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S9 Ep 791Fertility Expert Series with Dr. Natalia Grindler (The Impact of Diet and Lifestyle on Your Fertility)
Dr. Natalia Grindler is an expert on diet and lifestyle, and how it impacts your fertility. In this live question and answer session, we are talking about some of the fertility myths we both hear as fertility doctors, the impact of toxins on your body, and what you need to know regarding nutrition as a fertility patient. 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.

S9 Ep 790The Impact of Diet and Lifestyle on Your Fertility with guest Dr. Natalia Grindler
I'm excited to have a conversation with Dr. Natalia Grindler on today's Egg Whisperer Show podcast. We will be talking about some of the fertility myths we both hear as fertility doctors, the impact of toxins on your body, and what you need to know regarding nutrition as a fertility patient. She lives in Denver, Colorado and practices with Conceptions Reproductive Associates of Colorado. Read the full transcript on my 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, January 9th, 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.

S9 Ep 789Managing PCOS with guest Jane Sagui of Pollie
Today on The Egg Whisperer Show, I'm excited to be joined by Jane Sagui. We are going to be talking about managing PCOS. Jane brings a very unique point of view to this topic, as she is the co-founder of Pollie (a women's health startup), and she has been living with PCOS since the age of 15. In this conversation, Jane will be sharing about her experience with PCOS, and how to manage it. We dive into three areas that are especially interesting: 1. PCOS is a "spectrum condition." To be diagnosed with PCOS, you need to fulfill two of three of the Rotterdam criteria:high androgens, irregular or absent ovulation/menstrual cycles, and polycystic ovaries. Those things can be occurring for a broad range of reasons, and can impact everyone who has PCOS differently. 2. Jane worked with a naturopath who helped her get to the root of what was causing her PCOS. 3. How the healthcare system can better serve women who have PCOS. Thank you for joining me, Jane! You can learn more about Pollie here: https://www.pollie.co/ You can get $100 off labs with Pollie by using the code DRAIMEE100 Jane Sagui is the co-founder of Pollie, a women's health startup that takes an integrated care approach to complex chronic conditions that either just affect women, or impact women differently or disproportionately more than men. These are conditions caused by hormone imbalances like PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome) or endometriosis, but also auto-immune disorders and digestive disorders that present differently or more frequently in women. Jane attended Georgetown, and has PCOS. Do you have questions about IVF?Click here to join Dr. Aimee for The IVF Class. The next live class call is on Monday, December 5th, 2022 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.

S9 Ep 788Recurrent 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, January 9th, 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.

S9 Ep 787The Truth About Abnormal Embryos (Should You Discard Them?) with guest Meaghan Doyle
I'm so delighted to have Meaghan Doyle back on the show today to talk about the truth about abnormal embryos. Meaghan is a genetic counselor, and founder of DNAide, where she specializes in infertility, preimplantation genetic testing, and preconception genetic counseling. In this discussion, Meaghan and I are talking about the different kinds of embryo testing, what genetic test results should be used for, and why all fertility patients need to ask for reports on "abnormal" embryos. The truth is that sometimes, patients are told that their embryos are abnormal but never learn much more about the embryo itself. In some situations, those abnormal embryos can become healthy pregnancies and healthy, live babies, so it's important to learn as much as you can about all of the results of the genetic testing done on your embryos. To set the stage for this conversation, I asked Meaghan what it means to genetically test an embryo, and here's what she explained: "It means that we've taken a sample from the outer layer of the embryo, usually a few cells, and sent that sample to a genetic testing lab. And there's actually a few different types of genetic testing that can be done on that sample. Generally, when we say an embryo has had genetic testing, we're referring to a test called PGT-A. And so when we say an embryo has been genetically tested, usually that's what we're referring to." So what happens when an embryo comes back as "abnormal," and what can you do if it happens to you? Tune in to hear Meaghan explain. Thank you for joining me, Meaghan! You can find Meaghan's site for DNAide Genetic Counseling here: https://www.dnaide.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, January 9th, 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 follow The Egg Whisperer Show podcast on your favorite podcasting app. Watch videos of The Egg Whisperer Show on YouTube. Sign up for The Egg Whisperer newsletter to get updates

S9 Ep 786Everything You need to Know Before Picking an Egg Donor
Whether you're an egg donor now, if you're considering it, or you know someone that is — I'm glad you're here. Young women are donating eggs at the time they are most fertile, often times not realizing the implications of what that means. I've had patients come to me in their 40s without enough healthy eggs of their own to conceive. When they share with me that they themselves donated their young and healthy eggs in their 20s or 30s, but that none are available for them, I feel frustrated and sad for them. Frustrated enough that I'm doing something about it. Freeze & Share is a program that helps young egg donors save some eggs for themselves should they need them, while helping another family conceive when they can't on their own. Suffice to say, I don't want anyone to look back at their egg donation and wish they'd known more. Here is your chance — I want to give you all the information I have so that you're equipped with the knowledge to make the best decision for your personal situation. Read the full show notes on my site by clicking or tapping here. Click to find The Egg Whisperer Show podcast on your favorite podcasting app. Watch Dr. Aimee 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.

