT
You can conceive & have a baby with a low AMH - work with a reproductive endocrinologist who can counsel you about YOUR personal situation
AMH does NOT predict fertility
It's best use is setting expectations for outcomes with stimulation for IVF, egg freezing
BUT
You can conceive & have a baby with a low AMH - work with a reproductive endocrinologist who can counsel you about YOUR personal situation
January 26, 2025 at 12:18 AM
POV from this fertility doctor
AMH does NOT predict fertility
It's best use is setting expectations for outcomes with stimulation for IVF, egg freezing
BUT
You can conceive & have a baby with a low AMH - work with a reproductive endocrinologist who can counsel you about YOUR personal situation
AMH does NOT predict fertility
It's best use is setting expectations for outcomes with stimulation for IVF, egg freezing
BUT
You can conceive & have a baby with a low AMH - work with a reproductive endocrinologist who can counsel you about YOUR personal situation
If you are 1 in 6, repeat after me..
Infertility is not my fault
Infertility is not my fault
Infertility is not my fault
💪 Carry on. You've got this!
#infertility
January 20, 2025 at 1:41 AM
If you are 1 in 6, repeat after me..
Infertility is not my fault
Infertility is not my fault
Infertility is not my fault
💪 Carry on. You've got this!
#infertility
Repeat after me…
'My ability to
Conceive 'naturally'
Carry and Birth a child
Deliver without C-section
Breast feed
Does not define me as a person.'
Carry on…💪
'My ability to
Conceive 'naturally'
Carry and Birth a child
Deliver without C-section
Breast feed
Does not define me as a person.'
Carry on…💪
January 12, 2025 at 3:21 AM
Repeat after me…
'My ability to
Conceive 'naturally'
Carry and Birth a child
Deliver without C-section
Breast feed
Does not define me as a person.'
Carry on…💪
'My ability to
Conceive 'naturally'
Carry and Birth a child
Deliver without C-section
Breast feed
Does not define me as a person.'
Carry on…💪
January 6, 2025 at 4:58 AM
Don't diminish your own or someone else's infertility journey as
'not that bad'
Leave comparison out of infertility support❤️
'not that bad'
Leave comparison out of infertility support❤️
December 20, 2024 at 4:00 AM
Don't diminish your own or someone else's infertility journey as
'not that bad'
Leave comparison out of infertility support❤️
'not that bad'
Leave comparison out of infertility support❤️
December 18, 2024 at 2:32 PM
Not sure who needs to hear this but
Miscarriage is
-more common than you think
-most often an embryo issue
-not your fault
The vast majority of people who have miscarriages go on to have their family without intervention
Every pregnancy is a new opportunity
#notbroken
Miscarriage is
-more common than you think
-most often an embryo issue
-not your fault
The vast majority of people who have miscarriages go on to have their family without intervention
Every pregnancy is a new opportunity
#notbroken
December 15, 2024 at 6:03 AM
Not sure who needs to hear this but
Miscarriage is
-more common than you think
-most often an embryo issue
-not your fault
The vast majority of people who have miscarriages go on to have their family without intervention
Every pregnancy is a new opportunity
#notbroken
Miscarriage is
-more common than you think
-most often an embryo issue
-not your fault
The vast majority of people who have miscarriages go on to have their family without intervention
Every pregnancy is a new opportunity
#notbroken
Not sure who needs to here this but
Your family's fertility narrative may not be yours
If they 'get pregnant looking at each other'
You may have a hard time
If your family has infertility and miscarriages
It doesn't mean you'll have the same
Don't make assumptions❤️
Your family's fertility narrative may not be yours
If they 'get pregnant looking at each other'
You may have a hard time
If your family has infertility and miscarriages
It doesn't mean you'll have the same
Don't make assumptions❤️
December 12, 2024 at 6:00 AM
Not sure who needs to here this but
Your family's fertility narrative may not be yours
If they 'get pregnant looking at each other'
You may have a hard time
If your family has infertility and miscarriages
It doesn't mean you'll have the same
Don't make assumptions❤️
Your family's fertility narrative may not be yours
If they 'get pregnant looking at each other'
You may have a hard time
If your family has infertility and miscarriages
It doesn't mean you'll have the same
Don't make assumptions❤️
December 10, 2024 at 5:06 AM
Communicating and sharing stories are essential for healing from infertility
Otherwise we think we're the only ones
#1in6 #notalone #notbroken
December 9, 2024 at 10:50 PM
Communicating and sharing stories are essential for healing from infertility
Otherwise we think we're the only ones
#1in6 #notalone #notbroken
Don't diminish your own or someone else's infertility journey as
'not that bad'
Leave comparison out of infertility support
'not that bad'
Leave comparison out of infertility support
December 9, 2024 at 4:10 AM
Don't diminish your own or someone else's infertility journey as
'not that bad'
Leave comparison out of infertility support
'not that bad'
Leave comparison out of infertility support
