The Egg Whisperer Show

Recently, Rose from Iran sent a question in to Ask The Egg Whisperer. Here's what her message said, "I'm 36 years old. I've had three miscarriages all at around eight weeks of pregnancy. I've asked for PGD chromosome X testing or PGS testing, because doctors couldn't give that to me in Iran. Do you think I might be a good candidate for IVF?" My short answer is that yes, Rose might want to consider IVF and additional genetic testing. The genetic integrity will tell us that embryo has the ability to turn into a viable pregnancy. And then, the quality of the embryo tells us the implantation potential of that embryo. You can tune in to the episode for my full explanation, and my answers to other listener questions. Follow on Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify   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.

Dr. Lucky Sekhon is a reproductive endocrinologist and infertility specialist at Reproductive Medicine Associates of New York. She is joining me today as par of the Egg Whisperer Fertility Specialist series to talk about genetic testing and fertility, and everything you need to know before trying to conceive.   Genetics play a huge role in our fertility, and like I always say, “the more you know, the better things will go.” I'm so honored that she’s here to share her wisdom with us. Follow on Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify 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.

Today on the podcast, I’m delighted to be speaking to Dr. Lucky Sekhon, or as many of her patients call her, Dr. Lucky. She is a reproductive endocrinologist and infertility specialist at Reproductive Medicine Associates of New York, a large New York City based IVF center. She was born and raised in Toronto, Canada and moved to NYC to complete her OB/GYN residency training. We’re going to be talking about genetic testing & fertility, and everything you need to know before trying to conceive.   Genetic testing can sound kind of intimidating to people, and it shouldn’t be! Genetics play a huge role in our fertility, and like I always say, “the more you know, the better things will go.” Dr. Lucky is here to tell us more about it. I feel lucky ;-) to have her on the show, and so honored that she’s here to share her wisdom with us.   Follow on Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify 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.

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 Follow on Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify 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.

Priscilla recently wrote in to Ask The Egg Whisperer a question. She had her AMH and FSH levels tested, and she is wondering if they are incorrect. Here's what she had to say, "Back in August, I did a test and my AMH came back at 0.9. My FSH was 15. I'm 34 years old. I have super regular cycles. Is there a chance the test is wrong? And do I have a chance of conceiving naturally?" My short answer is this: There is a chance that the there's some lab variation. I'm not going to necessarily say that it's "wrong," but to know if it was truly accurate for you, I would recommend that you repeat it. I encourage people to track and trend their levels because one test gives you a snapshot of what is happening at just one time.  So don't just rely on one snapshot. I think that's the mistake people make by not understanding their full diagnosis. Without checking your labs more than once, just one FSA, AMH, and Estradiol does not tell you the whole story. Sometimes, people rely one set of results, when the reality is if you checked your hormone levels one more time, you might have picked something up that you would not have picked up if you just relied on that first level. Be sure and check out my TUSHY Method for more info on how to get a diagnosis. To hear the rest of my answer, and the answer to other listener questions, tune in to today's episode. Follow on Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify   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.

Recently, a listener wrote in and asked why follicle counts can vary from month to month, and specifically why they drop some months.  And, it's a great question!  For now, we have to check estradiol, AMH, and FSH and have patients come in for a follicle count so we can determine if it's a good month to move forward with a cycle. There is no crystal ball or chart that will help determine that information.  To hear the rest of my answer, and the answer to other listener questions, tune in to today's episode. 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.

You know that when someone writes a book titled “GUYnecology,” I’m going to want to have them on the podcast ASAP. Today, Rene Almeling joins me for an informative and fun conversation about the history of male fertility medicine. Professor Rene Almeling is an associate professor of sociology at Yale University where her research and teaching has focused on gender and medicine. Using a science based approach, she examines how our bodies, and cultural norms interact to influence scientific knowledge, medical markets, and our individual experiences. Her new book, GUYnecology, takes a look at why society pays little attention to men’s reproductive health and discusses how this gap affects medical knowledge, health policies, and reproductive politics.   Follow on Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify 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.

Dr. Alex Carrasco specializes in gut health and I’m so happy to have her on my podcast talking about the link between gut health and fertility. Author of the book, “Bloom: 7 Steps to Reclaim Your Health, Cultivate Your Desires, and Reignite Your Spark,” Dr. Alex also runs an innovative functional and integrative medicine practice that takes a look at your whole health. 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.

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.

Recently, Suzanne wrote in to ask if working a night shift may negatively impact her chances of becoming pregnant via embryo transfer. Here's what she has to say, "I'm  wondering if you think that it's very bad to work night shifts when trying to get pregnant with an embryo transfer. I also work some days and evenings, but mostly nights. And I've heard different things about it. If it's good or not, what do you think about it? Can it really disturb implantation and cause miscarriage?" And my answer for Suzanne is that it depends on many things, including how long you've been trying and your age. You can tune in for my full answer, along with answers to other listener questions. To hear the rest of my answer, and the answer to other listener questions, tune in to today's episode. 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.