The price women in high-powered professions pay

One in four female physicians experiences infertility—a rate substantially higher than that of the general population.  Yet this group of women is typically more informed about reproductive timelines than the rest of us.

I found that statistic both surprising and revealing.

It reminds us that preventing infertility isn't just about education. It's also about having the opportunity to act on that knowledge.

Women pursuing medical careers often spend their most fertile years completing school, residency, fellowship, and building their practices. Long hours, demanding schedules, and delayed childbearing can all take a toll.

And they're not alone.

Entrepreneurs, attorneys, executives, and countless other ambitious women often postpone motherhood while pursuing career goals and financial security.

But fertility doesn't always wait for the promotion, the partnership, board certification, the successful business launch, or the "right" season of life.

This week, I'm sitting down with Dr. Vasiliki Moragianni, Medical Director of the Johns Hopkins Fertility Center. Dr. Moragianni is a double board-certified reproductive endocrinologist, academic leader, and national advocate for reproductive empowerment.

Join us this Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. ET as we discuss what ambitious women can do to better understand their fertility, preserve their reproductive options, and proactively plan their path to motherhood.