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Read the full show notes: https://www.draimee.org/preparing-for-embryo-transfer
 
On today’s podcast episode, I’m talking about preparing for embryo transfer. I find that it’s helpful to think about embryo transfer the same way you might think about having a very special guest over for dinner.


What are you going to do if you have a very special person over? You’re going to make sure everything is absolutely perfect. When it comes to preparing for an embryo transfer, you want to take the same approach. Your metaphorical home in the house analogy is your uterus.


The devastation of doing more tests and finding out that something might be wrong that you have to fix is kind of a pain, but the devastation of going through a transfer that doesn’t work is also pretty darn awful. Because I work so hard to help families, if I can do anything to prevent someone from not experiencing the devastation of a negative embryo transfer, I’m going to do everything possible to clean up that house and make sure it’s perfect.


What I recommend is that people do 3 tests before embryo transfer to make sure your uterus is absolutely perfect prior to your embryo transfer.They are: Hysteroscopy Saline Infusion, Sonogram, and Hysterosalpingogram.


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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.

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Read the full show notes: https://www.draimee.org/fertility-facts-for-anyone-over-35-hosted-by-liz-moody
In today's podcast episode, I'm sharing a conversation that aired on The Liz Moody Podcast. Liz asked a ton of questions that took the interview in a lot of fun directions. Plus she'd polled her own audience for questions, and you know I LOVE a good "Ask The Egg Whisperer" session.
In this engaging episode, we dive into the increasing rates of infertility, the innovative technology of egg freezing, and provide practical advice for your fertility journey. We'll debunk common myths, share emotional support tips, and present real-life success stories. Plus, discover how you can join my monthly live IVF classes, designed to be accessible and informative.
Here's some of what we covered: 
1. Are infertility rates really going up? 
2. How technology and lifestyle changes can impact your fertility journey 
3. The best time and ways to freeze your eggs 
4. Practical tips for preconception prep and staying positive during your fertility journey
5. Super fun lightning round of "does this impact fertility?" where we talk about breast implants, non-organic food, laptop usage for men, and the sperm killing truth about some lubricants!

The full conversation on The Liz Moody Podcast

Liz Moody's Instagram

The Live Sperm Show, where we tested sperm and lubricants.

Do you have questions about IVF, and what to expect?
Click here to join Dr. Aimee for The IVF Class.
The next live class call is on Monday, June 17th, 2024 at 4pm PST, where Dr. Aimee will explain IVF and there will be time to ask her your questions live on Zoom.


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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
00:41 Meet Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh
01:48 Infertility Rates and Age
03:11 Egg Freezing and Technology
05:32 Emotional Aspects of Egg Freezing
12:42 Fertility Testing and Assessments
20:39 PCOS and Endometriosis
29:51 Advanced Fertility Treatments
36:24 Understanding Ovulation Augmentation
36:51 Natural Modified Protocol for IVF
38:09 Impact of Changing Laws on Frozen Embryos
39:49 Mental Health and Fertility
42:32 Supporting Someone on a Fertility Journey
46:08 Preventing Early Miscarriages
49:19 Fertility Myths and Facts
59:38 Practical Tips for Fertility
01:01:05 Financial Aspects of Fertility Treatments
01:03:22 Dr. Aimee's Offerings and Final Thoughts

Read the Show Notes: https://www.draimee.org/genetics-mosaic-embryos-and-your-fertility-with-guest-meaghan-doyle
Meaghan Doyle is the owner and genetic counselor at DNAide Genetic Counselling. She specializes in infertility, preimplantation genetic testing, and preconception genetic counselling. After seeing patients who came from other clinics where access to a genetic counsellor was not available, she saw the negative impact this had on their care. She has since joined Instagram to help provide education on fertility genetics to help bridge this gap. Meaghan is passionate about genetics, and works together with patients so they can feel empowered to make decisions about their fertility treatment that are best for them.

I'm delighted to have her join me on the podcast today to discuss mosaic embryos, genetics, and your fertility. We are going to discuss the success rates of transferring mosaic embryos, understanding the different rankings of mosaic embryos, and the misconceptions about mosaics.

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Visit Meaghan's website
 
Do you have questions about IVF, and what to expect?
Click here to join Dr. Aimee for The IVF Class.
The next live class call is on Monday, June 17th, 2024 at 4pm PST, where Dr. Aimee will explain IVF and there will be time to ask her your questions live on Zoom.


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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.

