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Everything You Need to Know About Your Man's Penis With Dr. Spitz

I'm speaking with Dr. Aaron Spitz. He's not only a urologist specializing male sexual function, he's also the author of The Penis Book. I'm delighted that he is able to join us to talk about men's reproductive health. Aaron has an amazing breadth of knowledge about male sexual health and he approaches all of the information with a sense of humor and levity that I know you're going to love. ⁠ ⁠ Get ready for us to dive into questions about what foods to choose for optimal reproductive health, what he means by "sexercise," why porn isn't good for your sex life, and what healthy choices men can make to keep their sex drive in "solid" shape. ⁠ ⁠ If you have a penis or know someone who has a penis, this is the interview for you. Read the full show notes on Dr. Aimee's website You can find Dr. Aaron Spitz's website here. Do you have questions about IVF or Egg Freezing? Join Dr. Aimee at The Egg Whisperer School for a live class where you can ask her your questions. Click here to learn more. Subscribe to my YouTube channel for more fertility tips! Join Egg Whisperer School Checkout the podcast Subscribe to the newsletter to get updates Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh is one of America's most well known fertility doctors. Her success rate at baby-making is what gives future parents hope when all hope is lost. She pioneered the TUSHY Method and BALLS Method to decrease your time to pregnancy. Learn more about the TUSHY Method and find a wealth of fertility resources at www.draimee.org.

Nov 2, 202349 min

S12 Ep 18Fertility Preservation Options for Cancer Patients with guest Tracy Weiss

Today on the podcast, I'm sharing part two of a two part series of interviews with the founders of The Chick Mission which is a national foundation that is working together to preserve hope, sanity, and choice for women battling cancer. They are focused on making sure that all women diagnosed with cancer have the financial support, educational information, and legislative advocacy to preserve their fertility. After personal experiences, founders Amanda Rice and Tracy Weiss came together to make sure that all cancer patients have a full life with options to grow a family, after they beat the disease. Tracy Weiss is the Executive Director of Chick Mission. She is also a cancer survivor who was diagnosed with cancer at the age 30. Her insurance company denied her claim to preserve her fertility, describing it as an 'elective' procedure. Tracy partnered with Amanda to start The Chick Mission to help other women facing the same challenges. Read the article on Dr. Aimee's Website. Subscribe to my YouTube channel for more fertility tips! Join Egg Whisperer School Subscribe to the newsletter to get updates Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh is one of America's most well known fertility doctors. Her success rate at baby-making is what gives future parents hope when all hope is lost. She pioneered the TUSHY Method and BALLS Method to decrease your time to pregnancy. Learn more about the TUSHY Method and find a wealth of fertility resources at www.draimee.org.

Nov 1, 202313 min

S12 Ep 17Fertility Preservation Options for Cancer Patients with guest Amanda Rice

Today on the podcast, I'm airing part one of a two part series of interviews with the founders of The Chick Mission, which is a national foundation that is working to preserve hope, sanity, and choice for women battling cancer. And, they are focused on making sure that all women diagnosed with cancer have the financial support, educational information, and legislative advocacy to preserve their fertility. After personal experiences, founders Amanda Rice and Tracy Weiss came together to make sure that all cancer patients have a full life with options to grow a family. Today's interview is with Amanda Rice, who is the Founder and a 3-time Cancer Survivor. The Chick Mission hatched when Amanda's fertility preservation coverage was denied by her insurance company. After chemo, radiation and long-term drug therapy, she started fertility treatment. She's focused on helping other patients find ways to cover the costs of fertility preservation, as socioeconomic standing should not be a factor in anyone wanting to pursue having biological children after they are diagnosed with cancer. Read the article on Dr. Aimee's Website. Subscribe to my YouTube channel for more fertility tips! Join Egg Whisperer School Checkout the podcast Subscribe to the newsletter to get updates Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh is one of America's most well known fertility doctors. Her success rate at baby-making is what gives future parents hope when all hope is lost. She pioneered the TUSHY Method and BALLS Method to decrease your time to pregnancy. Learn more about the TUSHY Method and find a wealth of fertility resources at www.draimee.org.

Oct 31, 202318 min

S12 Ep 16Ask the Sperm Whisperer with Dr. Paul Turek, Male Fertility Specialist

Today on The Egg Whisperer Show Podcast, I'm honored to be joined by Dr. Paul Turek. I like to call him "The Sperm Whisperer," because he is a wealth of knowledge in all things male reproductive health. In our discussion, we're talking about what it means to be on team "pecker checker," (his words) and why Dr. Turek feels that men are often medically underserved, as far as reproductive health goes. As he shares, women tend to be more proactive, and have a monthly cycle that allows them to be more in tune with what is going on with their bodies. We're also talking about these interesting questions: How long should you abstain before IUI? What do you look for in healthy sperm? How can a man improve sperm quality? What can a man do to support his female partner during fertility treatment? Thank you so much for joining me, Dr. Turek! You can tune in to this episode on Dr. Aimee's website. You can find Dr. Paul Turek at The Turek Clinic. Do you have questions about IVF? Join Dr. Aimee for The IVF Class at The Egg Whisperer School. The next live class call is on Monday, October 30, 2023 at 4pm PST, where Dr. Aimee will explain IVF and there will be time to ask her your questions live on Zoom. Find Dena's site here: https://www.denadna.com/home Subscribe to my YouTube channel for more fertility tips! Join Egg Whisperer School Checkout the podcast Subscribe to the newsletter to get updates Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh is one of America's most well known fertility doctors. Her success rate at baby-making is what gives future parents hope when all hope is lost. She pioneered the TUSHY Method and BALLS Method to decrease your time to pregnancy. Learn more about the TUSHY Method and find a wealth of fertility resources at www.draimee.org.

Oct 30, 202326 min

S12 Ep 15Genetic Counselor Explains Genetics & Hereditary Disease for Fertility Patients with Dena Goldberg

Your Genetics are a key part of my TUSHY Method (Y = Your genetics) and I'm so honored to have Dena Goldberg (also known far and wide as Dena DNA) joining me today! Some of the questions I know you have on your mind about genetics are: Nothing came back on my 23 & Me test. I'm good to go, right? Answer: Not so fast. 23&Me relies on "SNP testing," and only looks at "very specific bookmarks on very random genes." You'll want a more thorough test for preconception screening. I don't have any history of disease in my family. Do I need to do genetic testing? Answer: It's a good idea. There are syndromes such as Lynch Syndrome that are asymptomatic in 90% of people who are carriers. You'll want to know if you have those genetic markers before passing them on to your embryo and child. Can you make sure my embryo doesn't have autism? Answer: Autism is actually a description of a constellation of symptoms. So it's not an underlying condition in and of itself. There are hundreds to thousands of genetic causes to autism. We can catch some of these cases, but not all. Autism is multifactorial, meaning that many of these cases are probably caused by a combination of genetics and environment or in other words, nature and nurture together. Thank you for joining me, Dena! Listen on Dr. Aimee's website Do you have questions about IVF? Join Dr. Aimee for The IVF Class at The Egg Whisperer School. The next live class call is on Monday, October 30, 2023 at 4pm PST, where Dr. Aimee will explain IVF and there will be time to ask her your questions live on Zoom. Find Dena's site here: https://www.denadna.com/home Subscribe to my YouTube channel for more fertility tips! Join Egg Whisperer School Checkout the podcast Subscribe to the newsletter to get updates Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh is one of America's most well known fertility doctors. Her success rate at baby-making is what gives future parents hope when all hope is lost. She pioneered the TUSHY Method and BALLS Method to decrease your time to pregnancy. Learn more about the TUSHY Method and find a wealth of fertility resources at www.draimee.org.

Oct 27, 202321 min

S12 Ep 14Motherhood Reimagined: A Conversation About Fertility and Single Motherhood with Sarah Kowalski

Becoming a mother can take many paths. On this week's Egg Whisperer Show podcast, I'm delighted to have Sarah Kowalski join me. Sarah works with women who are contemplating single motherhood, having fertility issues or raising donor-conceived children. She's also the author of "Motherhood Reimagined," an amazing book where she shares her own journey to becoming a mother, as well. Read the full show notes on Dr. Aimee's website Subscribe to my YouTube channel for more fertility tips! Join Egg Whisperer School Checkout the podcast Subscribe to the newsletter to get updates Do you have questions about IVF or Egg Freezing? Join Dr. Aimee at The Egg Whisperer School for a live class where you can ask her your questions. Click here to learn more. Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh is one of America's most well known fertility doctors. Her success rate at baby-making is what gives future parents hope when all hope is lost. She pioneered the TUSHY Method and BALLS Method to decrease your time to pregnancy. Learn more about the TUSHY Method and find a wealth of fertility resources at www.draimee.org.

