Podcasts about egg freezing

In 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 essential to know the signs and understand the risks. Dr. Londra helps break down what an ectopic pregnancy is, how it's diagnosed, and how it's treated. We talk about the early warning signs, including what symptoms to look for after IVF or natural conception, and the medical and surgical options available. We also discuss what having an ectopic pregnancy might mean for future fertility and what steps can be taken to reduce the risk of recurrence. This episode is filled with compassionate, clear, and essential information that every patient should know. In this episode, we cover: What an ectopic pregnancy is and where it can occur The early warning signs and symptoms to watch for How ectopic pregnancies are diagnosed and confirmed Treatment options, including medication and surgery What to consider when trying to conceive after an ectopic pregnancy   Read the full show notes on Dr. Aimee's website You can find Dr. Laura Londra here. Do you have questions about IVF? Click here to join Dr. Aimee for The IVF Class. The next live class call is on Monday, August 18, 2025, at 4 pm PST, where I'll explain IVF and Egg Freezing and answer your questions live on Zoom. Other ways to connect with me: Visit my YouTube channel for more fertility tipsSubscribe to the newsletter to get updatesJoin Egg Whisperer SchoolRequest a Consultation with Dr. Aimee 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.

In 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 essential to know the signs and understand the risks. Dr. Londra helps break down what an ectopic pregnancy is, how it's diagnosed, and how it's treated. We talk about the early warning signs, including what symptoms to look for after IVF or natural conception, and the medical and surgical options available. We also discuss what having an ectopic pregnancy might mean for future fertility and what steps can be taken to reduce the risk of recurrence. This episode is filled with compassionate, clear, and essential information that every patient should know. In this episode, we cover: What an ectopic pregnancy is and where it can occur The early warning signs and symptoms to watch for How ectopic pregnancies are diagnosed and confirmed Treatment options, including medication and surgery What to consider when trying to conceive after an ectopic pregnancy   Read the full show notes on Dr. Aimee's website You can find Dr. Laura Londra here. Do you have questions about IVF? Click here to join Dr. Aimee for The IVF Class. The next live class call is on Monday, August 18, 2025, at 4 pm PST, where I'll explain IVF and Egg Freezing and answer your questions live on Zoom. Other ways to connect with me: Visit my YouTube channel for more fertility tipsSubscribe to the newsletter to get updatesJoin Egg Whisperer SchoolRequest a Consultation with Dr. Aimee 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.

In 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, including how to access grants, choose smart loan options, and make the most of insurance coverage. We also talk about the role of clinics in providing transparent pricing and financial education, and new innovations on the horizon that could help reduce costs for patients. Whether you're preparing for IVF, egg freezing, or other fertility treatments, this conversation offers clear steps to help you plan ahead, ask the right questions, and feel more confident and empowered on your path to parenthood. In this episode, we cover: - What to consider when planning for the financial side of fertility care - How to find and apply for fertility grants - Tips for choosing medical loans and avoiding common pitfalls - Understanding insurance coverage and fertility riders - Innovations like bundled pricing and tech-driven solutions that improve access Find the full show notes on Dr. Aimee's website. Find Dr. Alex Kucherov at Illume FertilityDr. Kucherov on Instagram Do you have questions about IVF? Click here to join Dr. Aimee for The IVF Class. The next live class call is on Monday, August 18, 2025, at 4 pm PST, where I'll explain IVF and Egg Freezing, and answer your questions live on Zoom. Other ways to connect with me: Visit my YouTube channel for more fertility tipsSubscribe to the newsletter to get updatesJoin Egg Whisperer SchoolRequest a Consultation with Dr. Aimee 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.

I 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 for my patients. Still, eating right is super important during fertility treatment, AND meal prep and planning can be one more thing to add to your “plate” during an already busy time. When I found out about Methodology, I knew I had to have CEO Julie Nguyen on The Egg Whisperer Show. I know you'll be inspired by Julie's story of how she started Methodology as a way to eat better, and eat healthier, while still having quick and easy options for a busy life. In this episode you will learn about how gut health impacts your overall health, easy ways to eat a cleaner diet, and how some of those ailments (eczema, asthma, and sometimes sleep issues) you have might be the result of what you're eating.. Our current culture provides so many opportunities to pick up fast and processed foods, and while that seems like a faster option, it's not always your best option. I hope you'll join Julie and I as we talk about ways to fix this, especially during a time when you are looking for ways to eat healthier and have easy food prep options. Julie Nguyen is the Founder & CEO of Methodology, a company that makes high-quality, fully cooked meals for busy professionals. Julie holds a BA in Economics from Stanford, and started Methodology after discovering that her own diet was negatively impacting her health and causing eczema, asthma, and poor sleep. Six years, Two nutritionists, 3 personal trainers, and an enormous excel sheet later, Julie had unlocked the keys to tracking her own eating habits and that was the start of Methodology. Get the full show notes for this episode on Dr. Aimee's site. You can find Methodology here, https://www.gomethodology.com/ Would you like to learn about IVF?Click here to join Dr. Aimee for The IVF Class Dr. Aimee will explain Egg Freezing and IVF and there will be time to ask her your questions live on Zoom. Subscribe to my YouTube channel for more fertility tips! Join Egg Whisperer School Checkout the podcast Subscribe to the newsletter to get updates 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.

In 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, especially for those trying to conceive over the age of 40. If you're looking for a holistic, science-backed approach to your fertility journey, this episode is a must-listen. Read the full show notes on Dr. Aimee's website. In this episode, we cover: - What NAD is and how it supports cellular health and fertility - Why NAD levels decline with age and how to support them - How NR (nicotinamide riboside) supplements may benefit egg and sperm quality - The impact of nutrition, sleep, and stress on reproductive health - A holistic, mind-body approach to optimizing fertility You can find the original episode on Dr. Kelsey Duncan's podcast here: https://kelseyduncan.com/fcp-e154-optimizing-your-egg-quality-with-dr-aimiee-aka-the-egg-whisperer/ On YouTube: https://youtu.be/mrw93oYcz08?si=lbpaQR-kwti-CfSF Do you have questions about IVF? Click here to join Dr. Aimee for The IVF Class. The next live class call is on Monday, August 18, 2025, at 4 pm PST, where I'll explain IVF and Egg Freezing, and answer your questions live on Zoom. Other ways to connect with me: Visit my YouTube channel for more fertility tipsSubscribe to the newsletter to get updatesJoin Egg Whisperer SchoolRequest a Consultation with Dr. Aimee 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.

In 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 on protecting their long-term health, identifying possible cancers early, and for those who have done treatment and may be concerned about future cancer risk, this technology could be life-changing. We talk about how the Galleri® test works, the science behind it, and what this means for cancer treatment and detection. Trudy also shares why early detection is so critical, how accurate the test is, and what healthcare providers and patients need to know about accessing this innovation. Read the full show notes on Dr. Aimee's site (with a transcript). In this episode, we cover: - What GRAIL's Galleri® test is and how it works - How early cancer detection offers more time and options for care, plus how it may help patients avoid chemo - Why the test could revolutionize preventative care and cancer treatment plans - What fertility specialists and patients should know about using Galleri® after Clomid usage - How GRAIL is working to expand access and education around early detection Find GRAIL's Galleri® test here: https://www.galleri.com/ Do you have questions about IVF? Click here to join Dr. Aimee for The IVF Class. The next live class call is on Monday, August 18, 2025, at 4 pm PST, where I'll explain IVF and Egg Freezing, and answer your questions live on Zoom. Other ways to connect with me: Visit my YouTube channel for more fertility tipsSubscribe to the newsletter to get updatesJoin Egg Whisperer SchoolRequest a Consultation with Dr. Aimee 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.

In 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 Maryland wrote in to ask: After four early pregnancy losses from unassisted conceptions, and now with four frozen euploid embryos, could DNA fragmentation still be a factor in causing miscarriage? 2. Stephanie (41) from California is wondering: Her doctor suggested doing a second egg retrieval and a frozen embryo transfer in the same week, using an embryo from the first retrieval. Is this really possible, and what are the pros and cons of doing both in one cycle? 3. Alex (38) from England asks Dr. Aimee: With a frozen embryo transfer coming up, does she really need to stop her favorite high-intensity workouts like Hyrox and Barry's Bootcamp? 4. Rebecca (37) from the United Kingdom is asking: After her TSH spiked unexpectedly to 27, can she still proceed with egg retrieval and freeze any good-quality embryos now, even if she needs to delay the transfer until her thyroid is back in range? 5. Lindsay (33) from Rhode Island wrote to ask: With a high antral follicle count but low mature egg yield, what else can she do (beyond lifestyle changes and supplements) to improve egg maturity during IVF? 6. Fab (37) from Australia wonders: After years of endometriosis, multiple surgeries, and one failed IVF cycle with no successful transfers, what can she do differently or consider for her upcoming round? 7. Elise (38) from Oregon wrote in with this question: She experienced intense pregnancy-like symptoms, like breast soreness, cramps, and dizziness, during failed transfers and unmedicated cycles. Is it possible for an embryo to cause these symptoms without actually implanting?

In 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 the data really says. We're breaking down some of the most common beliefs about fertility—things like alcohol and caffeine use, stress, age, male fertility, and when to see a specialist. Emily is known for her clear and evidence-based approach to decision-making, and I know you're going to walk away from this conversation feeling more informed, supported, and empowered. In this episode, we cover: Whether alcohol and caffeine really impact fertility How timing sex and managing stress play into conception When it's time to see a fertility specialist The truth about age-related fertility decline Common myths around male fertility and sperm quality How to use data in making fertility decisions Emily's expansion of ParentData.org to support those TTC   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. Other ways to connect with me: Visit my YouTube channel for more fertility tipsSubscribe to the newsletter to get updatesJoin Egg Whisperer SchoolRequest a Consultation with Dr. Aimee 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.

In 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 you reframe them so you can move forward feeling hopeful and in control. We'll talk about what happens when your cycle gets delayed, when your follicles don't grow as expected, and what to do when the numbers (eggs, embryos, blastocysts) don't go your way. I'll also share real patient stories and offer perspective on how to stay grounded and supported through every twist in the journey. In this episode, we cover: Why IVF cycles sometimes start with delays, and how to use that time productively What to do if your follicles don't grow or respond to medication as expected How to cope with fewer eggs retrieved or fertilized than hoped What to know if embryo development or testing results don't go as planned How to support your mental health and build a strong emotional foundation Read the full show notes on Dr. Aimee's website Do you want to learn more 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. Other ways to connect with me: Visit my YouTube channel for more fertility tipsSubscribe to the newsletter to get updatesJoin Egg Whisperer SchoolRequest a Consultation with Dr. Aimee 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.

Today, 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 this condition means for your eggs and embryos and offer actionable advice for improving your chances of success. We'll talk about everything from diagnosis to treatment, and I'll share the top strategies I use with my own patients to support egg quality, manage symptoms, and create the best possible environment for pregnancy. In this episode, we cover: How endometriosis affects egg and embryo quality The role of laparoscopy and when it's necessary How to tailor your fertility treatment if you have endometriosis Lifestyle changes and supplements that can support reproductive health Why early diagnosis and intervention matter for long-term fertility outcomes Read the full show notes on Dr. Aimee's website. You can find Fertility Village, and Oasis FSN here. 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. Other ways to connect with me: Visit my YouTube channel for more fertility tipsSubscribe to the newsletter to get updatesJoin Egg Whisperer SchoolRequest a Consultation with Dr. Aimee 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.