S9 Ep 785How to Jump Start Joy in Your Life with guest Paula Jenkins
You all have heard me talk about 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.

S9 Ep 784How to Use An At Home Insemination Kit (with Mosie Baby)
Imagine an insemination kit with a syringe specifically designed for the female body that you can use with your partner or sperm donor in the comfort of your own home. I'm delighted to have Maureen Brown, co-founder of Mosie Baby joining me on the this week to talk about the home insemination kit that she and her husband designed after being faced with infertility.⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ As you know, I really love innovative products and ideas that help people reach their goals. Anything that helps demystify fertility and helps women get pregnant is a win in my book. What I love about the Mosie Baby story is that Maureen and her husband decided to create a product that they could not find and wished existed during their fertility journey. We talk about how the kit was invented, her own experience using it, how it works, and about some of her favorite success stories. Read the full article Click to find The Egg Whisperer Show podcast on your favorite podcasting app. Watch Dr. Aimee 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.

S9 Ep 783The Environmental Factors That Could Lead to Miscarriage with Dr. Dana McQueen and Dr. Audrey Gaskins
In today's Egg Whisperer Show podcast, Dr. Aimee is joined by Dr. Dana McQueen and Dr. Audrey Gaskins. They are going to talk about the environmental factors that can play a role in miscarriage or recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL). These three fertility doctors are all talking about evidence based information on pesticides, organic food, pollution, and endocrine disrupting chemicals. Dr. Gaskins is an assistant professor at Emory University, where she studies the relationship between environment, dietary factors, lifestyle factors, and fertility and miscarriage in both men and women. 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.

S9 Ep 782How 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 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.

S9 Ep 781Dr. Christine Maren on The Egg Whisperer Fertility Expert Q and A Series (Thyroid Health and Fertility)
Dr. Christine Maren joins me again today on the podcast to answer all our thyroid questions! We are talking about what tests should be checked, how often, symptoms of thyroid disease, how to improve thyroid function and more! Read the full show notes on Dr. Aimee's website Do you want to learn more about egg freezing?Click here to join Dr. Aimee for The Egg Freezing Class. The next live class call is on Monday, December 12, 2022 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.

S9 Ep 780Everything You Need to Know About Thyroid and Fertility with guest Dr. Christine Maren
I'm delighted to have Dr. Christine Maren joining me today on The Egg Whisperer Show to talk all about how your thyroid impacts your fertility. I know you're going to love this show because she loves talking about thyroid as much as I love talking about fertility! We're talking about what tests should be checked for your thyroid, how often you should check them, along with the symptoms of thyroid disease, how to improve thyroid function and more! Read the full show notes on Dr. Aimee's website Do you want to learn more about egg freezing?Click here to join Dr. Aimee for The Egg Freezing Class. The next live class call is on Monday, December 12, 2022 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.

S9 Ep 7799 Myths about Fertility You Should Stop Believing
I love to help people avoid fertility challenges by sharing my fertility advice, especially when it comes to busting the myths that I hear all day from patients. I also love to help people avoid fertility challenges by sharing my fertility advice, especially when it comes to busting the myths that I hear all day from patients. So I'm devoted this episode to the nine myths about fertility that you should stop believing. If you hear these myths at social gatherings, now you can be a fertility myth buster too! Here are the 9 myths I'm busting in this episode: 1. Birth Control Pills Have Ruined My Fertility 2. Previous Paternity Equals Current Fertility 3. Baby Number Two Will be Just As Easy As Baby Number One 4. You Can Control the Gender of Your Baby 5. Unexplained Infertility is Real 6. Getting Pregnant Should Be Easy 7. Your Fertility is a Carbon Copy of Your Mom's Fertility 8. Egg Freezing is an Insurance Policy 9. You Can't Have a Healthy Pregnancy without a Regular Menstrual Cycle 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, December 5, 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.

S9 Ep 778Sperm 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 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.

