The Egg Whisperer Show

On the journey to growing a family, more and more people are choosing donor eggs or sperm as an option. As a community, it's time to further the conversation about how to embrace donor conception as an option because the fact is: every woman will run out of eggs at some point in her life, and it doesn't change the fact that she may still want to grow her family. I'm delighted to have author, and therapist, Jana Rupnow on the podcast this week to talk about donor conception. Find the full show notes on my website. Click here. Subscribe to my 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.

I do this with my patients all of the time. There's a lot of truth-telling that goes on in my office, and often myth-busting is necessary to get to the truth. Perhaps you can relate — there are so many headlines and hearsay stories about fertility. Do you struggle to disseminate between what is evidence-based science and what is not? I don't care where you live or who your doctor is. My goal is to share what I know in the event that it's even the tiniest bit helpful to you and your fertility journey. Read more about this episode in my show notes: https://draimee.org/this-is-fertility-mythbusting Subscribe to the newsletter to get updates: https://draimee.org/blog Watch these episodes as a video with Dr. Aimee on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4w20dXVKYd9A81PTNkyzXQ

Let's go through all the do's and don'ts of fertility treatment. I thought it would be fun to address this topic by taking you through the questions that I get asked the most, every day. Chances are someone out there is wondering the exact same thing. Read more about this episode in my show notes: https://draimee.org/dos-and-donts-of-fertility-treatment Subscribe to the newsletter to get updates: https://draimee.org/blog Watch these episodes as a video with Dr. Aimee on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4w20dXVKYd9A81PTNkyzXQ

"I believe it's important for all women — not just those trying to get pregnant — to understand their menstrual cycle." — Lindsey Meisel As a fertility doctor, I agree with her as I've seen the complexities and confusion that can arise with menstrual cycles. In this episode, Dr. Aimee and Lindsey talk about: - Ovulation Tracking - Late Ovulation - Mistakes people make when trying to conceive - What the Ava Bracelet tracks - How Lindsey used the bracelet in her own fertility journey Read the whole article here: https://draimee.org/ovulation-tracking-with-the-ava-bracelet Subscribe to the newsletter to get updates: https://draimee.org/blog Please note: I am not paid by Ava to write this post or have this discussion. I just love talking with people that are as passionate as I am about fertility. Any tool that helps women be more informed about their bodies and fertility is a big win in my book!

With people waiting until later in life to start growing their families, I see a lot of patients who are over 40. While everyone's body is different, IVF is a great option to consider for many women over the age of 40. I've had many over 40 IVF success stories. I want you to know that pregnancy is definitely possible and that's why I'm going to share my best IVF tips with you this week. 1. Know Your Levels. Track and trend them over time. 2. Getting your levels checked doesn't mean you have a problem. It simply means you want to understand your body. 3. So often, women over 40 don't realize they need help until after they've miscarried. 4. Recognize that you're not alone in wanting to get pregnant naturally. 5. Ovaries are ready for other options, but you may not be. 6. Know what's okay to say and feel. 7. Know that sperm matters as much as eggs. 8. Think about other things to improve your chances of a successful IVF cycle: Egg Whisperer DIET, Considering PGT, and Implantation Testing. 9. Think about working with a surrogate. 10. Assemble your fertility TEAM. 11. Preserve your fertility & consider embryo banking. 12. Know what you may be more likely to experience with IVF over 40. 13. If you're 45 and you've just had a baby. The one thing you want to do is try and live forever, as healthy as you can be. I want to close with one important message. As a fertility doctor, one of the most important parts of my job is helping women close to menopause grow their families. Helping them with IVF cycles until they are successful sometimes means also using an egg donor. Women over 40 who are doing IVF should hear that. Knowing that sometimes your success may involve an egg donor is something that's important to hear at the beginning. Part of my role as your doctor is to make you feel healthy, fertile, young, and as normal as possible. This is very important. Read the whole article here on my website. Sign up to get on the newsletter by clicking here.

I'm pleased to have Dr. Felice Gersh joining me from Irvine, CA for a discussion about PCOS, and her book: PCOS SOS. The topic of tonight's show is PCOS. Lucky for us, Dr. Gersh is a world expert on the subject. Here are the books Dr. Gersh has written, PCOS SOS and PCOS Fertility Fast Track. To read the full article, click over to my website.To subscribe to Dr. Aimee's newsletter, tap or click here.