I'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 freeze based on your family-building goals, and what the process actually looks like. You'll learn about the tests I recommend before getting started, why personalization matters, and how to emotionally and physically prepare for the journey. My goal is to help you feel confident and informed, so you can make the best decision for your future. In this episode, I cover: When to consider egg freezing and how to decide if it's right for you How many eggs you may need to freeze for future pregnancy goals What testing to do before you begin (like the TUSHY Method) How to emotionally and physically prepare for an egg freezing cycle Why personalization is key to getting the best results 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. Other ways to connect with me: Visit my YouTube channel for more fertility tipsSubscribe to the newsletter to get updatesJoin Egg Whisperer SchoolRequest a Consultation with Dr. Aimee 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.

In 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 benefits of minimally invasive procedures, and discusses how to manage symptoms while supporting reproductive health. In this episode, we cover: How fibroids and endometriosis can impact fertility, implantation, and IVF outcomes The signs, symptoms, and most effective diagnostic approaches for both conditions When surgery is recommended and the advantages of minimally invasive techniques What to expect during recovery and how to prepare your mind and body Patient advocacy tips for navigating care and finding personalized treatment options Read the full show notes on Dr. Aimee's website Find Dr. Brooke Winner's website here 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 Dr. Aimee will explain IVF and Egg Freezing, and there will be time to ask her your questions live on Zoom. Other ways to follow Dr. Aimee: Visit my YouTube channel for more fertility tipsSubscribe to the newsletter to get updatesJoin The Egg Whisperer SchoolRequest a Consultation with Dr. Aimee 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.

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 technology, and recognizes fertility as a vital part of our overall health. I'll walk you through how I think fertility care can evolve to be more proactive, inclusive, and empowering. From early testing and education to AI-driven support and more human-centered clinics, this episode is all about imagining what's possible, and how we can get there. In this episode, I cover: - Why we need a patient-first approach to fertility care - The role of early testing and fertility awareness in better outcomes - How technology and AI can support personalized treatment - What inclusive, stigma-free care looks like - My vision for the next generation of fertility clinics 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. Other ways to connect with me: Visit my YouTube channel for more fertility tipsSubscribe to the newsletter to get updatesJoin Egg Whisperer SchoolRequest a Consultation with Dr. Aimee 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. ..

In vitro fertilization (IVF) is often seen as a triumph of reproductive freedom, but its origins are deeply entangled with patriarchy, pronatalism, and eugenics. Pamela Mahoney Tsigdinos, IVF survivor and author of Silent Sorority and Finally Heard, discusses how under-regulation and cultural obsession with biological motherhood allows the multi-billion dollar fertility industry to obscure the truth about its low success rates and the trauma it causes. Highlights include: What the IVF process entails how time-consuming, expensive, and emotionally and physically wrenching it is; How John Rock, pioneer of the birth control pill, was motivated by a religiously pronatalist desire to help specifically Catholic women conceive, and how IVF pioneer, Patrick Steptoe, performed experimental gynecological procedures on hundreds of women without their consent; How the multi-billion dollar fertility industry both benefits from and exacerbates pronatalism and exploits the hope of vulnerable patients, who are often treated as commodities, through aggressive marketing, unproven add-on services, and cherry-picked success rates; How Pamela found deep emotional connection with online communities around the world - the 'silent sorority' of IVF survivors; How pronatalist culture magnifies the emotional pain for IVF patients, surrounding them with pronatalist expectations and deeply rooted stereotypes, especially against women without children; Why feminist empowerment rhetoric can backfire if it uncritically promotes fertility services without acknowledging the exploitative practices and emotional toll experienced by the many female patients in the fertility industry; How individuals struggling with infertility can make better informed decisions about their available options. See episode website for show notes, links, and transcript:  https://www.populationbalance.org/podcast/pamela-mahoney-tsigdinos   OVERSHOOT | Shrink Toward Abundance OVERSHOOT tackles today's interlocked social and ecological crises driven by humanity's excessive population and consumption. The podcast explores needed narrative, behavioral, and system shifts for recreating human life in balance with all life on Earth. With expert guests from wide-ranging disciplines, we examine the forces underlying overshoot: from patriarchal pronatalism that is fueling overpopulation, to growth-biased economic systems that lead to consumerism and social injustice, to the dominant worldview of human supremacy that subjugates animals and nature. Our vision of shrinking toward abundance inspires us to seek pathways of transformation that go beyond technological fixes toward a new humanity that honors our interconnectedness with all beings.  Hosted by Nandita Bajaj and Alan Ware. Brought to you by Population Balance. Subscribe to our newsletter here: https://www.populationbalance.org/subscribe Support our work with a one-time or monthly donation: https://www.populationbalance.org/donate Learn more at https://www.populationbalance.org Copyright 2025 Population Balance

This episode of Marrow Masters brings us an incredible conversation with Kitrena Young, a two-time cancer survivor whose story spans decades and highlights the unique challenges faced by adolescents and young adults (AYAs). We begin by learning about Kitrena's initial diagnosis of B-cell ALL with a Philadelphia chromosome at the age of eight, followed by a shocking relapse 23 years later. Her candor about how she recognized the early signs the second time around—bruising and fatigue—underscores the importance of self-awareness and advocacy.We discuss how navigating the adult healthcare system differed drastically from her pediatric experience. Kitrena takes us through her rapid efforts to get an urgent appointment and the emotional toll of being thrust back into the cancer world. With support from her brother and eventually finding care at the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC)  through a compassionate voice on the phone, she exemplifies what it means to be proactive in your care journey.Fertility preservation is another focal point. Kitrena recounts her decision to freeze 15 eggs before starting treatment and how her perspective on parenthood has evolved. She walks us through the emotional and physical realities of exploring surrogacy and genetic testing post-transplant—particularly the complex issue of donor DNA requiring a skin biopsy for viable results.Kitrena doesn't shy away from discussing post-treatment life: weight gain linked to early menopause, a challenging international trip filled with setbacks and triumphs, and the frustrations of altered tastes and capabilities. Despite it all, she maintains a remarkable sense of humor and determination to continue traveling and living fully.Family and caregiver dynamics are woven throughout her story. She speaks lovingly about her partner's unwavering support and the strength of her younger brother, who stepped up when needed most. Her message to caregivers includes practical advice—especially around vigilance with medical billing, noting errors she encountered from appointments she never attended.Finally, Kitrena emphasizes the growing importance of therapy for both patients and caregivers. She encourages the AYA community to use available resources to work through trauma, grief, and uncertainty—pointing to virtual options that didn't exist in her earlier experience.Kitrena's journey is one of persistence, clarity, and empowerment. She brings vital, firsthand wisdom to the AYA cancer space, reminding us that while every survivor's path is different, no one should walk it alone.Thanks to our Season 17 Sponsors:Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS): https://lls.org/and Incyte: https://incyte.com/FInancial Resource from the LINK: https://www.nbmtlink.org/financebookresources/ National Bone Marrow Transplant Link - (800) LINK-BMT, or (800) 546-5268.nbmtLINK Website: https://www.nbmtlink.org/nbmtLINK Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/nbmtLINKFollow the nbmtLINK on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/nbmtlink/The nbmtLINK YouTube Page can be found by clicking here.To participate in the GVHD Mosaic, click here: https://amp.livemosaics.com/gvhd

La crioconservazione degli ovociti, o social freezing, è una tecnica che permette di prelevare e conservare gli ovociti per un utilizzo futuro, generalmente per posticipare la maternità o preservare la fertilità. Io l'ho fatto circa 12 anni fa, ecco la mia storia Faccio la Psicosessuologa, prenota una consulenza on line con me: https://lenipsicologasessuologa.com/prenota/ Fai una donazione ad AISSFA - Associazione Internazionale Salute Sessuale e Anorgasmie https://aissfa.com/ Acquista il mio Libro, Piacere Mio https://amzn.eu/d/eCFkTu8 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, 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 basement. Now women can purchase this test, and get results in just five minutes at home. Read the full show notes on Dr. Aimee's website Would you like to learn about Egg Freezing?Click here to join Dr. Aimee for The Egg Freezing Class. The next live class call is on Monday, June 16, 2025 at 4pm PST, where Dr. Aimee will explain Egg Freezing and there will be time to ask her your questions live on Zoom.  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. Other ways to connect: Subscribe to my YouTube channel for more fertility tips Join Egg Whisperer School Subscribe to the newsletter to get updates

Dancing with the Stars co-host Julianne Hough has revealed that she recently had her eggs frozen for the third time. With more women than ever choosing to freeze their eggs, how much do we really understand about the process, the costs, and the emotional toll? Cassie Destino – Founder, IVF Support UAE and Dr Bohaira El Geyoushi, Consultant Gynecologist at American Hospital Dubai, specialising in Reproductive Medicine and IVF join Helen to discuss.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What exactly is egg freezing? Is there an ideal age to do it? How many eggs should you freeze to give yourself the best shot at future fertility? In this episode of Brave & Curious, Dr. Lora Shahine walks listeners through the top 10 most Googled questions about egg freezing. From the basics of what the process entails to more nuanced questions about success rates and cost, she provides clear, thoughtful answers rooted in science and clinical experience. In this episode, listeners will hear: [1:12] Question #1: What is egg freezing? [2:45] Question #2: Why would I want to freeze your eggs? [4:46] Question #3: What is the best age to freeze your eggs? [6:53] Question #4: How many eggs should you freeze? [9:36] Question #5: What is the egg freezing process? [10:42] Question #6: What are the risks of egg freezing? [12:18] Question #7: What is the cost of egg freezing? [13:26] Question #8: Does egg freezing guarantee a baby? [14:16] Question #9: Does an IUD have to be removed to freeze your eggs? [14:36] Question #10: How long will the eggs last? This episode will give listeners a better understanding of why someone might choose to freeze their eggs, how to evaluate if and when it's the right choice, and what to expect logistically, emotionally, and financially.  Dr. Shahine's Weekly Newsletter on Fertility News and Recommendations Follow @drlorashahine Instagram | YouTube | Tiktok | Her Books

What if everything you thought you knew about your fertility timeline… was wrong?So many women are quietly wrestling with uncertainty about their reproductive future—stuck between societal pressure, biological realities, and unanswered questions.You might be feeling the pressure of your ticking biological clock or wondering if freezing your eggs is something you should have done, could do now, or even want to do at all. The problem is, most of us weren't given the facts early enough to make empowered choices—until now.In this episode, I'm joined by therapist and podcaster Beth from Quiet the Clock for a deeply honest conversation about egg freezing, the emotional weight of fertility decisions, and what it means to take back agency over your timeline. Whether you're partnered, solo, unsure, or all of the above—this episode is packed with raw truth, wisdom, and practical insight.BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU'LL DISCOVER:What it actually looks like to freeze your eggs—emotionally, physically, and financiallyWhy the “35 is your deadline” narrative is outdated and harmfulHow to handle the uncertainty of fertility decisions with more grace and less panicThe biggest gaps in fertility education (and what you deserve to know right now)This isn't just about egg freezing—it's about choice, informed consent, and shifting the power back into your hands. Let's quiet the clock, together.Connect with Beth Gulotta:

On this episode of The Wholesome Fertility Podcast, I am joined by Dr. Nirali Jain (eggspert_md), a board-certified OB/GYN and reproductive endocrinologist at Reproductive Medical Associates (RMA). Dr. Jain shares her expert insights on fertility preservation for individuals undergoing cancer treatment, a crucial yet often overlooked aspect of reproductive care. We explore what options are available for fertility preservation, including egg and sperm freezing, and why it's so important to initiate these discussions before starting chemotherapy or radiation. Dr. Jain also explains the difference between Letrozole and Clomid, the impact of estrogen-sensitive cancers on IVF treatments, and innovative approaches like random-start cycles and DuoStim protocols. Whether you're facing a cancer diagnosis or simply thinking proactively about your reproductive future, this conversation is filled with knowledge and reassurance. Key Takeaways: Why it's essential to discuss fertility before starting cancer treatment. The role of Letrozole in estrogen-sensitive cancers and fertility preservation. Differences between Letrozole and Clomid, and why Letrozole is often preferred. How new protocols like DuoStim and random-start cycles are improving outcomes. Why fertility preservation is important even for those without a cancer diagnosis. Guest Bio: Dr. Nirali Jain (@eggspert_md) is a board-certified OB/GYN and fertility specialist at Reproductive Medicine Associates (RMA) in Basking Ridge, New Jersey. She earned both her undergraduate degree in neurobiology (with a minor in dance!) and her medical degree from Northwestern University, before completing her residency at Weill Cornell/NYP, where she served as co-Chief Resident, and her fellowship in reproductive endocrinology and infertility at NYU Langone. Deeply passionate about women's health and fertility preservation, Dr. Jain blends the latest research and cutting-edge treatments with compassionate, patient-centered care. Her interests include third-party reproduction and oncofertility, and she is especially passionate about supporting patients navigating fertility preservation through a cancer diagnosis. Outside of the clinic, Dr. Jain is a trained dancer, a dedicated global traveler, and an adventurer working toward hiking all seven continents with her husband. Her diverse experiences, from international medical rotations to personal connections with friends and family navigating infertility, have shaped her into a warm, resourceful, and determined advocate for her patients. Links and Resources: Visit RMA websiteFollow Dr. Nirali Jain on Instagram For more information about Michelle, visit www.michelleoravitz.com To learn more about ancient wisdom and fertility, you can get Michelle's book at: https://www.michelleoravitz.com/thewayoffertility The Wholesome Fertility facebook group is where you can find free resources and support: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2149554308396504/ Instagram: @thewholesomelotusfertility Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewholesomelotus/ Disclaimer: The information shared on this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Please consult with your healthcare provider before making any changes to your health or fertility care. --  Transcript:   # TWF-Jain-Nirali (Video) ​[00:00:00]  **Michelle Oravitz:** Welcome to the podcast Jain.  **Dr. Nirali Jain:** Thanks so much for having me **Michelle Oravitz:** Yeah, so. **Michelle Oravitz:** I'm very excited to talk about this topic, which, um, actually you don't really hear a lot of people talking about, which is how to preserve your fertility if you're going through a cancer diagnosis and if you have to go through treatments. 'cause obviously that can impact a lot on fertility. **Michelle Oravitz:** I have, um, seen actually like a colleague of mine go through. And she also preserved her fertility and, and now she has a baby boy. so it's really nice. **Michelle Oravitz:** to **riverside_nirali_jain_raw-video-cfr_michelle_oravitz's _0181:** so nice. **Michelle Oravitz:** So I'd love for you first to introduce yourself and kind Of give us a background on how you got into this work. **Dr. Nirali Jain:** Of course. Um, so I am Dr. Narly Jane. I am, um, an OB GYN by training, and then I did an additional, after completing four years of residency in OB GYN and getting board certified in that, I did an additional training in reproductive endocrinology and [00:01:00] infertility or otherwise known as REI. So now I'm a fertility specialist. **Dr. Nirali Jain:** Um, I trained at Northwestern in Chicago, so I went to undergrad and medical school there. And then, um, home has always been New Jersey for me, so I moved back out east to New Jersey. Um, I did all my training actually in New York City at Cornell for residency and NYU for fellowship. Um, and then moved to the suburbs. **Dr. Nirali Jain:** Um, and now I'm a fertility specialist in, in Basking Ridge at Reproductive Medical Associates.  **Michelle Oravitz:** Very impressive background. That's awesome.  **Dr. Nirali Jain:** Yeah. **Michelle Oravitz:** I'd love to hear just really. About what your process is. If a person has been diagnosed with cancer, like what is the process? What are some of the things that you address if they are trying to preserve fertility, and what are some of the concerns going  **Dr. Nirali Jain:** yeah, yeah. All great questions. So, you know, there's a lot of us, uh, the Reis. Are a very small, [00:02:00] there's a very small number of us. So in terms of specializing in fertility preservation, technically we all are certified to treat patients with cancer and kind of move them through fertility preservation before starting chemotherapy. **Michelle Oravitz:** Mm-hmm.  **Dr. Nirali Jain:** Um, luckily we've been working closely with oncologists in the past several years just to establish some type of streamlined system because having a diagnosis of cancer and hearing all that information. Especially when you're young is so hard. So I think that's, that's where my interest started in terms of being able to speak to and counsel cancer patients. **Dr. Nirali Jain:** I think it is a very specific niche that you really have to be comfortable with in our field. Um, I. So I'll kind of walk you through, you know, what it, what does it look like, right? Um, you go into your oncologist's office suspecting that you have this, this lump. I'll take breast cancer, for example. It could really be any kind of cancer. **Dr. Nirali Jain:** Um, but breast cancer in a reproductive age patient or someone that's in those years where you're starting [00:03:00] to think about building a family, planning a family, um, or if you have kids at home, that's usually the type of patient that we see come in with a breast cancer diagnosis. So. Kinda just taking that, for example, um, the minute that you're diagnosed, it's really your oncologist's responsibility to counsel you on what treatment options are going to be offered to you. **Dr. Nirali Jain:** And then based off of the treatment options, it's important to know how that affects your reproduction. So how does it affect your ovaries in the short term, in the long term, um, in any way possible. So. Once a patient is initially referred from their oncologist to myself or any other fertility specialist, they come into my office and we just have a 30 minute conversation really talking about family planning goals. **Dr. Nirali Jain:** Any kids that they've had in the past either naturally conceived or through um, IVF, and then we talk about where they're at in their relationship. Are they married, are they not? Are they with a partner, [00:04:00] a male partner, a female partner, whatever it might be. It's important to know the social standpoint, um, especially in this sensitive phase of life. **Dr. Nirali Jain:** So patient patients usually spend anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour. Um, just kind of talking through where they're at, how they're feeling, what their ultimate childbearing goals are. And then from there we do an ultrasound and that's when I'm really able to see, you know, the, the reproductive status. **Dr. Nirali Jain:** So what do the ovaries look like? What does the uterus look like? Is there something that I need to be concerned about from a baseline GYN standpoint? Um, and all of those conversations are happening in real time. So. I think one of the things is patients come in and they're like, I'm already so overwhelmed with all this information from my oncologist, and now my fertility specialist is throwing all this information at me. **Dr. Nirali Jain:** Luckily, the way I like to frame it is you come in and you just let go. Like you let us do the work because in the background we're the ones talking to your oncologist. We're the [00:05:00] ones giving that feedback and creating a timeline with your oncologist. Um, and really I think just getting in the door is the hardest part. **Dr. Nirali Jain:** So once patients are here to see us, we go through the whole workup. We do anything that we would do for a normal patient that came in for fertility preservation. And then based off of where they're at in their journey, we talk about what makes sense for them, whether that means freezing embryos, freezing eggs, they're very similar in terms of the, the few weeks leading up to the egg retrievals. **Dr. Nirali Jain:** So I have that whole conversation just at the initial visit. And then from there we talk about the timeline behind the scenes and make sure that it works with their lives before moving forward. **Michelle Oravitz:** So for people listening to this, why, and this might be an obvious question, but to some it might not be,  **Dr. Nirali Jain:** Mm-hmm. **Michelle Oravitz:** why would somebody want to preserve. eggs or sperm. 'cause I've had actually some couples  **Dr. Nirali Jain:** Yep. **Michelle Oravitz:** come to me where the husband preserved the sperm and they had to go through IVF just because he was going [00:06:00] through cancer treatments. So he had to preserve the sperm ahead of time.  **Dr. Nirali Jain:** Mm-hmm. **Michelle Oravitz:** people need to consider doing that before doing cancer treatments?  **Dr. Nirali Jain:** So there are certain cancer treatments that do affect the ovaries and the sperm health, and you know, for men and women, it affects your reproductive organs. In a similar way, um, depending on the type of chemotherapeutic agent, there are some that are more dangerous in terms of, um, being toxic to your ovaries or toxic to your sperm. **Dr. Nirali Jain:** And those are the instances where we are really thinking about what's the long-term impact because there's medications that oncologists do give patients, and our oncologists are amazing, the ones that we work with, Memorial Sloan Kettering from Reproductive Medical Associates through RMA, um, and. **Dr. Nirali Jain:** They're just so good at what they do and are so well-trained, so they know in the back of their mind, is this going to impact your ovaries or your sperm health or not? Um, and I [00:07:00] think that any chemotherapy, you know, your ovaries are these, these small organs that are constantly turning over follicles every month. **Dr. Nirali Jain:** So every month we're losing those eggs, and if they don't become. If an egg isn't ovulated, it doesn't become a baby, it's just gonna die off. So I counsel even patients that don't have cancer, I counsel them on fertility preservation as young as possible. You know, between the ages of 28 and 35, that's like the best time to preserve your fertility. **Dr. Nirali Jain:** So in cancer patients, there's an extra level added to that where even if they are a little bit younger, a little bit older. Your eggs are not gonna be the same quality. There's gonna be higher level of chromosomal errors, more DNA breakage, um, and, and bigger issues that lead to issues with conceiving naturally afterwards. **Dr. Nirali Jain:** So I think that it's important to consider how that chemotherapy is going to affect them or how surgery would affect them if it was, for example, a GYN cancer where [00:08:00] we're removing a whole ovary, you know, what, what do we have to do to preserve your fertility in that case? And those are important conversations to have. **Michelle Oravitz:** Yeah. for sure. I know that a lot of people are also concerned, you know, with going through the IVF process, you're taking in a lot of estrogen, a lot of hormones, and many cancers are actually estrogen sensitive. So I wanted to talk to you about that. 'cause I know that the data shows that it's. It's been fine, which some people might find surprising, but I wanted you to address that and just kind of **Dr. Nirali Jain:** Yeah. **Michelle Oravitz:** from your perspective.  **Dr. Nirali Jain:** That's so interesting that you asked that question because I actually, my whole I I graduated fellowship last year and my entire, like passion project in fellowship was looking at one of the drugs that we use to suppress the estrogen levels specifically in cancer patients. Um, and I had presented this at a few of our reproductive meetings. **Dr. Nirali Jain:** Um, A SRM is one of our annual meetings where all of the reiss get together. A lot of male fertility [00:09:00] specialists come and we kinda just talk about. Specific things and fertility preservation for cancer patients is, has been an ongoing topic of interest for all of us. Um, and it's important to know that there are different medications that we can offer. **Dr. Nirali Jain:** Letrozole is the one that I, um, have a particular love for and I, uh, you know, I use all the time for my patients, um, for different reasons, but it suppresses the exposure that your body has to estrogen. And there's mixed data, um, out there in terms of, you know, does Letrozole suppression actually impact, you know, does it help or. **Dr. Nirali Jain:** Or does it have no impact on your future risk of cancer after treatment? Um, and that honestly is still up for debate. But what we do know is that there's no increased risk of cancer recurrence in patients that have undergone fertility preservation with or without Letrozole. Um, Letrozole is one of those things that we can give, and the way it works is basically. **Dr. Nirali Jain:** It masks that [00:10:00] conversion. It, it doesn't allow for conversion from those androgens in the male hormones over to estrogen. Um, and so your body doesn't really see that estrogen exposure. It stays nice and low throughout your cycle, and it does help with actually ovarian maturation and getting mature eggs harvested and, um, helps a little bit with, with quality too. **Dr. Nirali Jain:** So I think that it's really nice in terms of having that available to us, but know that. It's not, it's not essential that you have it, really, the data showing plus minus. Um, but there are certain things that we can do to protect the ovaries, protect your exposure to estrogen. Um, and so that shouldn't be top of mind of concern when we're going through fertility preservation, even with an estrogen sensitive cancer. **Michelle Oravitz:** Actually, so, uh, on a different topic, kind of going back to that, so Letrozole versus Clomid, I, it's like a, the questions I personally feel just based on what I've heard and like my own research that Letrozole would be kind of like the more. [00:11:00] Um, the, it's, it's a little better, but I know that it really depends on the person as well.  **Dr. Nirali Jain:** Yeah, **Michelle Oravitz:** they might do better with Clom, but I'd love to hear your perspective and kind of pick your brain on this.  **Dr. Nirali Jain:** totally. You're choosing all the, all the right questions because these are all of my, my specific interests and niches. So  **Michelle Oravitz:** Oh,  **Dr. Nirali Jain:** Letrozole is basically, you know, we use Letrozole and Clomid in. Patients that don't have cancer and patients that come in for an intrauterine insemination, that's kind of the most common scenario where we're thinking about, you know, which medication is better? **Dr. Nirali Jain:** Letrozole or Clomid and Clomid used to be the, the most common medication that we use, we dose patients, you know, have 50 milligrams of Clomid, give them five days of the medication. It's an oral pill. Feels really easy and. The way it works is really, it recruits more than one follicle, so it really helps with the release of, um, more than one follicle growing more than one follicle in the ovary. **Dr. Nirali Jain:** Um, but it has a little bit [00:12:00] higher of a risk of twins because that's exactly what it's good at. Um, Clomid, not so much in the cancer. In the cancer front, it's not really used there because it's considered, from a scientific perspective, it's considered like a selective estrogen receptor modulator. So it doesn't necessarily suppress your estrogen levels in the same way that Letrozole does versus. **Dr. Nirali Jain:** Letrozole is an aromatase inhibitor, so it really blocks the chemical conversion of one drug or one hormone to the other hormone. Um, the reason we love Letrozole so much, and I don't mean to like gush over Letrozole, but um, it's a mono follicular agent, so it works really well at recruiting one follicle  **Michelle Oravitz:** Mm-hmm.  **Dr. Nirali Jain:** you know, every OB-GYN's nightmare in a way is having multiples when you didn't intend on having multiples at all. **Michelle Oravitz:** so  **Dr. Nirali Jain:** Um. **Michelle Oravitz:** were saying that, um, there's more of a chance of twins, it's Clomid, not letrozole.  **Dr. Nirali Jain:** Yes, there's a higher chance with Clomid versus Letrozole. And I mean, don't get me wrong, there's a chance of twins with [00:13:00] any type of assisted reproductive technology. Even when we're doing single embryo transfers, there's a chance that it's gonna split. So, um, the chance is always there just like it is in the natural world. **Dr. Nirali Jain:** But we know for a fact that. CLO is really good at recruiting many follicles. It's good for certain patients that don't respond well to Letrozole. Um, but Letrozole is kind of our, our go-to drug these days just because of all the benefits that we've seen.  **Michelle Oravitz:** Awesome.  **Dr. Nirali Jain:** Yeah, **Michelle Oravitz:** These are all fun things to ask because I, I love talking to our eis 'cause there's so much information that I'm always  **Dr. Nirali Jain:** totally. **Michelle Oravitz:** learn a lot from my patients in my own research, but it's really cool. Picking your guys' brains. So another question I have, and I have actually talked to Dr. Andrea Elli, he's been on,  **Dr. Nirali Jain:** Mm-hmm. **Michelle Oravitz:** and he does a lot of endometriosis and, and immune related work as well,  **Dr. Nirali Jain:** Yeah. **Michelle Oravitz:** so. I'd love to know just from your perspective. One thing that I do know from, based on what I've heard is that the, [00:14:00] guess like you were just saying, that breast cancer or estrogen sensitive breast cancer doesn't seem to be affected by IVF cycles, however, and endometriosis lesions do get affected.  **Dr. Nirali Jain:** Yeah. **Dr. Nirali Jain:** that's a great question. So, you know, every, there are so many complex G mind diagnoses that the, that our patients come in with. Um, and endometriosis is a big one because there is clear data that endometriosis is linked to infertility. So we think about, you know, when a patient comes in with endometriosis, we really do think about the different treatment options and what are the short-term and long-term impacts of the hormones that we're giving 'em. **Dr. Nirali Jain:** Um, these days, again, kind of going back to Letrozole, we, letrozole is something that I give all of my endometriosis patients because it helps suppress their estrogen because we know.  **Michelle Oravitz:** interesting.  **Dr. Nirali Jain:** is very responsive to estrogen and leads to this dysfunctional regulation of all the endometrial tissue that can really flare in a, [00:15:00] in a cycle, or shortly after a cycle. **Dr. Nirali Jain:** I. So we really, for endometriosis patients, the, the best treatment is being on birth control because we don't see that hormonal fluctuation. The up and down of the estrogen and the progesterone, that's what leads to those flares. Um, so I really, I watch patients closely after their cycles too, because you definitely can have an endometriosis flare and we say the best treatment for endometriosis is pregnancy, right? **Dr. Nirali Jain:** That's when you're suppressed, that's when you're at your lowest. Um, and patients, my endo patients feel so good in pregnancy because they have. Hormones that are nice in that baseline, they're not getting periods of course. Um, and that's truly, truly the best treatment.  **Michelle Oravitz:** That's interesting.  **Dr. Nirali Jain:** But it is important to consider when you're going through infertility treatments. **Dr. Nirali Jain:** How does my endometriosis affect the short and long-term effects of the fertility medications? And really not to, not to say that they're bad in any way. I think a lot of endometriosis patients go through IVF and have success and do really, really well, and that's kind of the push that they need. [00:16:00] Um, but it's important to be mindful of the bigger picture here. **Dr. Nirali Jain:** It's not just, you're not just a number of. A patient with endo coming in, getting the same protocol. It's really individualized to the extent of your lesions, what symptoms you're having, what grade of endometriosis, where your lesions are. So we're the RAs are thinking about everything before we actually start your protocol. **Michelle Oravitz:** It's crazy how in depth it is, and it's, it, there's just so, it's so multifaceted,  **Dr. Nirali Jain:** Yeah,  **Michelle Oravitz:** when it's females  **Dr. Nirali Jain:** totally. **Michelle Oravitz:** are a little, I mean, they can, you know, there, there's definitely a number of things, but it's not as complicated and interconnected  **Dr. Nirali Jain:** Exactly. Exactly. That's so true. **Michelle Oravitz:** And so one question I actually have, this is kind of really off topic, but something that I was curious about. **Michelle Oravitz:** 'cause I heard about a while  **Dr. Nirali Jain:** Yeah. **Michelle Oravitz:** a, a type of cancer treatment that was used. I'm not sure exactly what it was, but for some reason it actually caused follicles to grow, [00:17:00] or to multiply. And they were **Dr. Nirali Jain:** Interesting. **Michelle Oravitz:** this definitely. Puts, um, the whole idea of like a woman being born with all the follicles she'll ever have on its head, I thought that was really Interesting. **Michelle Oravitz:** Now I learned a little bit about it. I don't think it really went further than that,  **Dr. Nirali Jain:** Mm-hmm. **Michelle Oravitz:** one of those things that they're like, Hmm, this is interesting. I don't know, it was kind of a random side effect of this chemo drug. I dunno if it was a chemo drug or a cancer drug.  **Dr. Nirali Jain:** Yeah.  **Michelle Oravitz:** ever heard of that. **Michelle Oravitz:** So I was just **Dr. Nirali Jain:** I haven't, I mean, that's interesting. I feel like I'd have to look into that because that would be definitely a point of interest for a lot of Reis. But it kind of does go back to the point of, you know, women are really born with all the eggs we're ever gonna have. So it's about a million, and then it just goes down from there. **Dr. Nirali Jain:** And the, by the time you start having periods, I like to kind of show my patients a chart, but you have a couple hundred thousand eggs and you ovulate one egg a month. That's, you know. Able to [00:18:00] progress into a fertilized egg and then into a, an embryo into a baby, um, if that's your goal. But otherwise, patients that are having periods and not trying to actually get pregnant, we're losing hundreds of eggs a month. **Dr. Nirali Jain:** So.  **Michelle Oravitz:** Mm.  **Dr. Nirali Jain:** It's important to kind of think about that decline, and it's important to know that that rate can be faster in patients with cancer, patients with low ovarian reserve. And sometimes when you have the two compounded, that's when a fertility specialist is definitely, you know, in the queue to, to have a discussion with you in terms of what that means and how you can reach your family building goals despite being faced with that, with that challenge. **Michelle Oravitz:** Yeah. **Michelle Oravitz:** I mean, 'cause we know oxidative stress is one of the things that can cause, uh,  **Dr. Nirali Jain:** Yeah, **Michelle Oravitz:** quality eggs, but it's also can cause cancer. **Dr. Nirali Jain:** Yeah, **Michelle Oravitz:** um, similar, you know, like things that really deplete the body could definitely impact. Um, and then what are your thoughts? I know I'm asking you all kinds of random questions, **Dr. Nirali Jain:** I love it. **Michelle Oravitz:** are your thoughts about doing low simulation in certain [00:19:00] circumstances versus high stem? **Michelle Oravitz:** Sometimes people don't respond as well to higher stems.  **Dr. Nirali Jain:** Yeah, that's a great point. I think that it kind of all goes back to creating an individualized protocol. If. A patient's going to a practice and basically just getting a protocol saying, this is our standard. We start with our standard of, you know, I, I think about the standard, which is 300 of the FSH or that pen that you dial up, and then 150 units of that powder vial. **Dr. Nirali Jain:** And we have patients mixing powders all the time, and that's kind of our blanket protocol that we give patients. But that's not really what's happening behind the scenes. And if you're given a protocol that's, and being told, you know, this is kind of what we give to everyone, it's probably not the right fit for you. **Michelle Oravitz:** Yeah, I  **Dr. Nirali Jain:** Um, there are certain patients that respond to a much lower dose and do really, really well, and then some patients that need a much higher dose. Um, and I think it's, that's kind of like the fun part of being an REI of being able to individualize the [00:20:00] protocol to the patient. Um, and I know for a fact there are so many, luckily, you know, we have so many leaders in REI that have been. **Dr. Nirali Jain:** Have dedicated their entire careers to researching these different protocols and how they can help different patients. Um, patients with lower a MH, you know, might benefit from a duo stim protocol, for example. That's kind of the first one that comes to mind, but a protocol where we're using those follicles from the second half of a cycle. **Dr. Nirali Jain:** I would've never thought that those were the follicles that  **Michelle Oravitz:** Oh,  **Dr. Nirali Jain:** would be better than the first half of the cycle,  **Michelle Oravitz:** Wait,  **Dr. Nirali Jain:** but, **Michelle Oravitz:** that. Explain that. Um, because I think that that's kind of a unique  **Dr. Nirali Jain:** mm-hmm.  **Michelle Oravitz:** that I haven't heard of.  **Dr. Nirali Jain:** Yeah, so there's this new day. It's still kind of developing, but um, kind of going back to, you know, what's an individualized protocol? Duo STEM is one of the newer protocols that we've started using. I, I've used it once or twice in patients. Um, but it goes back to the research that shows that you might actually have two different periods of time in a menstrual cycle where you could potentially recruit [00:21:00] follicles. **Dr. Nirali Jain:** You could have a follicular phase where there's a certain cohort of follicles recruited, and then you have a follicle that forms creates a corpus glut.  **Michelle Oravitz:** um, protocols  **Dr. Nirali Jain:** Yep. And then you basically go through the follicular protocol and then a few days after a retrieval, instead of waiting for a new follicular cohort or follicular recruitment from the first half of your menstrual cycle, you actually use the luteal phase and you recruit those follicles that would've actually died off or have been prematurely recruited in a prior cycle. **Dr. Nirali Jain:** So **Michelle Oravitz:** that's So  **Dr. Nirali Jain:** yeah, **Michelle Oravitz:** you just do a similar, I guess, um, medicine,  **Dr. Nirali Jain:** go right back into it.  **Michelle Oravitz:** do the same exact thing, but right after ovulation.  **Dr. Nirali Jain:** Yeah.  **Michelle Oravitz:** Fascinating. That's really interesting.  **Dr. Nirali Jain:** Yeah,  **Michelle Oravitz:** has been your experience with that?  **Dr. Nirali Jain:** I think it's, honestly, it's mixed. Um, so far, you know, our data from fertility and sterility and A SRM, it, it shows support for these DUO STEM [00:22:00] protocols, saying that if patients don't have that great quality of eggs or if they have a very low number, maybe they'd benefit from starting the meds earlier and recruiting follicles. **Dr. Nirali Jain:** A little bit earlier. Um, so we've seen positive results so far. A lot of work to be done in terms of really understanding it. Um, and of course, as a new attending, I have a lot more experience to kind of build on. Um, but I, I have seen success from it. **Michelle Oravitz:** That's fascinating. Are there any other new technologies, like new add-ons, um, that you've seen, that you've found to be really cool or interesting?  **Dr. Nirali Jain:** I think the biggest thing, actually, kind of going back to our whole topic for today is fertility preservation cancer patients. One of the biggest things that I've learned recently is that we used to start fertility, um, patients. You know, only in the beginning of the cycle days, two or three is technically like when most. **Dr. Nirali Jain:** Most clinics, um, start patients, but for our cancer patients, sometimes you don't have that time. You don't wanna wait a full month to [00:23:00] restart, um, your, you know, your menstrual cycle and then do the fertility preservation and then delay chemotherapy a full month. So we started doing what we call random starts. **Dr. Nirali Jain:** So you basically start a patient whenever they come in. You know, it could be the day after your consultation, the day of your consultation. I've kind of seen all of the above. Um, and we've seen really good success with random starts, per se. Um, and we've been doing a lot more of that, where it's not as dependent on where you're at in your cycle. **Michelle Oravitz:** Mm-hmm.  **Dr. Nirali Jain:** Um, obviously there's a difference in outcomes. You might not be a great candidate for it, so definitely it's worth talking to your doctor about it. But it kind of gives relief to our cancer patients where if you have a new cancer diagnosis and you're like, oh, I just finished my period, like, I can't even start a cycle until next month. **Dr. Nirali Jain:** That's not always true. Um, so it's always worth it to go into see a fertility specialist and just get, you know, get the data that you need right away, and then you can make a decision later on. **Michelle Oravitz:** For sure. Um, Yeah. **Michelle Oravitz:** and I wanted to kind of cover a lot of different topics 'cause I know that [00:24:00] some people are gonna wanna hear what you have to say that don't necessarily, or, uh, have cancer. But it is important. I, I think that, you know, if you get to thirties and you haven't gotten married or you don't have a partner, I think it's really important to preserve your fertility in general.  **Dr. Nirali Jain:** Yeah, **Michelle Oravitz:** important thing. And then if you were going through a cancer diagnosis and you decided to preserve your fertility, um, guess more for women because they're eventually going to be thinking about transfers after they go through treatment. So what are some of the things that they would need to consider as far as that goes? **Michelle Oravitz:** Like after the  **Dr. Nirali Jain:** yeah, **Michelle Oravitz:** then they go through the cancer treatments. Um, and then what, how long should they  **Dr. Nirali Jain:** yeah. Like what does it look like? So I've had patients that come back, you know, in my fellowship training I did a, a couple research projects on patients that came back to pursue an embryo transfer, um, after chemotherapy agent. And basically compared them to how they did, um, [00:25:00] compared to patients that didn't have cancer and just froze their embryos or froze their eggs and then came back to pursue a transfer and. **Dr. Nirali Jain:** I think the, the most reassuring thing from the preliminary data that we have is saying that there's no difference in pregnancy rates and no difference in life birth,  **Michelle Oravitz:** Awesome.  **Dr. Nirali Jain:** of whether they had chemotherapy or not. After freezing those eggs and going through fertility preservation.  **Michelle Oravitz:** Amazing.  **Dr. Nirali Jain:** Um, in terms of where your body needs to be, I think the oncologist, we, we wait for their green light. **Dr. Nirali Jain:** We wait for their signal to say, you know, she's safe to carry a pregnancy.  **Michelle Oravitz:** Mm-hmm.  **Dr. Nirali Jain:** And then once we do that, we basically treat you like any other patient. So if you're coming in for a cycle, if you're having periods, then it's reasonable to try a natural cycle protocol, wait for your body to naturally ovulate an egg. **Dr. Nirali Jain:** And instead of obviously hoping that egg will fertilize, we, um, use a corpus luteum. We use the progesterone from the corpus luteum to really support this embryo being implanted into the uterus. Um. Yeah. [00:26:00] And then there's also another side. I mean, some patients don't get their periods back and they always ask like, what if I never get my period back? **Dr. Nirali Jain:** What if I'm just like in menopause because of the chemotherapy agents? And for that, we can start you on a synthetic protocol or basically an estrogen dependent protocol where you take an estrogen pill for a certain number of days. We monitor your lining, then we start progesterone, um, to support your hormones from that perspective instead of relying on your ovaries to release the progesterone that they need, um, and then doing the embryo transfer a few, few days after progesterone starts. **Dr. Nirali Jain:** So there's definitely different protocols depending on where your menstrual health is at after the chemotherapy or after the cancer treatment. Um, but it's important to kind of just know that. That there's options. It doesn't mean that it's the end of the road if you all of a sudden stop getting your period. **Michelle Oravitz:** Yeah, for sure. I mean, 'cause you, technically speaking, you can really control a lot of that. More so for transfers  **Dr. Nirali Jain:** Yep. **Michelle Oravitz:** Retrievals really is kind of like what [00:27:00] eggs you have, what the quality is. But people can be in complete menopause and you guys can still control their cycles for transfer, which is kind of. A huge difference  **Dr. Nirali Jain:** Yeah,  **Michelle Oravitz:** in the  **Dr. Nirali Jain:** exactly. That's exactly right. Yeah. **Michelle Oravitz:** interesting. Any other, um, new, new things that you're, you guys are excited about? I always like to hear about like the new and upcoming things  **Dr. Nirali Jain:** Of course.  **Michelle Oravitz:** actually before, which I thought was fascinating. Yeah.  **Dr. Nirali Jain:** I feel like there's always like updates and, and new data and things like that coming out, but just know, I think it's important for patients to know, like we're constantly, we're, the reason I chose to even pursue this field was because it's new. Right. There's something that we are discovering every day, every year, and that's what makes our, our conferences so important to attend, um, to really just stay up to date. **Dr. Nirali Jain:** Um, but we are, uh, constantly updating our embryology standards, the way we thaw our eggs, and the success rate associated with a thaw and [00:28:00] how we treat our embryos and the media that we use, right? Like, so we're really thinking about the basic science perspective every single day, and that's what makes this field so unique. **Michelle Oravitz:** It is really awesome. And so do you guys specialize specifically on, um. Egg freezing and, and I mean specific fertility preservation in patients that do that have cancer that are going through treatments, do you guys specialize specifically in that? I mean, I know you do range  **Dr. Nirali Jain:** Yeah. Yeah, because it's such a small community, we all have our own niches and we all kind of have our own interests and  **Michelle Oravitz:** Yeah.  **Dr. Nirali Jain:** no like specific training. There are a couple courses that you take that I took in in training as well, just to kind of understand what it sounds like to, I. Council of fertility preservation, patient with and without cancer. **Dr. Nirali Jain:** Um, and then, you know, you kind of just learn by experience and you form a niche for something that you're passionate about. 'cause that's what makes you, you know, really thorough in, in your treatment. [00:29:00] So that's one of my interests. Um, and, but I would say,  **Michelle Oravitz:** training for that. It's just like  **Dr. Nirali Jain:** yeah, **Michelle Oravitz:** just know how to treat that in  **Dr. Nirali Jain:** exactly.  **Michelle Oravitz:** especially if you're interested in doing that.  **Dr. Nirali Jain:** Exactly. That's exactly right. It's kind of, it just comes with the experience comes with your mentors and who you're surrounded by, and everyone kind of helps each other get to that point. But there are several specialists in our practice at RMA that specialize specifically in fertility preservation in cancer patients. **Dr. Nirali Jain:** So we have a close communication with our oncologist and they know who to refer to within the practice because everyone has their own little interests.  **Michelle Oravitz:** Amazing.  **Dr. Nirali Jain:** Yeah. **Michelle Oravitz:** Um, definitely. I, like I said, I really enjoy picking your brain because it's a lot of fun for me. I, I do  **Dr. Nirali Jain:** Totally.  **Michelle Oravitz:** acupuncture, so  **Dr. Nirali Jain:** Yeah, **Michelle Oravitz:** and I, I think that it's just so crazy that our fields don't work together. I mean, we kind of do, but I think, I just feel like it would be so great  **Dr. Nirali Jain:** exactly.[00:30:00]  **Michelle Oravitz:** the expertise because you guys have immense. Benefits like in, in, uh, technology and incredible innovations and, and then the natural aspect of really understanding the, the body. And I, I just think that it would work so amazing together if it was more of like a thing. 'cause it, I know in China they actually combine the two  **Dr. Nirali Jain:** Yeah.  **Michelle Oravitz:** eastern.  **Dr. Nirali Jain:** Yeah, I mean I think that that's so important and there is data that shows, you know, there's actually a recent study that came out just a few weeks ago on the benefits of acupuncture for fertility patients. And we know that, I mean, I recommend it to all of my patients, specifically the day of the embryo transfer. **Dr. Nirali Jain:** We, luckily, we offer it on site at RMA and we have acupuncturists that come in and, and do a session before and after the embryo transfer, and I think. A lot of that is targeted towards stress relief. But I also think that holistically it's important to feel at your best when we're doing something that's so crucial to your, to your health. **Dr. Nirali Jain:** So to really focus on the diet, focus on stress relief, [00:31:00] focus on meditation, yoga, whatever it takes to get to your best wellbeing when you're going through fertility treatments, um, is so important. So I appreciate  **Michelle Oravitz:** Mm-hmm.  **Dr. Nirali Jain:** like you that really specialize in the other side of. Of this, because I do consider it still part of the holistic medicine that we need to really maximize success for our patients. **Michelle Oravitz:** Awesome. Well,  **Dr. Nirali Jain:** Yeah, **Michelle Oravitz:** Jane, this is such a pleasure Of talking to you. You've given us some, so much great information and we've definitely dived into a, do a topic that I don't typically, I haven't yet spoken about. But, um, that being said, it's such an important topic to talk about. And thank you so much for coming on today. **Michelle Oravitz:** Oh,  **Dr. Nirali Jain:** course. **Michelle Oravitz:** I get off, how can people find you?  **Dr. Nirali Jain:** That's a great question. So I have, um, a social media page. I, it's called Expert nc. So like EGG,  **Michelle Oravitz:** I  **Dr. Nirali Jain:** um, expert nc. Try, tried to make it a little bit humorous. Um, but I'm all over social [00:32:00] media and would love to hear from anyone that is listening. I, you know, every, every day I get different, um, dms and I'm happy to respond. **Dr. Nirali Jain:** I love hearing about everyone else's. Stories and things like that. Um, so that is kind of my main, main social media platform. Um, and then through like RMA and Reproductive Medical Associates, we also have a YouTube channel. We have an Instagram page, um, of our office available, um, as well that is public. **Dr. Nirali Jain:** So you can find us pretty easily if you just kind of hit Google. But um, yeah, I'm kind of developing my social media platform as the expert and I hope it grows.  **Michelle Oravitz:** Love it. Great.  **Dr. Nirali Jain:** Yeah.  **Michelle Oravitz:** was such a pleasure talking to you. Thank you. so much **Dr. Nirali Jain:** Thank you. **Michelle Oravitz:** today.  **Dr. Nirali Jain:** Of course. Thank you so much for having me.  [00:33:00]   