S9 Ep 777How to Deal with a Negative Pregnancy Test
Is your pregnancy test negative, again? Let's get real. It sucks when we do everything we can in our power to make something happen, and it just doesn't. If you've ever wanted to get pregnant, and have seen a negative result on the test, you know exactly what I'm talking about. It doesn't matter if it's one month of trying or 2 years…. "Trying to get pregnant" can be painful, and the phrase itself is defeatist. The mindset it establishes is one based on fear vs. love. I like to lead from a place of love, and encourage my patients to think positively. For that reason, I advocate for replacing it with, "preparing for pregnancy." Doesn't it just sound more peaceful, and open to the process? I think so. Regardless if you are on board with my line of thinking, I do want to share some helpful tips and suggestions so that your path to pregnancy is as informed and efficient as possible. Here are my top tips: My #1 tip for preparing for pregnancy is to NOT put blind faith in fertility apps. Tip #2: Develop a resilient, and positive mindset. Tip #3: Make use of science (diagnostic testing) to understand what could be preventing you from getting pregnant. Oh, and ask questions. Lots of them! Tip #4: Talk to your doctor about things you can do that are in your control like lifestyle and diet. Read the full show notes on Dr. Aimee's website. Do you want to learn more about egg freezing?Click here to join Dr. Aimee for The Egg Freezing Class. The next live class call is on Monday, December 12, 2022 at 4pm PST, where Dr. Aimee will explain egg freezing 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 Dr. Aimee 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.

S9 Ep 776Fertility Expert Series with Hana Janebdar: The Vaginal Microbiome
Hana Janebdar joins us to educate us about the vaginal microbiome. Research is ongoing but it's possible that dysbiosis (an abnormal microbiome) could affect your fertility. Juno Bio has made it very easy for patients to learn about their microbiome and hopefully will help more patients achieve their fertility goals. Do you have questions about IVF?Click here to join Dr. Aimee for The IVF Class. The next live class call is on Monday, December 5, 2022 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.

S9 Ep 775Vaginal Health and Your Fertility with guest Hana Janebdar
Hana Janebdar is the co-founder and CEO of Juno Bio, a women's health company working to decode the vaginal microbiome. She is joining us today from London. Hana received a BSc in Biology from Imperial College London and an MSc in Biochemical Engineering. When she was researching microbiomes, she discovered that there was an opportunity to close the gender health gap and advance vaginal microbiome research. Her company, Juno Bio recently launched its Vaginal Microbiome Test, the first at-home comprehensive screen that allows women to receive insight into her full vaginal microbiome profile and what it means for their wellness. In this interview, we are discussing the role the vaginal microbiome (VM) plays in overall health and fertility, what fertility patients and doctors need to know about the VM, and how to test your VM. Read the full article and transcript on the 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, December 5, 2022 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 Dr. Aimee 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.

S9 Ep 774Becoming A Changemaker on Your Fertility Journey with guest Alex Budak
Alex Budak is an author and faculty member at Berkeley Haas School of Business. He recently wrote a book called "Becoming a Changemaker." If there is anything I know about fertility patients it's that you all know a lot about being on a journey that often involves embracing change. You become more resilient, and you follow a "growth" mindset. You cling to hope and you let it lead the way forward. It's no surprise that I would have a social entrepreneur and changemaker on the show. You have a lot in common with what Alex teaches and writes about: "Developing a changemaker mindset often requires holding two seemingly contradictory traits simultaneously: Having a strong personal vision yet being open to collaborating with others. Employing drive and determination to push through barrier after barrier yet knowing when to step back and recharge." Today we're talking about how to become a Changemaker on your fertility journey. Here are three traits he believes a changemaker has: 1. There's always another way 2. Existing at the edges 3. Learned Hopefulness / Learned Optimism You can learn more about Alex and get his book here: https://www.alexbudak.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, December 5, 2022 at 4pm PST, where Dr. Aimee will explain IVF and there will be time to ask her your questions live on Zoom. Follow on Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify 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.

S9 Ep 773Five Things to Know if Your Sperm Count is Low (The BALLS Method for Men)
Today on The Egg Whisperer Show podcast, I'm sharing The BALLS Method. We've got the TUSHY Method for the gals, and the BALLS Method is a super easy mnemonic that makes it easy to remember the five things you need to know if your sperm count is low. So, tune in to hear me talk more about these important considerations for the guys: B = Background genetics (sperm DNA frag, chromosome analysis, Y chr microdeletion) A = Anatomy (varicocoele) L = Labs (hormones like testosterone) L = Lifestyle (alcohol, marijuana, medications, body size, exercise + nutrition) S = Sex life (get help for erectile dysfunction) 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, December 5, 2022 at 4pm PST, where Dr. Aimee will explain IVF and there will be time to ask her your questions live on Zoom. Follow on Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify 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.

S9 Ep 772Healing 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, December 5, 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! 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.

S9 Ep 771Best Diet, Exercise and Health Tips for Fertility with guest Dr. Meredith Provost
The most common questions I'm asked are about exercise, food and weight. I am so excited to have all your questions answered by THE expert, Dr. Meredith Provost of Indiana Fertility. She is going to review: the science behind how weight impacts fertility, which diets support fertility and exercises patients should do after IUI, egg retrieval, frozen transfers, and after a positive pregnancy test. What's safe? What should be avoided? Tune in to find out! 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, December 5, 2022 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.

