In 2017, Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh started her weekly Egg Whisperer Show as a way of promoting fertility awareness. Her goal is to give people answers to questions and topics that aren’t easily found elsewhere on the internet. Delivered with a healthy dose of Dr. Aimee’s signature wit and sweet kindness, she manages to simplify the complex. Information is easy and accessible to all with Dr. Aimee’s help.
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The Future of Fertility: AI, Egg Freezing Costs, and Modern Surrogacy with Dr. Brian Levine
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21:32I’m joined by Dr. Brian Levine, founding partner and practice director of CCRM New York, and founder of Nodal, to discuss the future of fertility care. We explore how artificial intelligence is transforming embryo selection and improving clinical outcomes, and we take a transparent look at the true costs of egg freezing and what patients should exp…
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Everything You Need to Know About Ectopic Pregnancy with Dr. Laura Londra
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23:29In this episode of The Egg Whisperer Show, I’m joined by Dr. Laura Londra, a board-certified reproductive endocrinologist and fertility expert, to talk about a topic that is as important as it is urgent: ectopic pregnancy. While rare, ectopic pregnancies are potentially life-threatening and require immediate medical attention. That’s why it’s essen…
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Is There a Way to Reverse Premature Menopause?
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33:00In this episode of Ask the Egg Whisperer, Dr. Aimee responds to presubmitted questions about IVF, miscarriage, egg quality, and fertility options at different stages of life. Topics include: Navigating repeated miscarriage and failed transfers with euploid embryos, and whether to consider adding medications like steroids or intralipids for future c…
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Endometriosis and Advancements in Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgery with Dr. Camran Nezhat
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32:49Dr. Camran Nezhat is world renowned for his work in minimally invasive and robotic surgery, and he specializes in treating people with endometriosis. He is best known for inventing video-assisted endoscopy and was the first to perform groundbreaking advances in minimally invasive surgical procedures that have helped millions of patients around the …
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London is the Reason: Support for Surrogate Mothers and Intended Parents with guest Kristin McQuaid
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51:17Today, I’m so honored to have Kristin McQuaid joining me to talk about a very touching and powerful topic: support for surrogate mothers and intended parents through infant loss. Kristin and her husband, Steve, started a non-profit organization in honor of their daughter, London Quinn, who was born still at 39 weeks in July, 2021. They named the or…
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How to Make Fertility Treatment More Affordable with Dr Alexander Kucherov
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21:30In this episode of The Egg Whisperer Show, I’m joined by Dr. Alexander Kucherov, a Reproductive Endocrinologist at Illume Fertility, to talk about one of the most important (and often most stressful) parts of the fertility journey: how to afford treatment. Dr. Kucherov shares practical strategies for navigating the financial side of fertility care,…
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How to be Emotionally Resilient During Fertility Treatment with guest Abbe Feder of Incircle Fertility
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25:52"Is it possible to become emotionally resilient, so that you can handle all of the things that you face as a fertility patient without feeling overwhelmed and triggered constantly?" I get this question all. the. time, and today I'm excited to have Abbe Feder of Incircle Fertility on to share tips, tricks, and mindset shifts with us! Tip 1: Be kind …
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Gut Health, Meal Prep, and Fertility with Julie Nguyen of Methodology
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21:20I encourage all of my patients to find what I refer to as a “cabana boy.” I like the idea of someone fanning them with a big palm leaf, and taking care of their every need while they relax and take it easy during fertility treatment. Since it can be hard to find a good cabana boy these days, I am always on the lookout for ways to make things easier…
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IVF Failure and Recurrent Pregnancy Loss with guest Dr. Geoffrey Sher
