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...
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Seed Cycling, Balancing Your Hormones and Your Cycle with Kate Morton of Funk It Wellness
The Egg Whisperer Show
After college, Kate left the States and moved to New Zealand where she worked at Lululemon and then at Wellness Beverage before starting Funk It. During that time, she went off birth control and struggled to get her period back; and when it returned she had cramps, moodiness, bloating, and hormonal acne. I can't wait to have her talk to us about being a dietician, seed cycling, and supporting your cycle. 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....
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Best Diet, Exercise and Health Tips for Fertility with Dr. Meredith Provost
The Egg Whisperer Show
The most common questions I’m asked are about exercise, food and weight. I am so excited to have all your questions answered by THE expert, Dr. Meredith Provost of Indiana Fertility. She is going to review: the science behind how weight impacts fertility, which diets support fertility and exercises patients should do after IUI, egg retrieval, frozen transfers, and after a positive pregnancy test. What's safe? What should be avoided? Tune in to find out! Do you have questions about IVF? The next live class call is on Monday, April 21, 2025 at 4pm PST, where Dr. Aimee will explain IVF and...
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The Big Freeze: Everything You Need to Know About Egg Freezing with Natalie Lampert
The Egg Whisperer Show
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, ethical, and practical aspects. She emphasizes that egg freezing is a backup option that offers assurance but not insurance. They discuss the broader implications of fertility preservation, societal pressures, and the importance of thorough...
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Fertility Myths Debunked
The Egg Whisperer Show
Do you think you can put botox in your ovaries? You know, plump up those older eggs to regain their youthfulness? Nope, sorry. Not possible. Or have you thought that because you can take a youthful looking selfie, and feel great, that your fertility must be picture perfect too? Nope, sorry. Good selfies don’t equal good fertility. But you’re not dumb. You know that. But there may be some tricky information out there that you’re not entirely sure if it’s true. Fertility isn’t surface level. It’s not skin-deep. It’s biology. It’s what’s deep inside, and yet impacted by...
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New Technology in Egg and Embryo Freezing with guest Dr. Angie Beltsos
The Egg Whisperer Show
Today on The Egg Whisperer Show, I’m excited to have Dr. Angie Beltsos joining me to talk about new technology in egg and embryo freezing. She is the Chief Executive Physician of Kindbody, and formerly the CEO of Vios Fertility Institute. This year, her practice announced that they would be the first to use new technology to freeze and store both eggs and embryos. TMRW Life Sciences offers new advancements for freezing, monitoring, and storing our most precious cells. We also talk about their upcoming app, and her background in fertility medicine. I am really honored to have her on to talk...
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Pro Tips for How to Have the Best Egg Retrieval Experience During IVF
The Egg Whisperer Show
For the past 10+ years I’ve been retrieving eggs for people. A process that if you’re a new patient, can be daunting. You may be wondering, what exactly is involved? Just like any surgery it is serious business and a procedure that goes best when there’s careful planning. As a doctor who’s been doing this for over a decade, I want to give you my top 9 tips for how to be the most prepared patient. Why? Preparation will help set the stage for your best retrieval experience. Any why wouldn’t you want that?! My Top 9 Tips for Your Best Egg Retrieval Experience 1. Know where you're...
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Top Reasons You're Having a Hard Time Getting Pregnant
The Egg Whisperer Show
There are many things that can impact your ability to become pregnant. In today’s episode, I’m reviewing the top 10 things to consider if you are TTC. 1. Environmental Toxins. Avoid microwaving food and plastic containers or bottles. Always store food and glass or stainless steel containers. Million Marker offers a test to find out if you have in-body toxicity. 2. Chemicals in food and everyday products. Verify that the products you are using are chemical free. You can do that on 3. Being sedentary. The CDC and American College of OBGYN, both recommend exercise in...
info_outlineI 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 acupuncturist.
Here's her explanation of how acupuncture works for fertility patients:
"Fertility acupuncture is based on the concept of using the nervous system, lymphatic system, and balancing hormones. By utilizing certain points in the body, we’re able to adjust the hormones. If we use electrical stimulation, we’re able to secrete neurotransmitters. At certain amplitudes, we can secrete serotonin, dopamine, whatever it is that we’re trying to secrete.
Other than that, we’re using needle points that are selected over the ovaries or over the uterus to drive blood flow, increase lymphatic circulation, and balance the hormones. Basically, in a nutshell, that’s what it’s doing while we’re doing it."
Read the full show notes on Dr. Aimee's website
Visit Judy Tognetti at her website.
Click here to join Dr. Aimee for The IVF Class where Dr. Aimee will explain IVF and there will be time to ask her your questions live on Zoom.