One of the most common questions I get asked is "Why didn't my IUI work?" It's a great question because there are many factors that come into play with intrauterine insemination. If you're my patient, we'd start by checking the fallopian tubes, uterus, and sperm quality first. But let's say you've done the #TUSHYcheck, the tubes are clear and everything else looks good. So why doesn't IUI work? The answer I share with my patients is: because you're human. Yes, it's really as simple as that. To put IUI into perspective, 90% of the time it doesn't work. So if your IUI didn't work, I want you to know that there's nothing wrong with you, and you're normal, and human. It's that simple. I'm going to be sharing more about the details about IUI in this episode. To read the full article, click over to my website. To subscribe to Dr. Aimee's newsletter, tap or click here.

By now if you've watched The Egg Whisperer show or have read my articles you get a sense for what I care about. It's pretty simple. I care about your fertility. I want you to protect it. To learn about it, take action, and use it while you still can. It turns out I'm not alone. And thank goodness! Dr. Jerisa is an ER doctor who lives in Florida. Her personal experience with an unexpectedly difficult fertility journey compelled her to start, Secure Your Fertility, which makes it easy for women to test their fertility. To read the full article, click over to my website. To subscribe to Dr. Aimee's newsletter, tap or click here.

As a fertility doctor, I help my patients create the family they want, or preserve their fertility for whatever the future may hold. Part of why I love what I do is that I get to understand the whole person that I treat. Not just their body, but their emotional well-being too. We can't look at humans with tunnel vision. Nor can we look at fertility that way either. The act of going through fertility treatment is as emotional as it is physical. If you're going through it this is something you already know. You may be shaking your head and thinking, "duh—yes, Dr. Aimee, I know this. I live this." If that's the case then the next 10 things you read may seem like common sense, but it's worth me repeating them. When you are a fertility patient you need to take care of yourself. Sometimes you need some reminders on what that looks like. To read the full article, click over to my website. To subscribe to Dr. Aimee's newsletter, tap or click here.

Odds are if you're reading this then you've searched, "What is IVF?" on Google. And that's exactly why I'm doing this show. Just because IVF is more common does not mean you're expected to know exactly what it means. No question is a dumb one. I want to start by sharing what IVF means to me. Dr. Aimee's definition of IVF = Is Very Fun. Okay, so maybe it's not the most fun you could have. It's hard work. However, I consider it a really efficient way to get pregnant. And that it is worth calling fun. The technology has changed and it makes it an amazing time to be a fertility doctor. There are people I'm helping in 2020 that I may not have been able to help even six years ago. In this episode: - you'll learn what IVF is, and what it is not. - I'm dispelling some myths that are out there about IVF, and explaining some of the anatomy and physiology of the procedure. - I'll also walk through the growth of a fertilized egg, so you will know what to expect. - I'll explain when IVF is a great option for you. - you'll hear all about the IVF calendar I use with my patients - we talk about Egg Retrieval day - I address creating a plan for unused eggs or embryos - you'll learn about the IVF Attrition Pyramid - we talk about the TUSHY Method and your Fertility TEAM Read the full show notes on my site by clicking or tapping here. To subscribe to Dr. Aimee's newsletter, tap or click here.

For the past 10+ years I've been retrieving eggs for people. A process that if you're a new patient, can be daunting. You may be wondering, what exactly is involved? Just like any surgery it is serious business and a procedure that goes best when there's careful planning. As a doctor who's been doing this for over a decade, I want to give you my top 9 tips for how to be the most prepared patient. Why? Preparation will help set the stage for your best retrieval experience. Any why wouldn't you want that?! My Top 9 Tips for Your Best Egg Retrieval Experience 1. Know where you're going 2. Know your anatomy 3. Stay hydrated 4. Food as medicine 5. Mindful meditation 6. Make sure you don't have a sperm emergency 7. Know what to expect the day of the surgery 8. Collect your must-haves for post retrieval 9. Ask your doctor when you can expect updates post retrieval Read the full show notes on my site by clicking or tapping here. To subscribe to Dr. Aimee's newsletter, tap or click here.