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37:50In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Geoffrey Sher of Sher Fertility Solutions. He is an internationally renowned fertility expert. He trained under “The Fathers of IVF, ” Drs. Patrick Steptoe and Robert Edwards in the UK. In 1982 he established the 1st private (non-university based) IVF program in the US. Over a career spanning almost 40 years Dr. S…
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Genetics, Mosaic Embryos, and Your Fertility with guest Meaghan Doyle
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16:20https://www.draimee.org/genetics-mosaic-embryos-and-your-fertility-with-guest-meaghan-doylehttps://www.draimee.org/genetics-mosaic-embryos-and-your-fertility-with-guest-meaghan-doyleMeaghan Doyle is a genetic counsellor at Markham Fertility Centre in Ontario, Canada, specializing in infertility, preimplantation genetic testing, and preconception ge…
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Hope and Healing After Pregnancy Loss with Dr. Kate White
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16:28I'm excited to be joined by Dr. Kate White on today's Egg Whisperer Show podcast! As a practicing gynecologist, she teaches women how to better understand their bodies. She helps women be unafraid of seeing the doctor, and arms them with questions to ask. Dr. Kate is the Vice-Chair of Academics and the director of the Fellowship in Complex Family P…
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The Top Tips to Optimize Egg Quality, hosted by Dr. Kelsey Duncan
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25:33In this week’s episode, I had the pleasure of being a guest on the Fertility Confidence Podcast with host Dr. Kelsey Duncan. We talked all about NAD: what it is, why it matters, and how it supports fertility for both women and men. We also explored key nutrition and lifestyle strategies that improve cellular health, egg quality, and sperm health, e…
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Detecting Cancer Early: How GRAIL’s Technology Can Help with guest Trudy McKanna
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18:12In this episode of The Egg Whisperer Show, I’m joined by Trudy McKanna, Senior Field Medical Director at GRAIL, to talk about a groundbreaking new test called Galleri®. This multi-cancer early detection test can identify signals of more than 50 different types of cancer through a simple blood draw, often before symptoms appear. For anyone focused o…
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Could DNA Fragmentation Testing Cause a Miscarriage? (Ask The Egg Whisperer)
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33:58In this episode, Dr. Aimee goes live to answer your fertility questions, covering topics like DNA fragmentation, thyroid health, PCOS, embryo transfer timing, and more. She’s joined by Paula the Producer and takes additional questions from viewers tuning in live! Here are the listener-submitted questions featured in this episode: 1. Sarah (39) from…
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10 Fertility Myths: Fact or Fiction with guest Emily Oster
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23:20In this episode of The Egg Whisperer Show, I’m so excited to welcome Emily Oster, renowned economist, bestselling author, and professor at Brown University. You probably know her from her popular books Expecting Better, Cribsheet, and The Family Firm. Today, Emily joins me to take on “10 Fertility Myths: Fact or Fiction,” and we’re diving into what…
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Top 5 IVF Setbacks and How to Reframe Them to Stay Hopeful
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7:52In this episode of The Egg Whisperer Show, I’m diving into one of the most important parts of the IVF journey: how to cope with setbacks. IVF can be frustrating, emotional, and downright hard. But it can also be empowering, educational, and full of possibility. I’m walking you through the five most common IVF challenges, and offering tools to help …
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Unlocking Fertility Potential: Regenerative Medicine is Changing the Game with guest Dr. Maribelle Verdiales
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32:17In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Maribelle Verdiales, a pioneer in regenerative and integrative fertility medicine. We dive into groundbreaking therapies like intraovarian stem cell infusions, exosomes, and ovarian PRP, and how they can support fertility, especially for women over 40. Dr. Verdiales shares her personal journey from being a traditi…
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Optimize Your Fertility: Eggs, Embryos & Endometriosis
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42:28Today, I’m diving into how you can optimize your fertility, especially if you're dealing with endometriosis. This episode was originally hosted by Erin and Tiffany at Fertility Village Live. Whether you’re trying to conceive naturally or preparing for IVF, understanding how endometriosis affects your fertility is key. I’ll walk you through what thi…
