The Egg Whisperer Show

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Today, I'm excited to be talking all about hormones, fertility, and PCOS (now called PMOS) with dietitian and nutritionist Melissa Groves Azzaro. Melissa is the host of the "Hormonally Yours" podcast, and author of the book "A Balanced Approach to PCOS." Her podcast focuses on science based information about PMOS, fertility, and other hormone imbalances. She works with clients to figure out the root cause of their PMOS symptoms, and creates personalized plans for clients that go way beyond their diet to get them feeling better.

In this interview, Melissa walks us through some diet options that help balance blood sugar and hormones, which can help with PMOS symptoms.
She uses the acronym PFF (protein, fat, and fiber), and I can't wait for you to hear her explain it!

We're going to be talking about the role a stressful lifestyle may play in infertility and PMOS, how diet impacts PMOS, and how you can make simple changes to improve your health and fertility outcomes.

Tune in to hear Dr. Aimee on Melissa's podcast.

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The next live class call is on October 19 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.

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Could your iron stores be secretly impacting your fertility, even when your blood work looks perfectly normal? Today we're diving into the nuances of low ferritin with normal hemoglobin, and what it could mean for your lining, your transfers, your pregnancy, and your overall fertility journey.
My guest is Anne Matthews, acupuncturist, fertility and women's hormone expert, founder of Energy Tree Studios in Oakville, Ontario, and a Fellow of the American Board of Oriental Reproductive Medicine (FABORM). 
In this episode, we cover:
What ferritin is, how it differs from hemoglobin, and why a normal CBC doesn't tell the whole story
Iron deficiency without anemia
Who's most at risk: heavy periods, endometriosis, adenomyosis, fibroids, recurrent pregnancy loss, restrictive diets, and more
What the latest research (2022–2026 studies) says about ferritin below 30, unexplained infertility, and IVF transfer success
The connection between Traditional Chinese Medicine "blood deficiency" and modern iron deficiency: where they overlap and where they don't
When to investigate deeper causes like celiac disease or GI issues
Key questions to ask your doctor if you suspect your iron stores are low
Read the full show notes on Dr. Aimee's website. 
Resources:
Connect with Anne Matthews on Instagram: @energytreestudios
Energy Tree Studios (Oakville, Ontario)
2024 Australian study on endometriosis and iron deficiency
2023 systematic review on acupuncture for endometriosis-related pain
Recurrent pregnancy loss and ferritin study (84 women with RPL vs. 153 controls)
2022, 2025, and 2026 studies on ferritin under 30 and unexplained infertility

FeraMAX (example iron supplement discussed)
 
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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.

Dr. Pero is an OB/GYN from Louisiana with an incredible combination of expertise in western medicine, integrative lifestyle, and functional medicine. In this episode, we dive into the critical topic of holistic healthcare for women's reproductive health. Dr. Pero shares her own deeply personal fertility journey, including her experiences with endometriosis, uterine fibroids, and hormone imbalances. Her story is one of resilience and determination, and it's shaped her approach to patient care.
She focuses on empowering her patients by reintegrating them into their care plans, emphasizing non-toxic lifestyle choices, emotional resilience, and hormone balance.
In this episode we cover:
Dr. Roxanne Pero's expertise in blending western and holistic medicine.
The importance of humility, empathy, and thorough diagnoses in patient care.
How non-toxic lifestyle choices and food as medicine can support fertility.
The role of functional medicine in fertility treatments.
Dr. Pero's personal journey to motherhood and how it influences her care approach.
Read the full show notes on Dr. Aimee's website. 

Learn more: Dr. Roxanne Pero's website: https://aliveandwell.health/roxanne-pero-md/

Dr. Roxanne Pero on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drroxannepero/
 
Do you have questions about IVF?
Click here to join Dr. Aimee for The IVF Class.
The next live class call is on Monday, October 19 at 4pm PST, where Dr. Aimee will explain IVF and there will be time to ask her your questions live on Zoom.
 
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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 so excited to share my latest episode of The Egg Whisperer Show with you! This week, I had the pleasure of interviewing Lisa Schuman, a leading therapist, award-winning researcher, and author who specializes in family building, donor conception, and surrogacy.
Lisa and I dive deep into the critical role mental health plays in fertility treatments, especially when third-party reproduction, like egg or sperm donation and gestational carriers, is involved. She shares her personal journey and decades of professional expertise, introducing us to The Center for Family Building and its new expert-guided community platform.
In this episode, we cover:
What inspired Lisa to specialize in family building and fertility counseling.
The mission behind The Center for Family Building and its resources for patients.
Why mental health support is essential for individuals and couples navigating fertility treatments, surrogacy, or adoption.
Unique ways Lisa supports diverse family structures, including LGBTQIA+ and single-parent families.
Lisa's five-step process for choosing a donor and why it's so important to consider the psychological and genetic aspects of family building.
Read the full show notes and transcript on Dr. Aimee's website.

You can find Lisa Schuman's site: The Center for Family Building

Do you have questions about IVF?
Click here to join Dr. Aimee for The IVF Class.
The next live class call is on Monday, October 19 at 4pm PST, where Dr. Aimee will explain IVF 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  where you can schedule a consultation.

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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, October 19 at 4pm PST, where Dr. Aimee will explain IVF and there will be time to ask her your questions live on Zoom.

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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.