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The Egg Whisperer Show
by Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh
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.
Episodes
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Your Egg Thawing Party: What Happens When it's Time for the Big Unfreeze?
Egg freezing is IVF without the F (fertilization). You go through a standard cycle of In Vitro Fertilization in which you take hormone shots that stimulate the growth of eggs. A doctor like me then extracts your eggs through a simple surgical procedure, and I work with an embryologist to preserve...
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Egg Freezing Party with Dr. Aimee
Egg Freezing parties are safe and surgery-free gatherings of women (and sometimes men) to learn more about the process of freezing your eggs (or sperm). Beyond that, we talk in general about fertility and how every woman (and man) can take a proactive role in preserving their fertility options....
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Your Guide to Picking an Egg Donor, Sperm Donor, and Gestational Carrier, The Egg Whisperer Way
Dr. Aimee shares how she personalize the process of finding an egg donor, sperm donor, or gestational carrier, so that everyone involves feels like they are well informed and empowered with the right information. Do you have questions about IVF? Click here to join Dr. Aimee for The IVF Class. The...
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Intrauterine Surgery and Other Life Saving Interventions with Dr. Emery and Dr. Sanfilippo
Get the full show notes: https://www.draimee.org/intrauterine-surgery-and-other-life-saving-interventions-with-dr-emery-and-dr-sanfilippo In this episode, I'm joined by two incredible guests: Dr. Steven Emery, a maternal fetal medicine specialist and director of the Center for Innovative Fetal...
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Endometriosis and Fertility: When Surgery Helps and When It Doesn't with guest Dr. Sadikah Behbehani
Does endometriosis surgery actually improve your fertility, or could it make things worse? In this episode, I am joined by with Dr. Sadikah Behbehani, a surgeon who is double fellowship-trained in both reproductive endocrinology and infertility (REI) and minimally invasive gynecologic surgery.…
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This is Fertility Mythbusting
I do this with my patients all the time. There's a lot of truth-telling that goes on in my office, and often myth-busting is necessary to get to the truth. Perhaps you can relate — there are so many headlines and hearsay stories about fertility. Do you struggle to disseminate between what is...
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ReceptivaDX Test and How it Can Help You with guest Dr. Bruce Lessey
I'm so excited to have Dr. Bruce Lessey of ReceptivaDX join me on the podcast. Dr. Lessey has dedicated his research life to studying the lining of the uterus and more specifically, how to help embryos stick better. His research led to the discovery of the role of BCL-6 in the lining of the…
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Understanding Endometriosis with Dr. Karli Provost Goldstein: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Fertility Insights
On this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Karli Provost Goldstein, a renowned expert in endometriosis and minimally invasive gynecology. Together, we dive into the challenges of diagnosing and treating endometriosis, a condition that is often misunderstood and underdiagnosed. Dr. Goldstein shares her...
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Egg Freezing: Fertility, Freedom, and Facts on "The Gynarchy Podcast" with guest Dr. Aimee
I'm excited to share this episode, where I joined Dr. Kirti Patel to talk all about egg freezing on The Gynarchy Podcast. We discuss why egg freezing matters, how it works, and what every woman should know about her fertility options. As a fertility specialist with deep roots in women's health…
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Your Frozen Eggs, Embryos and Sperm: What Happens Next? with Charlie Boyer
Have you ever wondered what actually happens to your frozen eggs, embryos, and sperm after they leave the fertility clinic? In this episode I'm uncovering the hidden world of cryostorage: from how your reproductive tissues are kept safe for years, to why storage prices vary so wildly, to how...
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9 Things That Increase Your Risk of Infertility
If you know me, you know that I hate the word infertility. I believe that everyone who walks through my doors is fertile and no matter what we learn, can be a parent. Fertility is often taken for granted. It's precious. It declines over time, and there are some well studied factors, nine that I...
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Top 5 IVF Setbacks and How to Reframe Them to Stay Hopeful
In this episode of The Egg Whisperer Show, I'm diving into one of the most important parts of the IVF journey: how to cope with setbacks. IVF can be frustrating, emotional, and downright hard. But it can also be empowering, educational, and full of possibility. I'm walking you through the five…
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Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) for Fertility hosted by Dr. Lorne Brown of The Conscious Fertility Podcast
I'm thrilled to have joined Dr. Lorne Brown on the Conscious Fertility Podcast to dive deep into the world of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy and its potential for women on their fertility journey. As the Egg Whisperer, I shared my passion for patient-centered reproductive care, my TUSHY…
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Hormones, Fertility, PMOS, and Diet with guest Melissa Groves Azzaro of Hormonally Yours Podcast
Read the full show notes on Dr. Aimee's website. Today, I'm excited to be talking all about hormones, fertility, and PCOS (now called PMOS) with dietitian and nutritionist Melissa Groves Azzaro. Melissa is the host of the "Hormonally Yours" podcast, and author of the book "A Balanced Approach to...