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. To subscribe to Dr. Aimee's newsletter, tap or click here.

What you learn from this show has the potential to change your life forever. I'm not talking about sex positions. Fear not, there will be nothing pornographic detailed in what's to follow. Ask yourself: 1. 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. 2. What is it going to take to get what I want? ex) It's going to take having a healthy lifestyle, taking prenatal vitamins, getting preconception tests done, and having sex. 3. 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? Read the full show notes on my site by clicking or tapping here. To subscribe to Dr. Aimee's newsletter, tap or click here.

Some people like mysteries and some don't. When you're going through IVF, I think it's important to know as much as possible about the process — everything from how your body may react to each step to what exactly happens behind the scenes in the IVF lab. What happens after your eggs are retrieved? How are your eggs prepared for fertilization? How do embryologists perform assisted hatching? How are your eggs and embryos frozen? To read the full show notes, please tap here. To subscribe to Dr. Aimee's newsletter, tap or click here.

Have you ever used Google Maps and been redirected midway via a better route? Think about this show as your personalized navigation tool for fertility and IVF, as Dr. Aimee shares the five things you need to know about IVF. 1. Be Clear on Why You're Considering IVF. Ask yourself these questions. Why are you doing IVF? What are the fertility factors that are playing a role in your case? Is there something else you can do to improve your chances? 2. Realize Your Relationships May Change This is something I ask my patients to think about before, during, and after IVF. 3. Develop a Plan for Unused Embryos When you're going through IVF this is likely the last thing you want to think or talk about. When I meet patients I always ask them two questions. What do you think the problem is on why you're not getting pregnant? How many kids do you want? 4. Know That Pregnancy Isn't Always Easy When you've had a really hard struggle, most of us feel really guilty about complaining about pregnancy. But the reality is that pregnancy isn't always enjoyable for people. I like to think that all of my patients look gorgeous pregnant, but my patients don't always feel the same. For that reason, the depression or anxiety that people may have during treatment may carry over into pregnancy. It's also why I think it's really important to consider who's on your team. Who will be your support? 5. Understand that Your Feelings May Linger The feelings you had when you had a hard time getting pregnant can sometimes continue during pregnancy, after pregnancy, and beyond. Even if you've gone through IVF and it doesn't work the trauma of the treatment can continue. If you were successful with your IVF cycle you may still feel pain in your heart when you hear other people announce their pregnancies. Even if it's a close friend. You can be happy, but you may also carry with you painful memories of how difficult your journey was to get pregnant. This is okay. You can have conflicting emotions and experience them both at once. You are normal. I want you to know that you're not alone if you're feeling any of this. To read the full show notes, please tap here. To subscribe to Dr. Aimee's newsletter, tap or click here.

To read the full article about this topic, visit Dr. Aimee's site by clicking or tapping here. Talking about your fertility when you're old is not easy, but I want women to stop apologizing for desiring a family. Times have changed. It's okay to want a baby over 40. It's not crazy, nor selfish. Watch my show on this topic here. My approach is for all of my patients to be given their best chance at a healthy pregnancy in the shortest period of time. How do we do this? It starts by not believing everything you read. There's an international headline I saw recently on BBC news that fertility doctors are exploiting older women and "dealing false hope". Do I believe that fertility doctors deliver false hope? No way! I do not. Do I believe that it's imperative to get a diagnosis before treatment, regardless of who you are and your age? Yes! Diagnosis before treatment. Please! I want my patients over 40 to understand their follicle count. Then I want them to decide if moving forward with treatment using their own eggs is the best path forward. There are so many ways to have a baby if your own body is not making it happen there are other creative paths to explore. Egg and embryo donation and adoption are a few examples. To subscribe to Dr. Aimee's newsletter, click or tap here.

