
The Egg Whisperer Show
In 2017, Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh started her weekly Egg Whisperer Show as a way of promoting fertility awareness. Her goal is to give people answers to questions and topics that aren’t easily found elsewhere on the internet. Delivered with a healthy dose of Dr. Aimee’s signature wit and sweet kindness, she manages to simplify the complex. Information is easy and accessible to all with Dr. Aimee’s help.
Latest episodes

May 27, 2024 • 33min
The Best Strategies to Help You Manage Fertility Stress with guest Josephine Atluri
Read the full show notes: https://www.draimee.org/the-best-strategies-to-help-you-manage-fertility-stress-with-guest-josephine-atluri Fertility patients face many emotions as they undergo treatment, and for many it is a stressful time. One of the things that I always encourage patients to do is to assemble their TEAM. This means finding a Therapist, Eating right, doing Acupuncture, and creating a Mindfulness and Mediation practice. Today on The Egg Whisperer Show, I’m really excited to have Josephine Atluri joining me. She is a meditation coach, and specializes in working with people going through fertility treatment. She also has 6 kids of her own and did IVF, surrogacy, and adoption to grow her family. Find Josephine Atluri's website here. Read the full show notes on Dr. Aimee's 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, June 17, 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! 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.

May 24, 2024 • 34min
Understanding Fertility and the TUSHY Method hosted by Anne Matthews of Trying to Be Positive
See the full show notes: https://www.draimee.org/understanding-fertility-and-the-tushy-method-hosted-by-anne-matthews In this episode hosted by Anne Matthews, a fertility-focused acupuncturist from Energy Tree in Toronto, Canada, Anne discusses fertility issues with Dr. Aimee. Anne reveals how she became a fan of Dr. Aimee's holistic and patient-centric approach rooted in the TUSHY method, which stands for Testing: Tubes, Uterus, Sperm, Hormones, and Your genetics. They delve into the inadequacies of common fertility treatments, the importance of comprehensive diagnostic tests, and the role of acupuncture. They also discuss the implications of factors such as polyps, DNA fragmentation in sperm, and the significance of quality embryo grading. Dr. Aimee emphasizes the importance of personalized patient care, thorough diagnoses, and being emotionally and physically prepared for pregnancy, reflecting on her own motivations for specializing in fertility treatments. The conversation also covers the roles of psychological support, supplementation, and the evolving landscape of egg freezing and IVF. Read the show notes on Dr. Aimee's website: You can find Trying to Be Positive On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TryingToBePositiveAnneMatthews On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0UXkqQ6jQc0rqAQWSVKIBK 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, June 17, 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. 00:00 Introduction to the Episode and Host 00:44 The Impact of Relatable Fertility Advice 01:48 Exploring the TUSHY Method for Fertility Testing 03:28 The Importance of Sperm Analysis in Fertility 05:05 Addressing Common Fertility Issues and Solutions 07:36 Navigating Unexplained Infertility and IVF Insights 10:00 Preparing for IVF: Supplements, Testing, and Emotional Readiness 24:33 The Role of Acupuncture in Fertility Treatment 26:56 Personal Motivations and Philosophies in Fertility Care 28:48 Egg Freezing and the Future of Fertility

May 23, 2024 • 30min
Optimizing Your Fertility Through Weight Loss with guest Dr. Stephanie Fein
Read the full show notes: https://www.draimee.org/optimizing-your-fertility-through-weight-loss-with-guest-dr-stephanie-fein On this episode of The Egg Whisperer Show, Dr. Aimee welcomes Dr. Stephanie Fein, an expert in weight loss and fertility, to discuss the sensitive yet important topic of optimizing fertility through weight loss. With a deep passion for medicine and personal experience in weight management, Dr. Fein shares her journey from internal medicine to specializing in weight loss and fertility. The conversation covers various aspects including the physiological connection between weight and fertility, effective weight loss strategies, emotional challenges, and practical advice for fertility patients. Read the article on Dr. Aimee's Website. Get Dr. Aimee's brand new Conception Kit 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.