Oct 26, 202315 min

S12 Ep 13Sperm DNA Fragmentation Testing: The Latest Tests for Abnormal Sperm with guest Dr Ramy Ghayda

I'm delighted to have Dr. Ramy Ghayda join me today to talk about sperm, and the importance of sperm DNA Fragmentation testing and how to improve sperm health. When trying to conceive it takes both an egg and sperm cell. And, as you'll hear Dr. Ghayda explain, we now have access to more tests for male factor infertility, and they are more affordable and accessible than ever. He and I both believe it's very important for people, and fertility patients (everyone, really!) to know their options and to be educated about what they can do to improve sperm quality, to test sperm quality. This can help make the whole journey the best it can be, and be one that hopefully leads to good outcomes. Dr. Ghayda is a reproductive urologist. He is currently an assistant professor at University Hospitals in Cleveland, Ohio and the Chief Medical Officer at Legacy, a company that is revolutionizing how men and couples test and freeze sperm, from home. Thank you for joining me, Dr. Ramy! You can find Legacy here: https://www.givelegacy.com/ Test your Sperm with Fellow: https://draimee.org/fellow Get the Egg Whisperer Conception Kit: https://goodcleanlove.com/products/egg-whisperer-pre-ttc-kit Listen to "Leaving a Legacy of Hope For Male Fertility with Dr. Ghayda" on The Egg Whisperer Show: https://www.draimee.org/leaving-a-legacy-of-hope-for-male-fertility-with-dr-ramy-ghayda Aimee Eyvazzadeh is one of America's most well known fertility doctors. Her success rate at baby-making is what gives future parents hope when all hope is lost. She pioneered the TUSHY Method and BALLS Method to decrease your time to pregnancy. Learn more about the TUSHY Method and find a wealth of fertility resources at www.draimee.org.

Oct 25, 202324 min

S12 Ep 12Making Modern Families with Donor Eggs and Sperm with guest Dr. Diane Tober

Today, I'm excited to be talking to Dr. Diane Tober about egg and sperm donation, and the making of modern families. Diane has done an inspiring amount of research about all things egg and sperm donor, and I'm delighted she's sharing her wealth of knowledge with us. In this episode, we talk about: - what to look for when considering donor eggs and sperm (including what's really important vs what people think is important) - why keeping donation open is best for everyone involved - how egg and sperm donation has changed since the 1990s when she began studying donation - Diane's book, "Romancing the Sperm," and her upcoming movie, "The Perfect Donor" Thank you so much for joining me Diane! Read the full show notes and transcript on Dr. Aimee's website. Find Dr. Diane Tober online at her website, here. Subscribe to this podcast by clicking here. Would you like to learn about Egg Freezing or IVF?Click here to join Dr. Aimee for next IVF and The Egg Freezing Class. The next live class call is on Monday, October 30, 2023 at 4pm PST, where Dr. Aimee will explain Egg Freezing and there will be time to ask her your questions live on Zoom. Subscribe to my YouTube channel for more fertility tips! Join Egg Whisperer School Checkout the podcast Subscribe to the newsletter to get updates Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh is one of America's most well known fertility doctors. Her success rate at baby-making is what gives future parents hope when all hope is lost. She pioneered the TUSHY Method and BALLS Method to decrease your time to pregnancy. Learn more about the TUSHY Method and find a wealth of fertility resources at www.draimee.org.

Oct 24, 202322 min

S12 Ep 11Eight Great Reasons to Freeze Your Eggs with Whitney Bischoff Angel

Whitney Bischoff Angel is joining me to talk all about Egg Freezing. Whitney is a fertility nurse and patient advocate at Ova: Egg Freezing Specialty Center specializing in fertility ppreservation for women. Whitney made the personal decision to freeze her own eggs in 2013, which she credits for making her an even stronger fertility nurse. In 2015, Whitney joined ABC's The Bachelor, and since then she has used her platform to promote egg freezing, educating women around the world to be proactive versus reactive when it comes to their reproductive health. She's appeared on ABC's Nightline, Good Morning America, Extra TV, People Magazine, Women's Health magazine and many other publications. Today we're covering 8 great reasons to freeze your eggs. These include helping your future self, how freezing eggs can be an insurance policy, the genetic reasons you may want to freeze your eggs, and why you might want to freeze your eggs even if you aren't sure if you want to have children or haven't found the right partner. I hope you'll tune in as we walk through all eight reasons. Thank you for joining me, Whitney! Read the full transcript on my website. You can find Whitney Bischoff Angel and OVA Egg Freezing online by clicking here. Subscribe to this podcast by clicking here. Would you like to learn about Egg Freezing or IVF?Click here to join Dr. Aimee for next IVF and The Egg Freezing Class. The next live class call is on Monday, October 30, 2023 at 4pm PST, where Dr. Aimee will explain Egg Freezing and there will be time to ask her your questions live on Zoom. Subscribe to my YouTube channel for more fertility tips! Join Egg Whisperer School Checkout the podcast Subscribe to the newsletter to get updates Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh is one of America's most well known fertility doctors. Her success rate at baby-making is what gives future parents hope when all hope is lost. She pioneered the TUSHY Method and BALLS Method to decrease your time to pregnancy. Learn more about the TUSHY Method and find a wealth of fertility resources at www.draimee.org.

Oct 23, 202320 min

S12 Ep 10Dr. Jenna Hua of Million Marker on The Egg Whisperer Fertility Expert Q and A Series

It was such a treat to have Dr. Jenna Hua of Million Marker join me on the Egg Whisperer Show podcast yesterday. And, I'm delighted to have her back to talk more about the environment and fertility. Ever wonder about your chemical exposures? I certainly do. How to improve egg quality, sperm quality and pregnancy outcomes are always on my mind. The environment can play a role, and the test that is now available through Million Marker can help determine if chemicals or the environment are impacting your body and your fertility. We now have a way to test our exposure levels and also do something about it! In this episode we talk about: hand sanitizer, THC, essential oils, plastics, forever chemicals, hair care products, makeup, toothpaste, toothbrushes, pots and pans and more. I'm beyond excited to finally have a test that can help my patients. This is important for your health for generations to come. Read the full show notes on Dr. Aimee's website. Subscribe to my YouTube channel for more fertility tips! Join Egg Whisperer School - ask Dr. Aimee your questions about IVF live on a call on Monday, October 30th, 2023 at 4pm. Checkout the podcast Subscribe to the newsletter to get updates Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh is one of America's most well known fertility doctors. Her success rate at baby-making is what gives future parents hope when all hope is lost. She pioneered the TUSHY Method and BALLS Method to decrease your time to pregnancy. Learn more about the TUSHY Method and find a wealth of fertility resources at www.draimee.org.

Oct 20, 202337 min

S12 Ep 9The Effect of the Environment on Your Fertility with guest Dr. Jenna Hua of Million Marker

One of the most common questions I get is, "Dr. Aimee, how can I improve egg, sperm and embryo quality?" We know that age, genetics and environment influence egg, sperm, and embryo quality. I've been searching for a diagnostic tool that monitors environmental exposures for my patients, and I'm so excited to have found that one exists.⁠ ⁠Dr. Jenna Hua of Million Marker joins me to talk all about the impacts of the environment on fertility. We will be talking about how plastics, BPA, and phthalates impact your fertility and reproductive health.⁠ Click here to get the full show notes and transcript Subscribe to my YouTube channel for more fertility tips! Join Egg Whisperer School - learn more about IVF in a live class with Dr. Aimee on October 30, 2023. Subscribe to the newsletter to get updates Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh is one of America's most well known fertility doctors. Her success rate at baby-making is what gives future parents hope when all hope is lost. She pioneered the TUSHY Method and BALLS Method to decrease your time to pregnancy. Learn more about the TUSHY Method and find a wealth of fertility resources at www.draimee.org.

Oct 19, 202317 min

S12 Ep 8Endometriosis and Advancements in Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgery with Dr. Camran Nezhat

Dr. Camran Nezhat is world renowned for his work in minimally invasive and robotic surgery, and he specializes in treating people with endometriosis. He is best known for inventing video-assisted endoscopy and was the first to perform groundbreaking advances in minimally invasive surgical procedures that have helped millions of patients around the globe. Without his contributions, we would not have video-assisted laparoscopy as we know it. To say that it's an honor to have him on the show is an understatement! In 2020, Dr. Nezhat was chosen by the AMA as an exceptional innovator whose contributions have revolutionized modern day surgery, and for that work he received the Distinguished Service Award for meritorious service in the science and art of medicine. He's joining me today to talk about endometriosis, its treatment, and the role that minimally invasive surgery plays in assisting patients. Read the full show notes on Dr. Aimee's website Do you have questions about IVF?Click here to join Dr. Aimee for The IVF Class. The next live class call is on Monday, October 30, 2023 at 4pm PST, where Dr. Aimee will explain IVF and there will be time to ask her your questions live on Zoom. Click to find The Egg Whisperer Show podcast on your favorite podcasting app. Watch videos of Dr. Aimee answer Ask the Egg Whisperer Questions on YouTube. Sign up for The Egg Whisperer newsletter to get updates Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh is one of America's most well known fertility doctors. Her success rate at baby-making is what gives future parents hope when all hope is lost. She pioneered the TUSHY Method and BALLS Method to decrease your time to pregnancy. Learn more about the TUSHY Method and find a wealth of fertility resources at www.draimee.org.