Communicating and sharing stories are essential for healing from infertility
Otherwise we think we're the only ones
#1in6 #notalone #notbroken
Otherwise we think we're the only ones
#1in6 #notalone #notbroken
December 8, 2024 at 12:08 AM
Communicating and sharing stories are essential for healing from infertility
Otherwise we think we're the only ones
#1in6 #notalone #notbroken
Otherwise we think we're the only ones
#1in6 #notalone #notbroken
Don't diminish your own or someone else's fertility journey as
'not that bad'
Leave comparison out of fertility support❤️
'not that bad'
Leave comparison out of fertility support❤️
December 5, 2024 at 5:51 AM
Don't diminish your own or someone else's fertility journey as
'not that bad'
Leave comparison out of fertility support❤️
'not that bad'
Leave comparison out of fertility support❤️
If you have to choose one fertility test.. Choose a semen analysis : highest value test. Up to 50% male factor issue in couples with #infertility and cost typically <$200.00
December 4, 2024 at 6:03 AM
If you have to choose one fertility test.. Choose a semen analysis : highest value test. Up to 50% male factor issue in couples with #infertility and cost typically <$200.00
If you're pregnant after miscarriage, Repeat after me
"Every pregnancy is a new opportunity"
"Every pregnancy is a new opportunity"
"Every pregnancy is a new opportunity"
You've got this❤️
"Every pregnancy is a new opportunity"
"Every pregnancy is a new opportunity"
"Every pregnancy is a new opportunity"
You've got this❤️
December 3, 2024 at 3:10 PM
If you're pregnant after miscarriage, Repeat after me
"Every pregnancy is a new opportunity"
"Every pregnancy is a new opportunity"
"Every pregnancy is a new opportunity"
You've got this❤️
"Every pregnancy is a new opportunity"
"Every pregnancy is a new opportunity"
"Every pregnancy is a new opportunity"
You've got this❤️
POV from this fertility doctor
AMH does not predict fertility
It's best use is setting expectations for outcomes with IVF
BUT
You can get pregnant and have a baby with a low AMH - work with a reproductive endocrinologist who can counsel you about YOUR personal situation
AMH does not predict fertility
It's best use is setting expectations for outcomes with IVF
BUT
You can get pregnant and have a baby with a low AMH - work with a reproductive endocrinologist who can counsel you about YOUR personal situation
December 2, 2024 at 3:05 PM
POV from this fertility doctor
AMH does not predict fertility
It's best use is setting expectations for outcomes with IVF
BUT
You can get pregnant and have a baby with a low AMH - work with a reproductive endocrinologist who can counsel you about YOUR personal situation
AMH does not predict fertility
It's best use is setting expectations for outcomes with IVF
BUT
You can get pregnant and have a baby with a low AMH - work with a reproductive endocrinologist who can counsel you about YOUR personal situation
Your loved one struggling with #infertility and #miscarriage
does NOT need advice.
They need your love and support❤️
does NOT need advice.
They need your love and support❤️
December 1, 2024 at 10:35 PM
Your loved one struggling with #infertility and #miscarriage
does NOT need advice.
They need your love and support❤️
does NOT need advice.
They need your love and support❤️
PSA from this fertility doctor
Despite most fertility education, ovulation testing, and menstrual cycle apps claim a normal cycle length is 28 days,
2019 study showed only 13% of menstrual cycles are actually 28 days
A little variety is OK!
Despite most fertility education, ovulation testing, and menstrual cycle apps claim a normal cycle length is 28 days,
2019 study showed only 13% of menstrual cycles are actually 28 days
A little variety is OK!
November 30, 2024 at 2:28 PM
PSA from this fertility doctor
Despite most fertility education, ovulation testing, and menstrual cycle apps claim a normal cycle length is 28 days,
2019 study showed only 13% of menstrual cycles are actually 28 days
A little variety is OK!
Despite most fertility education, ovulation testing, and menstrual cycle apps claim a normal cycle length is 28 days,
2019 study showed only 13% of menstrual cycles are actually 28 days
A little variety is OK!
POV from this fertility doctor
AMH does not predict fertility
It's best use is setting expectations for outcomes with IVF
BUT
You can get pregnant and have a baby with a low AMH - work with a reproductive endocrinologist who can counsel you about YOUR personal situation
AMH does not predict fertility
It's best use is setting expectations for outcomes with IVF
BUT
You can get pregnant and have a baby with a low AMH - work with a reproductive endocrinologist who can counsel you about YOUR personal situation
November 30, 2024 at 11:31 AM
POV from this fertility doctor
AMH does not predict fertility
It's best use is setting expectations for outcomes with IVF
BUT
You can get pregnant and have a baby with a low AMH - work with a reproductive endocrinologist who can counsel you about YOUR personal situation
AMH does not predict fertility
It's best use is setting expectations for outcomes with IVF
BUT
You can get pregnant and have a baby with a low AMH - work with a reproductive endocrinologist who can counsel you about YOUR personal situation