Read the notes and transcript here. I get asked questions about IVF daily, from my patients and from those seeking treatment elsewhere in the United States and beyond. While the steps involved in IVF are generally the same, the factors to consider and the patient's needs are all unique. While I can't cover all scenarios in a single show (or blog post), I do want to recap some of the most common questions I get and answer some specific inquiries that were emailed to me. There's a chance you have the same question as someone else. Would you like to learn more about IVF?Click here to join Dr. Aimee for The IVF Class. The next live class call is on Monday, September 15, 2025 at 4pm PST, where Dr. Aimee will explain IVF and there will be time to ask her your questions live on Zoom. Read all of the show notes on Dr. Aimee's website Subscribe to my YouTube channel for more fertility tips! 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.

Read the full notes and transcript. Today on The Egg Whisperer Show, I'm so thrilled to welcome the insightful and compassionate Dr. Stacia Mills, a reproductive psychiatrist joining us from Oakland, California! Dr. Mills has a passion for supporting patients' mental wellness on their fertility journey, and she's here to share invaluable tips on how to keep your mental health strong while trying to conceive, navigating pregnancy, and throughout the postpartum period. One of the best parts? Dr. Mills shares wisdom from her ebook, A Brief Guide to Mental Wellness While Family Planning, packed with practical advice for lifestyle changes that can lift your mood and support reproductive health. From the importance of a good support network to the big benefits of balanced nutrition, exercise, and quality sleep, Dr. Mills explains how these factors all play a role in mental well-being. She also emphasizes that no matter what your journey to family looks like, you deserve mental health care that's just as unique as you are. So tune in, prioritize your wellness, and let's take some steps together toward a happier, healthier you! Find Dr. Stacia Mill's Website here. Download your free copy of "A Brief Guide to Mental Wellness While Family Planning" by Stacia Mills, MD Would you like to learn more about IVF?Click here to join Dr. Aimee for The IVF Class. The next live class call is on Monday, September 15th, 2024 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.

Read the full notes and transcript at Dr. Aimee's website. After 20 years of practicing medicine, I've learned that not everything is sunshine and rainbows. To help myself and my fertility patients, I've adopted a "float through life" mindset—emphasizing mindfulness, calmness, adaptability, and acceptance. Whether you're going through IVF or simply exploring your fertility options, cultivating a positive mindset can help you feel more grounded and supported in the process. In this episode, I share how mindfulness and a flexible mindset can be powerful tools for fertility patients. Instead of being consumed by stress or uncertainty, you'll learn how to approach IVF and your fertility journey with more ease, presence, and hope. This shift toward a positive mindset doesn't mean ignoring challenges—it means embracing tools that allow you to move through them with greater strength and grace. In this episode, we cover:

• How to embrace situations as they come without spiraling when plans change
• The power of mindfulness and accepting impermanence in difficult times
• Ways to stay flexible, cultivate gratitude, and detach from rigid outcomes
• Why humor, lightheartedness, and community support matter in tough moments
• Practical steps for prioritizing self-care, limiting overthinking, and trusting the journey

Would you like to learn more about IVF?Click here to join Dr. Aimee for The IVF Class. The next live class call is on Monday, September 15th, 2025 at 4pm PST, where Dr. Aimee will explain IVF and there will be time to ask her your questions live on Zoom. Subscribe to my YouTube channel for more fertility tips!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.