Oct 18, 202333 min

S12 Ep 7Everything You Need to Know About Fibroids and Fertility with Dr. Banafsheh Kashani

Today on The Egg Whisperer Podcast, I'm joined by Dr. Banafsheh Kashani, a fertility doctor from Eden Centers for Advanced Fertility. If you're looking for answers to your fibroid questions, this is the podcast episode for you. As a fibroid and fertility expert, Dr. Bana is sharing all of her knowledge with us about the impact of fibroids on fertility and pregnancy. Tune in and share widely as you will be extremely impressed by her wealth of knowledge on this topic. Read the full show notes on Dr. Aimee's website. You can find Dr. Banafsheh Kashani's website here. Subscribe to my YouTube channel for more fertility tips! Subscribe to the newsletter to get updates Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh is one of America's most well known fertility doctors. Her success rate at baby-making is what gives future parents hope when all hope is lost. She pioneered the TUSHY Method and BALLS Method to decrease your time to pregnancy. Learn more about the TUSHY Method and find a wealth of fertility resources at www.draimee.org.

Oct 17, 202316 min

S12 Ep 6Everything You Need To Know About Ectopic Pregnancy with Laura Londra

Dr. Laura Londra from Ohio Reproductive Medicine joins me to talk about everything you need to know about ectopic pregnancy. Ectopic pregnancies are heartbreaking and can be life threatening. The good news is that they are not that common and pregnancy after ectopic is definitely possible. They occur when an embryo attaches outside the uterus. Read the full show notes on Dr. Aimee's website. Subscribe to my YouTube channel for more fertility tips! Join Egg Whisperer School Checkout the podcast Subscribe to the newsletter to get updates Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh is one of America's most well known fertility doctors. Her success rate at baby-making is what gives future parents hope when all hope is lost. She pioneered the TUSHY Method and BALLS Method to decrease your time to pregnancy. Learn more about the TUSHY Method and find a wealth of fertility resources at www.draimee.org.

Oct 16, 202323 min

S12 Ep 5Fertility Expert Series with Dr. Kate White (Healing After Pregnancy Loss)

I'm excited to be joined by Dr. Kate White on today's Egg Whisperer Show podcast! As a practicing gynecologist, she teaches women how to better understand their bodies. She helps women be unafraid of seeing the doctor, and arms them with questions to ask. Dr. Kate is the Vice-Chair of Academics and the director of the Fellowship in Complex Family Planning at Boston Medical Center, and an associate professor of OB/GYN at the Boston University School of Medicine. She is the author of "Your Guide to Miscarriage & Pregnancy Loss: hope and healing when you're no longer expecting." I'm excited to talk to her about how fertility patients can get the information they need to make the best choices for themselves and their lives so that they can grow their families. Listen on Dr. Aimee's website You can find Dr. Kate White's website by clicking here. Would you like to learn more about IVF?Click here to join Dr. Aimee for The IVF Class. The next live class call is on Monday, October 30, 2023 at 4pm PST, where Dr. Aimee will explain IVF and there will be time to ask her your questions live on Zoom. Subscribe to my YouTube channel for more fertility tips! Join Egg Whisperer School Subscribe to the newsletter to get updates Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh is one of America's most well known fertility doctors. Her success rate at baby-making is what gives future parents hope when all hope is lost. She pioneered the TUSHY Method and BALLS Method to decrease your time to pregnancy. Learn more about the TUSHY Method and find a wealth of fertility resources at www.draimee.org.

Oct 14, 202311 min

S12 Ep 4Hope and Healing After Pregnancy Loss with Dr. Kate White

I'm excited to be joined by Dr. Kate White on today's Egg Whisperer Show podcast! As a practicing gynecologist, she teaches women how to better understand their bodies. She helps women be unafraid of seeing the doctor, and arms them with questions to ask. Dr. Kate is the Vice-Chair of Academics and the director of the Fellowship in Complex Family Planning at Boston Medical Center, and an associate professor of OB/GYN at the Boston University School of Medicine. She is the author of "Your Guide to Miscarriage & Pregnancy Loss: hope and healing when you're no longer expecting." I'm excited to talk to her about how fertility patients can get the information they need to make the best choices for themselves and their lives so that they can grow their families. Listen on Dr. Aimee's website You can find Dr. Kate White's website by clicking here. Would you like to learn more about IVF?Click here to join Dr. Aimee for The IVF Class. The next live class call is on Monday, October 30, 2023 at 4pm PST, where Dr. Aimee will explain IVF and there will be time to ask her your questions live on Zoom. Subscribe to my YouTube channel for more fertility tips! Join Egg Whisperer School Subscribe to the newsletter to get updates Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh is one of America's most well known fertility doctors. Her success rate at baby-making is what gives future parents hope when all hope is lost. She pioneered the TUSHY Method and BALLS Method to decrease your time to pregnancy. Learn more about the TUSHY Method and find a wealth of fertility resources at www.draimee.org.

Oct 12, 202316 min

S12 Ep 3Testicular Sperm May Improve Pregnancy Rates, a Discussion with Dr. Blake Evans

I love sharing the latest studies with you. I'm so excited to interview Dr. Blake Evans on the Egg Whisperer Show podcast today to share his published findings about testicular sperm and IVF outcomes. Testicular sperm (or sperm taken from the testicle as opposed to ejaculated sperm) in some cases may improve the rate of blastocyst development and pregnancy rates for those who have first tried IVF unsuccessfully with ejaculated sperm. I'm delighted to have Dr. Evans on the podcast to share his findings, and to talk about what you can do to optimize sperm quality and increase your own IVF success rates. Read the full show notes on Dr. Aimee's website Subscribe to my YouTube channel for more fertility tips! Join Egg Whisperer School Checkout the podcast Subscribe to the newsletter to get updates Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh is one of America's most well known fertility doctors. Her success rate at baby-making is what gives future parents hope when all hope is lost. She pioneered the TUSHY Method and BALLS Method to decrease your time to pregnancy. Learn more about the TUSHY Method and find a wealth of fertility resources at www.draimee.org.

Oct 11, 202314 min

S12 Ep 2How to Feel Mentally Well During Fertility Treatment with guest Marc Sherman

Today, I'm delighted to be joined on The Egg Whisperer Show by Marc Sherman of Organic Conceptions, a company he founded after a 20-year career in corporate America. The idea came after he and his wife Erin struggled with infertility, decided to adopt, and then unexpectedly found themselves pregnant. Realizing that this phenomenon occurs regularly, they decided to conduct the first-ever research project to better understand the insights, patterns, and commonalities from similar stories. They partnered with Ph.D. Kate Webster and conducted a multi-year study that uncovered 9 key emotional transitions that were common across these stories, and that are required for conception. Their program, The Journey to Parenthood & Beyond, helps couples identify, name, address, and overcome the suffering involved when struggling to conceive, resulting in healthier patients and better outcomes. Listen on Dr. Aimee's website. You can find Marc Sherman's site, Organic Conceptions, here. Subscribe to my YouTube channel for more fertility tips! Join Egg Whisperer School Subscribe to the newsletter to get updates Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh is one of America's most well known fertility doctors. Her success rate at baby-making is what gives future parents hope when all hope is lost. She pioneered the TUSHY Method and BALLS Method to decrease your time to pregnancy. Learn more about the TUSHY Method and find a wealth of fertility resources at www.draimee.org.

Oct 10, 202319 min

S12 Ep 1ReceptivaDX Test and How it Can Help You with guest Dr. Bruce Lessey

I'm so excited to have Dr. Bruce Lessey of ReceptivaDX join me on the podcast. Dr. Lessey has dedicated his research life to studying the lining of the uterus and more specifically, how to help embryos stick better. His research led to the discovery of the role of BCL-6 in the lining of the uterus as a diagnostic test patients can have done by their doctors to guide them toward the best protocol for transfer success. The test isn't for women just going through IVF either. This test can also be done to help women get an endometriosis diagnosis without going through a laparoscopy surgery. ⁠ ⠀ ⠀⁠ In addition to being a Fertility Doctor at The Fertility Center of the Carolinas, in Greenville SC, Dr. Lessey is also the scientific advisor for Cicero DX. His work on identifying BLC6 became the key component of the Receptivadx test. ⁠ ⠀ ⠀⁠ I'm delighted to have him on the show! Many IVF patients have benefited greatly from the Receptivadx test, and I'm looking forward to asking him a lot of questions about his work. ⁠ Read the full show notes and transcript on Dr. Aimee's website Find out more about ReceptivaDX here: https://receptivadx.com/ Would you like to learn more about IVF?Click here to join Dr. Aimee for The IVF Class. The next live class call is on Monday, October 30th, 2023 at 4pm PST, where Dr. Aimee will explain IVF and there will be time to ask her your questions live on Zoom. Subscribe to my YouTube channel for more fertility tips! Subscribe to the newsletter to get updates Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh is one of America's most well known fertility doctors. Her success rate at baby-making is what gives future parents hope when all hope is lost. She pioneered the TUSHY Method and BALLS Method to decrease your time to pregnancy. Learn more about the TUSHY Method and find a wealth of fertility resources at www.draimee.org.

