What to do When Your Frozen Embryo Transfer Fails with Dr. Meivys Garcia
Release Date: 06/26/2024
How to Avoid the Most Common IVF Mistakes with guest Dr. Jenna McCarthy
The Egg Whisperer Show
Today on The Egg Whisperer podcast, my dear friend Dr. Jenna McCarthy is joining me to talk all about the most common IVF mistakes. Our intent is to share as much information as we can with you so you’ll go into an IVF cycle aware, empowered and feeling comfortable with what is going on. We want people to avoid these mistakes and also hear that they're common, they happen, and there’s always something you can do if you’re dealing with an issue.⠀ We’re talking about troubleshooting needle and syringe issues, the importance of not eating or drinking before your egg retrieval,...
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How to Best Prepare for IVF
The Egg Whisperer Show
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 active role in your fertility care. Step 1: Know your diagnosis Step 2: Assemble your team Step 3: Get organized & keep track of your files Step 4: Understand medication side effects Step 5: Understand your semen collection options...
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Environmental Toxicant Exposure and Your Reproductive Health with guest Dr. Kevin Osteen
The Egg Whisperer Show
I’m so excited that Dr. Kevin Osteen is joining me this week for the Egg Whisperer Show. He is a Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine and Adjunct Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Meharry Medical College. Since the 1990s, Dr. Osteen’s research program has focused on environmental endocrine disruptors and how they impact endometriosis. His laboratory developed “organ-on-a-chip” technology, which is a tiny plastic “chip” about the size of a USB thumb drive that mimics the workings of...
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A Genetic Counselor Explains Genetics and Hereditary Disease for Fertility Patients with Dena Goldberg
The Egg Whisperer Show
Your Genetics are a key part of my TUSHY Method (Y = Your genetics) and I'm so honored to have Dena Goldberg (also known far and wide as Dena DNA) joining me today! Some of the questions I know you have on your mind about genetics are: Nothing came back on my 23 & Me test. I'm good to go, right? Answer: Not so fast. 23&Me relies on "SNP testing," and only looks at "very specific bookmarks on very random genes." You'll want a more thorough test for preconception screening. I don't have any history of disease in my family. Do I need to do genetic testing? Answer: It's a good idea....
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Fertility Facts For Anyone Over 35 hosted by Liz Moody
The Egg Whisperer Show
Read the full show notes: In today's podcast episode, I'm sharing a conversation that aired on The Liz Moody Podcast. Liz asked a ton of questions that took the interview in a lot of fun directions. Plus she'd polled her own audience for questions, and you know I LOVE a good "Ask The Egg Whisperer" session. In this engaging episode, we dive into the increasing rates of infertility, the innovative technology of egg freezing, and provide practical advice for your fertility journey. We'll debunk common myths, share emotional support tips, and present real-life success stories. Plus,...
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AGE: How to Improve Egg, Sperm, and Embryo Quality
The Egg Whisperer Show
Today on the Egg Whisperer Show, I’m answering one of the most common questions I get from all of you: How can I improve embryo quality? And, I also very often get the questions of how could I improve egg and sperm quality too? I’m really excited to talk about this with you today!! The thing is this, there are three factors that influence egg, sperm and embryo quality that I want you to know about. Once you know about it, then you can do something about how these three things come into play in your life. And the three factors that I want you to know about are age, genetics, and...
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Sleep and Your Fertility with guest Dr. Sara Nowakowski
The Egg Whisperer Show
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 and anxiety, and it has been shown to help memory consolidation. Plus, there is scientific evidence to show that sleep impacts hormones, has varying effects during the different phases of a woman's reproductive life (when trying to conceive,...
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Fertility Support: Everything You Need to Know for Yourself and Others
The Egg Whisperer Show
This episode is all about how to care for yourself, and includes loving tips on how family and friends can support someone in fertility treatment, too. Self-care is anything but selfish. It can come in the form of setting healthy boundaries in relationships, having clear communication or simply giving ourselves a break. As a fertility patient when we prioritize these things it helps us bring forward our best selves for every situation and makes the journey more supportive. In this Egg Whisperer show, I share suggestions for patients and friends and family members of patients to help their...
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What is Fertility Yoga, and How Does it Work? with guest Lynn Jensen
The Egg Whisperer Show
In this episode of the Egg Whisperer Show, Dr. Amy interviews Lynn Jensen, a certified yoga teacher and therapist who created the Yoga for Fertility program. Lynn shares her personal fertility journey and how it influenced the development of her program. They discuss the benefits of specific yoga practices for increasing blood flow to the pelvic area, balancing hormones, reducing stress, and creating a connection between the mind and body. Lynn also talks about the importance of modifying yoga poses to fit different stages of the fertility cycle and therapeutic benefits for women in menopause....
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How to Deal with a Negative Pregnancy Test
The Egg Whisperer Show
Is your pregnancy test negative, again? Let’s get real. It sucks when we do everything we can in our power to make something happen, and it just doesn’t. If you’ve ever wanted to get pregnant, and have seen a negative result on the test, you know exactly what I’m talking about. It doesn’t matter if it’s one month of trying or 2 years…. “Trying to get pregnant” can be painful, and the phrase itself is defeatist. The mindset it establishes is one based on fear vs. love. I like to lead from a place of love, and encourage my patients to think positively. For that reason, I...
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