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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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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 Read the full show notes on Dr. Aimee's website Do you h…
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Today, I'm excited to be talking all about hormones, fertility, and PCOS 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 PCOS." Her podcast focuses on science based information about PCOS, fertility, and other hormone imbalances. She works w…
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In this enlightening episode, Dr. Aimee dives deep into the innovative world of donor conception with Danielle Winston, co-founder of Seed Scout. Danielle, along with her wife, leveraged their personal experiences and professional expertise—Danielle being an attorney and her wife a pediatrician—to identify and reform the common issues within tradit…
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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, they quickly realized the space of sperm banking was rid…
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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 waiting between ovulation and taking a pregnancy test. …
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Today I’m joined by Dr. Anna Glezer, MD and we are talking all about how to stay in top mental health as a fertility patient. Fertility patients know that treatment feels like being on a roller coaster. It's a time that can be full of optimism and disappointment, and because it can feel isolating, I include "Therapist" in my foundations of building…
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Amy Klein is the author of the new book, "The Trying Game: Get Through Fertility Treatment and Get Pregnant Without Losing Your Mind." As a former fertility patient, she did 9 rounds of IVF on her road to becoming a parent, and wrote about all of it for the New York Times Motherlode blog in her "Fertility Diary" column. This week on the podcast, Am…
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I’m thrilled to have Dr. Dana McQueen from RMA in San Francisco join us for this episode of our IG Live series. Dr. McQueen is a renowned reproductive endocrinologist and OB/GYN, recognized for her work in IVF research and recurrent pregnancy loss. We discussed the latest findings and treatments in this challenging area, offering hope and solutions…
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I’m excited to welcome Dr. Dana McQueen, a highly knowledgeable reproductive endocrinologist and board-certified OB/GYN from Reproductive Medicine Associates (RMA). We dive into the topic of Recurrent Pregnancy Loss (RPL), a deeply emotional and complex issue that many couples face. Dr. McQueen sheds light on the latest research, potential causes, …
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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 Prenatal, which offer prenatal supplements with a twist. …
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Today on The Egg Whisperer Show podcast, I’m honored to be sharing a conversation all about endometrial analysis. Originally hosted by Tiffany Stankewicz and Nasser Al Asmar of Igenomix / Vitrolife Group, this interview included Dr. Allison Rodgers and Dr. Aimee We did a deep dive on how endometrial analysis works, and the tools that are available …
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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. Lora Shahine. They are experts in all aspects of fer…
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When it comes to DOR, aka Diminished Ovarian Reserve, I will forever be reminding you, your friend, your friend’s mom and anyone else who will listen: “diminished” does not mean “zero”! That’s why I’m so happy to have Dr. Geoffrey Sher back on the show to talk all about egg stimulation specifically for women with a diminished ovarian reserve. I kno…
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The relationship between sleep and fertility isn't something that's talked about very much. I'm excited to have sleep expert, Dr. Sara Nowakowski, joining me today. We all know sleep is important, but did you know that sleep helps you recover from illness and rebound from life challenges? It also helps with mood regulation and decreases depression …
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On today’s Egg Whisperer Show podcast episode, Dr. Sasha Hakman is joining me to teach us how to increase fertility with food and exercise. Dr. Hakman is a fertility doctor and has a personal connection to PCOS. She’ll share her personal story and how this motivated her to create meal and exercise plans for fertility patients. You can connect with …
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In today's episode of The Egg Whisperer Show, we're "cracking open" the world of fertility with warmth, education, and a touch of fun. Today's episode is a special one featuring the incredible Dr. Erica Bove, a double board-certified OB-GYN and Reproductive Endocrinologist. Dr. Bove brings a unique perspective to the fertility world. As a certified…
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In this episode, Dr. Aimee is thrilled to have Victoria Nino join her for an "Expert Series" interview to discuss her new book 'Our Heart's Match' and her personal fertility journey. As one of the pioneering Instagram influencers to openly share her experiences with egg donation, Victoria also talks about her blog 'Expecting Anything' and her platf…
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We’re talking all about donor conception and infertility advocacy on today’s podcast episode with my wonderful guest, Victoria Nino. Victoria is the creator of Expecting Anything, a blog where she candidly shares her journey through infertility, IVF and motherhood through donor eggs. She is also the founder of Infertility Unfiltered, a platform ded…
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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 improving fertility and delaying menopause. In this episode, I share my personal experience taking Rapa…
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If you know me, you know that I believe hope is an important part of anyone’s fertility journey. And, as a doctor, I feel it’s very important to explore every option that is out there with a patient so that they can become a parent. I loved getting to talk to Amanda Casgar of Hysterical about what the TTC journey looks like as we age, and speaking …
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I'm honored to be hosting Tara Lipinski for a conversation about her fertility journey. You likely know Tara as an Olympic figure skater, winning gold in 1998. She's also been a commentator for NBC, and at 41 she and her husband Todd are now sharing the story of their journey towards parenthood.⁠ ⁠ In People, Tara shared that "In the last five year…
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I'm excited to be joined by Dr. Kate White on today's Egg Whisperer Show podcast! As a practicing gynecologist, she teaches women how to better understand their bodies. She helps women be unafraid of seeing the doctor, and arms them with questions to ask. Dr. Kate is the Vice-Chair of Academics and the director of the Fellowship in Complex Family P…
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There are so many important processes in our bodies that are controlled or affected directly by the health of our gut microbiome, and fertility is one of them. In this episode of The Egg Whisperer Show, I’m joined by Josh Dech to talk about improving gut health for fertility. Josh is an ex-paramedic and Holistic Nutritionist, specializing in Crohn’…