Oct 9, 202323 min

S11 Ep 999PCOS: Please Confirm This Ovary Syndrome

Polycystic ovary syndrome is a hormonal disorder that can make it difficult for women to get pregnant. Contrary to its name, having PCOS doesn't mean your ovaries have cysts, but rather that your ovaries have a high number of follicles containing eggs that are often unable to mature. Symptoms of the condition include irregular or absent periods, high testosterone, excessive hair growth (hirsutism), and acne. PCOS definitely has it's challenges, but, having it does not mean you'll never have children or that your eggs cannot produce a healthy, beautiful baby. Plus, if you have it, you're totally not alone. About 7% of women have PCOS. Do you have questions about IVF?Click here to join Dr. Aimee for The IVF Class where Dr. Aimee will explain IVF and there will be time to ask her your questions live on Zoom. Subscribe to my YouTube channel for more fertility tips! Join Egg Whisperer School Subscribe to the newsletter to get updates Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh is one of America's most well known fertility doctors. Her success rate at baby-making is what gives future parents hope when all hope is lost. She pioneered the TUSHY Method and BALLS Method to decrease your time to pregnancy. Learn more about the TUSHY Method and find a wealth of fertility resources at www.draimee.org.

Oct 6, 202319 min

S11 Ep 998Everything You Need To Know About PCOS with Guest Mira Aubuchon

Dr. Mira Aubuchon joins The Egg Whisperer Show to talk about PCOS. The facts: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome could make it more difficult for women to get pregnant. Contrary to its name, having PCOS doesn't mean your ovaries have cysts. It means your ovaries have a high number of follicles (tiny "cysts") containing eggs that are often unable to mature due to a hormone imbalance.⠀⁠ ⠀⁠ Symptoms of the condition include irregular or absent periods, high testosterone, excessive hair growth (hirsutism), and acne. I call it HOPE Syndrome. H is for High testosterone. O is for Ovaries with a lot of follicles. P is for Periods that are irregular. E is for eating + exercise habits that you need to develop early on. ⁠ PCOS definitely has its challenges, but, having it does not mean you'll never have children or that your eggs cannot produce a healthy, beautiful baby. Plus, if you have it, you're not alone. Up to 10% of women have PCOS.⁠ Read the full show notes on Dr. Aimee's website Check out Dr. Mira Aubuchon at MCRM Fertility. Would you like to learn more about IVF?Click here to join Dr. Aimee for The IVF Class. The next live class call is on Monday, October 16, 2023 at 4pm PST, where Dr. Aimee will explain IVF and there will be time to ask her your questions live on Zoom. Subscribe to my YouTube channel for more fertility tips! Subscribe to the newsletter to get updates Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh is one of America's most well known fertility doctors. Her success rate at baby-making is what gives future parents hope when all hope is lost. She pioneered the TUSHY Method and BALLS Method to decrease your time to pregnancy. Learn more about the TUSHY Method and find a wealth of fertility resources at www.draimee.org.

Oct 5, 202323 min

S11 Ep 997PCOS: Nothing to do with Cysts

Do you know what I think of PCOS? I think the name should really be "Please Confirm this Ovary Syndrome." I'm telling you, I find that there's no condition that's more misdiagnosed than PCOS. Today on The Egg Whisperer Show podcast, I'm talking about PCOS, or Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. Did you know that celebrities like Jillian Michaels and Posh Spice both have PCOS? A few PCOS facts: PCOS does not equal infertility. You may have a harder time getting pregnant if you have PCOS, because you may not be ovulating frequently or regularly. It's difficult only because it's hard to know when you're ovulating. When you do ovulate with PCOS, you are likely to ovulate multiple eggs, making you very fertile! Every time you ovulate, you make a cyst of ovulation. Ovulating multiple eggs is what creates multiple cysts, which is where you get the name: Poly (multiple) cystic (cystic). Some symptoms may include: hair loss of the scalp, hirsutism (or hair on your body in areas like the chin, upper abdomen, lower abdomen or back), high testosterone levels, high insulin levels, higher estrogen levels, and higher BMI. You can help manage PCOS by a paleo-like or mediterranean diet, taking birth control pills which can lower testosterone, or other testosterone-lowering drugs, and supplements. Check out the episode on my website. Do you have questions about IVF?Click here to join Dr. Aimee for The IVF Class where Dr. Aimee will explain IVF and there will be time to ask her your questions live on Zoom. Subscribe to my YouTube channel for more fertility tips! Join Egg Whisperer School Subscribe to the newsletter to get updates Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh is one of America's most well known fertility doctors. Her success rate at baby-making is what gives future parents hope when all hope is lost. She pioneered the TUSHY Method and BALLS Method to decrease your time to pregnancy. Learn more about the TUSHY Method and find a wealth of fertility resources at www.draimee.org.

Oct 4, 202317 min

S11 Ep 996The Impact of Racism in America: Dr. Renee Hilliard Shares Her Experience as a Black Female Doctor

Dr. Renée Hilliard joins Dr. Aimee to talk about her experiences as a Black female doctor in the United States. She shares her personal stories in dealing with racism as an OBGYN and sex and intimacy coach. Do you have questions about IVF?Click here to join Dr. Aimee for The IVF Class where Dr. Aimee will explain IVF and there will be time to ask her your questions live on Zoom. Subscribe to my YouTube channel for more fertility tips! Join Egg Whisperer School Subscribe to the newsletter to get updates Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh is one of America's most well known fertility doctors. Her success rate at baby-making is what gives future parents hope when all hope is lost. She pioneered the TUSHY Method and BALLS Method to decrease your time to pregnancy. Learn more about the TUSHY Method and find a wealth of fertility resources at www.draimee.org.

Oct 3, 202330 min

S11 Ep 995Fertility and Accupuncture with guest Judy Tognetti

I encourage all of my patients to work with an acupuncturist during fertility treatment. ⁠ ⁠ Acupuncture is the "A" in my TEAM (Therapist, Eating well, Acupuncture, and Meditation), and there are many evidence based reasons to consider doing acupuncture during treatment. On the blog, I'm sharing a conversation with Judy Tognetti, a local acupuncturist. ⁠ ⁠ Here's her explanation of how acupuncture works for fertility patients:⁠ ⁠ "Fertility acupuncture is based on the concept of using the nervous system, lymphatic system, and balancing hormones. By utilizing certain points in the body, we're able to adjust the hormones. If we use electrical stimulation, we're able to secrete neurotransmitters. At certain amplitudes, we can secrete serotonin, dopamine, whatever it is that we're trying to secrete.⁠ ⁠ Other than that, we're using needle points that are selected over the ovaries or over the uterus to drive blood flow, increase lymphatic circulation, and balance the hormones. Basically, in a nutshell, that's what it's doing while we're doing it."⁠ ⁠ Read the full show notes on Dr. Aimee's website Visit Judy Tognetti at her website. Do you have questions about IVF?Click here to join Dr. Aimee for The IVF Class where Dr. Aimee will explain IVF and there will be time to ask her your questions live on Zoom. Subscribe to my YouTube channel for more fertility tips! Subscribe to the newsletter to get updates Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh is one of America's most well known fertility doctors. Her success rate at baby-making is what gives future parents hope when all hope is lost. She pioneered the TUSHY Method and BALLS Method to decrease your time to pregnancy. Learn more about the TUSHY Method and find a wealth of fertility resources at www.draimee.org.

Oct 2, 202328 min

S11 Ep 993When it Comes to Your Fertility: What is Fact vs. Fiction?

Dr. Aimee shares the top 20 myths that she hears all the time around fertility. In this one episode, she'll break down the truth on each of the following topics. Are these fertility fact or fiction? Tune in to find out! It's easier to get pregnant after your first delivery. A miscarriage over age 40 means it's easier to get pregnant again and you should keep trying. Sperm doesn't matter. If you have one blocked tube, you can still get pregnant. If you have two blocked tubes, you can still get pregnant. Age of the sperm doesn't matter. Marijuana is totally safe and not harmful to your fertility. If you look amazing, your egg quality is too. As long as you see a fertility doctor and do IVF, you can have a baby. You don't need ovaries to get pregnant. A man can have a uterine transplant. IUI pregnancy rates are 50% or better. I don't need to know embryo quality. An ovarian cyst means something is wrong. IVF causes childhood cancer. Eating French fries and pineapple core increases implantation rates. Leaking fluids after sex means there is something wrong. Orgasms are required to get pregnant. You can skew gender based on when you have sex. Do you have questions about IVF?Click here to join Dr. Aimee for The IVF Class where Dr. Aimee will explain IVF and there will be time to ask her your questions live on Zoom. Subscribe to my YouTube channel for more fertility tips! Join Egg Whisperer School Subscribe to the newsletter to get updates Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh is one of America's most well known fertility doctors. Her success rate at baby-making is what gives future parents hope when all hope is lost. She pioneered the TUSHY Method and BALLS Method to decrease your time to pregnancy. Learn more about the TUSHY Method and find a wealth of fertility resources at www.draimee.org.