This is Part 2 of my egg freezing journey, and in this episode, I walk you through what actually happened on operation day, the bloating (way less than expected), weight gain and the emotional ups and downs. I also answer your questions about the egg freezing process. Even though I had heard a lot of horror stories, my experience ended up being smooth and empowering. If you're considering egg freezing or supporting someone who is, I hope my honest experience—good, bad, and everything in between—gives you insight and maybe even a little encouragement.Follow @mannatplease on TikTok and Instagram for more exclusive content and insights. Don't miss out

On the latest episode of The Egg Whisperer Show, I'm joined by the incredibly compassionate Naomi Woolfson, founder of Embrace Fertility and a trauma-trained hypnotherapist who specializes in helping women feel emotionally supported through fertility treatment. Naomi shares her own four-year journey through IUI, IVF, miscarriage, and anxiety and how it led her to create The Embrace Fertility Method, a mind-body approach that empowers women to feel calm, confident, and connected as they prepare for pregnancy. We talk about how powerful the mind-body connection can be during IVF, how to gently shift from fear to hope, and how practices like visualization, EFT tapping, and guided hypnosis can help bring emotional healing and clarity. Naomi even leads us through a beautiful meditation designed to bring comfort and encouragement right now, wherever you are on your journey. If you're feeling overwhelmed or unsure, this episode is a reminder that you're not alone—and that there are powerful, loving tools to help you move forward with greater peace and strength. In this episode, we cover: Naomi's personal story of infertility, IVF, and emotional healing The Embrace Fertility Method and how it supports the mind-body connection How to manage emotions and reduce anxiety during fertility treatment Daily practices like visualization, EFT, and mindset exercises A guided meditation to help bring calm and clarity on your path to pregnancy Read the full show notes on Dr. Aimee's website. Visit Naomi's website here, podcast, and meditations here. Do you have questions about IVF? Click here to join Dr. Aimee for The IVF Class. The next live class call is on Monday, May 19, 2025, at 4pm PST, where Dr. Aimee will explain IVF and Egg Freezing, and there will be time to ask her your questions live on Zoom. Other ways to reach Dr. Aimee: Subscribe to my YouTube channel for more fertility tips! Join Egg Whisperer School Checkout the podcast Subscribe to the newsletter to get updates 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.