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Low Ferritin, Normal Hemoglobin: The Fertility Conversation No One Is Having with guest Anne Matthews
Could your iron stores be secretly impacting your fertility, even when your blood work looks perfectly normal? Today we're diving into the nuances of low ferritin with normal hemoglobin, and what it could mean for your lining, your transfers, your pregnancy, and your overall fertility journey. My...
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Fertility, Resilience, and Functional Medicine: Dr. Roxanne Pero on Thriving Beyond Infertility
Dr. Pero is an OB/GYN from Louisiana with an incredible combination of expertise in western medicine, integrative lifestyle, and functional medicine. In this episode, we dive into the critical topic of holistic healthcare for women's reproductive health. Dr. Pero shares her own deeply personal...
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Guiding Families Through Infertility: Mental Health Insights with Lisa Schuman
I'm so excited to share my latest episode of The Egg Whisperer Show with you! This week, I had the pleasure of interviewing Lisa Schuman, a leading therapist, award-winning researcher, and author who specializes in family building, donor conception, and surrogacy. Lisa and I dive deep into the...
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The 2WW: When Does Implantation Occur?
Discover all the answers to some of the most common questions you may have about your menstrual cycle, hormones in your menstrual cycle, ovulation, implantation, and the 2ww (two week wait). If you are trying to get pregnant, you may have heard the term—two week wait, the often nervous time of...
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Trying to Conceive? What Parents-to-Be Need to Know About Parkinson's and Environmental Toxins with Dr. Ray Dorsey of The Parkinson's Plan
In this episode, I'm honored to welcome Dr. Ray Dorsey, a renowned neurologist, researcher, and author of the New York Times bestseller, The Parkinson's Plan. Together, we dive into the critical topic of Parkinson's Disease, now the fastest growing neurological disorder in the world, and explore...
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Does EmbryoGlue Really Improve IVF Success? New ESHRE Research Challenges a Popular IVF Add-On
Embryo Glue is one of the most talked-about IVF add-ons. Does it actually lives up to the hype? I invited Dr. Nirvika Singh Sharma, associate lab director at Ovation Fertility San Antonio, to share what her new research found about embryo glue. Dr. Sharma is a physician, reproductive scientist…
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Becoming A Changemaker on Your Fertility Journey with guest Alex Budak
Read the full show notes at Dr. Aimee's website. Alex Budak is an author and faculty member at Berkeley Haas School of Business. He recently wrote a book called "Becoming a Changemaker." If there is anything I know about fertility patients it's that you all know a lot about being on a journey…
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Tips to Increase Fertility with Food and Exercise with Dr. Sasha Hakman
I'm so excited to have Dr. Sasha Hakman on the show today! She is a board-certified OBGYN and reproductive endocrinologist, and she brings a unique perspective to fertility because of her personal journey with PCOS, her athletic background, and her passion for lifestyle optimization. We talked...
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The True Facts About Your Prenatal Supplements with Dr. Behzad & Hannah Varamini of Tend Prenatal
I get a lot of questions about supplements, and I could not be more excited to have the founders of Tend Prenatal joining me today to share a ton of great information with all of you about supplements and prenatal vitamins. Dr. Behzad and Hannah Varamini are a married couple who started Tend...
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Behind the Scenes with The Egg Whisperer hosted by Dr. Nabil Arrach
In this special episode of The Egg Whisperer Show, I invited Dr. Nabil Arrach from Progenesis Academy to peel back the curtain on my work—and share what's ahead for The Egg Whisperer brand. We talk about the origin of the nickname, what my work with patients actually looks like (including home...
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Hereditary Cancer Screening and Your Fertility Journey with Natalie Richeimer of JScreen
Read the full show notes on Dr. Aimee's website. Dr. Aimee invites board-certified genetic counselor Natalie Richeimer to discuss the crucial intersection of genetic counseling, IVF, and cancer. Natalie explains the role of genetic counselors in the fertility space, particularly how they assist...
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The Egg Whisperer "D.I.E.T."