Read the notes on Dr. Aimee's website. I had the pleasure of being interviewed on the Reset Mantra podcast with host Sabeena Maharjan, where I shared one of my core beliefs: "Knowledge is power. Test, don't guess." In our conversation, I opened up about my journey as a physician and why I'm so passionate about empowering people to take charge of their health. Too often, we rely on assumptions or outdated information—when in reality, the answers are often just a test away. Whether it's fertility, wellness, or any aspect of life, I believe in using evidence and data to guide our choices. If you're ready to break free from guesswork and embrace a more informed, proactive approach, tune in to my episode on Reset Mantra. Let's reset the way we think about health—together. In this episode, we cover:The basics of egg freezing and why I call it "fertility assurance" rather than "fertility insurance" Success rates and the importance of age when freezing eggs The emotional side of fertility and why my mantra is "Test, don't guess" Fertility testing every woman should know and what the results reveal How supplements, lifestyle, faith, and science all play a role in reproductive health Find The Reset Mantra on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/@theresetmantra Would you like to learn more about IVF?Click here to join Dr. Aimee for The IVF Class. The next live class call is on Monday, September 15th, 2025 at 4pm PST, where Dr. Aimee will explain IVF and there will be time to ask her your questions live on Zoom. Subscribe to my YouTube channel for more fertility tips!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.

Read the full show notes and transcript. When it comes to DOR, aka Diminished Ovarian Reserve, I will forever be reminding you, your friend, your friend's mom and anyone else who will listen: "diminished" does not mean "zero"! That's why I'm so happy to have Dr. Geoffrey Sher back on the show to talk all about egg stimulation specifically for women with a diminished ovarian reserve. Just because you may have gotten a DOR diagnosis does not mean your fertility journey ends here. In fact, there are still many ways that you can work with your doctor to give your remaining eggs the best chance at success. Like I always say: all it takes is one good egg! Here are just a few things we talked about in this amazing conversation:

• What you need to know about egg quality and how it declines over time
• What we can do to give eggs the best chance during IVF
• Why you might choose birth control (you read that right!) in this situation

Resources: Contact Dr. Sher on his website Follow Dr. Sher on Instagram Would you like to learn more about IVF?Click here to join Dr. Aimee for The IVF Class. The next live class call is on Monday, September 15th, 2025 at 4pm PST, where Dr. Aimee will explain IVF and there will be time to ask her your questions live on Zoom. Subscribe to my YouTube channel for more fertility tips!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 episode of The Egg Whisperer Show, I welcome Dr. Katie Lee, a holistic and integrative functional dentist, to answer real-life questions about the surprising connection between oral health and fertility. We cover practical advice, debunk myths, and provide actionable tips for optimizing both dental and reproductive health. Plus, we're talking about how visiting a dentist is so important as part of your fertility journey that I'm considering adding a "D" (for dentist) to The TUSHY Method. Welcome to "TUSHY-D!" We dive into how the oral microbiome affects hormones, fertility, and pregnancy outcomes, including topics like gum inflammation, dental anxiety, and systemic inflammation markers. Dr. Katie also shares simple, evidence-based strategies couples can implement to protect their oral and reproductive health, plus the top products and tests she recommends for anyone planning a pregnancy. In this episode, we cover:

• Daily habits and oral care tips that support fertility and overall reproductive health
• Safety of dental procedures, X-rays, and managing dental anxiety before IVF
• How oral microbiome imbalances, gum inflammation, and systemic inflammation affect hormones and fertility
• Partner oral health, PCOS, and other conditions that influence conception
• Recommended natural oral care products, testing options, and actionable strategies for preconception planning

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, September 15, 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.

In this episode, we discuss the comprehensive guide 'The Expert Guide to Fertility: Boost Your Chances for Pregnancy' by Dr. Artie Kumar and Dr. Sanfilippo. The book provides crucial information on navigating the challenging journey to fertility. Dr. Kumar shares the background and vision behind the book, recounting how it was shaped by her and Dr. Sanfilippo's experiences and conversations with patients. The discussion covers diagnostic tests for fertility, treatment for endometriosis, and the importance of understanding medical, emotional, and financial aspects of fertility. Additionally, Dr. Kumar offers insights into how the book aims to educate and empower readers by giving them the vocabulary to better communicate their experiences and needs. Read the full show notes on my website. Get The Expert Guide to Fertility: https://www.amazon.com/Expert-Guide-Fertility-Chances-Pregnancy/dp/1421447061/ Would you like to learn more about IVF?Click here to join Dr. Aimee for The IVF Class. The next live class call is on Monday, September 15th, 2025 at 4pm PST, where Dr. Aimee will explain IVF and there will be time to ask her your questions live on Zoom. Subscribe to my YouTube channel for more fertility tips! 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.

