The Egg Whisperer Show

In this episode, I'm talking to Dr. Nirali Shah Jain, a fertility specialist and researcher who's making waves both in the clinic and on social media as @eggspert_md. Dr. Jain brings a refreshing blend of evidence-based medicine and genuine compassion to the often overwhelming world of IVF. We dive deep into her groundbreaking research on PGT-A testing in donor egg cycles, published in Fertility and Sterility, and discuss what it really means for patients making decisions about embryo testing. Her unique background as a trained dancer in Indian classical, modern, and ballet gives her a disciplined yet creative approach to patient care that truly sets her apart.


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


In this episode, we cover:

Dr. Jain's research on PGT-A testing in donor egg IVF and when genetic testing is truly beneficial
The difference between embryo grading and chromosomal health—and why they're not the same thing
Fresh versus frozen embryo transfers: which approach makes sense for different patient scenarios
Fertility-friendly nutrition, including the Mediterranean diet and the truth about alcohol during treatment
Managing IVF side effects, bloating, and stress with practical, accessible strategies
Debunking the myth that egg freezing depletes your future fertility
Fertility preservation for cancer patients and the importance of pre-treatment counseling
Resources:

Follow Dr. Nirali Shah Jain on Instagram: @eggspertMD
Dr. Jain's research: Fertility and Sterility journal (donor egg IVF and PGT-A study)
Where to Find Dr. Jain: RMA New Jersey
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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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Struggling with fertility is not easy. It's important to stay positive. For example, I like to think of you being IN-fertile. As in you're "in" the club vs. infertile meaning you're "not" fertile. Call me crazy, but I truly believe in the fertility of everyone who walks through my door. Nobody is a number or FSH or AMH level.

What do those things even mean? That's what I want to talk to you today.


💙Do your best best to find a positive mental attitude.
💙Be proactive about your preconception tests. You can find a full list of the ones to consider on my website.
💙Understand egg count, egg health, egg aging, and what you can do about it.
💙Get your TUSHY checked.
💙Understand the role of sperm and sperm health in embryo creation.
💙Once you have a embryos, consider additional tests before embryo transfer.

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

Click here to join Dr. Aimee for The IVF Class.
The next live class call is on Monday, March 9, 2026 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.


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Lynn Jensen is a yoga expert, and she created the "Yoga for Fertility"program in 2002, after dealing with her own fertility challenges for several years. She practiced yoga while trying to conceive, and noticed that it had many benefits: it gave her more resilience, and helped with her mindset while going through fertility treatment. She wanted to take what she learned to help other women who are trying to conceive, and I could not be more excited to have her joining me on the podcast today!

In addition to talking about the best poses for boosting your fertility, how yoga for fertility is different than regular yoga, and also she shares thoughts on why yoga can help anyone who is TTC:
"Yoga can help shift your mindset to one where instead of this is something being "achieved," (we're trying to 'achieve' this pregnancy,) that actually what we're trying to do is receive. That's a very different mindset and a very different way to approach it."

Listen to this episode on Dr. Aimee's website

Learn more about Lynn Jensen at her website: https://yogaforfertility.net/

Do you have questions about IVF, and what to expect?
Click here to join Dr. Aimee for The IVF Class.
The next live class call is on Monday, March 9th, 2026 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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In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Tex VerMilyea, Vice President of Scientific Advancement for US Fertility and Ovation IVF Laboratories, to explore how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing IVF labs and embryology. Dr. VerMilyea brings a unique perspective shaped by his journey from animal science and bovine embryology to becoming a leader in human IVF research and innovation. His work spans molecular embryology, epigenetics, and now the implementation of cutting-edge AI technologies across a nationwide network of fertility centers. This conversation offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at the technology that's shaping the future of fertility care.
Read the full show notes on Dr. Aimee's website.
We dive deep into the practical applications of AI in embryology: from embryo and sperm selection to pregnancy prediction and laboratory workflow optimization. Dr. VerMilyea explains how AI is making embryo assessment more objective and accurate, how robotics will improve lab efficiency and access to care, and why the human touch will always remain essential in the art of embryology. We also discuss what patients should know about how labs balance success rates with safety, the future of non-invasive embryo selection, and what IVF laboratories might look like in five to ten years.
In this episode, we cover:
How AI is currently being used globally for embryo selection and why FDA approval is still pending in the United States
The potential for AI to predict pregnancy outcomes and reduce time to pregnancy through data-driven treatment decisions
How robotics and automation will help IVF labs serve more patients while maintaining quality and reducing human error
The role of non-invasive technologies in improving patient engagement and experience throughout the IVF journey
Why selective single embryo transfer has become the standard of care and how technology supports safer outcomes
What embryologists wish patients understood about the IVF lab and the expertise behind embryo development
The future of IVF labs, including mobile clinics, at-home monitoring, and the evolving role of embryologists
Resources:
Dr. Tex VerMilyea on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/tex-vermilyea-phd/
US Fertility Research Page https://www.usfertility.com/
Ovation Fertility https://www.ovationfertility.com/
Would you like to ask Dr. Aimee your personal IVF questions?
Click here to join Dr. Aimee for The IVF Class.
The next live class call is on Monday, March 9th, 2026 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.

More ways to connect with Dr. Aimee:
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Amanda Troxler has been practicing family formation law since 2013. She represents hundreds of Intended Parents, Donors, and Surrogates a year. Additionally, Amanda has personal experience in third party assisted reproduction, having been an egg donor.

In today's show we are going to explain what family formation law is. As a fertility patient, it's important that you understand some of the basic legal pieces that you might want to have in place for your journey, whether that be for IVF, or if you're going to be using donor eggs, donor sperm, or using a gestational carrier. I very much love Amanda's thoughtful and caring approach to making family formation law approachable. As she says, "healthy families are formed through honest communication and centering the needs of the future child."

Amanda received her J.D. from UCLA law on a Dean's Merit Scholarship in 2012. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Northwestern University in 2008. Amanda is a member of the Academy of California Adoption-ART Lawyers ("ACAL"), Society for Ethics in Egg Donation and Surrogacy ("SEEDS"), and American Society of Reproductive Medicine ("ASRM").

Thank you for joining me, Amanda!

Read the full show notes and transcript at Dr. Aimee's website.

You can find Amanda's site at troxlaw.com

Would you like to ask Dr. Aimee your personal IVF questions?
Click here to join Dr. Aimee for The IVF Class.
The next live class call is on Monday, March 9th, 2026 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.

More ways to connect with Dr. Aimee:
Subscribe to my YouTube channel for more fertility tips!
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