Sep 28, 202330 min

S11 Ep 994Making Babies: A Guide to Donor Egg Pregnancy, hosted by Amanda Casgar of Hysterical

If you know me, you know that I believe hope is an important part of anyone's fertility journey. And, as a doctor, I feel it's very important to explore every option that is out there with a patient so that they can become a parent. I loved getting to talk to Amanda Casgar of Hysterical about what the TTC journey looks like as we age, and speaking about the possibilities that open up when someone is ready to consider donor eggs. On the one hand, I believe in the fertility of every patient that I meet. I know that you may have been to other doctors, and for many people, your hope is to have a pregnancy with your own eggs. And on the other hand, I know that there may be a time after a patient has tried different protocols or done several transfers that they are ready to try something else. They may know that beyond anything else, they want to be a parent, and for their own heart they need to have tried every thing possible with their own eggs before choosing other paths. The truth is that any pregnancy is a miracle. DNA is not required to become a parent. And if your heart is set on it: you will become a mother, one way or another. So thank you for having this very open and transparent conversation with me, Amanda. I love that you're asking all sorts of questions about pregnancy, and menopause, and donor eggs. I loved our discussion so much that I've asked to re-air it on my own podcast today. For more information and content about menopause, check out Hysterical. Do you have questions about IVF?Click here to join Dr. Aimee for The IVF Class where Dr. Aimee will explain IVF and there will be time to ask her your questions live on Zoom. Subscribe to my YouTube channel for more fertility tips! Subscribe to the newsletter to get updates Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh is one of America's most well known fertility doctors. Her success rate at baby-making is what gives future parents hope when all hope is lost. She pioneered the TUSHY Method and BALLS Method to decrease your time to pregnancy. Learn more about the TUSHY Method and find a wealth of fertility resources at www.draimee.org.

Sep 28, 202344 min

S11 Ep 992Using the SpermQT Test to Complete Your Path to Fertility with guest Dr. Kristin Brogaard

Today, Dr. Kristin Brogaard is joining me today to talk about the Path Fertility SpermQT test. I'm so excited to have her share about the test, because as you'll hear her say "lots of infertility goes undiagnosed because men go undiagnosed, and when men go undiagnosed, women go through procedures that will not work." (Who else wants to see this on a bumper sticker?) While sperm were long considered to be just carriers of DNA, it turns out they are a lot more complex than that! Understanding the sperm side of the equation can help anyone trying to conceive better understand what's going on, and help them figure out the best plan to get pregnant. A few exciting highlights from our discussion: Male and sperm epigenetics play a big role in getting pregnant, and having a successful live birth. The SpermQT test can tell someone if their sperm is excellent, average, or poor quality. - Knowing this information can help you and your doctor determine the most efficient and appropriate next steps in your treatment or protocols. Understanding the quality of the sperm can lead to better outcomes. If it is "excellent," there is an increased likelihood of IUI working, even in cases where doctors thought sperm might be the issue with getting pregnant. If sperm quality is "poor," you may want to try making lifestyle changes to improve sperm quality, and retest. - Poor sperm quality often correlates with other longer term health issues for men, as sperm acts as a "canary in the coal mine." (an early warning system) Dr. Kristin Brogaard has a PhD from Northwestern University where she developed a novel epigenetic technology that allowed for a more accurate understanding of gene expression in health and disease cells. She is now the chief scientific officer of Path Fertility, whose goal is to raise the standard in male reproductive health, starting with male infertility. Thank you for joining us, Kristin! You can learn more about the Path SpermQT test here: https://pathfertility.com/ Subscribe to the newsletter to get updates: https://draimee.org/blog Join the TUSHY Method Class: https://the-egg-whisperer-school.teachable.com/p/the-tushy-method Join Egg Freezing Class: https://the-egg-whisperer-school.teachable.com/p/egg-freezing-party/ Buy Your Fertility Pants: https://egg-whisperer.myshopify.com/ Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh is one of America's most well known fertility doctors. Her success rate at baby-making is what gives future parents hope when all hope is lost. She pioneered the TUSHY Method and BALLS Method to decrease your time to pregnancy. Learn more about the TUSHY Method and find a wealth of fertility resources at www.draimee.org.

Sep 27, 202319 min

S11 Ep 991When Should You Consider Canceling Your IUI? with guest Dr. Blake Evans

Starting a fertility treatment to then be told that you're over-responding and can't move forward is so disappointing for fertility patients. And I love that Dr. Blake Evans has done research on this issue for IUI patients and he's joining me on The Egg Whisperer Show to share his research findings and provide guidance for us all and to talk about when you should consider canceling your IUI. Read the full show notes on Dr. Aimee's website Find Dr. Blake Evans at OU Infertility - Oklahoma University Physicians Reproductive Medicine. Do you have questions about IVF?Click here to join Dr. Aimee for The IVF Class where Dr. Aimee will explain IVF and there will be time to ask her your questions live on Zoom. Subscribe to my YouTube channel for more fertility tips! Join Egg Whisperer School Subscribe to the newsletter to get updates Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh is one of America's most well known fertility doctors. Her success rate at baby-making is what gives future parents hope when all hope is lost. She pioneered the TUSHY Method and BALLS Method to decrease your time to pregnancy. Learn more about the TUSHY Method and find a wealth of fertility resources at www.draimee.org.

Sep 26, 202318 min

S11 Ep 995Everything You Need to Know about PCOS with guest Dr. Lucky Sekhon

PCOS is one of the most common and most misunderstood conditions that we treat as reproductive endocrinologists, and this week I'm delighted to be joined on the podcast by Dr. Lucky Sekhon of RMA of New York to talk all about it. PCOS stands for polycystic ovary syndrome, and that name can lead to some confusion. A lot of people think that they probably have cysts in their ovaries. The truth is that all women have multiple cysts (which are really small follicles that house eggs) in their ovaries. Those with PCOS have follicles that look like what we call a "string of pearls" on the periphery of their ovaries, and often have irregular (or no) cycles. Subscribe to my YouTube channel for more fertility tips! Join Egg Whisperer School Subscribe to the newsletter to get updates Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh is one of America's most well known fertility doctors. Her success rate at baby-making is what gives future parents hope when all hope is lost. She pioneered the TUSHY Method and BALLS Method to decrease your time to pregnancy. Learn more about the TUSHY Method and find a wealth of fertility resources at www.draimee.org.

Sep 25, 202326 min

S11 Ep 989Endometrial Function Test and Everything from Implantation On with guest Dr. Kliman

Dr. Harvey Kliman discovered and created the Endometrial Function Test. He is Director of the Reproductive and Placental Research Unit at Yale and focuses his research on infertility and pregnancy complications. In addition to his research and teaching activities at Yale, he also consults with Physicians to evaluate complicated cases related to pregnancy loss, and poor pregnancy outcomes. I'm honored to have him join me on The Egg Whisperer Show podcast to talk about the EFT, the endometrium, and everything you need to know about implantation. Read the article on Dr. Aimee's Website. Find Dr. Kliman online, here. Do you have questions about IVF? Join Dr. Aimee for The IVF Class at The Egg Whisperer School. The next live class call is on Monday, September 25, 2023 at 4pm PST, where Dr. Aimee will explain IVF and there will be time to ask her your questions live on Zoom. Subscribe to my YouTube channel for more fertility tips! Join Egg Whisperer School Checkout the podcast Subscribe to the newsletter to get updates Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh is one of America's most well known fertility doctors. Her success rate at baby-making is what gives future parents hope when all hope is lost. She pioneered the TUSHY Method and BALLS Method to decrease your time to pregnancy. Learn more about the TUSHY Method and find a wealth of fertility resources at www.draimee.org.

Sep 22, 202335 min

S11 Ep 988Mysteries of IVF Lab Revealed

Do you know what happens behind the scenes in an IVF lab? What happens after your eggs are retrieved? How are eggs prepared for fertilization? How do they perform assisted hatching? How are eggs and embryos frozen? This is a must see show that will reveal all the behind the scenes steps that occur in the IVF lab to turn your golden eggs into the strongest embryos possible. Would you like to learn about IVF?Click here to join Dr. Aimee for The IVF Class. The next live class call is on Monday, September 25, 2023 at 4pm PST, where Dr. Aimee will explain IVF and there will be time to ask her your questions live on Zoom. Read the full show notes on Dr. Aimee's website Subscribe to my YouTube channel for more fertility tips! Subscribe to the newsletter to get updates Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh is one of America's most well known fertility doctors. Her success rate at baby-making is what gives future parents hope when all hope is lost. She pioneered the TUSHY Method and BALLS Method to decrease your time to pregnancy. Learn more about the TUSHY Method and find a wealth of fertility resources at www.draimee.org.

