Everything You Need to Know About Being an Egg Donor
Release Date: 07/25/2024
How to Best Prepare for Your IUI
The Egg Whisperer Show
Intrauterine insemination (IUI) is a procedure commonly done in fertility clinics around the world. We place the sperm inside the uterus, close to the fallopian tubes. If you’re going to do IUI treatment, you want it to work. Tune in as I break down the steps to give you the best chance of success at IUI. I’ll take you through what I typically do with my patients to give you insight into what you can expect! Do you have questions about IVF? The next live class call is on Monday, May 19, 2025 at 4pm PST, where Dr. Aimee will explain IVF and there will be time to ask her your...
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Do's and Dont's of Fertility Treatment
The Egg Whisperer Show
Let’s go through all the do’s and don’ts of fertility treatment. I thought it would be fun to address this topic by taking you through the questions that I get asked the most, every day. Chances are someone out there is wondering the exact same thing. 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...
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The Environmental Factors That Could Lead to Miscarriage with Dr. Dana Mcqueen and Dr. Audrey Gaskins
The Egg Whisperer Show
In today's Egg Whisperer Show podcast, Dr. Aimee is joined by Dr. Dana McQueen and Dr. Audrey Gaskins. They are going to talk about the environmental factors that can play a role in miscarriage or recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL). These three fertility doctors are all talking about evidence based information on pesticides, organic food, pollution, and endocrine disrupting chemicals. Dr. Gaskins is an assistant professor at Emory University, where she studies the relationship between environment, dietary factors, lifestyle factors, and fertility and miscarriage in both men and women. ...
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Five Things to Know if Your Sperm Count is Low (The BALLS Method for Male Infertility)
The Egg Whisperer Show
Today on The Egg Whisperer Show podcast, I’m sharing The BALLS Method. We’ve got the TUSHY Method for the gals, and the BALLS Method is a super easy mnemonic that makes it easy to remember the five things you need to know if your sperm count is low. So, tune in to hear me talk more about these important considerations for the guys: B = Background genetics (sperm DNA frag, chromosome analysis, Y chr microdeletion) A = Anatomy (varicocoele) L = Labs (hormones like testosterone) L = Lifestyle (alcohol, marijuana, medications, body size, exercise + nutrition) S = Sex life (get help for...
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How to Have a Great Sex Life as a Fertility Patient with guest Dr. Renée Hilliard
The Egg Whisperer Show
In this episode of The Egg Whisperer Show, I’m joined by Dr. Renée Hilliard, an expert in sexual health, mindfulness, and integrative wellness. We discuss how mental and emotional well-being intersect with fertility, the role of mindfulness in reproductive health, and the importance of cultivating a healthy relationship with intimacy and self-care throughout the fertility journey. In This Episode, We Cover: The role of mindfulness and emotional health in fertility How past experiences shape our reproductive wellness Why intimacy and connection matter during fertility treatments The impact...
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How to Feel Mentally Well During Fertility Treatment with guest Marc Sherman
The Egg Whisperer Show
Today, I'm delighted to be joined on The Egg Whisperer Show by Marc Sherman of Organic Conceptions, a company he founded after a 20-year career in corporate America. The idea came after he and his wife Erin struggled with infertility, decided to adopt, and then unexpectedly found themselves pregnant. Realizing that this phenomenon occurs regularly, they decided to conduct the first-ever research project to better understand the insights, patterns, and commonalities from similar stories. They partnered with Ph.D. Kate Webster and conducted a multi-year study that uncovered 9 key emotional...
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Best Ovarian Stimulation Protocols for IVF with guest Dr. Geoffrey Sher
The Egg Whisperer Show
Today on the Egg Whisperer Show podcast, Dr. Geoffrey Sher joins me again to talk about his approach to care when it comes to IVF. We are discussing how he individualizes IVF protocols to optimize egg and embryo quality, giving his patients the best chance of IVF pregnancy. As he shares, there is no "one size fits all" approach to choosing the best protocol for IVF. It's no surprise that I agree with him. Protocols need to be customized, and are dependent on the woman's age and her ovarian reserve. Tune in as we talk about how to pick a protocol, the role of the trigger shot, the importance...
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Mysteries of IVF Lab Revealed
The Egg Whisperer Show
Read the full show notes: Do you know what happens behind the scenes in an IVF lab? What happens after your eggs are retrieved? How are eggs prepared for fertilization? How do they perform assisted hatching? How are eggs and embryos frozen? This is a must see show that will reveal all the behind the scenes steps that occur in the IVF lab to turn your golden eggs into the strongest embryos possible. Would you like to learn about IVF? The next live class call is on Monday, April 21, 2025 at 4pm PST, where Dr. Aimee will explain IVF and there will be time to ask her your questions...
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Boost Your Fertility Naturally: Peptides, Probiotics and More with Ayla Barmmer of FullWell
The Egg Whisperer Show
In this episode of The Egg Whisperer Show, I’m joined by Ayla Barmmer, a leading expert in fertility nutrition and the Founder and CEO of FullWell, a brand dedicated to high-quality reproductive health supplements. With over 20 years of experience blending nutritional science and functional medicine, Ayla shares her journey into fertility nutrition and highlights the gaps in dietetics education that inspired her to specialize in this field. We discuss the importance of foundational reproductive health, the role of evidence-based prenatal vitamins, and how nutrition plays a crucial part in...
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Everything You've Ever Wanted to Ask an Embryologist with Lucy Lines
The Egg Whisperer Show
Lucy Lines began her career as an embryologist, starting at Monash IVF in Melbourne in 2001. She worked in fertility clinics around the world, and consulted in clinics throughout Europe, the UK, and Australia. She realized that in addition to creating babies, she also loves learning and helping people. Having faced infertility and IVF herself, she now works as an educator and coach for fertility patients. Her Instagram account is refreshing and informative, and I love that she says she will, "happily answer all the questions you've saved for the day you got to meet an embryologist." I've met...
info_outlineI'm talking about everything you need to know about being an egg donor. If you are a young woman who is considering donating your eggs, first, I want to say thank you for considering embarking on this altruistic journey. Your gift will change the lives of a family for generations. Your gift is truly the gift of life.
I also want you to be well informed about how the process works. I want you to think about having eggs frozen for you at the same time. I hope you'll watch, or, share this episode with someone who may be considering donating their eggs and consider my freeze and share program. ⠀
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