Matrika Johnson, M.D.

Matrika Johnson, M.D. Founder & Medical Director at Reproductive Specialists of the Carolinas, Charlotte’s top reproduct Matrika D. Johnson, M.D.

is the founding physician of Reproductive Specialists of the Carolinas. Dr. Johnson is board-certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. Dr. Johnson completed her undergraduate training at Davidson College and was recognized as a Davidson scholar. She later earned her medical degree from Wright State University and received the Janet C. Thompson Memorial Scholarship Award for her academic achievements. Dr. Johnson completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Washington University in St. Louis, and she served as a board member for the Residents & Fellows Diversity Initiative. After residency, Dr. Johnson completed a research fellowship at Case Western Reserve University, followed by a fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at the Magee Women’s Hospital of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Starting in 2020, Dr. Johnson has been honored annually by Charlotte Magazine as a Top Doctor in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. In 2022, Sigma Gamma Rho Beta Omicron Sigma honored Dr. Johnson as a Centennial Gala Honoree and in 2023 QCity Metro recognized her on their Great 28 list. Dr. Johnson is frequently quoted as an expert in her field and has appeared in outlets such as Essense and WCNC Charlotte. When Dr. Johnson isn’t helping patients, you can find her enjoying the beautiful city of Charlotte. She loves running and fitness, attending concerts, traveling, and spending time on the water. She is happily married and loves spending quality time with her husband, stepson, daughter, and pups.

If you have PCOS, you need to know something important.PCOS has officially been renamed PMOS: Polyendocrine Metabolic Ov...
09/11/2026

If you have PCOS, you need to know something important.

PCOS has officially been renamed PMOS: Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome. And as an REI, I have to say, it's about time.

For years, one of the hardest parts of my job was explaining to patients that despite the name, PCOS doesn't actually mean you have cysts on your ovaries. What we typically see are small follicles (not true cysts), and the name has caused unnecessary fear and confusion.

But even "polyfollicular ovarian syndrome" would have missed the bigger picture.

PCOS — now PMOS — is a complex metabolic and endocrine disorder that can involve:
👉🏾 Insulin resistance
👉🏾 Hormone imbalance
👉🏾 Ovulatory dysfunction
👉🏾 Chronic inflammation
👉🏾 Long-term cardiovascular and metabolic health risks

The new name finally reflects the condition, and that matters — because a more accurate name means better awareness, earlier diagnosis, and more targeted treatment for the 1 in 8 women living with this condition worldwide.

Have questions about PMOS or what this means for your fertility journey? Drop them below. I answer every question.

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I wrote this for every woman who made it through another hard week on this journey. The one who smiled through it at wor...
09/04/2026

I wrote this for every woman who made it through another hard week on this journey. The one who smiled through it at work. The one who held it together until she got to the car. The one who isn’t sure she has enough left in her to keep going.
 
You do.
 
I’ve sat across from so many of you in my office, and I want you to know that what you’re carrying is real, it’s heavy, and you are not carrying it alone. Give yourself permission to rest, to feel it, and to know that showing up — even when it’s hard — is enough.
 
Save this for the days you need it most and share it with someone who needs to hear it today.
 
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I need someone to hear this today. So many of my patients, especially Black patients, walk through my door carrying guil...
08/11/2026

I need someone to hear this today.
 
So many of my patients, especially Black patients, walk through my door carrying guilt.
 
They’ve been told that needing medical help to conceive means their faith isn’t strong enough. That if they just prayed harder, it would happen.
 
That is not true, and it was never true. You can believe deeply and see a specialist.
 
Seeking fertility care is not a contradiction of faith. It is a courageous, informed decision to pursue the family you deserve. Asking for help takes strength.
 
If you’ve been waiting because you felt like getting help meant giving up on your faith, this is your sign. You don’t have to choose.
 
Save this and share it with someone who needs it.
 
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07/14/2026

It’s retrieval week, and I am feeling it. 💪🏾
 
Egg retrieval is one of the most exciting milestones in any IVF journey. When these weeks roll around, you can feel the energy in my office. I show up for my patients READY.
 
For anyone new here, egg retrieval is the procedure where eggs are collected from the ovaries after a stimulation cycle. It’s a carefully timed, highly monitored process, and every single retrieval represents someone’s dream of becoming a parent.
 
If you’re in your retrieval week right now, I am cheering you on. Drop a 🤞🏾 in the comments if you’ve had a retrieval or are preparing for one. I’d love to celebrate with you.
 
