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Published: 20 Jan 2025
Since 2014, Dr. Allison K. Rodgers has worked as a reproductive endocrinologist at the Fertility Centers of Illinois, US, where she is also a managing partner. On top of her day job, she also sits on Flo’s board of 120+ medical experts.
Among her accomplishments, Dr. Rodgers is double board-certified — in reproductive endocrinology and infertility as well as obstetrics and gynecology — by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
She’s a verified creator on Instagram and TikTok, with 1.4 million combined followers, and holds a medical degree from the University of Michigan Medical School.
Dr. Rodgers completed her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at MetroHealth and Cleveland Clinic. She then did a fellowship in reproductive endocrinology and infertility at the University of Texas Health Science Center.
Read on to find out more about Dr. Rodgers, why she chose to collaborate with Flo, and what she gets up to outside of work.
Why did you want to be an obstetrician and gynecologist?
I love figuring out puzzles. In the world of fertility and hormones, there is a lot of problem-solving. I also think that female bodies are amazing. I mean, they’re able to grow whole people! The physiology behind pregnancy is incredible. It’s an amazing thing our bodies can do.
While not necessarily female health, my dad is a pediatrician. To this day, he is still going to work and loving his job. As a kid, I saw him doing that, and I remember thinking, “I hope I’m as happy in my job when I’m his age.” And I’ll be honest, I think I’m happier. I absolutely love what I do. I love helping people become parents.
Why did you choose to join Flo’s board of 120+ medical and health experts?
A couple of reasons. One is I had personally used Flo and found it to be very easy to use. Flo goes to such lengths to ensure their information is medically accurate and backed up by evidence.
Secondly, Flo’s vision aligns with my own, in that I seek to share accurate medical information, because there’s so much misinformation out there. I’m also a social media content creator, so I try to educate people about their bodies so that they can make informed medical decisions for themselves.
What are a couple of things you really like about Flo?
Flo Secret Chats — I like that users can secretly discuss their health and get support. I think in today’s day and age, especially in some areas of the United States, there are a lot of restrictions on reproductive rights. So that privacy factor is a big deal.
I love that Flo’s content is backed up by medical science and medical experts, so you’re getting medically accurate information. As a medical expert, I am really forced to go back to the research, which is really helpful. For physicians, science is always changing, and data is always changing, so we need to keep doing that and have the most up-to-date information at hand.
How would you build a better future for female health?
Most medical research dollars are not focused on reproductive health. For starters, I think we need more resources and medical research to help us understand the way female bodies work, because we’re built differently and have different hormones. We need better funding, better access to care, and more research into female health.
How do you care for your own physical and mental health?
When it comes to mental health, I’m very passionate about making sure that I don’t get burned out. I work really hard, I see a lot of patients, and then I do advocacy and education content creation. So, I am very protective of making sure I take adequate rest time. The other thing is that I horseback ride regularly. We have a few horses, and I ride every day, except for Mondays — they get the day off on Mondays! It’s like a sanctuary for me. It’s so good for my mind and body. I call it my equine therapy.
I try to live by all the rules that I recommend to my patients. I don’t use cannabis. I don’t drink a whole lot. I don’t use nicotine. I exercise regularly. I try to get good sleep. I make sure that I take the time to see my own doctors, too.
Has collaborating with Flo changed the way you view your own health?
You know, it’s interesting. I’m working on a series for Flo right now about menopause. And I’m going through menopause myself. I’m 46 and have had infertility issues. I had a low egg count when I was younger and figured that I’d be going through menopause earlier. Menopause is a time frame. It’s usually from around 45 to 55 years old when you start having symptoms. So, I’m right in that window. And some of the things that I’ve learned about while working on this series have really resonated with me. I’m like, “Oh this symptom that I’m experiencing isn’t just random; it’s menopause!”
What do you like to do outside of work?
I’m a mom of three and, as I’ve said, I have had infertility myself. So I really am so thrilled to be a mom. I love spending time with my kids. I love being outside. I have pretty much a zoo of animals and pets. I’ve got dogs, guinea pigs, a parrot, and horses. So I love spending time with my animals, like taking my dogs for walks and riding my horses.
How do you wind down after a busy day?
We usually have dinner, then I get in my pajamas and get my house tidy for the next day. I’ll have a snuggle with my dogs, get into bed, and either read or scroll through social media, just like everybody else!
What’s your most surprising side interest or hobby?
A lot of people know me from my videos on social media, where I provide medical information. For example, I do a weekly series on a Monday called “It’s Sperm Monday” where I educate on male fertility. I don’t think anybody who knows me is shocked by that, but it’s a cool and weird thing to do!
What’s your go-to morning ritual?
I always like to wake up before everybody else in my house. Actually, I’m usually out the door before anyone else is awake! I feed my dogs breakfast, and then I get myself a shot of espresso. I like to sit and have it with some dark chocolate.