Sep 21, 202332 min

S11 Ep 987Behind the Scenes with The Egg Whisperer

Today, on The Egg Whisperer Show podcast, I'm sharing an interview hosted by Dr. Nabil Arrach. In this interview, you'll get a behind the scenes look at my work and learn about some of what's coming up (The Egg Whisperer App!) and how I originally got the name "The Egg Whisperer." Plus, I am sharing about how I work with patients. I know that I approach things a little differently than many doctors. I come from a family of OB GYNs (my grandfather and father), and I love being able to treat patients the way I would want my own family to be treated. This means that sometimes, patients come to my house to get shots. It means that I talk to people about what happens if the treatment we have planned doesn't work for them. Each treatment is personalized for each patient, and each patient gets my undivided attention. Because for me, it all comes down to love. Fertility patients want to bring more love into the world, and I feel I am the luckiest person around, knowing that I get to help them do just that. If you want to learn more, I invite you to tune in. And, I want to give Dr. Arrach and his team a very special thank you including me on their show at Progenesis Academy! You can find Progenesis Academy by clicking here. Do you have questions about IVF?Click here to join Dr. Aimee for The IVF Class. The next live class call is on Monday, September 25th, 2023 at 4pm PST (7pm EST), where Dr. Aimee will explain IVF and there will be time to ask her your questions live on Zoom. Looking for the best products to support you while you're TTC? Get Dr. Aimee's brand new Conception Kit here. Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh is one of America's most well known fertility doctors. Her success rate at baby-making is what gives future parents hope when all hope is lost. She pioneered the TUSHY Method and BALLS Method to decrease your time to pregnancy. Learn more about the TUSHY Method and find a wealth of fertility resources at www.draimee.org. Other ways to connect with Dr. Aimee and The Egg Whisperer Show: Subscribe to my YouTube channel for more fertility tips!Subscribe to the newsletter to get updates

Sep 20, 202318 min

S11 Ep 986How to Approach IVF Challenges with guest Dr. John Norian

I'm excited to have one of my favorite fertility docs, Dr. John Norian from HRC joining me today on the Egg Whisperer Show podcast to talk about IVF Challenges. We will talk about the IVF challenges of having no eggs at retrieval, no blasts, sensitivity to pelvic exams and injections and so much more. Dr. Norian does a great job of answering so many of my questions about different scenarios and offering his insight. Read the full show notes on Dr. Aimee's website Find Dr. John Norian at his website. Would you like to learn more about IVF?Click here to join Dr. Aimee for The IVF Class. The next live class call is on Monday, September 25th, 2023 at 4pm PST, where Dr. Aimee will explain IVF and there will be time to ask her your questions live on Zoom. Subscribe to my YouTube channel for more fertility tips! Subscribe to the newsletter to get updates Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh is one of America's most well known fertility doctors. Her success rate at baby-making is what gives future parents hope when all hope is lost. She pioneered the TUSHY Method and BALLS Method to decrease your time to pregnancy. Learn more about the TUSHY Method and find a wealth of fertility resources at www.draimee.org.

Sep 19, 202339 min

S11 Ep 985At Home IVF, PRP Ovarian Rejuvenation, Ozone Sauna Therapy with with guest Dr. Zaher Merhi

I've been wanting to have today's guest, Dr. Zaher Merhi on the Egg Whisperer Show for a really long time. Here's why I'm so excited about this discussion: Dr. Merhi at Rejuvenating Fertility Center has three cutting edge technologies for fertility patients that he's going to talk to us about today: at home IVF, PRP (platelet rich plasma) ovarian rejuvenation, and ozone sauna therapy. What I love about Dr. Merhi, is that he is an innovator. He takes his own curiosity on topics, does research on the topic then brings his research to life in order to help fertility patients. Read the full show notes on Dr. Aimee's website Find Dr. Merhi at his website, here. Do you have questions about IVF?Click here to join Dr. Aimee for The IVF Class. The next live class call is on Monday, September 25, 2023 at 4pm PST, where Dr. Aimee will explain IVF and there will be time to ask her your questions live on Zoom. Other ways to connect: find The Egg Whisperer Show podcast on your favorite podcasting app. Sign up for The Egg Whisperer newsletter to get updates Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh is one of America's most well known fertility doctors. Her success rate at baby-making is what gives future parents hope when all hope is lost. She pioneered the TUSHY Method and BALLS Method to decrease your time to pregnancy. Learn more about the TUSHY Method and find a wealth of fertility resources at www.draimee.org.

Sep 18, 202326 min

S11 Ep 984The Thin Pink Line: Regulating Reproduction and its impact on Women with guest Dr. Carol Burton

I'm honored to be joined by Dr. Carol Burton, who is a reproductive biologist practicing clinical embryology. Her active research interests span reproductive biology, from basic embryology to cutting edge artificial intelligence applications for IVF. She is the founder of ARTCompass, which is a free open source image based embryology survey tool, and she is the recent author of The Thin Pink Line: Regulating Reproduction. Her book is truly all about empowering people by educating them about present-day drivers of access, structural inequality, and quality of care issues in reproduction. I am glad that Dr. Burton is bringing them to light so we can address them and change things. No discussion of infertility would be complete without this discussion. Read the full article on Dr. Aimee's website. Do you have questions about IVF?Click here to join Dr. Aimee for The IVF Class. The next live class call is on Monday, May 16, 2022 at 4pm PST, where Dr. Aimee will explain IVF and there will be time to ask her your questions live on Zoom. Subscribe to my YouTube channel for more fertility tips! Subscribe to the newsletter to get updates Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh is one of America's most well known fertility doctors. Her success rate at baby-making is what gives future parents hope when all hope is lost. She pioneered the TUSHY Method and BALLS Method to decrease your time to pregnancy. Learn more about the TUSHY Method and find a wealth of fertility resources at www.draimee.org.

Sep 15, 202333 min

S11 Ep 983The Ultimate 4 Step Guide to IVF (The Egg Whisperer D.I.E.T.)

The "Egg Whisperer D.I.E.T." covers the four things you need to know about IVF, and you can apply them to whatever your situation may be. D: Diagnosis (get your TUSHY checked: Tubes, Ultrasound of Uterus, Sperm, Hormones, and Your genetic profile) I: IVF E: Endometrial Receptivity T: Transfer Read the full show notes on Dr. Aimee's website Do you have questions about IVF, and what to expect? Click here to join Dr. Aimee for The IVF Class. The next live class call is on Monday, September 25, 2023 at 4pm PST, where Dr. Aimee will explain IVF and there will be time to ask her your questions live on Zoom. Looking for the best products to support you while you're TTC? Get Dr. Aimee's brand new Conception Kit here. Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh is one of America's most well known fertility doctors. Her success rate at baby-making is what gives future parents hope when all hope is lost. She pioneered the TUSHY Method and BALLS Method to decrease your time to pregnancy. Learn more about the TUSHY Method and find a wealth of fertility resources at www.draimee.org. Other ways to connect: Subscribe to my YouTube channel for more fertility tips Join Egg Whisperer School Subscribe to the newsletter to get updates

Sep 14, 202324 min

S11 Ep 982The 4 Things IVF will teach you

Today's podcast episode is all about the four things you can learn from your IVF cycle. 1. Quality of Your Eggs 2. Fertilization: ICSI, PICSI, and Insemination You'll also learn about how many of your eggs are mature, and your rate of fertilization. 3. Embryo development and progression 4. Genetic testing Read the full show notes for this episode, and find out more about each step on Dr. Aimee's website. Would you like to learn more about IVF?Click here to join Dr. Aimee for The IVF Class. The next live class call is on Monday, September 25, 2023 at 4pm PST, where Dr. Aimee will explain IVF and there will be time to ask her your questions live on Zoom. Subscribe to my YouTube channel for more fertility tips! Join Egg Whisperer School Checkout the podcast Subscribe to the newsletter to get updates Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh is one of America's most well known fertility doctors. Her success rate at baby-making is what gives future parents hope when all hope is lost. She pioneered the TUSHY Method and BALLS Method to decrease your time to pregnancy. Learn more about the TUSHY Method and find a wealth of fertility resources at www.draimee.org.

Sep 13, 20236 min

S11 Ep 981How To Pick the Best Fertility Treatment Plan For You

Whether you're local to me (San Francisco) or halfway around the world, it doesn't matter. I'm sharing science-based information with you today so that you don't have to turn to Google, tarot cards, or your co-worker when it comes to fertility advice. Your situation is unique. I want you to keep that in mind. What you need may be different than someone else. What you need is based on you. In a sense, your path to fertility treatment should be as customized as your coffee order.So this is what I do with my patients. I start by getting to know them, and their fertility health. Have you been starting with you? What I mean is, do you know what your diagnosis is? Is there a clear and compelling answer for why you may not be getting pregnant? I don't believe in "unexplained infertility". There is an answer and my job is to help you find it. In this episode, you'll learn all about how to pick the best fertility treatment plan for you. Read the full transcript and get more information on the website. Learn how to get a fertility diagnosis in five easy steps! The TUSHY Method is a vital set of fertility screenings that will help you identify the most common causes of infertility and set up a care plan specifically designed for you. And, you'll get a chance to ask Dr. Aimee your questions live on Zoom. Looking for the best products to support you while you're TTC? Get Dr. Aimee's brand new Conception Kit here. Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh is one of America's most well known fertility doctors. Her success rate at baby-making is what gives future parents hope when all hope is lost. She pioneered the TUSHY Method and BALLS Method to decrease your time to pregnancy. Learn more about the TUSHY Method and find a wealth of fertility resources at www.draimee.org. Other ways to connect: Subscribe to my YouTube channel for more fertility tips Join Egg Whisperer School Subscribe to the newsletter to get updates

Sep 12, 202314 min

S11 Ep 980Recurrent Pregnancy Loss and Miscarriage with guest Dr. Dana McQueen

1 in 4 pregnancies end with miscarriage, and when someone has two or more clinical pregnancy losses, it is defined as recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL). Dr. Dana McQueen of University of Chicago joins the show to talk about the research they are doing to better understand RPL, it's causes, it's impact, and it's emotional toll. In this episode Dr. Aimee and Dr. McQueen discuss: - when chromosomal testing is recommended after RPL - what defines recurrent pregnancy loss - the workup recommended for RPL - the relationship of age and RPL - DNA fragmentation tests - removal of polyps or fibroids - IVF and RPL - the emotional and psychological impacts of RPL for patients Subscribe to my YouTube channel for more fertility tips! Join Egg Whisperer School Checkout the podcast Subscribe to the newsletter to get updates Do you have questions about IVF?Click here to join Dr. Aimee for The IVF Class. The next live class call is on Monday, September 25th, 2023 at 4pm PST (7pm EST), where Dr. Aimee will explain IVF and there will be time to ask her your questions live on Zoom. Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh is one of America's most well known fertility doctors. Her success rate at baby-making is what gives future parents hope when all hope is lost. She pioneered the TUSHY Method and BALLS Method to decrease your time to pregnancy. Learn more about the TUSHY Method and find a wealth of fertility resources at www.draimee.org.

