Endometriosis affects millions, yet patients often wait years for a diagnosis and struggle with dismissed symptoms. Dr. Jessica Shepherd joins us to discuss gaps in awareness, care, and support for those living with the condition. Then, we turn to IVF and explore how fertility treatments are becoming more mainstream, even as cost and access barriers remain. We speak with the aptly named "Egg Whisperer," Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh. Finally, we step back with photographer, documentary filmmaker, and Marist University assistant professor Amy Finkel, whose project Getaway uses art and storytelling to reveal gender bias in medicine and celebrates women’s resilience.
Endometriosis remains one of the most under-recognized conditions in women’s health, with patients frequently facing years of pain before proper diagnosis. Dr. Jessica Shepherd, Chief Medical Officer at Hers and a board-certified OB/GYN, helps unpack why awareness and education gaps persist and what steps can improve care, understanding, and patient experiences.
Next, we examine IVF and fertility access with Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh, a reproductive endocrinologist known as The Egg Whisperer. While more people are seeking fertility treatments, financial and systemic barriers continue to shape who can build families through medical care.
Finally, we consider the bigger picture of women’s healthcare through advocacy and visual storytelling. Amy Finkel, Assistant Professor of Photography at Marist, shares her project Getaway, which combines photography, historical research, and personal narratives to expose gender bias in medicine and honor the experiences and resilience of women across the U.S.