Dr. Lora Shahine

Dr. Lora Shahine Reproductive Endocrinologist, Director of the Recurrent Pregnancy Loss Program at PNWF in Seattle, author Not Broken: An Approachable Guide to Miscarriage

02/15/2026

Omar surprised me with a pre-dinner treat
27th Valentine’s Day together
Grateful❤️❤️

IVF Valentine’s humor hits different.If you’ve ever felt life has been taken over with appointments, medications, and in...
02/14/2026

IVF Valentine’s humor hits different.

If you’ve ever felt life has been taken over with appointments, medications, and intrusive thoughts of the next steps in your cycle planning…

And also…

Valentine’s Day can feel tender
When you are in the two week wait.
When you are mid stim cycle.
When you are grieving a negative beta.

Humor does not cancel the hard.
Sometimes it helps us carry it.

Wherever you are in your journey, hopeful or heartbroken, cautiously optimistic or taking a break, you are not alone here.

Sending steady lining energy and gentle support your way today.

Share with a friend❤️

If one of these made you smile,
tell me your favorite below👇

02/13/2026

It’s a brand new world.

Seriously though I am shaken by the doctors included in the Epstein files and terrified that this will lead to further distrust in the medical system.

I think about victims and want to share that If you are someone who survived childhood sexual victimization, I want you to hear this clearly:

What happened to you was not your fault.
Your experiences are real.
Your reactions make sense.
And you deserve care, safety, and support.

Healing is not linear. Some days you may feel strong and grounded. Other days the weight of the past may feel overwhelming. Both can be true. You do not have to carry this alone.

If you are looking for support, here are trusted resources available in the United States. These services are confidential, trauma informed, and available whether what happened was recent or many years ago.

• RAINN (R**e, Abuse & In**st National Network)
24/7 Sexual Assault Hotline: 800-656-HOPE
Online chat available at rainn.org

• National Sexual Assault Hotline
Free, confidential support 24/7
Phone: 800-656-4673

• Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a trained crisis counselor

• 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in emotional distress or feeling unsafe

• Childhelp
Survivor and family resources
National Child Abuse Hotline: 800-4-A-CHILD

If you are outside the U.S., local resources can often be found through hospitals, primary care clinics, or international organizations like RAINN and RAINN partners who can help guide you to care in your country.

You are allowed to seek help. You are allowed to set boundaries. You are allowed to take up space in your healing.

If this post resonates with you, consider saving it or sharing it with someone who may need these resources. And if you are supporting a survivor, listening without judgment and helping them access care can make a profound difference.

You are not alone.

Share this to help others❤️

Getting to an embryo transfer is a big moment - you want to do everything right!For many of my patients, it feels like c...
02/12/2026

Getting to an embryo transfer is a big moment - you want to do everything right!

For many of my patients, it feels like crossing a finish line after months or years of appointments, injections, retrievals, waiting, hoping, and sometimes heartbreak. It can feel exciting. Relieving. Full of possibility.

And at the very same time, it can feel terrifying.

Embryo transfer is often described as the “easy” part physically. But emotionally, it carries so much weight. So much hope. So much pressure. It is completely normal if you feel anxious, overwhelmed, or afraid to feel too hopeful.

One of the most powerful ways to reduce anxiety is understanding what to expect. Knowing what the procedure involves, what does and does not affect implantation, and what is actually in your control can help you feel grounded instead of spiraling.

When you understand the process, you can be more present in it. You can experience the moment instead of just surviving it.

Swipe through to read the most common questions I get about embryo transfer. And if you want to go deeper, listen to this week’s episode of the Brave and Curious podcast where I answer your top questions in detail.

You deserve to feel informed, supported, and steady in this moment.

Listen to episode 162 ‘Optimizing Your Embryo Transfer Success: Your Questions Answered’
On the Brave and Curious podcast
Anywhere you listen to podcasts🎧

02/10/2026

Bad Bunny Super Bowl Halftime Show 2026
For the IVF and fertility community

Share with your friend who needs a 😊

Curious about fertility? Comment here or DM me with ‘Fertility101’ (no spaces) for my free ebook with answers to 101 of the most common questions on fertility, ovulation, miscarriage, IUI, IVF, endometriosis, and PCOS. Be sure to follow for me to DM link to you.