Mit Felicia von Reden (Ovom Care) Staffel #12 Folge #8 | #Marketing_021 Der Podcast über Marketing, Vertrieb, Entrepreneurship und Startups *** https://www.ovomcare.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/felicia-von-reden-67b24b114/ *** Im Podcast-Gespräch spricht Felicia von Reden, Gründerin und CEO von Ovom Care, über ihren persönlichen Antrieb zur Gründung eines digitalen Anbieters für Fertilitätsmedizin. Sie erläutert, wie Ovom Care künstliche Intelligenz einsetzt, um die Erfolgswahrscheinlichkeit von Kinderwunsch-Behandlungen zu erhöhen und noch dazu die Patientenerfahrung zu verbessern. Besonders betont wird die emotionale Komponente der Patient:innen einer Kinderwunschbehandlung und die Wichtigkeit und Bedeutung einer personalisierten Betreuung. Darüber hinaus wird in der Folge thematisiert, wie KI sowohl in medizinischen Prozessen als auch in internen Organisationsprozessen Effizienzgewinne ermöglicht, um Fertilitätsbehandlungen langfristig für mehr Menschen zugänglich zu machen. Michael Högemann, Seriengründer (Passado, DaWanda und Magaloop) und KI-Experte war ebenfalls wieder mit dabei. *** 02:21 – Persönlicher Hintergrund & Motivation 04:16 – Problem & Marktanalyse 08:12 – Durchschnittliche Kosten & Ländervergleich 09:46 – Marktanalyse & Wettbewerb 11:14 – Erste Schritte & MVP 14:53 – Tech & KI im Zentrum 17:46 – Patientenfeedback & Learnings 19:48 – Customer Journey & Experience 27:08 – Marketing & Kundengewinnung 29:29 – Social Media & Zielgruppen 32:36 – Communities & Patientengruppen 35:48 – Kooperation mit Kliniken 37:38 – Vertrauen & datenbasierte Medizin 40:38 – KI-Strategie & Datenquellen 45:32 – Ganzheitlicher KI-Ansatz 46:53 – Regulatorik & AI Act 49:00 – KI zur Effizienzsteigerung 51:33 – KI-Anwendungen im Alltag 54:13 – Teamstruktur & KI-Kompetenzen 55:21 – Persönlicher Antrieb & Abschluss *** Die Zeitangaben können leicht abweichen.

In this episode of Geriatric Mamas, we explore modern egg freezing, fertility tech and chat about the surge in egg freezing rates for women 35-42! We'll discuss advancements in cryopreservation, the emotional and financial aspects of the journey, and the often-ignored issue of secondary infertility. Whether you're considering egg freezing or curious about fertility in your thirties and beyond, this episode is packed with insights, tears and laughter. Thanks for listening! Please subscribe & tell a friend! For a full list of resources mentioned on this episode, visit the show notes here! Send Us Your Story here!  You can find the'Geriatric' Mamas on Instagram, TikTok, and on our Facebook Group! View the video for this episode on YouTube here!

Order my new book: Finally F**kn Fertile Using Yoga Meditation & Breathwork to Conceive! https://www.lisapinedayoga.com/store/p1/FINALLY_F%2ACKING_FERTILE_Using_Yoga%2C_Meditation_%26_Breathwork_to_Conceive.htmlDID YOU KNOW PCOS can be managed by some medications and even improve egg quality? In the latest episode of The Dismantling You Podcast I interview Dr. Cary Dicken  Topics we discussed:*PCOS*Endometriosis*Egg Freezingand so much moreCary L. Dicken, MD, joined RMA of New York – Long Island in the fall of 2020. She comes to us from the Sher Institute for Reproductive Medicine in New York City, where she served as Associate Medical Director for over six years. Dr. Dicken is board certified in both Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility. She has been recognized by her peers and patients as an outstanding and compassionate physician. Dr. Dicken is a caring and warmhearted fertility specialist while still being honest and upfront with her patients. She is proud to be a reproductive endocrinologist and loves spending her days helping individuals/couples create the families they want.Contact Dr. Cary DickenWebsite: https://www.rmalongislandivf.com/physicians/cary-l-dicken-mdInstagram: @dr.cary.dicken

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There are ways to preserve your fertility without freezing your eggs! This is good news, because egg freezing is expensive (both the procedure and the storage!), invasive, uncomfortable, and -- unfortunately -- no guarantee of future pregnancy. Today's episode gives you practical suggestions for how to naturally preserve your fertility without egg freezing or any other artificial reproductive techniques. Any woman can make use of egg freezing alternatives!NOTE: This episode is appropriate for all audiences. Helpful links:Harvard study on lowering dementia risk by walking.Egg Freezing ProcessFish oil Improving and prolonging your fertility and egg quality.Episodes for you:Ep. 161: A restorative reproductive physician's top supplementsEp.157: Is the Copper IUD the best non-hormonal birth control for me?Ep.147:  Emotional healing after IVFEp. 92: Glucose is for everyoneSend us a textSupport the showOther great ways to connect with Woven Natural Fertility Care: Learn the Creighton Model System with us! Register here! Get our monthly newsletter: Get the updates! Chat about issues of fertility + faith: Substack Follow us on Instagram: @wovenfertility Watch our episodes on YouTube: @wovenfertility Love the content? The biggest gift you could give is to click a 5 star review and write why it was so meaningful! This podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute providing medical advice or professional services. The information provided should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, and those seeking personal medical advice should consult with a licensed physician. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health provider regarding a medical condition. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room immediately. Neither Woven nor its staff, nor any contributor to this podcast, makes any represe...

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 education on the subject. Natalie also touches upon the landscape shifts in fertility preservation over the past decade and how fem tech and regulatory changes have impacted the industry. Purchase Natalie Lampert's book, “The Big Freeze: A Reporter's Personal Journey Into The World of Egg Freezing and The Quest to Control Our Fertility.” Visit Natalie Lampert's website. Watch and subscribe on YouTube. Do you have questions about IVF? Join Dr. Aimee for The IVF Class at The Egg Whisperer School. 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 live on Zoom.   Watch this episode on YouTube. Subscribe to my YouTube channel for more fertility tips! Join Egg Whisperer School Checkout the podcast Subscribe to the newsletter to get updates 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.  

This week on From First Period to Last Period, Garrett shares the deeply personal story of developing OHSS and the heartbreaking moment her clinic dropped her embryos. We talk about what went wrong, how it could've gone differently, and how rare IVF mishaps actually are. Kristyn and Dr. Jenna Kahn also bust some of the biggest fertility myths floating around the internet: Can birth control really cause infertility? And what about getting pregnant while breastfeeding — how likely is that really? Registered dietitian Anna Bohnengel is back to share her favorite no-stress strategies for eating in a way that actually supports your health (and your sanity).And in Women's Health in the Wild, we're diving into Ozempic for PCOS — and the so-called “Ozempic babies" craze. What's the science, what's speculation, and what should you know before jumping in?Listen now on ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠, ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠, or wherever you get your podcasts!

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 to her about these advancements that really do change the fertility medicine landscape.   Read the full show notes and transcript at Dr. Aimee's website.   You can find Dr. Angie Beltsos at Kindbody, by clicking here. Do you have questions about IVF?Click here to join Dr. Aimee for The IVF Class. 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 live on Zoom. Click to find The Egg Whisperer Show podcast on your favorite podcasting app.   Watch videos of Dr. Aimee answer Ask the Egg Whisperer Questions on YouTube.  Sign up for The Egg Whisperer newsletter to get updates   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.

Dr. Natalie Crawford explains how individualized protocols can lead to better outcomes in IVF and egg freezing. She breaks down key fertility concepts, including ovarian reserve, AMH levels, follicle counts, and the roles of FSH and LH in egg development. Dr. Crawford also discusses how age affects egg quality, the potential impact of sperm genetics, and why multiple cycles are sometimes needed to achieve a healthy embryo. She emphasizes the importance of patient advocacy and lifestyle changes to support reproductive success. Want to receive my weekly newsletter? Sign up at nataliecrawfordmd.com/newsletter to receive updates, Q&A, special content and my FREE TTC Starter Kit and Vegan Starter Guide! Don't forget to ask your questions on Instagram for next week's For Fertility's Sake segment when you see the question box on Natalie's page @nataliecrawfordmd. You can also ask a question by calling in and leaving a voicemail. Call 657–229–3672 and ask your fertility question today!      Thanks to our amazing sponsors! Check out these deals just for you: Quince- Go to Quince.com/aaw for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns Ritual-Go to ritual.com/aaw to start Ritual or add Essential For Women 18+ to your subscription today. Calm - Go to calm.com/aaw for 40% off unlimited access to Calm's entire library. AquaTru - Go to aquatru.com and use code AAW for 20% off! If you haven't already, please rate, review, and follow the podcast to be notified of new episodes every Sunday. Plus, be sure to follow along on Instagram @nataliecrawfordmd, check out Natalie's YouTube channel Natalie Crawford MD, and if you're interested in becoming a patient, check out Fora Fertility. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 going 2. Know your anatomy 3. Stay hydrated 4. Food as medicine 5. Mindful meditation 6. Make sure you don't have a sperm emergency 7. Know what to expect the day of the surgery 8. Collect your must-haves for post retrieval 9. Ask your doctor when you can expect updates post retrieval Read the full show notes on Dr. Aimee's website Do you have questions about Egg Freezing? Join Dr. Aimee at The Egg Whisperer School where you will learn all about Egg Freezing, and have a chance to ask you her questions live on Zoom.You can enroll by clicking here. 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. Other ways to connect with Dr. Aimee and The Egg Whisperer Show: Subscribe to my YouTube channel for more fertility tips!Subscribe to the newsletter to get updates