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I’m excited to share that today on The Egg Whisperer Show, I’m airing an interview where Dr. Susan Fox hosted me on her podcast! We dive into a topic I’m passionate about—egg freezing—and Dr. Fox asks whether I involve acupuncturists during egg freezing cycles. The answer is YES! I truly believe that building a "Fertility TEAM" is essential for a j…
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I love to help people avoid fertility challenges by sharing my fertility advice, especially when it comes to busting the myths that I hear all day from patients. I also love to help people avoid fertility challenges by sharing my fertility advice, especially when it comes to busting the myths that I hear all day from patients. So I'm devoted this e…
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I use Depot Lupron in my practice quite a bit for patients who have implantation issues, mostly related to endometriosis. We can also use it for women who have fibroid uterus, adenomyosis, as well. Tune in, and I hope you get a chuckle just like I do when I share this stuff with you. Today on the Egg Whisperer Show Podcast, I'm sharing about the 10…
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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…
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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 qual…
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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 lat…
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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 do…
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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 reproduct…
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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 …
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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, fo…
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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 certifie…
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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, …
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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…
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Today, I'm excited to be talking to Dr. Diane Tober about egg and sperm donation, and the making of modern families. Diane has done an inspiring amount of research about all things egg and sperm donor, and I'm delighted she's sharing her wealth of knowledge with us. In this episode, we talk about: - what to look for when considering donor eggs and …
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Dr. Aimee interviews Dr. Lorne Brown, founder of Acubalance Wellness Center in Vancouver about conscious fertility and psychoneuroimmunology. They discuss how tools like acupuncture, hypnosis, and various mind-body techniques can support fertility patients on their journey to pregnancy. Dr. Brown explains his 'Notice, Accept, Choose Again' (NAC) ap…
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Dr. Mira Aubuchon joins The Egg Whisperer Show to talk about PCOS. The facts: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome could make it more difficult for women to get pregnant. Contrary to its name, having PCOS doesn’t mean your ovaries have cysts. It means your ovaries have a high number of follicles (tiny “cysts”) containing eggs that are often unable to mature d…
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I encourage all of my patients to work with an acupuncturist during fertility treatment. ⁠ ⁠ Acupuncture is the "A" in my TEAM (Therapist, Eating well, Acupuncture, and Meditation), and there are many evidence based reasons to consider doing acupuncture during treatment. On the blog, I'm sharing a conversation with Judy Tognetti, a local acupunctur…
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I love sharing the latest studies with you. I’m so excited to interview Dr. Blake Evans on the Egg Whisperer Show podcast today to share his published findings about testicular sperm and IVF outcomes. Testicular sperm (or sperm taken from the testicle as opposed to ejaculated sperm) in some cases may improve the rate of blastocyst development and p…
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In this episode, the host is joined by Natalie Lampert, author of 'The Big Freeze,' a comprehensive guide on egg freezing. Natalie shares insights from her seven years of research, offering advice for women considering egg freezing. The discussion covers the importance of being well-informed about the process, the societal pressures impacting decis…
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In this episode of The Egg Whisperer Show, Dr. Aimee interviews Natalie Lampert, award-winning journalist and author of ‘The Big Freeze: A Reporter’s Personal Journey Into The World of Egg Freezing and The Quest to Control Our Fertility.’ Natalie shares her personal journey and professional insights into egg freezing, highlighting the psychological…
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Today on The Egg Whisperer Show Podcast, I'm honored to be joined by Dr. Paul Turek. I like to call him "The Sperm Whisperer," because he is a wealth of knowledge in all things male reproductive health. In our discussion, we're talking about what it means to be on team "pecker checker," (his words) and why Dr. Turek feels that men are often medical…
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I’m honored to be joined by Dr. Carol Curchoe, who is a reproductive biologist practicing clinical embryology. Her active research interests span reproductive biology, from basic embryology to cutting edge artificial intelligence applications for IVF. She is the founder of ARTCompass, which is a free open source image based embryology survey tool, …
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Dr. Geoffrey Sher is back, and we are going to be covering a very important topic: why do you need to do PGT testing if you’re doing IVF (or do you?) Dr. Sher is the co-founder of Sher Fertility Solutions (SFS) and internationally renowned expert in the field of ART (Assisted Reproductive Technology) and has been influential in the births of over 1…
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Dr. Laura Londra from Ohio Reproductive Medicine joins me to talk about everything you need to know about ectopic pregnancy. Ectopic pregnancies are heartbreaking and can be life threatening. The good news is that they are not that common and pregnancy after ectopic is definitely possible. They occur when an embryo attaches outside the uterus. Do y…
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Stefanie Bonnell and Dr. Dana McQueen join me to talk about healing after miscarriage on today's show. Stephanie is a licensed clinical social worker, whose focus is on Fertility Challenges and Perinatal Mood Disorders. The path to growing a family can be really bumpy. In this episode, we talk about when to see a therapist, how therapy can help, an…
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I'm so excited to have Dr. Dorette Noorhasan joining me today. A fertility doctor, and author of two books ( Miracle Baby: A Fertility Doctor’s Fight for Motherhood and The Fertility Manual: Reproductive Options for Your Family ), Dr. Noorhasan has a wealth of information to share from a professional and a personal perspective. I love the message o…
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Dr. Geoffrey Sher is joining me again, and this time we are going to talk about implantation failure during IVF. Dr. Sher is co-founder of Sher Fertility Solutions (SFS) and an internationally renowned expert in the field of assisted reproductive technology, and influential in the births of more than 17,000 IVF babies. One day I hope that I’ll be a…
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