To read the full show notes for this episode, click or tap here. The holidays can prove to be challenging for those in fertility treatment. This episode is all about how to care for yourself, and includes loving tips on how family and friends can support someone in fertility treatment, too. Self-care is anything but selfish. It can come in the form of setting healthy boundaries in relationships, having clear communication or simply giving ourselves a break. As a fertility patient when we prioritize these things it helps us bring forward our best selves for every situation and makes the journey more supportive. In this Egg Whisperer show, I share suggestions for patients and friends and family members of patients to help their fertility journey be one where they feel supported and loved. My hope is that you're able to apply this, no matter your situation, and find your fertility journey is better as a result. To subscribe to Dr. Aimee's newsletter, click here.

To read the full show notes, visit Dr. Aimee's blog by clicking or tapping here. I get asked questions about IVF daily. From my patients and from those seeking treatment elsewhere in the United States and beyond. While the steps involved in IVF are generally the same, the factors to consider and the patient's needs are all unique. While I can't cover all scenarios in a single show (or blog post), I do want to recap some of the most common questions I get and answer some specific inquiries that were emailed to me. There's a chance you have the same question as someone else. To sign up for the newsletter, click or tap here.

Read the full article, and find out more about PCOS on my site - click or tap here. 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. Want to get on my newsletter to get bi-weekly updates? click or tap here to sign up.

Regardless of who you see for fertility care, you deserve the best—personalized treatment. I realize that not everyone can come to see me, and I won't be around forever. This information is a valuable resource as you begin your fertility journey, whoever it is with and whenever it takes place. The inspiration behind this topic? Well—it started with some snooping. Several times each day, I hear my receptionist answer the phone and new patients on the other end asking what they can expect at a new patient consult. Well, my friends. The mystery is about to be revealed! Let's go through what the first visit to a fertility doctor entails and how you can get the most out of it. To read the full show notes, click or tap to visit my blog. To sign up for the newsletter, click here.

If you know me, you know that I hate the word infertility. I believe that everyone who walks through my doors is fertile and can have the family they desire. Yet, fertility is often taken for granted. It's precious. It declines over time, and there are some well studied factors, nine that I highlight here, that put it at risk. This topic is so important to me that I dedicated a show to it. To read the full show notes for this episode, click or tap here. To join Dr. Aimee's newsletter, click here.

To read the full show notes for this episode, click here. Dr. Alice Domar joins Dr. Aimee to talk about How to Deal with Pregnancy Anxiety after a Miscarriage or Infertility, how to create a support network, fertility psychology, and her apps: ferticalm and fertistrong To get on Dr. Aimee's newsletter, click or tap here.

Dr. Paul Turek joins Dr. Aimee to discuss sperm, fertility, and reproductive options. The topic is men's infertility and they answer the questions of when is a man infertile, and how it's defined. Read more about Male Fertility on Dr. Aimee's Blog by clicking here. Click or tap to get on Dr. Aimee's newsletter, and get updates via email.

Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh shares the ten things that IVF does not do for you, and breaks down many of the myths and misunderstandings of what in vitro fertilization does, and how it works.

Preimplantation Genetic Testing (also called PGT) is a technology that tells us if there are chromosome issues in embryos before we do an embryo transfer. Dr. Aimee shares the benefits of PGT, when you should use it, and the possible risks in this episode. To find out more, go to www.draimee.org

This week on The Egg Whisperer Show, I'm breaking down what ERA (Endometrial Receptivity Analysis) is, and why I recommend doing it along with each cycle of IVF. It's a great example of how technology can help you reach your family size goals. To get the full show notes, visit Dr. Aimee's blog by clicking here. To subscribe to her newsletter, click here.

IVF. In Vitro Fertilization. What does it mean,and what actually happens when you go through IVF treatment? This episode explains, step by step, what IVF is, what it isn't, and what to expect as a patient, all from a doctor's point of view.

This episode is all about everything you need to know about egg donation. Dr. Aimee goes over the process of egg retrieval, who may receive your eggs, psychological considerations, and what questions you should ask before donating. To get the full notes on this episode, visit Dr. Aimee's blog by clicking here. Sign up for Dr. Aimee's newsletter by tapping or clicking here.

What things do you wish someone had told you before your fertility journey? If you're just beginning your journey, what are the things you wish you knew, and feel like no one has explained to you? Dr. Aimee answers questions from listeners on this show.

PCOS is a hormonal condition that affects many women, and it can impact fertility, too. On this week's Egg Whisperer Show, Dr. Aimee is sharing 5 novel ways to treat and manage PCOS, or Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.

