In the first episode of Season 3 of the Women’s Health & Fertility Podcast, Dr. Tina Yang sits down with Madison Kaisman, founder of The Waiting Room, a growing infertility community created to make sure no one has to navigate infertility alone.Madison shares her deeply personal IVF journey, including infertility, pregnancy loss, an ectopic pregnancy, failed embryo transfers, endometriosis, adenomyosis, multiple surgeries, and the emotional challenges that come with navigating fertility treatment.What began with a simple TikTok post asking women in Orange County if they wanted to meet up has grown into a nationwide community with more than 70 chapters—bringing women together for connection, friendship, and support in real life.In This Episode, We Talk About: • The emotional isolation of infertility and why being supported isn't always the same as being understood • How Madison's experience with an ectopic pregnancy and pregnancy loss became the catalyst for creating The Waiting Room • The power of in-person connection and why sometimes what you need isn't another resource—you simply need a friend who gets it • How The Waiting Room creates a space for women at every stage of the fertility journey, from a new infertility diagnosis to IVF, pregnancy loss, failed transfers, and beyond • Why it's important to have a community where you can show up authentically, without expectations • Madison's personal experience with PCOS, endometriosis, adenomyosis, and IVF • The importance of finding an endometriosis specialist when exploring treatment options • The difference between excision and ablation for endometriosis, as discussed from Madison's personal experience • The often-overlooked reality of male factor infertility and the need for more support for men and partners • Why fertility is a team effort and how partners can support one another throughout treatmentThe Waiting Room was created around a simple but powerful idea: you shouldn't have to explain your experience to someone who already understands it.Whether you need to talk, listen, ask questions, grab coffee, go for a walk, or simply sit alongside someone who understands—there should be space for all of it. There is room for you, wherever you are in your journey.Connect With Madison & The Waiting Room:The Waiting Room offers local chapters and community spaces where women navigating infertility can connect and support one another.Website: jointhewaitingroom.comEmail: [email protected]: https://www.instagram.com/jointhewaitingroom/https://www.instagram.com/madi_kaes/https://www.instagram.com/stories/thewaitingroom_oc/TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@jointhewaitingroomhttps://www.tiktok.com/@heyitsmadisonConnect With Dr. Tina Yang & Revive Qi Health & Fertility Center:Website: https://www.reviveqi.comEmail: [email protected]: https://www.instagram.com/revive_qi/https://www.instagram.com/tinayang_acufertilitydoctor/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@revive_qihttps://www.tiktok.com/@dr.tina.yang

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