239: In this episode, I sit down with the founders of WeNatal to talk all about fertility and the nutrients our bodies need for a healthy pregnancy. As many of you know, I've already declared 2025 my year of fertility, and I'm on a mission to learn everything I can to prepare for pregnancy. We talk about fertility myths, so-called "geriatric pregnancies," and the biggest factors affecting conception today. Both founders have experienced miscarriages, which led them to create a prenatal that truly supports the body's needs. If you're hoping to get pregnant this year or next, this episode is one you won't want to miss. Topics Discussed: What nutrients are essential for a healthy pregnancy? How do stress and sleep impact fertility? What are the biggest misconceptions about "geriatric pregnancies"? How can men improve their fertility? What lifestyle changes support conception and a healthy baby? Timestamps:  00:00:00 - Intro & My Fertility Journey 00:03:42 - Having Kids Later in Life 00:04:45 - Men's Fertility & Sperm Health 00:09:40 - Prepping for Pregnancy & IVF 00:15:51 - Egg Health, Aging & Fertility 00:17:57 - Struggling to Conceive & Common Fertility Blocks 00:21:19 - How Sleep & Stress Affect Fertility 00:23:04 - BPA, Phthalates & Hormone Disruptors 00:28:54 - Fertility as a Reflection of Overall Health 00:30:26 - Mental Health's Role in Conception 00:31:51 - “Geriatric Pregnancy” & Biological Age 00:34:37 - Why Women Need More Self-Compassion 00:36:01 - Miscarriage, Healing & Hope 00:38:01 - Nutrition & Exercise for Fertility 00:42:01 - Debunking Fertility Myths 00:43:52 - Oral Health's Impact on Conception 00:45:45 - Expert Fertility Tips for 2025 00:48:02 - Creating Space for a Baby in Your Life 00:50:57 - Egg Freezing & Understanding Egg Count 00:52:23 - WeNatal's Prenatal & Nutrient Support Check Out WeNatal:  Master class https://wenatal.com/pages/masterclass Subscribe today & get a FREE month of Omega DHA+ Fish Oil Wenatal.com/realfoodology  Further Listening:  How to Balance Your Blood Sugar | Kelly LeVeque Sponsored By:  MANUKORA  Go to Manukora.com/REALFOODOLOGY to get $25 off the Starter Kit, which comes with an MGO 850+ Manuka Honey jar, 5 honey travel sticks, a wooden spoon, and a guidebook!  LMNT Get your free Sample Pack with any LMNT drink mix purchase at drinklmnt.com/realfoodology BIOptimizers  For an exclusive offer go to bioptimizers.com/realfoodology and use promo code REALFOODOLOGY  Paleovalley Save at 15% at paleovalley.com/realfoodology and use code REALFOODOLOGY Ollie Head to Ollie.com/REALFOODOLOGY, tell them all about your dog, and use code REALFOODOLOGY to get 60% off your Welcome Kit when you subscribe today!  Check Out Courtney:  LEAVE US A VOICE MESSAGE Check Out My new FREE Grocery Guide! @realfoodology www.realfoodology.com My Immune Supplement by 2x4 Air Dr Air Purifier AquaTru Water Filter EWG Tap Water Database  Produced By: Drake Peterson

In this episode,Abby Eblen MD from Nashville Fertility Center, Susan Hudson MD from Texas Fertility Center, and Carrie Bedient MD from the Fertility Center of Las Vegas talk with Lauren Roth, MD who is the Medical Director of the Shady Grove Rockville Fertility Center. During the podcast we discuss the benefits of egg freezing. We explore who might consider freezing their eggs, the ovarian stimulation process, and how frozen eggs can be used in the future. Our conversation covers ovarian reserve, the advantages of freezing eggs at a younger age versus after 35, and the monitoring process before egg retrieval, including AMH, antral follicle count, FSH, and estrogen levels. We also walk through what happens when a woman returns to use her frozen eggs to create embryos for conception. Tune in for an informative discussion on this important fertility option!This episode was brought to you from ReceptivaDx and Shady Grove Fertility.

In this episode of The Egg Whisperer Show, I welcome Dr. Iris Kerin Orbuch, a renowned expert on endometriosis, to discuss the complexities and challenges of living with this disease. We explore how endometriosis affects fertility, the obstacles to early diagnosis, and the misconceptions that often delay proper treatment. Dr. Orbuch shares insights on the integrative approaches used in her practice, highlighting the importance of gut health in managing endometriosis. We also discuss the critical need for specialized surgical treatment and how endometriosis impacts overall health and well-being. Her holistic perspective, which combines surgical expertise with a deep understanding of the body's integrative systems, offers hope and healing to those affected by this often misunderstood condition. In This Episode, We Cover: Why endometriosis is so often misdiagnosed and how to advocate for proper care The difference between excision surgery and other surgical treatments The connection between gut health, inflammation, and endometriosis symptoms Why a multidisciplinary approach—including physical therapy, nutrition, and mindfulness—can make all the difference The biggest myths about endometriosis that can delay diagnosis and treatment Resources: Dr. Iris Kerin Orbuch's Website Follow Dr. Orbuch on Instagram Beating Endo: How to Reclaim Your Life from Endometriosis Read the full show notes on my website. IVF Class: Do you have questions about IVF? Click here to join me for The IVF Class. The next live class call is on Monday, April 21, 2025, at 4pm PST, where I'll explain IVF and Egg Freezing, and there will be time to ask your questions live on Zoom. Other ways to reach me: Visit my YouTube channel for more fertility tips! Subscribe to the newsletter to get updates. Join Egg Whisperer School. Request a Consultation with me. 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.  

If you're one of my patients you'll know which egg quality supplements and sperm quality supplements I want you to be on. I spell it out. I will tell you the doses too.  I also make my recommendations as far as which brands to get. But if you're not my patient, I want you to learn from this too. No matter where you live in the world, no matter which brands you have access to, there is a way for you to create your own egg (or sperm) quality regimen too.  If you want to hear it all, and get more information about improving your egg quality, tune in to today's episode. Read the full show notes on Dr. Aimee's website Do you have questions about Egg Freezing? Join Dr. Aimee for an online Egg Freezing Party, where you will learn all about Egg Freezing, and have a chance to ask you her questions live on Zoom. You can enroll by clicking here. 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. Other ways to connect with Dr. Aimee and The Egg Whisperer Show: Subscribe to my YouTube channel for more fertility tips!Subscribe to the newsletter to get updates

In today's episode, we're diving into how to boost egg quality during IVF or egg freezing. Supporting your eggs is a crucial part of the process, yet it's often overlooked in conventional fertility treatments. We're sharing practical, science-backed tips—including some you may not have heard before—to help you optimize this time, improve egg health, and ultimately enhance embryo quality. Stronger embryos lead to better transfers, healthier pregnancies, and thriving babies. This episode isn't just for those going through IVF—if you're trying to conceive naturally and want to improve your egg quality, these insights will be just as valuable. Tune in for a holistic approach to fertility that bridges the gap between what's missing in traditional care and what your body truly needs.This episode is sponsored by:Redmond Salt >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 15% on your order.Needed >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 20% off your first order.Resources From This Episode:Dr. Leah's Fertility FormulaDr. Leah's Optimize IVF mini-courseStay Connected With Us:Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.comInstagram: @healthyasamotherpodcastDr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.comInstagram: @drleahgordonDr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.comInstagram: @morganmacdermott

I started throwing Egg Freezing parties as a fun way for people to learn about fertility. There is humor. There is honest talk. Mostly, I throw them because I want every person to be empowered with knowledge about their fertility. It's really as simple as that. Egg Freezing parties are safe and surgery-free gatherings of women (and sometimes men) to learn more about the process of freezing your eggs (or sperm). Beyond that, we talk in general about fertility and how every woman (and man) can take a proactive role in preserving theirs. I started Egg Freezing parties for a simple reason. Older women were in my office struggling with fertility only to wish they had known more when they were younger. Had someone told them to get their fertility levels checked and to consider the option of preserving their eggs they most certainly would have. I don't want to hear years from now that women wished they'd known more about their fertility. This is what drives me to throw parties to make sure everyone knows they have options! I'm an egg rescuer, egg whisperer and fertility myth buster! Read the full transcript and show notes on Dr. Aimee's website. Do you have questions about Egg Freezing? Click here to join me for my Egg Freezing Class.   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  where you can schedule a consultation. More ways to connect with Dr. Aimee: Subscribe to my YouTube channel for more fertility tips! Subscribe to the newsletter to get updatesFollow on Instagram

Former Bachelor star, In the Wild Dating founder, and passionate endometriosis advocate Lexi Young joins the Pregnantish Podcast to share her deeply personal journey with fertility, health struggles, and the power of speaking out. Lexi opens up about how endometriosis shaped her relationships—including the end of a long-term partnership—and why she chose to use her platform on The Bachelor to bring awareness to reproductive health challenges.In this episode, Lexi reflects on the physical and emotional toll of living with endometriosis while filming reality TV, from managing ovarian cysts to dealing with “endo belly” under the scrutiny of cameras. She also discusses her decision to freeze her eggs with the guidance of Dr. Valerie Libby, MD, MPH, FACOG—a double-board-certified reproductive endocrinologist at Shady Grove Fertility in Atlanta. Dr. Libby joins the conversation to break down why fertility awareness is critical, how endometriosis impacts reproductive health, and why a diagnosis doesn't mean giving up on the dream of parenthood.This episode is a candid conversation about love, fertility, and the importance of advocating for your health. Tune in to hear more about Lexi's journey and why sharing your story can be a powerful tool in supporting others.Thank you to Dr. Libby and her team at Shady Grove Fertility, who sponsored this episode. Shady Grove Fertility offers cutting-edge fertility treatments to help you grow your family. Explore the Shady Grove Fertility difference and their exclusive 100 percent refund for IVF at ShadyGroveFertility.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join the IVF Class: https://the-egg-whisperer-school.teachable.com/p/the-ivf-class/ When it comes to IVF, there's no such thing as a guaranteed pregnancy—but there are ways to maximize your chances of success. In this episode, I'm breaking down the key factors that contribute to the best possible IVF outcome, including the importance of preparation, embryo quality, and personalized fertility care. I'll walk you through my strategies for optimizing every step of the IVF process, from ovarian stimulation to embryo transfer, and discuss the critical role of lab quality, sperm and egg health, and the uterine environment. If you're going through IVF or planning for a cycle, this episode will help you feel empowered and informed. In this episode, we cover: The biggest predictors of IVF success Why pre-cycle preparation matters How embryo quality impacts pregnancy rates The importance of a well-functioning embryology lab Steps to take before embryo transfer to improve implantation The role of personalized fertility treatment in optimizing outcomes Read the full show notes on my website. Do you have questions about IVF? Click here to join me for The IVF Class. The next live class call is on Monday, March 10, 2025, at 4pm PST, where I'll explain IVF and Egg Freezing, and there will be time to ask your questions live on Zoom. Other ways to reach me: Visit my YouTube channel for more fertility tips! Subscribe to the newsletter to get updates. Join Egg Whisperer School. Request a Consultation with me. 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.