S9 Ep 77010 Things to Avoid If Trying To Conceive
Last year in the United States a baby was born every 8 seconds. That's roughly 3.8 Million babies born last year alone! You don't have to be a fertility doctor to know what that means. Millions of people just like you were trying to conceive. Research tells us that most couples conceive within six cycles of timed intercourse, but many others (roughly 10% of couples) are struggling with fertility. Here's the funny thing about what I do. I want to teach you how NOT to be my patient. Of course, there are exceptions to that statement. But in general, I'd much prefer to share with you what I've learned about preparing for pregnancy in hopes that it makes your journey to parenthood easier. A journey that goes without needing to see me. 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, December 5, 2022 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.

S9 Ep 769Preparing for Embryo Transfer
On today's podcast episode, I'm talking about preparing for embryo transfer. I find that it's helpful to think about embryo transfer the same way you might think about having a very special guest over for dinner. What are you going to do if you have a very special person over? You're going to make sure everything is absolutely perfect. When it comes to preparing for an embryo transfer, you want to take the same approach. Your metaphorical home in the house analogy is your uterus. The devastation of doing more tests and finding out that something might be wrong that you have to fix is kind of a pain, but the devastation of going through a transfer that doesn't work is also pretty darn awful. Because I work so hard to help families, if I can do anything to prevent someone from not experiencing the devastation of a negative embryo transfer, I'm going to do everything possible to clean up that house and make sure it's perfect. What I recommend is that people do 3 tests before embryo transfer to make sure your uterus is absolutely perfect prior to your embryo transfer.They are: Hysteroscopy Saline Infusion, Sonogram, and Hysterosalpingogram. 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, December 5th, 2022 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.

S9 Ep 768How to avoid implantation failure during IVF with guest Dr. Geoffrey Sher
Dr. Geoffrey Sher is joining me again, and this time we are going to talk about implantation failure during IVF. Dr. Sher is co-founder of Sher Fertility Solutions (SFS) and an internationally renowned expert in the field of assisted reproductive technology, and influential in the births of more than 17,000 IVF babies. One day I hope that I'll be able to say the same thing about myself. Over the last 30 years, he has helped fashion the entire field of ART after training under the fathers of IVF, Dr. Patrick Steptoe and Robert Edwards. He established the first private IVF program in the United States in 1982, then later expanded his practice to include several centers throughout California before founding the first Sher Fertility Solutions in Las Vegas. He's also the author of several books, In Vitro Fertilization: The ART of Making Babies, which is now in its third edition. In this episode, we're talking about implantation failure during IVF. Many times I wonder why embryos do not stick and grow. Dr. Sher is discussing the role of the endometrium, the difference between implantation and miscarriage, and the three factors he considers when advising on treatment for implantation failure. Thank you for joining me, Dr. Sher! You can find his site here: https://sherfertilitysolutions.com/ Read the full show notes and transcript on my website. Do you have questions about IVF?Click here to join Dr. Aimee for The IVF Class. The next live class call is on December 5th, 2022 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.

S9 Ep 767Supporting Fertility with Mind/Body Strategies & Techniques with Dr. Alice Domar
As you know, I encourage all fertility patients to support themselves throughout their fertility journey from a mind and body perspective. I'm beyond delighted to have Alice D. Domar, Ph.D back on the podcast to talk about how to support fertility with mind/body strategies and techniques. She is the Executive Director of the Domar Centers for Mind/Body Health and the Director of Integrative Care at Boston IVF. She is an Associate Professor Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Biology, at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Domar established the first ever Mind/Body Center for Women's Health ~ as well as the very first Mind/Body Program for Fertility. She now teaches people strategies to reduce anxiety, depression, and distress through relaxation, mindfulness, cognitive restructuring, and yoga. Research continues to show that mind/body infertility programs not only improves psychological symptoms, but also increases pregnancy rates. We will be talking about all of this, along with her redesigned mobile app FertiCalmPro (which contains more than 500 solutions to the events and situations most likely to cause distress for anyone experiencing infertility), and her new program with Best Shot. This discussion about the mind/body connection is so very important, because the mental and emotional strain on fertility patients is something that doesn't get enough attention. Be sure and check out Dr. Domar's books and resources for more information. 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, December 5, 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.

S9 Ep 766Does Sperm Really Matter?
Does sperm really matter? If you tuned into the conversation with Dr. Paul Turek and I earlier this week, you'll know that of course it matters! It truly does take both sperm and an egg to make a baby. Today I'll review the sperm question a bit, and explain why it matters. AND, I'll give you a lot more info about how to improve sperm quality. Here's the thing: I know that guys want to hear what they want to hear. They have selective listening. I'm not kidding when I tell you that I had someone email me recently and say "My husband's sperm tested out GREAT, and when we went over the results with the doctor we heard two different things. He thinks he heard our doctor say that it means he can just keep drinking, smoking, and enjoying marijuana and doesn't need to make any lifestyle changes. I heard something very different, which was that he should still cut back until we are pregnant. Can you help settle this for us?" And while it's an unpopular answer (at least with the guys), my response is: Men should cut back or abstain from drinking, and smoking (marijuana too) if you're TTC. Here are a few of the things I suggest to anyone bringing the sperm side of the equation to the baby making situation: - consider freezing your own sperm for future use when you are young. - get in the best shape of your life if you're trying to conceive. Sperm matters, and men's health is directly related to their sperm quality. - take some prenatal vitamins. Yes, really. Many of the same supplements that I recommend for egg quality also are great for sperm quality. - cut back on smoking, drinking, and drug use. Marijuana negatively impacts sperm. - don't cook your balls: avoid hot tubs, using your laptop on your lap, and other situations that may create high temps for the area. - find ways to cut back on stress, if you live a stressful life. Mindfulness and meditation are great for everyone. Read the full transcript and article about this at my 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, December 5, 2022 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.

