Debunking IVF Myths and Understanding the IVF Process
Release Date: 01/06/2025
Your Complete IVF Checklist
The Egg Whisperer Show
IVF is a very emotional journey. It can be riddled with fear, doubt, and is full of periods of waiting and wondering. For my patients, I want to reduce any emotional or physical burdens by creating an IVF checklist for them. It covers the core essentials of everything we need to do, so there are no conversations that begin with, “I wish I would have…” down the road. I don’t want you to have to wonder if you’ve done everything you can to have a successful IVF outcome. This is true if you’re my patient, or you live half-way across the world. I want to equip you with a complete IVF...
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Debunking IVF Myths and Understanding the IVF Process
The Egg Whisperer Show
In this episode, I'm sharing all of the details about IVF, including debunking some of the common misconceptions about it. (like the myth that it causes early menopause or is linked to birth defects, cancer, or autism). I also walk you through the IVF process step by step, from egg retrieval to embryo transfer, and share insights on what really impacts success, like antral follicle count (AFC), anti-Mullerian hormone (AMH) levels, and sperm health. I also talk about how IVF can impact future fertility and share tips to help you ask the right questions during your fertility consultations. If...
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Journey to Motherhood: Integrative and Holistic Fertility Approaches with Dr. Roxanne Pero (Fertility Expert Series)
The Egg Whisperer Show
I'm so excited to share this episode with Dr. Roxanne Pero, an OB-GYN who blends Western medicine with integrative lifestyle and functional medicine to support women’s reproductive health. Dr. Roxanne opens up about her personal journey, including her own fertility challenges and how she became a mother through both biological means and adoption. We talk about the importance of taking a holistic approach to fertility, from non-toxic lifestyle choices and hormone balance to building emotional resilience. Dr. Roxanne also gives us a closer look at her practice and how she combines Western and...
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Fertility, Resilience, and Functional Medicine: Dr. Roxanne Pero on Thriving Beyond Infertility
The Egg Whisperer Show
Dr. Pero is an OB/GYN from Louisiana with an incredible combination of expertise in western medicine, integrative lifestyle, and functional medicine. In this episode, we dive into the critical topic of holistic healthcare for women’s reproductive health. Dr. Pero shares her own deeply personal fertility journey, including her experiences with endometriosis, uterine fibroids, and hormone imbalances. Her story is one of resilience and determination, and it’s shaped her approach to patient care. She focuses on empowering her patients by reintegrating them into their care plans, emphasizing...
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Becoming A Changemaker on Your Fertility Journey with guest Alex Budak
The Egg Whisperer Show
Read the full show notes: Alex Budak is an author and faculty member at Berkeley Haas School of Business. He recently wrote a book called "Becoming a Changemaker." If there is anything I know about fertility patients it's that you all know a lot about being on a journey that often involves embracing change. You become more resilient, and you follow a "growth" mindset. You cling to hope and you let it lead the way forward. It's no surprise that I would have a social entrepreneur and changemaker on the show. You have a lot in common with what Alex teaches and...
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How To Have an Emotionally Healthy Surrogacy with guest Dr. Coleman Allen
The Egg Whisperer Show
I'm excited to have Dr. Allen joining me today on the Egg Whisperer Show podcast to talk about surrogacy and how to have an emotionally healthy journey. She is a licensed professional counselor who focuses on working with fertility patients, and has a lot of experience counseling people who have chosen a surrogate as part of their journey. Surrogacy is for everyday people who want to grow their family, but they are unable to do that with their own uterus for a number of reasons. In this interview, Dr. Allen and I talk about how we help patients focus on ways to keep the surrogacy relationship...
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Most Commonly Asked IVF Questions
The Egg Whisperer Show
I get asked questions about IVF daily, from my patients and from those seeking treatment elsewhere in the United States and beyond. While the steps involved in IVF are generally the same, the factors to consider and the patient’s needs are all unique. While I can’t cover all scenarios in a single show (or blog post), I do want to recap some of the most common questions I get and answer some specific inquiries that were emailed to me. There’s a chance you have the same question as someone else. Do you have questions about IVF? The next live class call is on Monday, January 13th, 2025 at...
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Why Didn't Your IUI Work?
The Egg Whisperer Show
One of the most common questions I get asked is “Why didn't my IUI work?" It’s a great question because there are many factors that come into play with intrauterine insemination. If you're my patient, we'd start by checking the Fallopian tubes, uterus, and sperm quality first.⠀ But let's say you've done the , the tubes are clear and everything else looks good. So why doesn't IUI work? The answer I share with my patients is: because you're human. Yes, it's really as simple as that. ⠀ To put IUI into perspective, 90% of the time it doesn't work. ⠀ So if your IUI didn't...
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Eight Great Reasons to Freeze Your Eggs with guest Whitney Bischoff Angel
The Egg Whisperer Show
Whitney Bischoff Angel is joining me to talk all about Egg Freezing. Whitney is a fertility nurse and patient advocate at Ova: Egg Freezing Specialty Center specializing in fertility ppreservation for women. Whitney made the personal decision to freeze her own eggs in 2013, which she credits for making her an even stronger fertility nurse. In 2015, Whitney joined ABC’s The Bachelor, and since then she has used her platform to promote egg freezing, educating women around the world to be proactive versus reactive when it comes to their reproductive health. She's appeared on ABC’s...
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What is IUI? History of IUI and Explanation of How IUI Works with guest Dr. Geoffrey Sher
The Egg Whisperer Show
Dr. Geoffrey Sher is back, and we are talking about Intrauterine Insemination, or IUI. In 1982, Dr. Sher and his colleagues were the first to wash sperm, and then put it through a centrifuge process. After an incubation period, they used a catheter to inject the sperm into the uterine cavity of a patient. He's a true pioneer, and this was the first time IUI had been done!. I know you will enjoy learning more about IUI from him. We're sharing about how IUI works, and why it's recommended for some patients. We also discuss the differences between IUI and IVF, and when you might pick one over...
info_outlineIn this episode, I'm sharing all of the details about IVF, including debunking some of the common misconceptions about it. (like the myth that it causes early menopause or is linked to birth defects, cancer, or autism). I also walk you through the IVF process step by step, from egg retrieval to embryo transfer, and share insights on what really impacts success, like antral follicle count (AFC), anti-Mullerian hormone (AMH) levels, and sperm health.
I also talk about how IVF can impact future fertility and share tips to help you ask the right questions during your fertility consultations.
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed or unsure about IVF, this episode is for you. Tune in now to feel informed, empowered, and ready to take the next step on your fertility journey!"
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 www.draimee.org.