DC weekendSpent this cold Super Bowl weekend at Georgetown with a mix of meetings and social time.Highlights include:-Ti...
02/08/2026

DC weekend

Spent this cold Super Bowl weekend at Georgetown with a mix of meetings and social time.

Highlights include:
-Time with my daughter
-A close game that Villanova sneaked out a win in the last few minutes
-A delicious meal at Fiola
- catching up with friends (old and new)

And my last official meeting for the Board of Regents
For the past 6 years I’ve had the pleasure of serving on the advisory board for the University
Most recently co-chairing the Education, Innovation, and Technology committee
Georgetown tells the regents that our contributions are helpful and important but I truly walk away each meeting gaining more from my experience
We hear from educators and leaders about how the school navigates challenges and how they are preparing for the future with grace and transparency
Despite living in a divisive and uncertain time
I leave each meeting feeling hopeful for the future and youth
Grateful for this experience

02/05/2026

Love this!!

Thank you and for creating anthems for the fertility community.

You’ve got the heart and talent that keeps us going!
❤️❤️

Curious about fertility?
Comment here or DM me with ‘Fertility101’ (no spaces) for my free ebook with answers to 101 of the most common questions on fertility, ovulation, miscarriage, IUI, IVF, endometriosis, and PCOS. Be sure to follow for me to DM link to you.

02/04/2026

Finally…

If you’re waiting to feel this relief - you’re not alone
If you can relate to this feeling - I see you

Sending ❤️

Curious about fertility? Comment here or DM me with ‘Fertility101’ (no spaces) for my free ebook with answers to 101 of the most common questions on fertility, ovulation, miscarriage, IUI, IVF, endometriosis, and PCOS. Be sure to follow for me to DM link to you.

Video: Bad Bunny winning album of the year at the 2026 Grammy Awards for his critically-acclaimed “Debí Tirar Más Fotos,” closing out a surprising and history-making night. It is the first time a Spanish-language album has taken home the top prize.

Still taking this in.The Brave and Curious Podcast received its very first award, The Rising Physician Podcast Award fro...
02/03/2026

Still taking this in.

The Brave and Curious Podcast received its very first award, The Rising Physician Podcast Award from the Doctor Podcast Network.

I am deeply grateful and honestly humbled by this recognition.

This podcast was created with a clear mission: to have brave conversations, ask curious questions, and share evidence based, compassionate education around fertility, reproductive health, and wellness. It is a space for nuance, honesty, and humanity in medicine, especially in moments that can feel overwhelming or isolating.

Thank you to every listener who tunes in, shares episodes, sends messages, and voted. This community is the reason this work matters and the reason I keep showing up.

This award means so much, and it strengthens my commitment to keep educating, listening, and learning in a way that is brave, curious, and grounded in care.

Listen anywhere you listen to podcasts
Watch interviews on my YT channel

If you are someone who survived childhood sexual victimization, I want you to hear this clearly: What happened to you wa...
01/31/2026

If you are someone who survived childhood sexual victimization, I want you to hear this clearly:

What happened to you was not your fault.
Your experiences are real.
Your reactions make sense.
And you deserve care, safety, and support.

Healing is not linear. Some days you may feel strong and grounded. Other days the weight of the past may feel overwhelming. Both can be true. You do not have to carry this alone.

If you are looking for support, here are trusted resources available in the United States. These services are confidential, trauma informed, and available whether what happened was recent or many years ago.

• RAINN (R**e, Abuse & In**st National Network)
24/7 Sexual Assault Hotline: 800-656-HOPE
Online chat available at rainn.org

• National Sexual Assault Hotline
Free, confidential support 24/7
Phone: 800-656-4673

• Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a trained crisis counselor

• 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in emotional distress or feeling unsafe

• Childhelp
Survivor and family resources
National Child Abuse Hotline: 800-4-A-CHILD

If you are outside the U.S., local resources can often be found through hospitals, primary care clinics, or international organizations like RAINN and RAINN partners who can help guide you to care in your country.

You are allowed to seek help. You are allowed to set boundaries. You are allowed to take up space in your healing.

If this post resonates with you, consider saving it or sharing it with someone who may need these resources. And if you are supporting a survivor, listening without judgment and helping them access care can make a profound difference.

You are not alone.

Share this to help others❤️

01/31/2026

Anything for the patients…





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