May 22, 2024 • 32min
Acupuncture and IVF Outcomes with guest Dr. Lee Hullender Rubin
In this episode of The Egg Whisperer Show, Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh welcomes Dr. Lee Hullender Rubin, a leading expert in acupuncture with a focus on fertility. Dr. Lee discusses her recent publication on the effects of acupuncture on IVF-related anxiety and shares her extensive experience in the field. Listeners will learn about the mechanisms of acupuncture, its benefits for fertility treatment, and the ways it can support IVF, IUI, endometriosis, PCOS, and other reproductive health issues. The discussion also highlights Dr. Lee's personal journey into acupuncture and her commitment to integrating both Western and Eastern medicine to enhance patient outcomes. The episode wraps up with practical advice for implementing acupuncture in fertility treatments and extends an invitation for further collaboration between healthcare providers and acupuncturists. 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, June 17, 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. 00:00 Introduction to Acupuncture and IVF with Dr. Lee Hullender Rubin 01:31 Understanding Acupuncture: Basics and Benefits 03:54 Acupuncture's Role in Fertility and IVF Support 05:46 Dr. Lee's Journey into Acupuncture and Fertility Medicine 09:17 How Acupuncture Enhances IVF Outcomes 17:41 Addressing Anxiety in IVF Treatments Through Acupuncture 25:56 Exploring the Safety and Efficacy of Acupuncture 28:44 Advice for Patients and Healthcare Providers on Acupuncture

May 21, 2024 • 20min
Rewriting the Script Around Women's Fertility with Abby Mercado and Kristyn Hodgdon of Rescripted
Read the Notes: https://www.draimee.org/rewriting-the-script-around-womens-fertility-with-abby-mercado-and-kristyn-hodgdon-of-rescripted In this episode of the Egg Whisperer Show, Dr. Aimee welcomes Abby and Kristyn, co-founders of Rescripted, to discuss their mission to rewrite the fertility journey. Abby's background includes founding Best Shot and venturing into medication management during her IVF journey, while Kristyn founded the Fertility Tribe, focusing on community and support through personal experiences with PCOS and IVF. They share their story of meeting on Instagram, merging their companies, and creating a free, all-encompassing educational platform for fertility patients. Rescripted provides scientifically driven, empathetic content, a social network, a marketplace, and a pharmacy with best-in-class services and pricing. They also talk about their “Dear (In)Fertility” podcast, aiming to tackle issues from mental health to sex education. The episode emphasizes the importance of destigmatizing infertility and the need for better reproductive health education and insurance coverage. Read the full show notes on Dr. Aimee's website. You can find Rescripted here: https://rescripted.com/ Do you have questions about IVF? Join Dr. Aimee for an online IVF Class, where you will learn all about IVF, and have a chance to ask you her questions live on Zoom. The next class call is on Monday, June 17, 2024 at 4pm PST (7pm EST). You can enroll by clicking here. Get Dr. Aimee's brand new Conception Kit here. 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 00:00 Welcome to the Egg Whisper Show: Introducing Rescripted 00:52 The Founders' Journey: From Personal Struggles to Fertility Advocacy 05:26 Rescripted Unveiled: A New Era of Fertility Support 07:53 Innovating Fertility Treatment: The Rescripted Pharmacy 10:36 Dear (In)Fertility: A Podcast Breaking Stigmas 17:00 Vision for the Future: Changing the Conversation on Fertility 18:56 Closing Thoughts: A Safe Space for Fertility Conversations

May 20, 2024 • 19min
Fertility Treatment Options for Military Families with Special Guest Dr. Kate O'Leary
Full show notes and transcript: https://www.draimee.org/fertility-treatment-options-for-military-families-with-dr-oleary In this episode of The Egg Whisperer Show, Dr. Kate O'Leary joins to discuss fertility treatment options for military families. Dr. O'Leary, double board-certified in OB GYN and reproductive endocrinology, shares insights from her extensive military medical career and current practice in Cincinnati. She elaborates on unique challenges military women face regarding fertility, including higher risks of tubal factor infertility and exposure to various toxins. Dr. O'Leary provides advice for military personnel considering fertility preservation and treatment, highlighting the importance of being proactive and asking for referrals. Practical tips like maintaining a healthy lifestyle and the potential benefits of AMH testing are also discussed, as well as the challenges of finding affordable treatment and the importance of communication with commanders. Click here to join Dr. Aimee for The IVF Class. The next live class call is on Monday, May 20, 2024 at 4pm PST, where Dr. Aimee will explain IVF and there will be time to ask her your questions live on Zoom. You can find Dr. Kate O'Leary's website here: https://www.midwestfertility.com/indianapolis-fertility-clinic/kate-oleary-md/ Follow Dr. O'Leary on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drkateoleary/ 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 00:00 Introduction to the Episode and Guest 01:15 Dr. O'Leary's Military Background and Advice for Aspiring Military Doctors 03:47 Unique Fertility Challenges for Military Families 07:33 Navigating Fertility Treatment Options for Military Personnel 12:46 Maximizing Natural Pregnancy Chances and Fertility Preservation 17:11 Dr. O'Leary's Journey from Ramen to Gourmet Cooking 18:24 Closing Remarks and Invitation for the Next Show 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.