S9 Ep 765The True Facts About Your Prenatal Supplements with Dr. Behzad & Hannah Varamini of Tend Prenatal
I get a lot of questions about supplements, and I could not be more excited to have the founders of Tend Prenatal joining me today to share a ton of great information with all of you about supplements and prenatal vitamins. Dr. Behzad and Hannah Varamini are a married couple who started Tend Prenatal, which offer prenatal supplements with a twist. Hannah is an artist and start up consultant with a lifelong aversion to pills. Behzad has a PhD in Human Nutrition with an emphasis on prenatal nutrition and infant brain development. After their own fertility journey that included two pregnancy losses, they have created a business that nurtures women in all stages of fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum. In this discussion, Dr. Behzad and Hannah share: - what nutrients women who are trying to conceive need, and the best way to get them - the difference between synthetic and natural ingredients - how supplements can improve egg quality (and which ones to take) - 3 things you need to know about omega 3 Thank you for joining me, Dr. Behzad and Hannah! You can find Tend Prental here: https://tendprenatal.com/ To get 20% off, you can use the code TheEggWhisperer on your order. Read the full transcript / article on my 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, December 5, 2022 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.

S9 Ep 764Do Men Have a Biological Clock? Defining Male Fertility with guest Dr. Paul Turek
Do Men Have a Biological Clock? The short answer is, yes! Absolutely. I don't claim to be an expert on men's reproductive health, but given it is 50% of the equation when it comes to getting pregnant, I care a great deal about it. I get questions all of the time from patients about their partner's sperm. My trusted go-to person for the latest information on those little swimmers is Dr. Paul Turek, who I like to call, "The Sperm Whisperer." Today on The Egg Whisperer Show podcast, Dr. Turek joins me to talk about the definition of male infertility, preventative fertility healthcare for men, when couples should seek treatment, how age impacts male fertility, and how to improve sperm quality. Thank you for joining me, Dr. Turek! Do you have questions about IVF?Click here to join Dr. Aimee for The IVF Class. The next live class call is on Monday, December 5, 2022 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.

S9 Ep 763PCOS: 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." Today on The Egg Whisperer Show podcast, I'm talking about PCOS, or Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. I think another name for it should be: Poly TINY cystic ovary syndrome. 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. 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? Join Dr. Aimee for The IVF Class at The Egg Whisperer School. The next live class call is on Monday, December 5, 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.

S9 Ep 762How 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. Want to learn more? Join Dr. Aimee for the next TUSHY Method class on November 14, 2022 at 4pm Pacific. Sign up here. Subscribe to my YouTube channel for more fertility tips! 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.

S9 Ep 761How to Get Pregnant in 3 Months or Less, With Science
"Dr. Aimee, how soon will I be able to get pregnant?" This is the most common question I get from my patients. I get it. By the time you come to see me you've been preparing for pregnancy for a year, three, sometimes longer. I appreciate how emotional and tiring it can be to have a dream to start a family and encounter roadblocks to making it a reality. It's one of the reasons I do what I do as I love helping people create the family of their dreams. Getting pregnant isn't easy for a lot of people. In this episode, Dr. Aimee shares her approach to IVF, and how to use science to get pregnant. Learn about the TUSHY Method, and the Fertility Diet, and how to build your own mind body team in this episode. Listen, or read the full transcript on Dr. Aimee's 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. Want to learn more? Join Dr. Aimee for the next TUSHY Method class on November 14, 2022 at 4pm Pacific. Sign up here. Subscribe to my YouTube channel for more fertility tips! 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.