The "Egg Whisperer D.I.E.T." covers the four things you need to know about IVF, and you can apply them to whatever your situation may be. D: Diagnosis (get your TUSHY checked: Tubes, Ultrasound of Uterus, Sperm, Hormones, and Your genetic profile) I: IVF E: Endometrial Receptivity T: Transfer…
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Most Commonly Asked IVF Questions
Read the notes and transcript 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...
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Everything You Need to Know Before Picking an Egg Donor
Whether you're an egg donor now, if you're considering it, or you know someone that is — I'm glad you're here. Young women are donating eggs at the time they are most fertile, often times not realizing the implications of what that means. I've had patients come to me in their 40s without enough...
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The Latest Advances in Endometriosis Care with guest Dr. Mathew Leonardi
Welcome to The Egg Whisperer Show! Today's guest is Dr. Mathew Leonardi, an advanced gynecological surgeon, sonologist, and researcher at McMaster University Medical Center in Hamilton, Canada. He's also completing his PhD at the University of Sydney, focusing on the role of ultrasound in the...
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Boost Your Fertility Naturally: Peptides, Probiotics and Prenatals with Ayla Barmmer of FullWell
Could GLP-1 peptides like Ozempic actually improve egg quality? And is your prenatal vitamin missing the nutrients that matter most for fertility? In this episode, we dive deep into the surprising connections between metabolic health and reproductive wellness: from how GLP-1 agonists may reduce...
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Navigating IVF with The Fertility Docs: Tips, Transparency, and The IVF Blueprint
In this episode of the Egg Whisperer Show, I have the pleasure of welcoming Dr. Abby Eblen, Dr. Carrie Bedient, and Dr. Susan Hudson: board-certified reproductive endocrinologists, co-hosts of the "Fertility Docs Uncensored" podcast, and authors of the new book, "The IVF Blueprint." As clinicians...
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Revolutionizing Donor Conception: Danielle Winston on Known Sperm Donors and The Seed Scout (Fertility Expert Series)
I'm talking all about the benefits of known sperm donation with Danielle Winston of The Seed Scout @theseedscout on today's brand new episode of The Egg Whisperer Show. When Danielle and her partner, practicing pediatrician Dr. Paige Kennedy-Winston, were looking to build their own family…
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A Guide to Mental Wellness While Trying to Conceive with Dr. Stacia Mills
Today on The Egg Whisperer Show, I'm so thrilled to welcome the insightful and compassionate Dr. Stacia Mills, a reproductive psychiatrist joining us from Oakland, California! Dr. Mills has a passion for supporting patients' mental wellness on their fertility journey, and she's here to share...
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Rapamycin to Delay Menopause with the Egg Whisperer Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh
Read the full show notes on Dr. Aimee's website. I'm excited to be joining Dr. Lorne Brown on the Conscious Fertility Podcast to dive into a fascinating topic: Rapamycin. While it's started to be used as an anti-aging drug, I've been exploring its potential for reproductive health, especially in...
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IVM Explained: A Different Approach to Egg Retrieval with guest Dr. Sherman Silber
Can eggs be made from skin cells? Could a skin biopsy one day replace egg retrieval entirely? In this episode, Dr. Aimee sits down with Dr. Sherman Silber, a world-renowned pioneer in infertility and reproductive biology whose groundbreaking work in IVF, IVM, ovary freezing, and in vitro…
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Ten Steps to Adopt a "Float Through Life" Mindset for Fertility Patients
Read the full notes and transcript at Dr. Aimee's website. After 20 years of practicing medicine, I've learned that not everything is sunshine and rainbows. To help myself and my fertility patients, I've adopted a "float through life" mindset—emphasizing mindfulness, calmness, adaptability, and...
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TUSHY-D: What Fertility Patients Need to Know About Oral Health with guest Dr. Katie Lee, DDS
In this episode of The Egg Whisperer Show, I welcome Dr. Katie Lee, a holistic and integrative functional dentist, to answer real-life questions about the surprising connection between oral health and fertility. We cover practical advice, debunk myths, and provide actionable tips for optimizing...
