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The Facts About Egg Quality and How to Improve It

The Egg Whisperer Show

Release Date: 03/21/2025

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In this episode of The Egg Whisperer Show, I’m diving into one of the most common questions I get from fertility patients: “How can I improve my egg quality?” Whether you’re just starting your fertility journey, preparing for IVF, or planning to freeze your eggs, understanding what impacts egg health is a crucial part of the process.

Egg quality naturally declines with age, but there are still things you can do to support your ovarian health and maximize your chances of success. In this episode, I’ll walk you through the science of egg development, how to time your interventions, and what supplements, lifestyle choices, and diagnostic tools I recommend most often in my practice.

This is all about empowering you with information so you can make the best decisions for your body and your goals.

In this episode, we cover:

  • What egg quality really means and why it matters

  • How your age affects egg quality, and how to work with your biology

  • My favorite supplements to support egg health

  • The importance of sleep, stress management, and nutrition

  • How testing (like the TUSHY Method) can guide your next steps

Read the full show notes on Dr. Aimee's website

Do you have questions about IVF? Click here to join Dr. Aimee for The IVF Class.
The next live class call is on Monday, July 14, 2025, at 4 pm PST, where I’ll explain IVF and Egg Freezing and answer 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 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.