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The Dismantling You PodcastAuthor: Lisa Pineda
The Dismantling You Podcast is a groundbreaking podcast with a mission to have honest conversations about what it really means to discover and live the best version of you. Hosted by Lisa Pineda, creator of Yoga for Fertility, a Mindfulness Meditation Guide, Two-Time TEDx Speaker and retreat leader. Ill bring you interviews with experts, thought leaders, and entrepreneurs in all fields and different industries. For more information on the podcast and its guests, visit www.lisapinedayoga.com. Find Lisa on Instagram @yoga4fertility and Facebook @lisapinedayogaandmeditation Language: en Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Spirituality Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Episode 117 Dr. Sitara Ravikumar Fertility Truths Every Woman Should Know
Episode 117
Tuesday, 7 July, 2026
In this episode of Dismantling You, I sit down with Dr. Sitara Ravikumar, a board-certified reproductive endocrinologist with Sher Fertility New York, to unpack the conversations most women are not having early enough. We dig into why preparation for conception begins in your mid-20s, not the month you decide to start trying, and why understanding your own body, your hormones, and your reproductive goals is one of the most important investments you can make in your future. Dr. Ravikumar shares her journey from broad OB/GYN practice at NYU and Mount Sinai into the world of reproductive endocrinology, and what drew her to a fertility practice that prioritizes relationship-based care over rushed appointments.We also explore the realities of fertility that pop culture and social media often gloss over, from age and ovarian reserve to the influence of sleep, stress, and lifestyle on hormonal balance. Dr. Ravikumar opens up about the rebrand of PCOS to PMOS, the role of AI in egg quality assessment, and why being honest about outcomes matters more than chasing perfection. We talk about IVF and IUI, the emotional weight of fertility care, and what it means to redefine success when biology is the variable you cannot fully control. This is a candid look at fertility, ambition, and the conversations we should be having sooner rather than later.__________________________________________________Key Highlights🩺 Preparation Starts Earlier Than You Think: Dr. Ravikumar urges women to begin fertility conversations in their mid-20s, with ultrasounds, hormone testing, and a clear sense of reproductive goals long before they plan to conceive.🌱 From OB/GYN to Reproductive Endocrinology: Dr. Ravikumar walks through her path from surgical OB/GYN at NYU and Mount Sinai into fertility medicine, and why the pathophysiology of endometriosis, PCOS, fibroids, and polyps naturally pulled her into the field.🤝 Care That Sees the Whole Person: She describes why Sher Fertility New York prioritizes thorough consultations, real conversations, and ongoing relationships over the volume-driven culture that defines much of fertility care.⏰ Age, Ovarian Reserve, and Honest Outcomes: Dr. Ravikumar explains how age and ovarian reserve shape what is possible, why sleep and chronic stress quietly erode hormonal balance, and how realistic goal-setting protects both outcomes and emotional health.🧬 PCOS Is Out, PMOS Is In: We unpack the shift from PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome) to PMOS (polycystic ovarian morphology), why the rebrand matters for patient understanding, and what the diagnosis actually says about your body.🤖 AI in Egg Quality Assessment: Dr. Ravikumar shares how AI-assisted egg grading is reshaping IVF outcomes, helping embryologists select the most viable eggs with more precision than visual assessment alone.💗 IVF, IUI, and Letting Go of Perfection: She talks about the difference between IVF and IUI, the emotional reality of working with biology that is 80 percent predetermined, and what it has taken her to give herself grace as a self-described perfectionist.__________________________________________________Resources & Next Steps🌐 Sher Fertility New York: SherFertilitySolutions.com📲 Follow Sher Fertility on Instagram @SherFertilityNY🎧 Subscribe to Dismantling You on Apple Podcasts