Do you have questions about IVF? Click here to join me for The IVF Class. The next live class call is on Monday, March 10, 2025, at 4pm PST, where I'll explain IVF and Egg Freezing, and there will be time to ask your questions live on Zoom. Show Notes: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) affects millions of women worldwide, impacting their fertility, hormones, and overall well-being. In this episode, I'm joined by nutritionist Rohini Bajekal, co-author of Living PCOS Free, to discuss how lifestyle and diet changes can help manage PCOS symptoms naturally. Rohini shares evidence-based insights on the importance of nutrition, exercise, stress management, and gut health in balancing hormones and improving fertility outcomes for those with PCOS. She also highlights key takeaways from her book and how plant-based nutrition can play a significant role in managing PCOS long-term. Whether you've just been diagnosed or have been living with PCOS for years, this episode will give you actionable steps to feel empowered and take control of your health. In this episode, we cover: What PCOS is and how it impacts fertility The role of diet and nutrition in managing PCOS symptoms How plant-based eating can support hormone balance The importance of movement and stress management Practical lifestyle changes for long-term PCOS management Key insights from Living PCOS Free Read the full show notes on my website. Find Rohini Bajekal's site and book here. Other ways to reach me: Visit my YouTube channel for more fertility tips! Subscribe to the newsletter to get updates. Join Egg Whisperer School. Request a Consultation with me. 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.  

Do you have questions about IVF? Click here to join me for The IVF Class. The next live class call is on Monday, March 10, 2025, at 4pm PST, where I'll explain IVF and Egg Freezing, and there will be time to ask your questions live on Zoom. Embryo transfer is one of the most exciting and important steps in the IVF process, and proper preparation can make a big difference in its success. In this episode, I'm sharing everything you need to know about getting ready for your embryo transfer, from medical protocols to lifestyle adjustments. We'll talk about how to optimize your uterine lining, what to eat and avoid, and the role of stress management in improving implantation rates. I'll also go over what to expect on the day of your transfer, common medications used, and tips for recovery afterward. Whether you're preparing for your first transfer or a subsequent one, this episode will help you feel informed and confident. In this episode, we cover: How to prepare your body for embryo transfer The importance of a healthy uterine lining and how to optimize it What to eat (and avoid) leading up to your transfer The role of stress management and mindset in implantation success What happens on the day of the transfer and what to expect afterward Common medications used before and after embryo transfer Read the full show notes on my website. Other ways to reach me: Visit my YouTube channel for more fertility tips! Subscribe to the newsletter to get updates. Join Egg Whisperer School. Request a Consultation with me. 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.

Preparing for IVF can be an emotional and complex journey, and having the right information beforehand can make all the difference. In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Max Ezzati, a highly respected reproductive endocrinologist, to discuss the most important thing to know before starting IVF. Dr. Ezzati shares key insights about how patients can optimize their chances of success, the factors that influence embryo quality, and why understanding ovarian reserve is crucial. We also dive into the role of lifestyle factors, genetic screening, and cutting-edge advancements in reproductive medicine. If you're considering IVF or supporting someone on their fertility journey, this conversation will empower you with the knowledge you need. One important concept we discuss is the IVF pyramid, which illustrates how the number of eggs retrieved translates to the number of viable embryos. Not every egg leads to a healthy embryo, and understanding this process can help patients set realistic expectations about their IVF journey. In this episode, we cover: How to assess your ovarian reserve before IVF Why embryo quality matters and how it's evaluated The importance of individualized treatment plans How lifestyle factors, such as diet and stress, impact IVF outcomes The role of genetic screening in IVF success Common misconceptions about IVF and what patients should really focus on Read the full show notes on my website. Find Dr. Max Ezzati here. Do you have questions about IVF? Click here to join me for The IVF Class. The next live class call is on Monday, March 10, 2025, at 4pm PST, where I'll explain IVF and Egg Freezing, and there will be time to ask your questions live on Zoom. Other ways to reach me: Visit my YouTube channel for more fertility tips! Subscribe to the newsletter to get updates. Join Egg Whisperer School. Request a Consultation with me. 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.

IVF can feel overwhelming, but understanding the process step by step can make it much more manageable. In this episode, I'm joined by Salu Ribeiro, an experienced embryologist, to break down the nuts and bolts of IVF. Salu shares his expertise on everything from egg retrieval to embryo development, explaining what happens in the lab and why each stage of the process is so important. We discuss how embryologists assess egg and sperm quality, what makes a strong embryo, and how technology is improving IVF success rates. Whether you're just starting your fertility journey or in the middle of an IVF cycle, this conversation will give you the knowledge and confidence to navigate the process. In this episode, we cover: What happens during egg retrieval and fertilization How embryologists evaluate embryo quality The role of ICSI (intracytoplasmic sperm injection) in IVF How technology, like time-lapse imaging, is improving embryo selection Common misconceptions about IVF success rates Tips for patients going through IVF Read the full show notes on my website. Find Salu Ribeiro here. IVF Class: Do you have questions about IVF? Click here to join me for The IVF Class. The next live class call is on Monday, March 10, 2025, at 4pm PST, where I'll explain IVF and Egg Freezing, and there will be time to ask your questions live on Zoom. Other ways to reach me: Visit my YouTube channel for more fertility tips! Subscribe to the newsletter to get updates. Join Egg Whisperer School. Request a Consultation with me. 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.

More and more people are waiting until their 40s to start their families, but what does that mean for fertility and pregnancy? In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Shannon Clark, a double board-certified Maternal-Fetal Medicine specialist, to discuss the realities of getting pregnant and having a healthy pregnancy after 40. Dr. Clark shares her expertise on the unique challenges and considerations for pregnancy later in life, including egg quality, fertility treatments, and the risks and benefits of advanced maternal age pregnancies. She also offers practical advice for optimizing your chances of conceiving, the role of assisted reproductive technology, and what to expect during pregnancy after 40. If you're considering having a baby in your 40s or want to understand more about this stage of fertility, this episode is for you! In this episode, we cover: The most common fertility challenges for women over 40 How egg quality and quantity impact pregnancy chances Fertility treatment options for women in their 40s The role of IVF, egg freezing, and donor eggs Risks and benefits of pregnancy at an advanced maternal age How to prepare for a healthy pregnancy after 40 Read the full show notes on my website. Visit Dr. Shannon Clark's website here.  IVF Class: Do you have questions about IVF? Click here to join me for The IVF Class. The next live class call is on Monday, March 10, 2025, at 4pm PST, where I'll explain IVF and Egg Freezing, and there will be time to ask your questions live on Zoom. Other ways to reach me: Visit my YouTube channel for more fertility tips! Subscribe to the newsletter to get updates. Join Egg Whisperer School. Request a Consultation with me. 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.

Fertility treatment is constantly evolving, with new advancements offering patients more options and greater success rates. In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Catha Fischer, a board-certified reproductive endocrinologist at RMA of New York, to discuss what's on the horizon in reproductive medicine. Dr. Fischer shares insights into the latest breakthroughs in fertility treatments, from advancements in IVF technology to the potential of artificial intelligence in embryo selection. We also talk about how egg freezing has evolved, the role of lifestyle and nutrition in fertility, and what patients should consider when looking at emerging treatments. If you're curious about the future of fertility care, this episode is for you! In this episode, we cover: The biggest advancements in fertility care today How artificial intelligence is shaping embryo selection The evolution of egg freezing and its growing success rates The impact of lifestyle and nutrition on fertility What patients should know about new and emerging fertility treatments The future of personalized fertility care Read the full show notes on my website. Visit Dr. Catha Fischer's website at Spring Fertility. IVF Class: Do you have questions about IVF? Click here to join me for The IVF Class. The next live class call is on Monday, March 10, 2025, at 4pm PST, where I'll explain IVF and Egg Freezing, and there will be time to ask your questions live on Zoom. Other ways to reach me: Visit my YouTube channel for more fertility tips! Subscribe to the newsletter to get updates. Join Egg Whisperer School. Request a Consultation with me. 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.

Embryo donation is an incredible path to parenthood, offering hope to those who may not have other options. In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Paula Amato, a reproductive endocrinologist and professor at Oregon Health & Science University, to discuss her personal and professional experiences with embryo donation. Dr. Amato shares her unique perspective as both a fertility doctor and someone who has gone through the process herself. We talk about the medical and ethical considerations of embryo donation, who it can benefit, and how families can navigate this journey. Dr. Amato also discusses the emotional aspects of embryo donation, including what it means for donors and recipients, and how transparency can play a role in shaping the future of donor-conceived children. In this episode, we cover: Dr. Paula Amato's professional background and personal connection to embryo donation The medical, ethical, and legal aspects of embryo donation Who embryo donation can help and what the process involves Emotional considerations for both donors and recipients The role of transparency and disclosure in donor-conceived families The future of embryo donation in reproductive medicine Read the full show notes on my website. You can read her article here: https://www.fertstert.org/article/S0015-0282(21)02289-5/fulltext IVF Class: Do you have questions about IVF? Click here to join me for The IVF Class. The next live class call is on Monday, March 10, 2025, at 4pm PST, where I'll explain IVF and Egg Freezing, and there will be time to ask your questions live on Zoom. Other ways to reach me: Visit my YouTube channel for more fertility tips! Subscribe to the newsletter to get updates. Join Egg Whisperer School. Request a Consultation with me. 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.

233: In this episode, we take a deep dive into fertility, focusing on egg freezing and IVF. I'm joined by Dr. Sasha Hakman, a board-certified OBGYN and reproductive endocrinologist at HRC Fertility, to break down the entire process. As someone who froze my eggs at 36, I wanted to understand what comes next and what factors impact fertility, from hormone treatments to lifestyle choices.   We discuss everything from the science behind egg retrieval to the role of environmental toxins and how lifestyle changes can improve reproductive health. Whether you're considering egg freezing, going through IVF, or just want to learn more, this episode is packed with expert insights and actionable information.   Topics Discussed:   Egg freezing vs. embryo freezing   The egg retrieval and IVF process   The impact of pesticides and endocrine disruptors on fertility     Rising infertility rates and potential causes   The connection between PCOS, insulin sensitivity, and fertility   Synthetic hormones and their effects   How age influences fertility outcomes   Sponsored By: Birch Go to Birchliving.com/realfoodology for 20% Off Sitewide + 2 Free Eco-Rest Pillows with Mattress Purchase.  Timeline Timeline is offering 10% off your order of Mitopure. Go to timeline.com/REALFOODOLOGY.  SuppCo Get 100% free access today at supp.co/REALFOODOLOGY. Qualia Go to qualialife.com/REALFOODOLOGY for up to 50% off and use code REALFOODOLOGY at checkout for an additional 15% off. Function  Skip Function's waitlist at www.functionhealth.com/realfoodology Timestamps:  00:00:00 - Introduction   00:03:25 - What is a reproductive endocrinologist   00:05:47 - Egg freezing vs. embryo freezing   00:09:22 - Ways to improve egg quality   00:12:16 - Pesticides, endocrine disruptors, and fertility   00:16:21 - How egg retrieval works   00:18:15 - The IVF cycle explained   00:19:51 - Mature vs. immature eggs   00:20:40 - How fertilization happens   00:23:32 - From eggs to embryos   00:24:46 - The importance of sperm testing   00:27:33 - Why infertility is on the rise   00:29:50 - Phthalates and their impact on fertility   00:31:21 - How embryos are created   00:34:02 - Sperm retrieval process   00:35:45 - What happens to extra embryos   00:37:37 - How embryo transfers work   00:44:24 - Synthetic hormones and fertility   00:47:47 - Birth control and its effects   00:49:29 - PCOS, insulin sensitivity, and fertility   00:54:32 - Finding the right workout for fertility health   00:57:05 - Egg count vs. pregnancy likelihood   00:58:11 - How age impacts reproductive success   Show Links:  Realfoodology - 45: Why Fertility is Declining with Dr. Shanna Swan Check Out Sasha: HRC Fertility  Instagram https://sashahakmanmd.com Check Out Courtney: LEAVE US A VOICE MESSAGE Check Out My new FREE Grocery Guide! @realfoodology www.realfoodology.com My Immune Supplement by 2x4 Air Dr Air Purifier AquaTru Water Filter EWG Tap Water Database Produced By: Drake Peterson