The Egg Whisperer Show

I'm thrilled to introduce you to a groundbreaking innovation in fertility care: needle-free IVF. My guest is Dr. Rachel Mandelbaum, a fertility doctor, researcher, and patient advocate who is leading the charge to make IVF more accessible and less intimidating for everyone, especially those who are needle-phobic. Dr. Mandelbaum shares her personal journey, the inspiration behind her work, and how her innovations are changing the landscape of fertility treatment.
 
In our conversation, we dive deep into the themes of patient empowerment, challenging outdated norms in reproductive medicine, and the importance of offering more compassionate, personalized care. We discuss the science behind needle-free IVF, the impact of patient-centered innovation, and how small changes can make a big difference in the IVF experience. This episode is all about rethinking what's possible in fertility care and advocating for what patients truly deserve.
 
In this episode, we cover:
 
The inspiration behind needle-free IVF and Dr. Mandelbaum's personal journey as a patient and physician
How needle-free IVF works and the technology adapted from diabetes care
The results of clinical trials comparing needle-free IVF to traditional methods
Addressing patient fears and anxieties around self-injection and how new options can improve access to care
The importance of challenging the "just tough it out" mentality in women's health
Innovations in progesterone administration and reducing the need for painful injections
The future of IVF: personalized approaches, patient advocacy, and ongoing research
 
Resources:
 
Dr. Rachel Mandelbaum on Instagram: @rachel.mandelbaum.md
HRC Fertility: https://www.havingbabies.com/
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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.

Can the surgeon you choose for your endometriosis surgery make or break your chances of getting pregnant? In this episode, I'm exploring what happens when endometriosis gets complicated: how to find the right surgeon, why imaging and surgical planning matter, and what it takes to protect your fertility when operating on reproductive organs.
My guest is Dr. Antonio Gargiulo, a reproductive endocrinologist and advanced reproductive surgeon in the Boston area. He has spent nearly three decades at the intersection of fertility and complex gynecologic surgery, with particular expertise in deep endometriosis, fibroids, adenomyosis, and fertility-focused minimally invasive and robotic surgery.
Read the full show notes on Dr. Aimee's website.

In this episode, we cover:

What makes endometriosis surgery complex and why deep endometriosis can involve other organs
How imaging and surgical planning can help identify the extent of disease before surgery
What questions to ask when choosing an endometriosis surgeon
How your surgeon's experience and approach can affect fertility outcomes
What we know about surgery for Stage I and II endometriosis and fertility
How to protect your fertility when endometriosis surgery involves reproductive organs
Why endometriosis requires long-term management, even after surgery

Resources:

Dr. Antonio Gargiulo's website: New England Endometriosis
Dr. Antonio Gargiulo on Instagram @AntonioGargiuloMd
The Italian Endometriosis Study (1990s)
The Canadian Endometriosis Study (late 1990s)
Opoien et al. (2017) — study on Stage I/II endometriosis ablation and IVF live birth rates
2019 Cochrane Database Review — GnRH agonist use before embryo transfer in IVF
AAGL and ASRM recommendations on progestin treatment for endometriosis management
Get your copy of my new book, The Egg Whisperer Way, now available on my website.
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.

On this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Karli Provost Goldstein, a renowned expert in endometriosis and minimally invasive gynecology. Together, we dive into the challenges of diagnosing and treating endometriosis, a condition that is often misunderstood and underdiagnosed. Dr. Goldstein shares her expertise on why endometriosis frequently goes undiagnosed for years, the differences between surgical approaches like robotic and laparoscopic surgery, and the connection between endometriosis and infertility.
Here's what we cover in this episode:
The complexities of diagnosing endometriosis and why it's often delayed
Advances in minimally invasive gynecology for treating endometriosis
The critical role of fertility preservation for patients with endometriosis
A comparison of robotic and laparoscopic surgical techniques
The link between endometriosis and ovarian cancer
Read the full show notes on Dr. Aimee's website.

Resources:
Dr. Karli Provost Goldstein's website: Esse Care

Dr. Karli Provost Goldstein on Instagram

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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'm joined by the inspiring Alysia Lyons—life coach, certified Master Neurotransformational Results Coach, Reiki master, and four-time surrogate. Alysia is also the author of Creating Little Miracles: A Guide to Surrogacy, a heartfelt and informative guide for anyone exploring the surrogacy journey. I had the honor of writing the foreword to her book, and I'm thrilled to share her perspective with you.


Together, we explore the unfiltered truth about what it's like to be a surrogate, how to prepare for the emotional and logistical aspects of the journey, and why surrogacy is about so much more than just carrying a baby. Alysia's honesty, humor, and deep compassion shine through as she talks about the highs, the challenges, and the transformative nature of helping others create their families.


Find the full show notes on Dr. Aimee's website.

In this episode, we cover:

Alysia's personal experience as a surrogate and what inspired her to do it multiple times


The importance of clear communication and aligned expectations between surrogates and intended parents


Navigating emotional and physical challenges throughout the surrogacy process


How to choose the right surrogacy agency and avoid common pitfalls


The impact surrogacy had on Alysia's sense of purpose and identity


You can find Alysia Lyon's website here.
 
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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 thrilled to share my latest episode of The Egg Whisperer Show, where I sit down with the inspiring Alison Beder Solway. Alison is a fitness expert, author, and mother of four who has a unique and beautiful perspective on perseverance, self-advocacy, and hope. In this episode, we dive into her journey of expanding her family through surrogacy 25 years ago and her more recent experience of training for the New York City Marathon.


These two life-changing experiences inspired her memoir, The Miles We Run, where she shares how surrogacy and marathon running are deeply connected through themes of endurance, discipline, and resilience.


In this episode, we cover:

How surrogacy and marathon training both teach endurance and resilience.
The importance of self-advocacy in healthcare and personal journeys.
Alison's reflections on hope and perseverance during life's challenges.
Lessons from blending mental and physical strength to overcome obstacles.
The inspiration behind Alison's memoir, The Miles We Run.
Get your copy of my new book, The Egg Whisperer Way, now available on my website.
 
Resources:

You can find Alison's memoir, The Miles We Run, wherever books are sold.
To learn more about her fitness programs, visit ABS Fitness, where Alison helps women over 40 build strength and resilience.
Find Dr. Aimee's Fertility Essentials

Join The IVF Class

Subscribe to my YouTube channel for more fertility tips!

Join Egg Whisperer School
Checkout the podcast
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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.