The Egg Whisperer Show

Does endometriosis surgery actually improve your fertility, or could it make things worse? In this episode, I am joined by with Dr. Sadikah Behbehani, a surgeon who is double fellowship-trained in both reproductive endocrinology and infertility (REI) and minimally invasive gynecologic surgery. She specializes in complex endometriosis excision, pelvic pain, and fertility-sparing surgery - and she's one of the few doctors in the country who can both operate on deep infiltrating endometriosis and guide your IVF journey. We dig into when excision surgery helps fertility, when it doesn't, and why so many patients are told the wrong thing about their options.
Get the full show notes at Dr. Aimee's website.

In this episode, we cover:

Why Dr. Behbahani pursued dual training in fertility and surgery and the gap she saw between REIs and surgeons
The 10-year average delay in diagnosing endometriosis and the questions every fertility patient should be asked
The statistic that 50% of women walking into fertility clinics have endometriosis
How endometriosis can be diagnosed on ultrasound (not just surgery) and what "endometriosis mapping" means
The difference between excision and fulguration/ablation and why burning lesions isn't real treatment
How to decide between surgery first, IVF first, or egg freezing before surgery, based on AMH and egg quality
Why Dr. Behbahani says you should never transfer embryos into a uterus with untreated endometriosis

Resources:

Learn more about Dr. Sadikah Behbehani and her practice at her website
Find her on Instagram: @dr.sadikahbehbehani/
Egg Whisperer Show on YouTube: subscribe here
Egg Whisperer Show on Spotify
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.
endometriosis and fertility, endometriosis surgery, excision vs ablation, endometriosis excision, endometrioma removal, fertility preservation, IVF and endometriosis, AMH testing, egg freezing before surgery, endometriosis ultrasound, endometriosis mapping, deep infiltrating endometriosis, bowel endometriosis, endometriosis diagnosis, pelvic pain and infertility, fertility restorative surgery, endometriosis specialist, laparoscopic excision, embryo transfer success rates, endometriosis awareness

I do this with my patients all the time.
There's a lot of truth-telling that goes on in my office, and often myth-busting is necessary to get to the truth.
Perhaps you can relate — there are so many headlines and hearsay stories about fertility. Do you struggle to disseminate between what is evidence-based and what is not?
I don't care where you live or who your doctor is. My goal is to share what I know in the event that it's even the tiniest bit helpful to you and your fertility journey.
Read the full show notes on DrAimee.org

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.

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 so excited to have Dr. Bruce Lessey of ReceptivaDX join me on the podcast. Dr. Lessey has dedicated his research life to studying the lining of the uterus and more specifically, how to help embryos stick better. His research led to the discovery of the role of BCL-6 in the lining of the uterus as a diagnostic test patients can have done by their doctors to guide them toward the best protocol for transfer success. The test isn't for women just going through IVF either. This test can also be done to help women get an endometriosis diagnosis without going through a laparoscopy surgery. ⁠
⠀ ⠀⁠
In addition to being a Fertility Doctor at The Fertility Center of the Carolinas, in Greenville SC, Dr. Lessey is also the scientific advisor for Cicero DX. His work on identifying BLC6 became the key component of the Receptivadx test. ⁠
⠀ ⠀⁠
I'm delighted to have him on the show! Many IVF patients have benefited greatly from the Receptivadx test, and I'm looking forward to asking him a lot of questions about his work. ⁠
Read the full show notes and transcript on Dr. Aimee's website

Find out more about ReceptivaDX here: https://receptivadx.com/

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, October 19 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.

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

Get Dr. Aimee's Fertility Essentials

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 19th 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.

I'm excited to share this episode, where I joined Dr. Kirti Patel to talk all about egg freezing on The Gynarchy Podcast. We discuss why egg freezing matters, how it works, and what every woman should know about her fertility options. As a fertility specialist with deep roots in women's health (and a family legacy in OB/GYN), I'm passionate about empowering women with the knowledge and choices they deserve. In this conversation, I share my personal journey, the inspiration behind my work, and why I believe education is the key to reproductive autonomy.


During our interview, Dr. Patel and I dive into the evolving landscape of egg freezing, the cultural and societal factors influencing women's choices, and the realities (both medical and emotional) of fertility preservation. We discuss the science, the misconceptions, and the importance of making informed decisions, whether you're considering egg freezing for yourself or just want to better understand your reproductive health. My goal is to demystify the process and help women feel confident, not fearful, about their options.


In this episode, we cover:
My personal and professional journey into fertility medicine, including generational influences and early experiences in my father's practice
The origins and evolution of "egg freezing parties" and how they've become a platform for education and empowerment
The step-by-step process of egg freezing, including preparation, testing, and what to expect physically and emotionally
Common side effects, risks, and the psychological impact of fertility treatments
The role of genetics, age, and lifestyle in fertility planning, and how to personalize your approach
Debunking myths: egg freezing as an "insurance policy," who should consider it, and the realities of success rates
The intersection of workplace benefits, societal pressures, and reproductive rights in the context of fertility care
Resources:
Dr. Kirti Patel's website and The Gynarchy podcast (go subscribe!) 
My website: draimee.org and IVF classes: eggwhispererschool.com
The Egg Whisperer Show on YouTube and Spotify
Social media: @eggwhisperer on Instagram and TikTok
American Society for Reproductive Medicine: asrm.org (for referenced studies)
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.
 
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.