Sep 11, 202348 min

S11 Ep 979Unexpecting: An interview with special guest Tara Lipinski

I'm honored to be hosting Tara Lipinski for a conversation about her fertility journey. You likely know Tara as an Olympic figure skater, winning gold in 1998. She's also been a commentator for NBC, and at 41 she and her husband Todd are now sharing the story of their journey towards parenthood.⁠ ⁠ In People, Tara shared that "In the last five years, I've been under anesthesia 24 times, had four miscarriages, four D&Cs [dilation and curettage], six failed transfers, eight retrievals and was diagnosed with endometriosis with two subsequent major surgeries."⁠ ⁠ While she's lived a good deal of her life in the spotlight, she is just now ready to step into sharing about this journey with others. She and her husband have started their own podcast, "Unexpecting." I know you'll be inspired by her strength, her openness, and her determination. ⁠ ⁠ As she shared in People, " To get through this has really shown me how strong I am. You think as an athlete, 'Oh, I'm so strong and am able to get through anything,' and little did I know that this journey would actually teach me that I could do that. I was really put up to the test so many times where I thought, 'Oh, I have fallen down so hard I don't know how I'm going to get back up.'" ⁠ ⁠ Through it all, I haven't given up," she says. "My urge to become a mother is what had gotten me through and has kept me going. I've never wanted anything more."⁠ You can watch our conversation on Instagram, here. And, you can find Unexpecting here. Do you have questions about IVF?Click here to join Dr. Aimee for The IVF Class. The next live class call is on Monday, September 25th, 2023 at 4pm PST, where Dr. Aimee will explain IVF and there will be time to ask her your questions live on Zoom. Subscribe to my YouTube channel for more fertility tips! Subscribe to the newsletter to get updates Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh is one of America's most well known fertility doctors. Her success rate at baby-making is what gives future parents hope when all hope is lost. She pioneered the TUSHY Method and BALLS Method to decrease your time to pregnancy. Learn more about the TUSHY Method and find a wealth of fertility resources at www.draimee.org.

Sep 8, 202323 min

S11 Ep 978How to Survive Your HSG Procedure

This episode is all about how to survive your HSG. Otherwise known as a hysterosalpingogram. That's a big scary word so let's break it down! Hystero = uterus Salpingo = tube Gram = picture of Hysterosalpingogram (HSG) is basically a picture of your fallopian tubes. I like to think of the fallopian tube as the embryo transport system. It's where the egg and sperm come together and it's how the embryo will travel to the uterus. Part of fertility screening is not just for FSH, estradiol, and AMH for women. It's not just to see how fast the swimmers are swimming. It's also important to make sure that the fallopian tubes are open! It's the "T" in the tushymethod.com In today's episode of The Egg Whisperer Show, I'm talking more about HSG. Read the full show notes on Dr. Aimee's website Do you have questions about IVF?Click here to join Dr. Aimee for The IVF Class. The next live class call is on Monday, September 25th, 2023 at 4pm PST, where Dr. Aimee will explain IVF and there will be time to ask her your questions live on Zoom. Subscribe to my YouTube channel for more fertility tips! Subscribe to the newsletter to get updates Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh is one of America's most well known fertility doctors. Her success rate at baby-making is what gives future parents hope when all hope is lost. She pioneered the TUSHY Method and BALLS Method to decrease your time to pregnancy. Learn more about the TUSHY Method and find a wealth of fertility resources at www.draimee.org.

Sep 7, 20236 min

S11 Ep 977How to Make Sure Your Fertility Journey is Your Doctor's Priority with Dr. Rahi Victory

Today on The Egg Whisperer Show, I'm joined by Dr. Rahi Victory. Dr. Victory is an OBGYN in Canada, where he has two clinics. I'm excited to have him on the show today to talk about how to become an advocate for yourself, and how to make sure that your care is your doctor's priority.⁠ ⁠ Dr. Victory and I are both very like-minded in the way that we approach patient care: we want you to be an active part of your care and we want you to be a part of our decision making when it comes to deciding on a treatment plan. It's a joy to talk to Dr. Victory about transparency and honesty and how patients can become their own advocates and make sure they get the kind of care they deserve on their journey.⁠ Read the full show notes on Dr. Aimee's website Visit Dr. Rahi Victory's website. Do you have questions about IVF?Click here to join Dr. Aimee for The IVF Class. The next live class call is on Monday, September 25th, 2023 at 4pm PST, where Dr. Aimee will explain IVF and there will be time to ask her your questions live on Zoom. Subscribe to my YouTube channel for more fertility tips! Subscribe to the newsletter to get updates Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh is one of America's most well known fertility doctors. Her success rate at baby-making is what gives future parents hope when all hope is lost. She pioneered the TUSHY Method and BALLS Method to decrease your time to pregnancy. Learn more about the TUSHY Method and find a wealth of fertility resources at www.draimee.org.

Sep 6, 202316 min

S976 Ep 11Sperm DNA Fragmentation Testing: The Latest Tests for Abnormal Sperm with guest Dr Ramy Ghayda

I'm delighted to have Dr. Ramy Ghayda join me today to talk about sperm, and the importance of sperm DNA Fragmentation testing and how to improve sperm health. When trying to conceive it takes both an egg and sperm cell. And, as you'll hear Dr. Ghayda explain, we now have access to more tests for male factor infertility, and they are more affordable and accessible than ever. He and I both believe it's very important for people, and fertility patients (everyone, really!) to know their options and to be educated about what they can do to improve sperm quality, to test sperm quality. This can help make the whole journey the best it can be, and be one that hopefully leads to good outcomes. Dr. Ghayda is a reproductive urologist. He is currently an assistant professor at University Hospitals in Cleveland, Ohio and the Chief Medical Officer at Legacy, a company that is revolutionizing how men and couples test and freeze sperm, from home. Thank you for joining me, Dr. Ramy! You can find Legacy here: https://www.givelegacy.com/ Test your Sperm with Fellow: https://draimee.org/fellow Get the Egg Whisperer Conception Kit: https://goodcleanlove.com/products/egg-whisperer-pre-ttc-kit Listen to "Leaving a Legacy of Hope For Male Fertility with Dr. Ghayda" on The Egg Whisperer Show: https://www.draimee.org/leaving-a-legacy-of-hope-for-male-fertility-with-dr-ramy-ghayda Aimee Eyvazzadeh is one of America's most well known fertility doctors. Her success rate at baby-making is what gives future parents hope when all hope is lost. She pioneered the TUSHY Method and BALLS Method to decrease your time to pregnancy. Learn more about the TUSHY Method and find a wealth of fertility resources at www.draimee.org.

Sep 5, 202324 min

S11 Ep 975How to get Pregnant Naturally: a Discussion with guest Dr. Shweta Nayak

I'm so excited to be interviewing Dr. Shweta Nayak today about the Dos and Don'ts of how to get pregnant naturally. We get questioned all the time about when to have sex, how often to have sex, is caffeine safe, how much is too much alcohol. Dr. Nayak is here to answer these questions. She is a reproductive endocrinology and infertility specialist with The Reproductive Medicine Institute, in Chicago, Illinois. Read the full show notes on Dr. Aimee's website Subscribe to my YouTube channel for more fertility tips! Do you have questions about IVF?Click here to join Dr. Aimee for The IVF Class. The next live class call is on Monday, September 25th, 2023 at 4pm PST, where Dr. Aimee will explain IVF and there will be time to ask her your questions live on Zoom. Subscribe to my YouTube channel for more fertility tips! Subscribe to the newsletter to get updates Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh is one of America's most well known fertility doctors. Her success rate at baby-making is what gives future parents hope when all hope is lost. She pioneered the TUSHY Method and BALLS Method to decrease your time to pregnancy. Learn more about the TUSHY Method and find a wealth of fertility resources at www.draimee.org.

Sep 4, 202319 min

S11 Ep 974Reaching Your Peak Fertile Potential with guest Dr. Lorne Brown

Today on the Egg Whisperer Show podcast, I'm joined by Dr. Lorne Brown Dr. Brown is the founder of Acubalance Wellness Center in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Once an accountant, he left his career as a CPA to receive a Doctorate of Traditional Chinese Medicine (Dr. TCM) at Vancouver's International College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, and trained in hypnosis, functional medicine, cold laser therapy and Psych K. His training in this exciting mix of wellness practices allows him to help patients tap into their innate ability to heal from pain, digestive disorders, anxiety, hormone imbalances and reproductive health issues. He's done a lot of ground breaking work around laser acupuncture protocols, and integrative medicine. I'm excited to have him on to talk about his practice and experience today! Read the full transcript on my website. Find Dr. Lorne Brown's website here: https://lornebrown.com/ Subscribe to my YouTube channel for more fertility tips! Join Egg Whisperer School Checkout the podcast Subscribe to the newsletter to get updates Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh is one of America's most well known fertility doctors. Her success rate at baby-making is what gives future parents hope when all hope is lost. She pioneered the TUSHY Method and BALLS Method to decrease your time to pregnancy. Learn more about the TUSHY Method and find a wealth of fertility resources at www.draimee.org.