We're talking all about donor conception and infertility advocacy on today's podcast episode with my wonderful guest, Victoria Nino. Victoria is the creator of Expecting Anything, a blog where she candidly shares her journey through infertility, IVF and motherhood through donor eggs. She is also the founder of Infertility Unfiltered, a platform dedicated to sharing raw, honest stories about infertility without the pressure of a positive outcome. Victoria has published her first children's book, Our Hearts Match, which helps parents have important conversations with their donor-conceived children and to emphasize the bond that parents share with their children outside of DNA. She is on a mission to normalize donor conception, and I couldn't be more thrilled to have her on the show. Her work offers a message of hope, resilience, and understanding for those on their own fertility journey. During our conversation, we talked about: 💙Why it's important to hear unfiltered narratives about infertility 💙Victoria's fertility story, including what led her to consider donor eggs and what happened when she was ready to have a second child 💙Her inspiration for writing Our Hearts Match 💙What people should know about donor conception and third party reproduction Read the full show notes on Dr. Aimee's website. Find Victoria Nino's website here. Do you have questions about IVF?Click here to join Dr. Aimee for The IVF Class where Dr. Aimee will explain IVF and there will be time to ask her your questions live on Zoom. Subscribe to my YouTube channel for more fertility tips! 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.

Discover all the answers to some of the most common questions you may have about your menstrual cycle, hormones in your menstrual cycle, ovulation, implantation, and the 2ww (two week wait). If you are trying to get pregnant, you may have heard the term—two week wait, the often nervous time of waiting between ovulation and taking a pregnancy test. For many, this is a dreaded time because it's hard to know exactly what is happening. But by learning more about your cycle, you can have more knowledge about what might happen. The implantation window is during the two week wait. Since progesterone is the hormone responsible for supporting implantation, it must be present during the entire implantation window. You can track your progesterone during this window by tracking PdG, progesterone in urine. Proov has unique testing capabilities to test PdG during the implantation window to confirm successful ovulation. Studies show PdG levels are incredibly important for implantation and pregnancy success, for example, women with high PdG during the implantation window were 75% more likely to get pregnant. In contrast, women with low PdG had a miscarriage rate of 90%. Read the full show notes on Dr. Aimee's website. You can find more about tracking your implantation window and PdG at Proov (and get 20% off): https://proovtest.com/discount/AIMEE20 Do you have questions about IVF?Click here to join Dr. Aimee for The IVF Class. The next live class call is on Monday, September 15, 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.

I'm excited to have joined Meg Faith recently for an Instagram Live on "For The Baroness," and delighted to be sharing our conversation on The Egg Whisperer Show. In this episode, we dive into how tailored approaches can transform fertility journeys, especially when it comes to customizing treatment plans based on unique patient needs. We covered everything from the importance of a thorough diagnosis to exploring innovative treatments like ovarian PRP and rapamycin. Read the full show notes on Dr. Aimee's website. We discussed the critical importance of understanding every patient's story and why I believe, "There's just no such thing as unexplained infertility." From cutting-edge treatments to the emotional rollercoaster of fertility journeys, join us for this moving conversation. In this episode, we cover:

• My path into fertility care and why personalization matters
• How I approach diagnosis first (including the TUSHY Method) before treatment
• When to consider innovative options like ovarian PRP and rapamycin—and what to avoid
• Practical strategies for handling failed transfers and managing conditions like adenomyosis
• Hope, resilience, and real patient stories that inform the future of fertility care

Resources For the Barreness on IG For the Barreness' 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, September 15, 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.