S9 Ep 760Becoming Fearlessly Fertile with guest Rosanne Austin
Today on The Egg Whisperer Show, I'm delighted to be joined by Rosanne Austin. She is the author of two best selling books: "Am I the Reason I'm not Getting Pregnant?," and "Are We the Reason We're Not Getting Pregnant?". She is the creator of "The Fearlessly Fertile" method which has helped thousands of women become pregnant. She's also a certified coach through the International Coach Federation, and member of the California State Bar. She was a fertility patient before she became a coach, going through 7 years of treatment before giving birth to her son at age 43. We are going to talk about what it means to become "Fearlessly Fertile," which is also the name of her podcast. We are diving into the mind-body connection, how it works, and how fertility patients can change their mindset. Plus, she is sharing three steps to reduce stress while you are on your fertility journey. Thank you for joining me, Rosanne! You can find Rosanne's website here: https://www.frommaybetobaby.com/ Listen on Dr. Aimee's website. Learn how to get a full 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. Want to learn more? Join Dr. Aimee for the next TUSHY Method class on November 14, 2022 at 4pm Pacific. Sign up here. Subscribe to my YouTube channel for more fertility tips! 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.

S9 Ep 759Treating Endometriosis Related Infertility with guest Dr. Geoffrey Sher
https://draimee.org/treating-endometriosis-related-infertility-with-guest-dr-geoffrey-sherIt's a delight to have Dr. Geoffrey Sher back. He's been on the show several times, and our discussion on "How to Avoid Implantation Failure During IVF" is one of the most viewed on the channel! Today we're talking about treating Endometriosis - related infertility. Here are some facts about Endometriosis as shared by Dr. Sher: - Endometriosis is a condition where cells similar to the lining of the uterus (endometrium) grow outside of the uterus, in the pelvic cavity. - It occurs in about 10% of all women and can be symptom free or may cause a wide spectrum of symptoms. - It's estimated that 25% - 40% of all female infertility is linked to endometriosis in some way. - Endometriosis is a life-long condition. It cannot be completely removed or cured. While endometriosis can usually be controlled (medically or surgically), the condition itself is not curable. - Removing endometriomas from an ovary may help with getting pregnant. Dr. Sher is also sharing information about how the endometrium begins to grow outside the uterus, and why some women remain asymptomatic, and others develop symptoms. 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. Want to learn more? Join Dr. Aimee for the next TUSHY Method class on November 14, 2022 at 4pm Pacific. Sign up here. Want to learn more? Join Dr. Aimee for the next TUSHY Method class on November 14, 2022 at 4pm Pacific. Sign up 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.

S9 Ep 758Top Reasons You're Having a Hard Time Getting Pregnant
There are many things that can impact your ability to become pregnant. In today's episode, I'm reviewing the top 10 things to consider if you are TTC. 1. Environmental Toxins. Avoid microwaving food and plastic containers or bottles. Always store food and glass or stainless steel containers. Million Marker offers a test to find out if you have in-body toxicity. 2. Chemicals in food and everyday products. Verify that the products you are using are chemical free. You can do that on https://www.ewg.org/ 3. Being sedentary. The CDC and American College of OBGYN, both recommend exercise in amounts of 150 minutes per week. Avoid over exercising, as low BMI can also cause fertility issues. 4. Food allergies or intolerances. Work with a nutritionist to find out if you have a food allergy or other food intolerance. You may also want to consider working with a specialist if you have PCOS or using Pollie.co to help you manage PCOS if you have it. 5. Blocked Fallopian Tubes. Check with your doctor to find out if this is what may be causing you to have a hard time TTC. 6. THC and Cannabinoids can affect the motility of the fallopian tube and the receptors in the lining of the uterus. This makes embryo implantation harder and it might not happen as quickly as you would want. 7. Nicotine. Nicotine can affect the DNA and the egg in the sperm cells, and it can also affect a woman's fertility such that she could go potentially into menopause earlier. 8. Blame birth control pills. Many people think that birth control pills "cause" infertility, but the truth is that because they regulate your period they may be masking the indicators of infertility. Make sure you get your hormone levels checked with your doctor every year to confirm your levels. 9. Ignore biology. Every woman is born with a finite number of eggs, and if you want to wait to have kids until later in life, be sure and freeze your eggs when you are in your 20s. 10. Not get enough sleep. 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. Want to learn more? Join Dr. Aimee for the next TUSHY Method class on November 14, 2022 at 4pm Pacific. Sign up here. Subscribe to my YouTube channel for more fertility tips! 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.

S9 Ep 757The Best Tips to Get Ready for Pregnancy with guest Naturally Nora
Today, I'm delighted to be joined by Nora DeBora of Naturally Nora on The Egg Whisperer Show. With over 6 years of coaching experience and education in holistic nutrition, movement and mindfulness, she has created a holistic practice around Preconception Planning that she's going to share with us. Tune in as we talk about how you can get into the best mindset for pregnancy, holistic nutrition strategies to prepare for pregnancy, and how to set up your environment to be as healthy and toxic free as possible. Some of her great tips include: Develop a daily meditation practice to help reduce stress. Stress feeds cortisol, which can impact fertility. Get in shape and reduce BMI when trying to conceive to lessen the possibility of hypertension, gestational diabetes, or blood clots. Getting in tune with your menstrual cycle, and nourishing yourself through the full cycle, and noticing energy levels each week. Limiting exposure to to Xenoestrogens which are endocrine disruptors and can be found in makeup, personal products, plastics, food, building supplies, and insecticides. Read the full article on Dr. Aimee's website Would you like to learn how to assess your fertility in 5 easy steps? The TUSHY Method provides an easier, more affordable way to navigate your fertility journey— with the highest likelihood for a healthy pregnancy. Join Dr. Aimee for the next live class call for the TUSHY Method class on November 14, 2022 at 4pm PST. Click here to sign up. 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.