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How to Make the Most of Egg Freezing: What to Expect and How to Plan Ahead
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4:45I’m diving into one of the most empowering options in fertility care today: egg freezing. Whether you're considering it now or just gathering information, I want you to have a clear understanding of what to expect, and how to set yourself up for success. I’m sharing my insights on the best time to freeze your eggs, how many eggs you may want to fre…
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Minimally Invasive, Maximum Impact: Dr. Brooke Winner on Fibroids & Endometriosis
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18:44In this episode of The Egg Whisperer Show, I’m joined by Dr. Brooke Winner, a board-certified OB/GYN and fellowship-trained minimally invasive gynecologic surgeon. We dig into fibroids and endometriosis—two of the most common conditions that can affect fertility. Dr. Winner sheds light on when these issues need surgical intervention, highlights the…
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I’m sharing my vision for the future of fertility care, and why it’s time for a major shift in how we support people who are trying to conceive. Fertility struggles affect 1 in 6 couples worldwide, yet far too many people face stigma, delays in diagnosis, and fragmented care. I believe we need a new model, one that puts patients first, embraces tec…
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Four Things You Should Know About Starting a PCOS Revolution (HOPE Syndrome)
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7:43On today's Egg Whisperer Show podcast episode, I'm sharing the four things you need to know about PCOS. Too many doctors tell patients that they don't need to worry about managing their PCOS until they are starting a pregnancy (not fertility docs!) This just isn't true. There are tried and true steps that you can take now to bring HOPE back to your…
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Exploring Endometriosis and Fertility with Acupuncturist Anne Matthews
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10:59I’m thrilled to welcome Anne Matthews, a renowned acupuncturist and founder of Energy Tree Studios in Toronto, to the show! Anne is known for her humorous and down-to-earth approach, and in this episode, we dive into how endometriosis impacts the immune system and how acupuncture can be a powerful tool in managing this conditio, especially for wome…
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How To Get Pregnant In 3 Months, with Science
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25:13Read the full show notes: https://www.draimee.org/how-to-get-pregnant-in-3-months-or-less-with-science “Dr. Aimee, how soon will I be able to get pregnant?” This is the most common question I get from my patients. I get it. By the time you come to see me you’ve been preparing for pregnancy for a year, three, sometimes longer. I appreciate how emoti…
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AMH hormone is a useful Fertility Screening test used to guide people about how many eggs they have left, but the results can be confusing. Find out everything you need to know about this "Always Meandering Hormone," and how it impacts infertility. Would you like to learn about IVF?Click here to join Dr. Aimee for The IVF Class. The next live class…
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Reaching Your Peak Fertile Potential with guest Dr. Lorne Brown
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33:39Today on the Egg Whisperer Show podcast, I’m joined by Dr. Lorne Brown Dr. Brown is the founder of Acubalance Wellness Center in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Once an accountant, he left his career as a CPA to receive a Doctorate of Traditional Chinese Medicine (Dr. TCM) at Vancouver’s International College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, a…
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Everything You Need to Know about Progesterone with Dr. Amy Beckley of Proov
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20:43Today, we’re talking about “Everything you need to know about progesterone” with the CEO and Founder of Proov test, Dr. Amy Beckley. With a PhD in pharmacology, and a history of infertility, Dr. Beckley created a test to confirm successful ovulation at home by tracking PdG. She founded MFB Fertility, Inc. and invented the Proov test in her own base…
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PCOS stands for polycystic ovary syndrome. Many people interpret it to mean you have big cysts on your ovaries, but that's not true at all. When I hear PCOS I think of it as a call to, &ldquoPlease Confirm this Ovary Syndrome”. So much is misunderstood about PCOS! Women are often told, “oh you don’t need to worry about it until you’re ready to have…
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When is it Time to See a Fertility Expert?