Sep 1, 202334 min

S11 Ep 973How to Jump Start Joy in Your Life with guest Paula Jenkins

You all have heard me talk about my producer, Paula Jenkins. She helps get The Egg Whisperer Show on the air, on YouTube, and everywhere. But, what you might not know is that she is a podcaster with her very own show (Jump Start Your Joy) and for the last year, she's been talking all about how you can find joy in the messy middle. So, when she published her first book I knew it was time for her to come on and share her joy-filled wisdom with all of us, and so I'm delighted to have her join me today on the show. What I love about Paula is that she finds joy even in the hard times, and in unexpectedly difficult situations. And, we could all use more of that right now. Paula is a podcast producer, a certified life coach, and studied religion at Yale. Her mission is to bring more joy into the world in the work that she does, and her first book is Jump Start Your Joy: Heart-Centered Ways to Find Joy in the Messy Middle. Read the full transcript on my website. Tune in to Jump Start Your Joy podcast. Find out more about podcast production on Paula's website. Subscribe to my YouTube channel for more fertility tips! Join Egg Whisperer School Checkout the podcast Subscribe to the newsletter to get updates Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh is one of America's most well known fertility doctors. Her success rate at baby-making is what gives future parents hope when all hope is lost. She pioneered the TUSHY Method and BALLS Method to decrease your time to pregnancy. Learn more about the TUSHY Method and find a wealth of fertility resources at www.draimee.org.

Aug 31, 202327 min

S11 Ep 972What to Expect When You're Expecting with guest Heidi Murkoff

You likely already know Heidi Murkoff - she is the author of the internationally bestselling What to Expect series of pregnancy and parenting guides, which includes What to Expect When You're Expecting. (And knowing how beloved this book is, it probably comes as no surprise that this popular book has sold over 40 million copies in 42 languages). It goes without saying that I am beyond honored to have her join me today as the guest on The Egg Whisperer Show. In this conversation, we're talking about what inspired Heidi to write the first What to Expect When You're Expecting, her community of 20 million moms, the non profit she founded that helps at-risk moms, and what's changed since the book first came out 25 years ago. Time magazine named Heidi one of the 100 Most Influential People in the World for 2011, and she and her husband Erik have received numerous awards for their humanitarian work, including, in June of 2022, the highest award given to civilians by the department of defense, the Fisher Distinguished Civilian Humanitarian award. Thank you for joining me, Heidi! You can learn more about Heidi and her books here: https://www.whattoexpect.com/ Do you have questions about IVF?Click here to join Dr. Aimee for The IVF Class. The next live class call is on Monday, September 25th, 2023 at 4pm PST, where Dr. Aimee will explain IVF and there will be time to ask her your questions live on Zoom. Subscribe to my YouTube channel for more fertility tips! Subscribe to the newsletter to get updates Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh is one of America's most well known fertility doctors. Her success rate at baby-making is what gives future parents hope when all hope is lost. She pioneered the TUSHY Method and BALLS Method to decrease your time to pregnancy. Learn more about the TUSHY Method and find a wealth of fertility resources at www.draimee.org.

Aug 30, 202336 min

S11 Ep 971How to be Emotionally Resilient During Fertility Treatment with guest Abbe Feder of Incircle Fertility

"Is it possible to become emotionally resilient, so that you can handle all of the things that you face as a fertility patient without feeling overwhelmed and triggered constantly?" I get this question all. the. time, and today I'm excited to have Abbe Feder of Incircle Fertility on to share tips, tricks, and mindset shifts with us! Tip 1: Be kind to yourself, and know that things like baby announcements, or nosy questions from family members are triggering to many fertility patients. That doesn't make it easier, but it might help to know you're not alone in the feelings. Some of these triggers can come from unexpected places. Tip 2: To work through triggers: talk about the trigger, acknowledge the trigger, become aware of what triggers you, and then "figure out what works best for you to get past the trigger" when they do come up. Tip 3: Allow yourself to feel your emotions. Don't push them aside. Find a trusted friend, family member, spouse, partner or coach to help you. They don't have to understand what you're going through, the key is that they are able to listen to you and let you talk. Abbe Feder is a fertility coach and the founder and CEO of InCircle Fertility. She and her husband host the podcast Maculate Conception, and she is the creator of the (In)Fertility Cards of Affirmation. We had the pleasure of meeting at a panel with Fertility Rally and I could not be more excited to have her on the show to talk about how to be emotionally resilient during fertility treatment. Today, we're talking about what it means to be a fertility coach, how to find support for your journey, and how to develop more resiliency when facing the ups and downs of being a fertility patient. You can find Abbe's site for InCircle Fertility here: https://www.incirclefertility.com/ Find the full show notes on Dr. Aimee's website. Do you have questions about IVF? Join Dr. Aimee for The IVF Class at The Egg Whisperer School. The next live class call is on Monday, September 25th, 2023 at 4pm PST, where Dr. Aimee will explain IVF and there will be time to ask her your questions live on Zoom. Subscribe to my YouTube channel for more fertility tips! Join Egg Whisperer School Subscribe to the newsletter to get updates Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh is one of America's most well known fertility doctors. Her success rate at baby-making is what gives future parents hope when all hope is lost. She pioneered the TUSHY Method and BALLS Method to decrease your time to pregnancy. Learn more about the TUSHY Method and find a wealth of fertility resources at www.draimee.org.

Aug 29, 202326 min

S11 Ep 970Healing After Miscarriage with guests Stefanie Bonnell and Dr. Dana McQueen

Stefanie Bonnell and Dr. Dana McQueen join me to talk about healing after miscarriage on today's show. Stephanie is a licensed clinical social worker, whose focus is on Fertility Challenges and Perinatal Mood Disorders. The path to growing a family can be really bumpy. In this episode, we talk about when to see a therapist, how therapy can help, and what to expect from a first visit with a therapist. This is one of the most amazing interviews I have ever done. I hope you will learn as much from Stefanie as I did. Read the full article and transcript on Dr. Aimee's website. Do you have questions about IVF?Click here to join Dr. Aimee for The IVF Class. The next live class call is on Monday, September 25th , 2023 at 4pm PST, where Dr. Aimee will explain IVF and there will be time to ask her your questions live on Zoom. Subscribe to my YouTube channel for more fertility tips! Join Egg Whisperer School Subscribe to the newsletter to get updates Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh is one of America's most well known fertility doctors. Her success rate at baby-making is what gives future parents hope when all hope is lost. She pioneered the TUSHY Method and BALLS Method to decrease your time to pregnancy. Learn more about the TUSHY Method and find a wealth of fertility resources at www.draimee.org.

Aug 28, 202321 min

S11 Ep 969Gut Health, Meal Prep, and Fertility with Julie Nguyen of Methodology

I encourage all of my patients to find what I refer to as a "cabana boy." I like the idea of someone fanning them with a big palm leaf, and taking care of their every need while they relax and take it easy during fertility treatment. Since it can be hard to find a good cabana boy these days, I am always on the lookout for ways to make things easier for my patients. Still, eating right is super important during fertility treatment, AND meal prep and planning can be one more thing to add to your "plate" during an already busy time. When I found out about Methodology, I knew I had to have CEO Julie Nguyen on The Egg Whisperer Show. I know you'll be inspired by Julie's story of how she started Methodology as a way to eat better, and eat healthier, while still having quick and easy options for a busy life. In this episode you will learn about how gut health impacts your overall health, easy ways to eat a cleaner diet, and how some of those ailments (eczema, asthma, and sometimes sleep issues) you have might be the result of what you're eating.. Our current culture provides so many opportunities to pick up fast and processed foods, and while that seems like a faster option, it's not always your best option. I hope you'll join Julie and I as we talk about ways to fix this, especially during a time when you are looking for ways to eat healthier and have easy food prep options. Julie Nguyen is the Founder & CEO of Methodology, a company that makes high-quality, fully cooked meals for busy professionals. Julie holds a BA in Economics from Stanford, and started Methodology after discovering that her own diet was negatively impacting her health and causing eczema, asthma, and poor sleep. Six years, Two nutritionists, 3 personal trainers, and an enormous excel sheet later, Julie had unlocked the keys to tracking her own eating habits and that was the start of Methodology. You can find Methodology here, https://www.gomethodology.com/ Use the promo code "eggwhisperer" to get 20% off their first week of Methodology Would you like to learn about Egg Freezing?Click here to join Dr. Aimee for The Egg Freezing Class. Dr. Aimee will explain Egg Freezing and there will be time to ask her your questions live on Zoom. Subscribe to my YouTube channel for more fertility tips! Join Egg Whisperer School Checkout the podcast Subscribe to the newsletter to get updates Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh is one of America's most well known fertility doctors. Her success rate at baby-making is what gives future parents hope when all hope is lost. She pioneered the TUSHY Method and BALLS Method to decrease your time to pregnancy. Learn more about the TUSHY Method and find a wealth of fertility resources at www.draimee.org.

Aug 25, 202321 min