May 17, 2024 • 33min
Essential Fertility Care Fundamentals hosted by Lisa Schuman of Building Your Family podcast
In this episode, we’re sharing an interview originally hosted by Lisa Schumann of Building Your Family. In it, they cover Dr. Aimee’s innovative diagnostic methods, including the TUSHY Method for women and the BALLS Method for men. Dr. Aimee shares her journey into fertility treatment, emphasizing the importance of comprehensive diagnosis to avoid unnecessary costs and heartbreaks, and discusses her vision for a more informed path to parenthood. The conversation covers various topics, including the importance of considering the desired family size when planning for parenthood, fertility preservation, and proactive measures for enhancing egg and sperm quality through lifestyle adjustments and supplements. Dr. Aimee also highlights the significance of open options for family planning, such as egg freezing, and the impact of relationships on fertility treatments. The episode aims to educate listeners on the complexities of fertility challenges and the innovative methods available to address them. Do you have questions about IVF?Click here to join Dr. Aimee for The IVF Class. The next live class call is on Monday, May 20, 2024 at 4pm PST, where Dr. Aimee will explain IVF and there will be time to ask her your questions live on Zoom. Read the full show notes at Dr. Aimee's website. You can find Lisa Schuman and Building Your Family podcast here. 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. 00:00 Welcome to Building Your Family Podcast 00:38 Introducing Dr. Aimee: The Fertility Innovator 01:03 The Revolutionary TUSHY Method Explained 04:32 A Deep Dive into Fertility Diagnostics and Treatments 08:31 Exploring the BALLS Method for Male Fertility 11:48 The Egg Whisperer DIET: A Comprehensive IVF Approach 12:07 Navigating Legal and Emotional Aspects of Fertility Treatments 14:30 Supplements and Lifestyle: Enhancing Fertility Naturally 21:30 Addressing Common Fertility Challenges and Solutions 27:35 Empowering Patients with Knowledge and Support 29:37 Egg Whisperer School: Expanding Fertility Education 31:04 Closing Thoughts and How to Find Dr. Aimee

May 16, 2024 • 23min
Pregnancy After 40: From Preconception to Delivery with guest Dr. Shannon Clark
Dr. Shannon Clark is back on The Egg Whisperer Show to talk about the paper she recently co-authored, titled "Pregnancy After 40: Recommendations for Counseling, Evaluation, and Management From Preconception to Delivery." Whether you are a patient or a doctor, I know that this is a topic that will interest so many of you. I can't wait to talk to her about what should be included in preconception counseling after 40, the role of Assisted Reproductive Technologies, what you need to know about each trimester of pregnancy after 40, and what to consider regarding delivery. Dr. Shannon Clark is a double board certified Obstetrician and Gynecologist and Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialist focusing on the care of women with maternal and/ or fetal complications of pregnancy. During her first year of residency, she realized her passion for taking care of women with complicated, or high-risk, pregnancies and subsequently pursued a fellowship in Maternal-Fetal Medicine and Masters in Medical Science at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, TX, where she is an Associate Professor with roles as a clinician, researcher, and educator. She had her twins at age 43, and runs the popular "Babies After 35" account on Instagram, and "TikTocBabyDoc" on TikToc. Thank you for joining me again, Shannon! Read the full show notes 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, May 20, 2024 at 4pm PST, where Dr. Aimee will explain IVF and there will be time to ask her your questions live on Zoom. You can find Dr. Shannon Clark on Instagram here. 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.

May 15, 2024 • 22min
PGT-A with guest Dr. Eric Forman
Dr. Eric Forman is the medical and lab director at Columbia University Fertility Center where he oversees the medical practice as well as IVF embryology and andrology labs, while also actively seeing patients. He set the standard for eSETs (elective single embryo transfers) across the globe. And, he revolutionized how we freeze eggs, with his research proving that the rapid vitrification technology does not increase the risk of genetic abnormalities in embryos. Dr. Forman is joining me today on the Egg Whisperer Show podcast to discuss a hot topic in fertility medicine: PGT-A. We are going to discuss preimplantation genetic testing (PGT), the science behind this testing, and a recent paper, published in the New England Journal of Medicine (Live Birth with or Without Preimplantation Genetic Testing for Aneuploidy). Do you have questions about IVF? Join Dr. Aimee for The IVF Class at The Egg Whisperer School. Listen 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.

May 14, 2024 • 50min
Behind the Scenes in the IVF Lab with Dr. Carol Lynn Curchoe
Dr. Carol Lynn Curchoe, also known far and wide as Dr. Curly Queues joins Dr. Aimee. Dr. Curchoe is a Senior Clinical Embryologist and Founder of ART Compass IVF. We are talking to her about the latest in cutting edge IVF technology. We will also be talking about the ART Compass app, a mobile application she designed for IVF cycle management and how her technology has changed workflow and improved safety in labs everywhere. ⠀ 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.