The Egg Whisperer Show

I may not be your fertility doctor, but it doesn’t matter where you live. If you’re thinking about or actively preparing for In-vitro Fertilization (IVF) then I’m so glad to have you here. My intention is to help you get ready for IVF — regardless of who your doctor is or where you live. These are the tips you can apply to your situation to take an active role in your fertility care. Step 1: Know your diagnosis Step 2: Assemble your team Step 3: Get organized & keep track of your files Step 4: Understand medication side effects Step 5: Understand your semen collection options Step 6: Decide if you are going to do IVF with or without ICSI or PICSI Step 7: Decide if you will genetically test the embryos Step 8: Understand if you will be at risk for OHSS Step 9: Prepare for the transfer Read all of the show notes on Dr. Aimee's website Do you have questions about IVF? Click here to join Dr. Aimee for The IVF Class. The next live class call is on Monday, September 16, 2024 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.

In this episode of The Egg Whisperer Show, I'm welcoming back renowned fertility specialist Dr. Geoffrey Sher to talk all about the causes and prevention of poor embryo quality in IVF. With over 36 years of experience and more than 17,000 IVF babies born through his work, Dr. Sher offers valuable insights into the factors that influence embryo quality and shares strategies to help improve IVF outcomes. Read the full show notes on Dr, Aimee's website. You can find Dr. Sher at Sher Fertility Solutions. Key Topics: Embryo Competency: Exploring the critical role of embryo competency in IVF success rates and miscarriages. Factors Affecting Egg Quality: A closer look at how age, ovarian reserve, and the ovarian hormonal environment affect egg quality. Impact of Environmental Pollutants: How pollutants like bisphenol A can impact egg quality and overall reproductive health. Personalized Treatment Protocols: The importance of individualized ovarian stimulation protocols for optimal egg development. Sperm Quality's Role: How sperm quality impacts embryo development and ways to improve it. Emerging Technologies: New advancements in IVF, such as PGT and video screening for embryo development, that are shaping the future of fertility treatments. Guest Information: Dr. Geoffrey Sher is the founder of Sher Fertility Solutions and a pioneer in the field of assisted reproductive technology (ART). He has authored multiple books and over 200 scientific articles and has been instrumental in advancing fertility treatments worldwide. Resources: Dr. Sher’s book: In Vitro Fertilization: The Art of Making Babies Download Dr. Sher’s free ebook “From In Vitro Fertilization to Family: A Journey with Sher Fertility Solutions“ Download Dr. Sher’s Free ebook: “Recurrent Pregnancy Loss and Unexplained IVF Failure: The Immunologic Link” (on immunology and recurrent pregnancy loss). Contact Dr. Sher’s assistant Patti at concierge@sherivf.com or call 702-533-2691 for inquiries. Do you have questions about IVF?Click here to join Dr. Aimee for The IVF Class. The next live class call is on Monday, September 16, 2024 at 4pm PST, 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. Other ways to connect with Dr. Aimee and The Egg Whisperer Show: Subscribe to my YouTube channel for more fertility tips!Subscribe to the newsletter to get updates  

Today on the Egg Whisperer Show, I'm delighted to be joined by Dr. Mathew Leonardi . As a world expert in endometriosis, Dr. Leonardi is known for finding innovative ways to diagnose and treat endometriosis. Additionally, he is an avid researcher, and I can't wait for him to share his research with us. You all know that I love talking about the latest technology and research around fertility, and this conversation is going to be jam packed with great info. Read the full show notes on Dr. Aimee's website.   Dr. Mathew Leonardi's website click here. Do you have questions about IVF?Click here to join Dr. Aimee for The IVF Class. The next live class call is on Monday, September 16, 2024 at 4pm PST, 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. Other ways to connect with Dr. Aimee and The Egg Whisperer Show: Subscribe to my YouTube channel for more fertility tips!Subscribe to the newsletter to get updates

I’m so excited to have Maya, Jen, and Gina of EM•POWER with Moxi back for part two of our discussion about embryo donation! Today, we’re talking all about becoming a parent through embryo donation. Maya became a mother through embryo donation, and she is sharing about the emotional shift that comes with choosing to become a parent to a baby that doesn’t share your DNA. She also talks about some things to consider when you’re deciding if embryo donation is the right choice for you to grow your family. We also talk about genetic counseling, Empower with Moxi’s “Moxi Matching” service, and other ways that Empower with Moxi is supporting the community. The journey of becoming a parent through embryo donation is very special, and I’m so honored to have Maya, Jen, and Gina back to share more about the options, considerations, and beauty of embryo donation.  Read the full transcript of our conversation on the website. Check out part one of this conversation. Learn more about EM•POWER with Moxi. I am dedicating this whole week to sharing stories and  information about embryo donation, and the beautiful role embryo donation has played in so many patients' lives. From what to think about if considering donating your embryos, to stories of how families have decided to embrace embryo donation to grow their families, I'm know this will give you new insights and inspiration around this option in growing a family. I hope you'll tune in and share these stories with others, too. 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  where you can schedule a consultation.