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28:40If you’re eager to get pregnant and are wondering if it’s time to see a fertility specialist, you might be right. There are a number of factors to take into account when deciding whether it’s time to see a fertility specialist. Of course there are a lot more details about each of these items in the podcast episode today, but here is a sneak peek of…
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DOR Decreased NOT Depleted Ovarian Reserve
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25:09There are a lot misunderstandings around what the term DOR means. Often times when people first hear about DOR, they believe that that the "D" of DOR means "depleted" ovarian reserve. This is not true! To set the record straight, DOR means "decreased" ovarian reserve. The other thing that happens when the word "decreased" gets mixed up for "deplete…
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Everything You Need to Know About Your Man's Penis With Dr. Spitz
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49:05I'm speaking with Dr. Aaron Spitz. He's not only a urologist specializing male sexual function, he's also the author of The Penis Book. I’m delighted that he is able to join us to talk about men’s reproductive health. Aaron has an amazing breadth of knowledge about male sexual health and he approaches all of the information with a sense of humor an…
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What to do When Your Frozen Embryo Transfer Fails with Dr. Meivys Garcia
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36:36Dr. Meivys Garcia is joining me on the podcast today! She is an amazing Canadian fertility doctor, and she's guiding us through her approach to fertility care when a frozen embryo transfer doesn’t work. She will describe every step, one at a time. We will also get personal. Knowing the heartbreak of having failed embryo transfers during her own fer…
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Top 5 Fertility Trends and Products for Your Fertility Journey with Sara Jensen of Hugh and Grace
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17:38This interview was originally hosted by Sara Jensen of Hugh & Grace. We are diving into the Top 5 Fertility Trends I’ve seen over the past few years. We are also talking about the importance of being mindful of the products that you use and the role of toxins in our environment on infertility. I love that Sara is so dedicated to promoting holistic …
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New Treatments for Recurrent Implantation Failure with guest Dr. Jenna Turocy
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14:50In this episode of The Egg Whisperer Show, Dr. Jenna Turocy is joining me to talk about new treatment options for recurrent implantation failure. Recurrent implantation failure (RIF) is determined when embryos of good quality fail to implant following several in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment cycles. The good news is that there is treatment fo…
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Everything You Need to Know Before Picking an Egg Donor
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27:27Whether you’re an egg donor now, if you’re considering it, or you know someone that is — I’m glad you’re here. Young women are donating eggs at the time they are most fertile, often times not realizing the implications of what that means. I’ve had patients come to me in their 40s without enough healthy eggs of their own to conceive. When they share…
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When you're pregnant after IVF, you’re likely beaming with joy while at the same time trying to keep negative, worrisome thoughts in check. If you’re like so many of the fertility patients I see, then you may be hyper-aware of your body, emotions and sensitive to the what-ifs of pregnancy after fertility treatment. Now you’re pregnant, and yes, you…
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Vaginal Health and Your Fertility with guest Hana Janebdar
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12:46Read the full show notes: https://www.draimee.org/vaginal-health-and-your-fertility-with-guest-hana-janebdar-of-juno-bio On this episode of the Egg Whisperer Show, we discuss the fascinating world of the vaginal microbiome with Hannah Janda, co-founder and CEO of Juno Bio. Hannah shares her expertise and insights into the importance of vaginal micr…
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What to Expect Before and When You Are Expecting with guest Heidi Murkoff
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35:14You likely already know Heidi Murkoff - she is the author of the internationally bestselling What to Expect series of pregnancy and parenting guides, which includes What to Expect When You’re Expecting. (And knowing how beloved this book is, it probably comes as no surprise that this popular book has sold over 40 million copies in 42 languages). It…
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7 Things About the Trigger Shot You Didn't Know
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7:24Get the full show notes: https://www.draimee.org/the-7-things-you-didnt-know-about-the-trigger-shot I often tell my patients that we should rename the Trigger Shot, the super unicorn sparkle shot, the egg launcher shot, or the EGG-cellerator shot. Let's be honest, the Trigger Shot is the worst name for something that does so much good on a fertilit…
