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Extend Fertility is committed to educating women about female fertility and the latest advances in fertility preservation. Please call us at 800-841-7197 if you would like us to host an event in your area.

Upcoming Events

Fall 2008

Have The Family You Want, When You Want It
Where: Seattle
Date: TBD
Time: 6:30-8pm

This intimate discussion will focus on the biological clock, female fertility and the latest in fertility preservation. Speakers include: Dr. Gerard Letterie, Medical Director of the Northwest Center for Reproductive Sciences and Christy Jones, Founder & CEO of Extend Fertility. Topics will include the latest advances in assisted reproductive technology and fertility preservation, fertility basics and myths, the challenges associated with trying to conceive, and how it is now possible to take control of your family building plans.

The Biological Clock, Sex & Dating
Where: Beverly Hills
Date: Thursday, September 25, 2008
Time: 6:30-8pm

This intimate panel discussion will focus on the biological clock and its impact on sex, dating and personal relationships. The discussion will be led by Pamela Varady, Psy D, a licensed clinical psychologist with a personal and professional interest in the fertility field. Dr. Varady is a sought-after expert on interpersonal relationships and the personal growth field and has been featured on The Today Show, NBC’s Starting Over, and The Tyra Banks Show. The panelists will include: a Reproductive Endocrinologist from Southern California Reproductive Center, and Christy Jones, Founder and CEO of Extend Fertility. Topics will include the latest advances in assisted reproductive technology and fertility preservation, fertility basics and myths, the challenges associated with trying to conceive, and how the reality of the biological clock impacts interpersonal relationships, personal decision-making and dating.

The Biological Clock: Take Control of Your Dating Life
Where: Midtown Manhattan
Date: Thursday, September 25, 2008
Time: 6:30-8pm
Co-sponsor: Real Live People Party
For women only

Whether you are trying to advance your career, stabilize your finances, or have yet to meet that certain someone who you wish to settle down with, the inexorable truth is there is no snooze button on your biological clock. You may feel increasing anxiety about starting your own family, especially as your peers start to marry and conceive. How can you go about simply enjoying dating, or pursuing alternative goals, instead of dating with desperation to find a lifetime partner?

This intimate panel discussion will focus on the biological clock and its impact on dating and personal relationships. The panelists include: Dr. Alan Copperman, Board Certified Reproductive Endocrinologist and Co-Medical Director at Reproductive Medicine Associates of New York (RMA of NY), Dr. Georgia Witkin, clinical psychologist at RMA of NY and author of 11 books including “The Female Stress Syndrome” and “It’s Not You, It’s Him” and Ilana Eberson, an expert in the dating, relationship and personal growth fields. Topics will include the latest advances in assisted reproductive technology and fertility preservation, fertility basics and myths, the challenges associated with trying to conceive, and how the reality of the biological clock impacts interpersonal relationships, personal decision-making and dating.

Fertility 101
Where: Boston
Date: Wednesday, October 29th, 2008
Time: 6:30-8pm

This event will feature an intimate discussion on female fertility and the most recent advances in fertility preservation with Dr. Kim Thornton of Boston IVF and Cheryl Ball, an Extend Fertility client. Dr. Thornton will discuss female fertility basics, fertility myths, and the reality of the biological clock. Cheryl will discuss her decision to freeze her eggs and share her egg freezing experience.