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Exploring Donor Conception and Infertility Advocacy with Our Hearts Match Author Victoria Nino
I am talking to the incredible Victoria Nino, author of Our Hearts Match, donor conception advocate, and mom of two about one of the most vulnerable moments in a fertility journey: what happens after IVF fails. Victoria has lived through multiple failed IVF cycles, stage three endometriosis…
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Let's Talk Policy Change: Advancing Fertility & IVF Care in the U.S. with guest Kaylen Silverberg MD
Read the full show notes: https://www.draimee.org/from-patient-connection-to-policy-change-advancing-fertility-amp-ivf-care-in-the-u-s-with-guest-kaylen-silverberg-md In this episode of The Egg Whisperer Show, I'm thrilled to welcome Dr. Kaylen Silverberg, medical director and managing partner at...
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The Truth About Fertility After 30 - Emily Oster Breaks Down the Data
Have you ever wondered how much of the conventional wisdom about fertility and pregnancy is actually backed by science, and what myths might be holding you back from making your best decisions on your journey? In this episode, I'm busting fertility myths with Emily Oster, an economist…
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Minimally Invasive, Maximum Impact: Dr. Brooke Winner on Fibroids & Endometriosis
In this episode of The Egg Whisperer Show, I'm joined by Dr. Brooke Winner, a board-certified OB/GYN and fellowship-trained minimally invasive gynecologic surgeon. We dig into fibroids and endometriosis—two of the most common conditions that can affect fertility. Dr. Winner sheds light on when...
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It's Not Hysteria: Everything You Need to Know About Your Reproductive Health (But Were Never Told) with Dr. Karen Tang
In this episode of The Egg Whisperer Show, I'm joined by Dr. Karen Tang, a renowned gynecologist and advocate for women's health. With over 15 years of experience, Dr. Tang specializes in endometriosis, fibroids, chronic pelvic pain, menopause, and gender-affirming care. She is the founder of...
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Why Didn't Your IUI Work?
One of the most common questions I get asked is "Why didn't my IUI work?" It's a great question because there are many factors that come into play with intrauterine insemination. If you're my patient, we'd start by checking the Fallopian tubes, uterus, and sperm quality first.⠀ But let's say…
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A Deeper Look at Male Fertility, what Men and Women Need To Know With Guest David Ireland
Get the full episode notes on Dr. Aimee's website. Today we're taking a deeper look at male fertility: a topic that's often overlooked, even though it plays a role in half of all infertility cases. I'm joined by David Ireland, founder of Fertility4Men, who brings his personal journey and…
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The Truth About IVF Success: Egg Quality, Age, Embryos & the IVF Pyramid hosted by Gabie of WOVA Health
recently had with Gabie on the WOVA Health Podcast, where we unpacked the real science, myths, and emotional realities of fertility treatment. We dive into everything from egg quality and the IVF pyramid to how nutrition, sleep, stress, and environmental factors can shape your fertility journey.…
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How to Build Resilience During Fertility Treatment with Therapist Rachel Goldberg
Fertility treatment can be an emotional rollercoaster, impacting mental health, relationships, and a sense of self. In this episode, Rachel Goldberg, a licensed therapist specializing in infertility and reproductive health, shares practical tips for building resilience, coping with grief, and...
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Immunological Factors and Fertility with guest Dr. Andrea Vidali
Today, on the Egg Whisperer Show podcast, I'm excited to be joined by Dr. Andrea Vidali. He is a world renowned endometriosis specialist, surgeon, miscarriage specialist and reproductive immunologist. Dr. Vidali is the founder and CEO of Pregmune, a healthcare information company that leverages…
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From Diagnosis to Hope: Maximizing Your Chances to Conceive hosted by Jennifer Edmonds of Your Journey to Fertility
Read the full notes on Dr. Aimee's website. As a passionate fertility doctor, I'm thrilled to join Jennifer Edmonds on this episode to share the real truths about improving your chances of conception: whether you're trying naturally or preparing for fertility treatments. We dive into the most...
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Planting the Seeds of Pregnancy: A Discussion on Fertility Acupuncture Dr. Shahine and Stephanie Gianarelli
You all know that I talk about gathering a fertility TEAM when you are a fertility patient. TEAM stands for T: Therapist E: Eating and Exercise A: Acupuncture M: Mindfulness and meditation I'm speaking with two Egg Whisperers visiting with us from Seattle, Washington, Stephanie Gianarelli and Dr....
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A New Blood Test for Endometriosis: What Fertility Patients Need to Know with Dr. Mary Peavey
Could a simple blood test help identify endometriosis before you spend years being told you have "unexplained infertility"? Endometriosis is one of the most underdiagnosed causes of fertility challenges, and many women spend a decade or more looking for answers with their doctors. Sadly, some...
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ABOUT THIS 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.
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Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh
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