S9 Ep 756New Treatments for Recurrent Implantation Failure with guest Dr. Jenna Turocy
In this episode of The Egg Whisperer Show, Dr. Jenna Turocy is joining me to talk about new treatment options for recurrent implantation failure. Recurrent implantation failure (RIF) is determined when embryos of good quality fail to implant following several in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment cycles. The good news is that there is treatment for this, and Dr. Turocy has been researching it. The types of treatments that Dr. Jenna has studied include: 💙 intrauterine administration of peripheral blood mononuclear cells ahead of embryo transfer (which helps the uterus accept the embryo) 💙 intrauterine platelet rich plasma before embryo transfer (which helps the tissue of the uterus grow and rejuvenate) 💙 subcutaneous granulocyte-colony stimulating factor (which treats a thin endometrium) You all know that I love sharing the latest in technology, especially when it can help fertility patients get and stay pregnant. Thank you, Jenna, for joining me and sharing these novel treatments for RIF. Thank you for joining me, Jenna! 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, November 7, 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.

S9 Ep 755Acupuncture and IVF Outcomes with guest Dr. Lee Hullender Rubin
Today, I'm delighted to have Dr. Lee Hullender Rubin join me today to talk about all things acupuncture - including her recent publication in Reproductive Biomedicine Online on the effect of acupuncture on IVF related anxiety. She's going to share the 5 ways that acupuncture helps with fertility treatment, and so much more! Dr. Lee is an award-winning doctor of acupuncture and the founder of Rosefinch Health, where she blends compassionate care with over two decades of clinical experience specializing in fertility, IVF support, pelvic and vulvovaginal pain, and cancer-related support. In addition to her work as a clinician, Dr. Lee is also an accomplished teacher and researcher of acupuncture and integrative East Asian Medicine, having authored more than 30 publications during her career. She recently founded Rosefinch Academy, a continuing education hub for acupuncturists to learn how acupuncture and integrative medicine can support fertility. Thank you for joining me, Dr. Lee! You can learn more about Dr. Lee here: https://www.rosefinchhealth.com/ 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, November 7, 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.

S9 Ep 754Your Essential IVF Must Haves (Ten Things You Need for Recovery and Comfort)
When you're doing IVF, it's important to be prepared. I want you to have the best outcome possible, and for me that includes making sure you have everything you need on hand to support your physical, mental, and emotional health as you go through the process. Today on the podcast, I'm sharing my top 10 things you need when you're embarking on IVF: 1. Get your electrolyte rich drinks ahead of time 2. Stock up on a protein powder+shake that you love 3. Consider scheduling a food delivery service 4. Prepare for a poop emergency: stool softeners are your friend 5. Purchase panty liners because you can spot and that's considered normal after an egg retrieval and waterproof underwear helps with the discharge too 6. Egg Whisperer fertility pants 7. Grab that Tylenol or Advil ahead of time and a heating pad too for aches and pains 8. Take precautions against Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome (OHSS) 9. Build your fertility TEAM 10. Get your TUSHY checked I know that's a lot of info to pack into a single post here - so you can get all sorts of details and additional information over at the website, where you can also listen to the whole episode. What I want most for you is to feel comfortable, and prepared as you take the next step on your fertility journey, and so that is why I'm sharing the essential must-haves that my patients have found to be helpful in making their experience and recovery more comfortable. Read or listen to the whole episode here at DrAimee.org/blog Do you have questions about IVF?Click here to join Dr. Aimee for The IVF Class. The next live class call is on Monday, November 7, 2022 at 4pm PST, where I will explain IVF and there will be time to ask me your questions live on Zoom. Sign up at EggWhispererSchool.com 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.

S9 Ep 753How 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! 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.

S9 Ep 752Sex, Love, and Relationships with Dr. Renée Hilliard (Part 2)
Yesterday, Dr. Renée Hilliard and I talked all about Sex, Love, and Relationships - and I received SO many questions from all of you that I'm having her back for part two. We'll be talking about how to best cope with the stressors of life that negatively affect intimacy. I'm also asking her some of the questions you sent in about how to better enjoy sex, how to improve intimacy, and how to drop into your body to be open to receiving pleasure. ⠀ Read the full show notes 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.

