Matrika Johnson, M.D.

11/06/2025

Thank you for voting RSC Charlotte’s Best in Women’s Health! 🏆💫
 
This means so much to me because it reflects the strength, trust, and hope that our patients bring to every aspect of their journey. Whether you are just starting to explore fertility options, currently undergoing treatment, or celebrating a long-awaited milestone, you are the reason we do what we do.
 
To our fantastic team: Your compassion and expertise turn care into connection every single day.
 
To our patients and families: Your courage inspires us to raise the bar in fertility care continually.
 
And to our community and partners: Thank you for believing in our mission and helping us make a difference.
 
Here’s to growing families, growing hope, and growing together! 🫶🏾

Big hugs.

10/24/2025

💡 IVF Insights in 15 Seconds...

What are the main challenges in IVF? Age and ovarian reserve. If your ovarian reserve is normal, we typically produce embryos. However, the next crucial question is: Are these embryos chromosomally normal?

Even when everything isn’t perfect, there is often hope to freeze some viable eggs for the future. 🥚✨

To hear my complete insights, check out the video and click the link in my bio to listen to the More Than Your Infertility podcast with KD Coaching.

Audio text: In general, most of those failures are ovarian reserve-related and age-related. Generally, for someone with a normal ovarian reserve, I, in my head, go straight to the assumption that there will be embryos. Now, are they going to be chromosomally normal or not? That’s what we need to worry about, but we’re probably going to at least be able to freeze something.

10/09/2025

You may think that conception is simply about “doing the right things,” such as timing, supplements, and managing stress. If you’re not getting pregnant, you might feel like something is wrong with you.
 
👉🏾 Here’s the truth: infertility is a medical condition. It doesn’t care how “optimally” you live, how calm you are, or how much you want to grow your family. Real causes — hormonal, structural, age-related, or unknown — are often at play. And the emotional burden isn’t just “in your head.”
 
Here’s what I recommend:
☝🏾 Seek a medical evaluation sooner rather than later.
✌🏾 Embrace support and compassion for your body, mind, and spirit.
👌🏾 Remember, you don’t have to go through this alone.
 
Big hugs. 🖤

10/03/2025

Ever wonder why IVF cycles sometimes don’t work, and what to do next?

I’m so excited to share my conversation with Dr Johnson ( ), a leading REI physician from who’s also a mom through ART (assisted reproductive technology).

In this episode, we dive into:
✨ The most common reasons IVF can be unsuccessful
✨ How to process disappointment without losing hope
✨ Practical steps for moving forward emotionally and physically
✨ Why one “unsuccessful” cycle does NOT define your journey
✨ Her story to become a mother

Dr. Johnson’s perspective is both deeply personal and expertly clinical, she knows what it feels like to navigate setbacks, and she’s here to give you guidance, reassurance, and hope.

Whether you’re in the middle of IVF, considering your next step, or supporting someone on this journey, this episode is packed with insights you don’t want to miss.

🎧 Listen now [link in stories] and hear why hope and strategy go hand-in-hand.

09/12/2025

🩵 Polycystic O***y Syndrome (PCOS) is actually a misleading name. Despite what it sounds like, you don’t need to have cysts on your ovaries to be diagnosed with PCOS.

PCOS is a complex hormonal condition that can affect ovulation, hormones, and metabolism—and it looks different for everyone.

Let’s bust the myths, share the facts, and support each other. 🫶🏾

👇🏾What’s one thing about PCOS you want others to know?

08/29/2025

✨ Big milestone moment ✨
 
My little one is officially starting preschool this week, and I’m excited to see her curiosity bloom, make new friends, and embark on this exciting new chapter. At the same time, I can’t believe she’s already three; it feels like just yesterday she was a dream I wasn’t sure would come true.
 
As a fertility doctor who also struggled with infertility, moments like this carry an extra layer of gratitude and emotion. I know firsthand the heartbreak of waiting, the questions, and the uncertainty, and now I get to experience the joy of watching her walk into school with her first tiny backpack.
 
To every parent who is still hoping, waiting, or beginning your own journey—I see you. Hold onto hope. These milestones are worth every tear, every appointment, and every ounce of perseverance.
 
Here’s to new adventures, first backpacks, and a very proud mama heart.💜

08/15/2025

This is why I love my job.
 
Recently, an Ohio couple welcomed their son, who was developed from a donated embryo created in 1994 and frozen for 11,148 days—over 30 years. This marks the longest-frozen embryo to result in a live birth on record.
 
This is an incredible achievement in science.
 
As a fertility specialist, I’ve witnessed firsthand how IVF can not only help overcome infertility but also give families the freedom to plan for their future. It’s an honor to help make these dreams a reality.
 
Stories like this remind me of why I love what I do. IVF isn’t just a tool for treating infertility; it can also empower families who need assistance and help them plan for the future in ways we never imagined decades ago.
 
Every day, I have the privilege of being part of these remarkable journeys—from new beginnings to record-making moments. Helping families find their unique path to parenthood is both humbling and inspiring.
 
To anyone considering building a family on their timeline: know that science, compassion, and history are often on your side.

07/24/2025

I recently received a new RSC baby announcement. It made me tear up.

This particular couple worked hard to have their dream baby.

I’m on vacation, sitting by the pool and watching the ocean while reading their story. I feel so fulfilled by what I do! What’s more, I genuinely love my job, which allows me to have views like this! 

Blessed, lucky, fortunate... I’m so grateful.

07/10/2025

Black women are two to three times more likely to develop fibroids compared to white women. Let’s talk about it. 👉🏾
 
Fibroids can significantly impact fertility, especially among Black women, who are at a higher risk of developing these non-cancerous growths. Uterine fibroids, also known as leiomyomas, can vary in size, number, and location within the uterus, and their presence can complicate conception and healthy pregnancies.
 
The impact of fibroids on fertility largely depends on their location within the uterus. Submucosal fibroids grow beneath the lining of the uterine cavity and can impair embryo implantation. Intramural fibroids, located within the muscular wall of the uterus, may distort the uterus’s shape and also affect implantation and pregnancy maintenance. Larger fibroids can block the fallopian tubes, preventing s***m from reaching the egg.
 
By the age of 50, up to 80% of Black women may develop fibroids. Additionally, Black women are more likely to develop fibroids at a younger age and may experience more severe symptoms compared to women of other ethnic backgrounds. The reason for fibroids is likely due to a combination of genetic, hormonal, and environmental factors.
 
If you are trying to conceive and have, or suspect you have, fibroids, please consult a fertility or reproductive endocrinology and infertility (REI) specialist regarding potential impacts and treatment options. Depending on your case, treatment may include monitoring, medication, or surgical procedures such as myomectomy, which removes fibroids while preserving the uterus.

Does this resonate? 👇🏾

06/28/2025