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As a Black REI (reproductive endocrinologist & infertility specialist), I sit across from Black patients every week who ...
06/29/2026

As a Black REI (reproductive endocrinologist & infertility specialist), I sit across from Black patients every week who didn't know these things — and I wish someone had told them sooner.

Swipe through 5 things I want every Black woman and her partner to know about fertility.

This isn't about fear. It's about information. You deserve to walk into this journey informed, not blindsided.

If any of this resonates, or you have questions, drop them below. I read every comment. 🫶🏾

06/18/2026

LGBTQ+ family building is one of the most meaningful parts of my work, and one of the most complex. Not because the love is complicated.
 
But there are decisions involved that most people are not prepared for — donor selection, legal considerations, what to tell your child and when, how to plan for your family’s future beyond the pregnancy.
 
This is why we approach LGBTQ+ care differently. We take the time and bring in the right people. We make sure you feel prepared for every part of this journey, not just the medical one.
 
If you have questions about what family building looks like in your specific situation, drop them in the comments below or send me a message.

IVF 101: What actually happens during a cycle.I get this question all the time, and I love answering it. IVF can feel ov...
06/10/2026

IVF 101: What actually happens during a cycle.

I get this question all the time, and I love answering it. IVF can feel overwhelming from the outside, so let's break it down.

Here's what a typical IVF cycle looks like:

1. Ovarian stimulation: You take injectable hormones for 8-14 days to encourage your ovaries to produce multiple eggs.

2. Egg retrieval: A short, outpatient procedure where we collect those eggs.

3. Fertilization: Eggs meet s***m in the lab. We monitor development over 5-6 days. (Big shoutout to our amazing embryologists and lab team!)

4. Embryo transfer: One healthy embryo is placed into the uterus.

5. The two-week wait: About 10 days until a pregnancy test with us. The hardest part, honestly. (Don't do this part at home! See another post of mine for the why.)

Have questions about IVF? Drop them below. I read every comment.

Working in fertility can create a strange kind of perspective.I understand how deeply meaningful my work is for the peop...
05/29/2026

Working in fertility can create a strange kind of perspective.

I understand how deeply meaningful my work is for the people and families I have the privilege of caring for, and I truly love what I do.

But since I'm in it every day — moving from one patient, one cycle, one conversation to the next — I don't always stop to fully process the impact.

Every once in a while, something happens that makes me pause. In this case, it was a Facebook message from a former patient, updating me on life.

That message reminded me of the many lives I have been fortunate to be a small part of in ways I do not always fully realize in the moment.

It's humbling to think that someone who grew up on a dirt road in Huntsburg, Ohio, would one day have the opportunity to play such a meaningful role in helping people build their families.

I have always tried to stay grounded in this work (and probably a little too humble). But every so often, a reminder comes along that makes me pause and reflect.

In those moments, I feel incredibly grateful for my work and the trust patients place in me.

Thank you for letting me into your lives. I'm grateful to be part of such deeply meaningful chapters in people's lives.

The proposed name change from PCOS to PMOS actually makes so much sense to me. For years, one of the most frustrating pa...
05/22/2026

The proposed name change from PCOS to PMOS actually makes so much sense to me. For years, one of the most frustrating parts of counseling patients was when they would come in saying, “I have tons of cysts on my ovaries.”

I would explain that PCOS does not actually mean you have ovarian cysts in the traditional sense. What we usually see are multiple small follicles on the ovaries — not true cysts — and honestly, for a long time I felt it would make more sense to call it something like “polyfollicular ovarian syndrome.”

But even that name would still miss the bigger picture.

PCOS is not just an ovarian condition. It is also a metabolic and endocrine disorder that can involve insulin resistance, hormone imbalance, ovulatory dysfunction, inflammation, and long-term health implications beyond fertility alone.

Hopefully, a name change like PMOS helps educate patients that this condition is far more than “cysts on the ovaries.” The name should reflect the true complexity of the syndrome and help move us away from one of the most misleading diagnoses in women’s health.

Have questions about PMOS or PCOS? Drop them below.

05/01/2026

“I’m scared to make the appointment.”

I hear this all the time.

But here’s the reality: The unknown is usually harder than having a plan.

That first visit is about getting answers.

I shared this and more at Charlotte Hope on Tap as we wrapped up NIAW, because if you’ve been waiting, this might be your moment to take the first step.

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