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Sep 22
39m 33s

Can a blood test tell me if I'm in perim...

Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh
About this episode
Welcome to another episode of Ask the Egg Whisperer! I’m Dr. Aimee, and I’m so glad you’re here. In this episode, I answer your thoughtful questions about fertility, covering everything from whether a blood test can tell you if you’re in perimenopause, to the ins and outs of IUI and IVF, and how supplements, endometriosis, and genetic testing can impact your fertility journey. My goal is always to offer hope, practical advice, and a bit of humor as I help you navigate the complex world of reproductive health.

You’ll hear me share the latest research, treatment strategies, and tips for making informed decisions about your care—whether you’re just starting out or exploring advanced options. I’ll talk about real patient stories, break down the science, and give you actionable steps to take on your path to parenthood.

In this episode, I cover:
  • What supplements and treatments I recommend for women over 40 trying to conceive
  • Whether you should retest embryos that were found to be abnormal
  • The side effects of IUI medications like letrozole and progesterone
  • How many embryos you should aim for if you want more than one child
  • Whether empty follicle syndrome explains low egg retrieval, and what protocols can help
  • If endometriomas should be removed before IVF
  • Why euploid (chromosomally normal) embryo transfers sometimes fail
  • If medicated IUI is significantly better than unmedicated
  • Whether blood tests can confirm perimenopause
  • My thoughts on segmental aneuploid embryos and advanced maternal age
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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.

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