Ever wonder why some IVF cycles succeed on the first try while others take multiple rounds? I’m sharing a conversation I recently had with Gabie on the WOVA Health Podcast, where we unpacked the real science, myths, and emotional realities of fertility treatment. We dive into everything from egg quality and the IVF pyramid to how nutrition, sleep, stress, and environmental factors can shape your fertility journey. I loved this conversation with Gabie and wanted to bring it to The Egg Whisperer Show so you can listen, too.
Whether you’re just starting to think about freezing your eggs or deep in your IVF cycle, this conversation is packed with practical, no-regret advice to help you feel empowered, not overwhelmed.
In this episode, Gabie and I cover:
- My personal story and what inspired me to pursue reproductive endocrinology
- The biggest myths patients believe about IVF and what you should know before starting
- The IVF pyramid: understanding attrition from follicles to embryos to baby
- Why age is the most impactful factor, and what you can control, including sleep, nutrition, exercise, and mental health
- The TUSHY Method: getting your Tubes, Uterus, Sperm, Hormones, and Genetics checked before treatment
- How environmental toxins, plastics, and lifestyle factors may impact egg and sperm quality
- My upcoming book and my vision for the future of fertility care
Resources
The WOVA Fertility Circle podcast on YouTube and Spotify and
The WOVA Fertility Health website to work with Gabie
The Egg Whisperer Show on YouTube and Spotify
Pregmune: The Reproductive Immunology Company
Fertilisys: Microbiome, Inflammation and Immunology Tests
Igenomix: Advanced Genetic Services for those doing IVF
Violet: AI test for egg freezing
