The Truth About Early Menopause, IVF & Fundraising as a Female Founder with Dr. Stasa Stankovic

In this impactful interview, I sit down with Dr. Stasa Stankovic, the co-founder & CEO of OvartiX. She's a powerhouse that's leveraging her PhD from Cambridge to pioneer therapeutic solutions to transform women’s reproductive healthWe dive into the real statistics and science behind fertility, IVF, and early menopause — including why ovaries are the fastest-aging organ, how 90% of your eggs may be gone by age 30, and why IVF has only a 25% success rate per cycle.We also discuss the challenges of fundraising as a female founder in women’s health, and how Stasa is building a supportive ecosystem for women through her community, Wealth. Whether you're navigating your own fertility journey or want to better understand the science behind reproductive health, this is a must-listen.We cover:Why ovaries age faster than any other organWhat egg quantity & quality really meansThe limitations of IVF and egg freezingHow stress, sleep, and lifestyle affect your fertilityHormone testing (FSH, LH, AMH) and what to ask forWhat most investors get wrong about women’s healthHow to build community and raise capital as a female founderRESOURCES MENTIONED → GTM Essentials Course: https://selinaho.com/gtm-essentials START YOUR BUSINESS→ Start a business with the free Build a Sustaining Business program: https://selinaho.com/basb→ Define your version of success and build a blueprint to achieve it inside the free Your Success Roadmap: https://selinaho.com/roadmapSCALE YOUR BUSINESS→ Free GTM Essentials Course: https://selinaho.com/gtm-essentials → Secure Your Winning GTM Strategy: https://selinaho.com/consultingLET’S CONNECT→ Newsletter: https://ceo-confessions.beehiiv.com  → LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/selinaho  → Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/selinajho   → TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@selinajho_ CONNECT WITH STASA→ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stasa-stankovic-93723a137→ WEALTH: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wealth-women-in-healthTIMESTAMPS00:00 Intro to Women's Health Issues02:02 Stasa's Journey into Healthcare03:34 From Serbia to Cambridge06:01 Understanding Genomic Medicine07:06 The Impact of Genetic Mutations08:41 Reproductive Aging and Women's Health09:42 The Reality of Menopause and Infertility12:56 Preventative Measures for Women's Health14:33 The Role of Hormone Testing18:12 Myths and Realities of IVF & Egg Freezing20:37 The Reality of IVF20:52 The Emotional and Physical Toll of Fertility Treatments21:08 Improving Fertility Solutions21:35 The Importance of Awareness in Fertility21:43 Empowering Women Through Information22:59 The Role of Male Partners in the Fertility Journey24:44 The Power of Advocacy and Support25:19 Perimenopause and Menopause27:46 The Impact of Lifestyle on Menopause Timing28:47 Transgenerational Effects of Diet and Lifestyle30:16 Balancing Stress and Wellness31:14 The Challenges of Fundraising for Women's Health34:03 Building Wealth: Empowering Female Leaders36:52 A Promising Future for Women's Health

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