The Egg Whisperer Show

Is it just your age, or is inflammation really affecting your fertility? In this episode, I'm breaking down the real relationship between hormones, inflammation, and egg quality — why age isn't the whole story, how chronic inflammation impacts your fertility, what your cycle is really trying to tell you, and how to balance lifestyle changes with treatment like IVF for the best possible outcome. 
Joining me is one of my favorite fellow fertility doctors, Dr. Natalie Crawford  @NatalieCrawfordMD   a board-certified reproductive endocrinologist, co-founder of Fora Fertility in Austin, Texas, host of the As a Woman Podcast, and author of The Fertility Formula.
✅️In this episode, we cover:
- Why simplifying fertility decline to "just age" does a disservice to patients
- How chronic inflammation affects egg quality, mitochondrial function, and chromosome alignment
- Why your menstrual cycle is a vital sign and how most tracking apps get ovulation wrong
- The best tools and methods for accurately tracking ovulation (BBT, LH tracking, cervical mucus, wearables)
- Why baseline cycle knowledge matters, especially after stopping contraception
- How to balance lifestyle changes with moving efficiently toward treatment like IVF
- Why IVF success starts with preparation, not just the procedure itself
🎯Resources
Read: https://www.draimee.org/the-fertility-formula-hormones-inflammation-and-the-truth-about-optimizing-fertility-with-guest-dr-natalie-crawford
The Fertility Formula by Dr. Natalie Crawford - https://amzn.to/3Q6xP5k
Dr. Natalie Crawford online: @NatalieCrawfordMD (Instagram/social media): https://www.instagram.com/nataliecrawfordmd
As a Woman Podcast, hosted by Dr. Natalie Crawford: https://www.nataliecrawfordmd.com/podcast
Fora Fertility: Dr. Crawford's practice in Austin, Texas: forafertility.com
Natural Cycles app (for BBT-based cycle tracking): https://www.naturalcycles.com/
Oura Ring (wearable for basal body temperature tracking) https://amzn.to/4dFPgU2
Apple Watch (wearable for BBT/cycle tracking with Natural Cycles)  https://amzn.to/4mvxdCm
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 19th 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 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, August 19th 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.
 
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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 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 Fertility
Dr. 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 19th, at 4 pm PST, where I'll explain IVF and Egg Freezing, and answer 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 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 on Dr. Aimee's website.
In this episode of The Egg Whisperer Show, I'm thrilled to welcome Dr. Nitu Bajekal, an incredibly experienced obstetrician and gynecologist with nearly 40 years in clinical practice. Known by many as "Dr. Magical Bajekal," she brings invaluable insights into the world of menopause, PCOS, endometriosis, and complex vulval issues. We dive deep into the topics of perimenopause and menopause, discussing why recognizing these phases is so essential for women's health.
Dr. Bajekal shares how menopause is diagnosed and highlights the powerful role of lifestyle medicine and plant-based nutrition in managing symptoms. And, we discuss her new book, Finding Me in Menopause: Flourishing in Perimenopause and Menopause using Nutrition and Lifestyle.
Dr. Bajekal's website

Dr. Nitu Bajekal's book: Finding Me in Menopause: Flourishing in Perimenopause and Menopause using Nutrition and Lifestyle

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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 17th at 4pm PST (7pm EST), 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.

"Is it possible to become emotionally resilient, so that you can handle all of the things that you face as a fertility patient without feeling overwhelmed and triggered constantly?" I get this question all. the. time, and today I'm excited to have Abbe Feder of Incircle Fertility on to share tips, tricks, and mindset shifts with us!

Tip 1: Be kind to yourself, and know that things like baby announcements, or nosy questions from family members are triggering to many fertility patients. That doesn't make it easier, but it might help to know you're not alone in the feelings. Some of these triggers can come from unexpected places.

Tip 2: To work through triggers: talk about the trigger, acknowledge the trigger, become aware of what triggers you, and then "figure out what works best for you to get past the trigger" when they do come up.

Tip 3: Allow yourself to feel your emotions. Don't push them aside. Find a trusted friend, family member, spouse, partner or coach to help you. They don't have to understand what you're going through, the key is that they are able to listen to you and let you talk.

Abbe Feder is a fertility coach and the founder and CEO of InCircle Fertility. She and her husband host the podcast Maculate Conception, and she is the creator of the (In)Fertility Cards of Affirmation.

We had the pleasure of meeting at a panel with Fertility Rally and I could not be more excited to have her on the show to talk about how to be emotionally resilient during fertility treatment. Today, we're talking about what it means to be a fertility coach, how to find support for your journey, and how to develop more resiliency when facing the ups and downs of being a fertility patient.

You can find Abbe's site for InCircle Fertility here:
https://www.incirclefertility.com/

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

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, August 17th 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.