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EPISODE · May 22, 2025 · 13 MIN

Can You Improve Your Eggs? What the Science (and CHR) Says

from The Egg Factor · host Center For Human Reproduction

When it comes to fertility, egg quality is everything—but is there really anything you can do to improve it? In this episode of The Egg Factor, CHR’s Dr. Norbert Gleicher and Dr. David Barad break down the science behind egg health and what makes it so central to successful fertility treatment.With decades of experience working with women over 40 and patients with low ovarian reserve, our physicians discuss what the research says about supplements like DHEA and CoQ10, how aging impacts eggs, and why CHR’s individualized approach goes far beyond one-size-fits-all solutions.Whether you're just getting started or have been through IVF cycles before, this episode is packed with evidence-based advice and insight you won’t hear everywhere else.Brought to you by the Center for Human Reproduction (CHR) on the Upper East Side of New York City. With over 40 years of experience and a history of innovation, CHR has been at the forefront of fertility care since the beginning. Our founder, Dr. Norbert Gleicher, performed the first successful transvaginal egg retrieval in human history, helping to shape the future of IVF as we know it today. CHR is known for tackling some of the most challenging fertility cases—especially women over 40 and those with diminished ovarian reserve—by offering highly individualized, evidence-based care when others often turn patients away.Our team has published more than 450 peer-reviewed research papers advancing reproductive medicine, reflecting our deep commitment not only to patient care but to the science that drives better outcomes. At CHR, you're never just a number. You're part of a community focused on giving you the personalized support, science, and hope you deserve.Website: www.thechr.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chrnewyork Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrnewyork/ Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/centerforhumanreproduction/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/CenterforHumanReproduction/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chrnewyork

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When it comes to fertility, egg quality is everything—but is there really anything you can do to improve it? In this episode of The Egg Factor, CHR’s Dr. Norbert Gleicher and Dr. David Barad break down the science behind egg health and what makes it so central to successful fertility treatment. With decades of experience working with women over 40 and patients with low ovarian reserve, our physicians discuss what the research says about supplements like DHEA and CoQ10, how aging impacts eggs,...

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