See the full show notes: https://draimee.org/is-it-time-to-see-a-fertility-specialist
If you’re eager to get pregnant and are wondering if it’s time to see a fertility specialist, you might be right. There are a number of factors to take into account when deciding whether it’s time to see a fertility specialist. Of course there are a lot more details about each of these items in the podcast episode today, but here is a sneak peek of the 6 reason that may be telling you it’s time to see a fertility expert:
 
1. If you’re over 35: schedule an appointment if you’ve been trying for 6 months. 
2. If you’re over 37: consider seeing a fertility specialist (and not wait before seeking professional advice) to get your TUSHY checked. 
3. If you have irregular cycles, make an appointment to see what may be causing that irregularity.. 
4. Painful periods. If you think your periods are more painful than average, or you are worried about the pain you’re experiencing, you may suffer from endometriosis, which can make it more difficult to get pregnant. A fertility expert can help with a diagnosis and treatment..
5. Heavy bleeding. If your periods seem especially heavy, this may be a sign that there is something blocking your ability to get pregnant.
6. Male factor or sperm issues. It takes an egg and a sperm to make a baby so if your male partner or sperm donor has a chronic medical problems, is drinking, smoking or partaking in drugs,  or is overweight, a fertility specialist can help determine if that is playing a role.
 
Do you have questions about IVF, and what to expect?
Click here to join Dr. Aimee for The IVF Class.
The next live class call is on Monday, June 17th, 2024 at 4pm PST, where Dr. Aimee will explain IVF and there will be time to ask her your questions live on Zoom.


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.
 
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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 Fertility Challenges
00:36 Understanding Fertility Experts
01:46 Planning for Parenthood
03:11 Biological Clock and Egg Health
03:59 When to See a Fertility Expert
05:12 Fallopian Tubes and Fertility
07:37 Sperm Health and Male Fertility
10:50 First Visit Expectations
15:54 Genetic Testing and Lab Work
19:13 Pelvic Ultrasound and Semen Analysis
27:03 Final Thoughts and Resources

Read the full show notes: https://www.draimee.org/how-to-handle-anxiety-as-a-fertility-patient-with-guest-dr-ellen-vora
Today on The Egg Whisperer Show, I'm really excited to be joined by Dr. Ellen Vora. I feel we are very much alike. She's passionate about easing the real suffering that people experience from anxiety and mental health issues. I can't wait to have her come on and share some new insights about anxiety (it turns out it's not just a "neck up" problem), the difference between "false" anxiety and true anxiety, and how to handle the anxiety that often comes up as a fertility patient. We'll also be talking more about her book, which came out this year, titled "The Anatomy of Anxiety."

Dr. Ellen Vora is a holistic psychiatrist, acupuncturist, and yoga teacher. She takes a functional medicine approach to mental health—considering the whole person and addressing imbalance at the root. Dr. Vora received her B.A. from Yale University and her M.D. from Columbia University, and she is board-certified in psychiatry and integrative holistic medicine. She lives in New York City with her husband and daughter.

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Visit Dr. Ellen Vora's site.


Do you have questions about IVF, and what to expect?
Click here to join Dr. Aimee for The IVF Class.
The next live class call is on Monday, June 17th, 2024 at 4pm PST, where Dr. Aimee will explain IVF and there will be time to ask her your questions live on Zoom.


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 Introduction and Guest Welcome
01:15 Understanding Anxiety: A Holistic Approach
04:24 Physical Health's Impact on Mental Health
06:35 False Anxiety vs. True Anxiety
11:42 Managing Anxiety During Fertility Treatments
21:04 Immediate Tips for Handling Anxiety
26:54 The Importance of Community and Connection
29:27 Conclusion and Contact Information

Read the full show notes: https://www.draimee.org/pcos-it-has-nothing-to-do-with-cysts
Do you know what I think of PCOS? I think the name should really be “Please Confirm this Ovary Syndrome.” I'm telling you, I find that there's no condition that's more misdiagnosed than PCOS.
 
Today on The Egg Whisperer Show podcast, I'm talking about PCOS, or Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. Did you know that celebrities like Jillian Michaels and Posh Spice both have PCOS? 
 
A few PCOS facts:
PCOS does not equal infertility.  You may have a harder time getting pregnant if you have PCOS, because you may not be ovulating frequently or regularly. It's difficult only because it's hard to know when you're ovulating. When you do ovulate with PCOS, you are likely to ovulate multiple eggs, making you very fertile! Every time you ovulate, you make a cyst of ovulation.  Ovulating multiple eggs is what creates multiple cysts, which is where you get the name: Poly (multiple) cystic (cystic). Some symptoms may include: hair loss of the scalp, hirsutism (or hair on your body in areas like the chin, upper abdomen, lower abdomen or back), high testosterone levels, high insulin levels, higher estrogen levels, and higher BMI.  You can help manage PCOS by a paleo-like or mediterranean diet, taking birth control pills which can lower testosterone, or other testosterone-lowering drugs, and supplements. Do you have questions about IVF?
Click here to join Dr. Aimee for The IVF Class where Dr. Aimee will explain IVF and there will be time to ask her your questions live on Zoom.
 
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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.
 
Time stamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:31 Misdiagnosis and Confirmation
03:02 Symptoms and Misconceptions
04:22 PCOS and Fertility
05:33 Evolutionary Advantage
06:56 Normal Ovaries vs PCOS Ovaries
08:42 Impact on Body and Health Risks
10:02 Importance of Early Treatment
11:45 Lifestyle and Medication Management
05:28 Supplements and Natural Remedies
15:22 Comprehensive Management
15:53 Conclusion