Dr Aimee Eyvazzadeh is joined by embryologist Salu Ribeiro and they discuss all about IVF, answer your lab questions, and share everything you need to know about in vitro fertilization.

Scientific studies show that stress can reduce pregnancy rates. This episode with Dr. Allen is filled with helpful tips and suggestions to deal with the feelings of stress and anxiety while trying to conceive or trying to get pregnant.

This week, I'm talking about how to prepare for IVF, or In Vitro Fertilization. Learn what you need to know about this fertilty procedure so you know what to expect, or share it with a friend who is considering IVF as part of their journey. To read the full show notes, head over to Dr. Aimee's blog by clicking here. To sign up for Dr. Aimee's newsletter, tap or click here.

In this episode, Dr. Aimee shares how to choose the best fertility treatment for you - the one that is customized for you, and that fits your diagnosis. To read the full show notes for this episode, head over to Dr. Aimee's blog by clicking here. To subscribe to Dr. Aimee's newsletter, click here.

Dr. Aimee shares 8 things for you to consider to avoid fertility issues. She knows that no one gets married (not that you need to be married to have a baby) and says, "I can't wait to see Dr. Aimee and have fertility issues." To read the full show notes, visit Dr. Aimee's blog by clicking here. Sign up for Dr. Aimee's newsletter. Click or Tap here.

This episode is all about everything you need to know about egg donation. Dr. Aimee goes over the process of egg retrieval, who may receive your eggs, psychological considerations, and what questions you should ask before donating. Read more on Medium: Everything You Need to Know About Being an Egg Donor

Have you been trying to get pregnant for awhile, and wonder when you might need to go see a fertility expert? Trying to conceive is a difficult phase, and Dr. Aimee explains when you might want to see an expert, and what to expect in your first visit.

Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh shares all about the dos and donts of fertility treatments. If you are trying to conceive and have questions about fertility and reproductive health, this is the show for you.

Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh, fertility expert, discusses the pros and cons of having IVF (Invitro Fertilization). Learn all about why you might consider IVF as part of your fertility treatment options. To read the full show notes for this episode, click here to visit Dr. Aimee's blog. Subscribe to Dr. Aimee's newsletter by tapping or clicking here.

More and more we're seeing the stories in the news about celebrities who are having children in their late 40s and 50s - and, my patients often have questions around how this is possible? This week's show is all about the truth of menopausal pregnancy. Read more about it on my Medium post, by clicking here.

I want to share with you the advice I give directly to my patients. My hope is that you're able to apply this, no matter your situation, and find your fertility journey is better as a result. Share it with your friends and family. Read the whole post here, on my Medium Channel.

Have you ever used Google Maps and been redirected midway via a better route? Think about this show as your personalized navigation tool for fertility and IVF. If you want to read more about this topic, head over to my post: https://draimee.org/5-things-to-consider-before-during-and-after-ivf And, if you would like to get on my VIP list to learn more about how to preserve your fertility, visit my website at: https://eggwhisperer.com/

Dr. Aimee shares all of her tricks and tips on how to get pregnant, whether that be naturally, or with the help of a fertility specialist and the latest available fertility treatments.

With many women waiting to grow their families later in life, this episode is all about the questions you'll want to ask your doctor about your fertility in your 40s. Can you conceive using your own eggs? Does sperm matter? What is DOR?

Dr. Aimee shares how she personalize the process of finding an egg donor, sperm donor, or gestational carrier, so that everyone involves feels like they are well informed and empowered with the right information.

In honor of National Infertility Awareness Week, Dr. Aimee shares the top 20 myths that she hears all the time around fertility. Do sperm matter? Does IVF cause childhood cancer? Eating McDonalds French Fries can help with embryo implantation? Find out!

What things do you wish someone had told you before your fertility journey? If you're just beginning your journey, what are the things you wish you knew, and feel like no one has explained to you? Dr. Aimee answers questions from listeners on this show.

Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh discusses the top reasons you're not getting pregnant, and how to get pregnant even when faced with infertility and other reproductive and fertility concerns.

Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh walks through your complete guide to fertility testing, explaining what you need to know about your fertility and reproductive options.