S9 Ep 751Sex, Love, and Relationships with Dr. Renée Hilliard (Part 1)
There's no better week to talk about about sex, love, and relationships, and no one knows more about these topics than my friend, Dr. Renée Hilliard. She's joining me on the podcast today.. Dr. Hilliard is an OBGYN and Sexual Medicine Expert. She runs the popular "Seriously Sexy" program. She teaches people how to slow down and enjoy sex. We're going to talk about relationships, communication, desire, and how all of it relates to your fertility. Read the full show notes 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.

S9 Ep 750Sleep and Your Fertility with guest Dr. Sara Nowakowski
The relationship between sleep and fertility isn't something that's talked about very much. I'm excited to have sleep expert, Dr. Sara Nowakowski, joining me today. We all know sleep is important, but did you know that sleep helps you recover from illness and rebound from life challenges? It also helps with mood regulation and decreases depression and anxiety, and it has been shown to help memory consolidation. Plus, there is scientific evidence to show that sleep impacts hormones, has varying effects during the different phases of a woman's reproductive life (when trying to conceive, during pregnancy, and during perimenopause and menopause). Sara is sharing some of the findings about this, along with some tips on improving sleeping habits. Sara Nowakowski, PhD, is an Associate Professor at Baylor College of Medicine and treats patients with insomnia and other sleep disorders at the Baylor Sleep Medicine Clinic. She is also a Research Health Scientist at the Houston VA, where she conducts research on sleep and women's health. Thank you for joining me, Sara! Listen 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.

S9 Ep 749Everything 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. 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.

S9 Ep 748LGBTQ+ Parenthood, Surrogacy, and Education with Michael Johnson-Ellis
Today, I'm joined by Michael Johnson-Ellis. Michael and his husband Wes make up TwoDads UK. They're proud fathers to Talulah and Duke (born via surrogacy). They're on a mission to help normalize surrogacy for same-sex families in the UK. Michael and Wes are very active in surrogacy law reform and have already influenced major changes in the UK! I'm so excited to have them share the news about their new non-profit agency: My Surrogacy Journey. Michael will answer some of the most commonly asked questions about surrogacy and he will share so many excellent tips! Read the full show notes 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.

S9 Ep 747How to Sync Your Mind and Body for Fertility with guest Lucy Grace Yaldezian
Lucy Grace Yaldezian joins me on The Egg Whisperer Show podcast today. She's a transformational healer and coach, and we're going to talk about how to sync your mind and body for fertility. We are going to talk about panic, anxiety, phobias, and how that all relates to fertility. She'll also talk about some of the latest therapies she uses with patients like hypnosis, hypnotherapy, and an umbrella of techniques called energy psychology (which is like acupuncture without the needles!). 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.

S9 Ep 746Your Pregnancy and Childbirth After Age 35 with guest Dr. Shannon Clark
You may already know the amazing Dr. Shannon Clark from Babies After 35, or her TikTok channel. I'm delighted to have her joining me today to talk more about the things you need to know about pregnancy and childbirth after the age of 35. Plus, she's an ambassador for the latest edition of Your Pregnancy and Childbirth: Month to Month. It's a great book that talks about pregnancy in a very simple approachable way, and I'm excited to have her tell us more about it. Read the full show notes 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.

S9 Ep 745Saved by Hope with guest Jenny Lowe
Today on The Egg Whisperer Show, I'm honored to be joined by Jenny Lowe, the author of "Saved by Hope." Jenny has an amazing story. On her fertility journey, she has gone through IUI, IVF, had ovarian cancer, and later she and her husband used donor eggs to create embryos carried by a surrogate to realize their dream of growing their family. In our interview, Jenny is so transparent about everything she went through. She is open about the challenges she faced in fertility treatment, she explains how IVF saved her life, and she opens up about being nervous about bonding with her child. She talks about how her husband approached the topic of using a donor egg, being a donor conceived person himself. There is so much goodness and hope in our conversation. I know that anyone who has been in fertility treatment, or who has had cancer impact their fertility will be inspired by what she has to share. Thank you for being on the show, Jenny! 'Saved By Hope' is Jenny's first published work and is available on Amazon. Listen on Dr. Aimee's website. Visit Jenny Lowe's website here. 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.

S9 Ep 744Testicular 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.

S9 Ep 743Everything 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.

S9 Ep 742How To Get Pregnant The Egg Whisperer Way
Would you like to learn how to get pregnant, The Egg Whisperer Way? What you learn from this show has the potential to change your life forever. Ask yourself: What do I want? Be specific. ex) I'm 32 years old and I want to have a baby. I want to do it naturally. What is it going to take to get what I want? ex) It's going to take knowing my fertility diagnosis first (enter the TUSHY Method), having a healthy lifestyle, taking prenatal vitamins, getting preconception tests done, and having sex. Am I willing to do it? If you're not willing to do the things to get what you want, then you have to change #1. If at 37 someone says they want three kids and then I ask them what it's going to take to get what they want. Some people know what it will take. Others may not. Is your plan reasonable? Want to learn more? You can read the full article on my website. 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.