This episode breaks down the first steps for LGBTQ+ individuals and couples exploring fertility care, helping listeners understand intake, counseling, and planning so they feel confident starting the journey. Guest Dr. Ashley Ulker, MD, FACOG, walks through what to expect at an initial consult and why individualized care matters. Listen for practical guidance on fertility evaluation, donor sperm options, IVF planning, options for transgender patients, and legal and emotional considerations.
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LGBTQ+ Family Building: Your First Steps
Featured Speaker:
Ashley Ulker, MD, FACOG
Ashley Ulker, M.D., FACOG is a board-certified Obstetrician and Gynecologist with fellowship training in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. She is also a fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.
Born and raised in New Jersey, she is excited to return to her home state to care for patients at the Reproductive Science Center of New Jersey.
Dr. Ulker received her undergraduate degree from Georgetown University and her medical degree from Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. She then went on to complete her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Miami–Jackson Memorial Hospital, followed by a fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, where she was recognized with the Fellow Research Award in 2025.
Dr. Ulker’s clinical interests include optimizing IVF outcomes through individualized treatment protocols, fertility preservation, and expanding access to fertility care for underserved communities. She is committed to patient empowerment and evidence based, patient-centered care. With warmth and openness she provides a collaborative approach that supports the physical, emotional, and medical challenges of fertility preservation, family planning, and infertility.
Fluent in Spanish, Dr. Ulker is passionate about serving the Spanish-speaking community and fostering inclusive fertility care. She takes a holistic approach to develop personalized treatment plans aligned with family-building goals.