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Read the full show notes: https://www.draimee.org/10-things-to-avoid-if-youre-trying-to-conceive Last year in the United States a baby was born every 8 seconds. That‘s roughly 3.8 Million babies born last year alone! You don’t have to be a fertility doctor to know what that means. Millions of people just like you were trying to conceive. Research t…
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Optimizing Your Fertility Through Weight Loss with guest Dr. Stephanie Fein
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29:32Read the full show notes: https://www.draimee.org/optimizing-your-fertility-through-weight-loss-with-guest-dr-stephanie-fein In this episode of The Egg Whisperer Show, I’m joined by Dr. Stephanie Fein, MD a board-certified weight loss physician who specializes in helping women improve their fertility through sustainable weight management. Dr. Fein …
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How to Make Sure Your Fertility Journey is Your Doctor's Priority with Dr. Rahi Victory
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16:24Read the full show notes: https://www.draimee.org/how-to-make-sure-your-fertility-journey-is-your-doctors-priority-with-dr-rahi-victory Today on The Egg Whisperer Show, I’m joined by Dr. Rahi Victory. Dr. Victory is an OBGYN in Canada, where he has two clinics. I’m excited to have him on the show today to talk about how to become an advocate for yo…
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When it Comes to Your Fertility: What is Fact vs. Fiction?
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30:28Read the full show notes: https://www.draimee.org/when-it-comes-to-your-fertility-what-is-fact-vs-fiction I know there are a lot of fertility myths out there, and some can be downright perplexing if you’re trying to do everything you can to have a successful pregnancy. And, when you’ve been a fertility doctor for a while, let me tell you, you will …
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Imagine an insemination kit with a syringe specifically designed for the female body that you can use with your partner or sperm donor in the comfort of your own home. I'm delighted to have Maureen Brown, co-founder of Mosie Baby joining me on the this week to talk about the home insemination kit that she and her husband designed after being faced …
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The Real Risks with IVF that Everyone Should Know with Dr. Jie Deng
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22:04I'm honored to have Dr. Jie Deng as a guest on The Egg Whisperer Show podcast today. She is not only an Obgyn and Maternal Fetal Medicine specialist (did extra training studying high risk pregnancies), she is also a fertility doctor at Stanford University finishing up her Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Fellowship. We are talking about t…
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What you need to know about Mosaic Embryos with guest Katie Herrero
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29:01Katie Herrero is a fertility patient who wants everyone to be more informed about PGT-A. She has started a petition on change.org. I'm honored to have her join me today to share her journey and her petition with us. In today's show, Katie and I are talking about why she started this petition, what information she wishes doctors would share with …
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I’ve yet to meet someone that dreamed of the day they could become my patient. You may dream of your wedding day. Or maybe you may fantasize about your next vacation destination, or the day you buy a house or seeing your future child graduate from high school. But I’m guessing that when you think of those milestones in life, my bet is that nowhere …
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Behind the Scenes in the IVF Lab with Dr. Carol Lynn Burton Curchoe
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49:34Dr. Carol Lynn Curchoe, a Board Certified High Complexity IVF Lab Director joins Dr. Aimee for today's episode. Dr. Curchoe is a Senior Clinical Embryologist and Founder of ART Compass IVF. We are talking to her about the latest in cutting edge IVF technology. We will also be talking about the ART Compass app, a mobile application she designed for …
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Most fertility treatment hinges on the strategic use of drugs to help the body be as fertile as possible. My goal is to give each of my patients a personalized fertility plan with custom calendars of what to do, which drug to take, and when. Today on the podcast, I’m walking through fertility calendars (keeping things confidential, of course) and t…
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Ten Things Fertility Patients Should Stop Doing
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13:18As a fertility doctor, I help my patients create the family they want, or preserve their fertility for whatever the future may hold. Part of why I love what I do is that I get to understand the whole person that I treat. Not just their body, but their emotional well-being too. We can’t look at humans with tunnel vision. Nor can we look at fertility…
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