In early 2019, Gina, Jen, and Maya came together as mamas on a mission to transform the landscape of embryo donation. Each of them had a different fertility journey that had a connection to embryo donation, and wanted to make embryo donation better understood, more inclusive, and more accessible. And, they wanted to bridge the gap between reproductive medicine and child well being. I'm so excited to have them on the show. In this episode (which is Part 1 of 2), we're covering donating embryos. Gina and Jen will be talking about options for people who want to donate their embryos, including the psychological considerations, and what patients should know before donating embryos to another family. I love what EM•POWER with Moxi does, and  I am delighted to have partnered with EM•POWER with Moxi to help guide patients through the things to consider if you are looking at embryo donation as a disposition option or a family building choice. You can click here to learn more. Read the full transcript of this conversation on Dr. Aimee's website. Do you have questions about IVF?Click here to join Dr. Aimee for The IVF Class. The next live class call is on Monday, September 16, 2024 at 4pm PST, where Dr. Aimee will explain IVF and there will be time to ask her your questions live on Zoom. I am dedicating this whole week to sharing stories and  information about embryo donation, and the beautiful role embryo donation has played in so many patients' lives. From what to think about if considering donating your embryos, to stories of how families have decided to embrace embryo donation to grow their families, I'm know this will give you new insights and inspiration around this option in growing a family. I hope you'll tune in and share these stories with others, too.   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  where you can schedule a consultation.

In this episode, Dr. Aimee is joined by Dr. Angela Thyer, a reproductive endocrinologist, and Judy Simon, a reproductive health nutritionist, to discuss their book 'Getting to Baby: A Food First Fertility Plan to Improve Your Odds and Shorten Your Time to Pregnancy'.   They share insights from over a decade of research and their experiences teaching fertility-focused cooking classes. The episode delves into practical tips from their book, including their six-week fertility diet guide, the benefits of grain bowls, and the importance of hydration and protein during IVF cycles.   Additionally, they address common misconceptions about dietary restrictions like eliminating gluten and dairy, and emphasize the value of real, unprocessed foods for a fertility-friendly diet.   Tune in on Dr. Aimee's website.  Purchase "Getting to Baby:" https://amzn.to/3VRJMfN Dr. Angela Thyer: https://angelathyermd.com/ Judy Simon, RDN: https://www.mind-body-nutrition.com/ Do you have questions about IVF?Click here to join Dr. Aimee for The IVF Class. The next live class call is on Monday, September 16, 2024 at 4pm PST, where Dr. Aimee will explain IVF and there will be time to ask her your questions live on Zoom. 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.   Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction 01:04 Motivation Behind the Book 02:48 Six-Week Guide to Fertility Nutrition 04:01 Creating Grain Bowls 07:04 Tips for IVF and Protein Intake 12:30 Foods to Avoid and Common Misconceptions 14:11 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Today, I’m thrilled to welcome Judy Simon and Dr. Angela Thyer back to the podcast to talk all about their brand new book, Getting to Baby. Dr. Angela is a board-certified reproductive endocrinologist and infertility specialist, and Judy is a registered dietitian nutritionist who specializes in reproductive health. They’ve developed a practical, food-based fertility blueprint that helps fertility patients improve their odds of success and shorten their time to pregnancy. If you’ve heard me talk about assembling your fertility TEAM, you know that E stands for “exercise and nutrition.” What you fuel your body with during this journey makes a difference, and based on Dr. Angela and Judy’s work, that difference can be huge.  They’ve already helped thousands of women who were struggling with infertility thanks to this blueprint, and I know they’re going to help so many more with this book.  Getting to Baby makes it easier to understand exactly what to eat and how to make those dietary changes in a simple, straightforward way with the science to back it up. During our conversation, we talked about: How food supports fertility The research-based science behind their plan Using food to support specific fertility diagnoses, like PCOS and endometriosis Practical tips and ways to make this transition easier Their course, Food for Fertility If you’re looking for things that you can do yourself to create a more supportive lifestyle around your fertility goals, with the science and results to prove they actually work, this is an episode you don’t want to miss. Tune in on Dr. Aimee's website. Purchase "Getting to Baby:" https://amzn.to/3VRJMfN Dr. Angela Thyer: https://angelathyermd.com/ Judy Simon, RDN: https://www.mind-body-nutrition.com/ Do you have questions about IVF?Click here to join Dr. Aimee for The IVF Class. The next live class call is on Monday, September 16, 2024 at 4pm PST, where Dr. Aimee will explain IVF and there will be time to ask her your questions live on Zoom. 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.

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. Do you have questions about IVF?Click here to join Dr. Aimee for The IVF Class. The next live class call is on Monday, October 16, 2024 at 4pm PST, where Dr. Aimee will explain IVF and there will be time to ask her your questions live on Zoom. 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.

Stephanie Levich is an author, and founder and president of Family Match Consulting, an egg donor and surrogacy agency in Los Angeles. Her recent book is titled "From the Start: A Book About Love and Making Families." I'm excited to have her join me on the show today to talk about how to find the best surrogate and egg donor. In this conversation, Stephanie and I are talking about adoption, surrogacy, and egg donation. We discuss how to navigate the process of finding egg donors and surrogates, and different ways intended parents manage their emotions and the mental health side of modern family building. Listen on Dr. Aimee's website. Find Stephanie Levich and Family Match here. Purchase Stephanie's book, "From the Start" here.   Do you have questions about IVF?Click here to join Dr. Aimee for The IVF Class. The next live class call is on Monday, October 16th, 2024 at 4pm PST, where Dr. Aimee will explain IVF and there will be time to ask her your questions live on Zoom. More ways to connect: Subscribe to my YouTube channel 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. 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  where you can schedule a consultation.

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. Dr. 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.   Read the full show notes and transcript at my website. You can find Rene Almelint's site here: https://www.renealmeling.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, October16th, 2024 at 4pm PST, where Dr. Aimee will explain IVF and there will be time to ask her your questions live on Zoom. More ways to connecT: Subscribe to my YouTube channel 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.