The Egg Whisperer Show

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.