{"podcast":{"title":"The Egg Whisperer Show","slug":"the-egg-whisperer-show-441792","podcast_index_feed_id":441792,"rss_url":"https://theeggwhisperer.libsyn.com/rss","website_url":"https://draimee.org/","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/5/b/8/1/5b8152aca571b8d216c3140a3186d450/egg_whisperer_show_cover2025-20250623-f9lrtudc9t.jpg","author":"Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh","episode_count":1699,"summary":"In 2017, Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh started her weekly Egg Whisperer Show as a way of promoting fertility awareness. Her goal is to give people answers to questions and topics that aren't easily found elsewhere on the internet. Delivered with a healthy dose of Dr. Aimee's signature wit and sweet kindness, she manages to simplify the complex. Information is easy and accessible to all with Dr. Aimee's help.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-25T04:17:25.200457+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-egg-whisperer-show-441792"},"episode":{"title":"Understanding PGTA: 7 Steps To Testing Your Embryos Before Transfer","slug":"understanding-pgta-7-steps-to-testing-your-embryos-before-transfer","published_at":"2026-07-10T15:01:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-egg-whisperer-show-441792/understanding-pgta-7-steps-to-testing-your-embryos-before-transfer","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-egg-whisperer-show-441792","url":"https://www.draimee.org/understanding-pgta-7-steps-to-testing-your-embryos-before-transfer","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/theeggwhisperer/S14ep270_Understanding_PGTA__7_Steps_To_Testing_Your_Embryos_Before_Transfer.mp3?dest-id=535783","summary":"In this episode of The Egg Whisperer Show, I explain Preimplantation Genetic Testing for Aneuploidy (PGTA) and share the seven essential steps to help you test your embryos wisely. I outline how to approach PGTA efficiently so you can feel more informed and empowered in your fertility journey. This episode offers practical advice for anyone considering PGTA before embryo transfer. In this episode, we cover: Step 1: Plan for multiple retrievals if needed Step 2: Understand that embryo quality still matters Step 3: Be prepared for inconclusive results Step 4: Get clarity on mosaic and segmental embryos Step 5: Review embryo disposition consent forms carefully before you start Step 6: Know that PGTA screens only for chromosomes—not all genetic issues Step 7: Be aware that abnormal pregnancies can still happen Read the full show notes on Dr. Aimee's 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, July 13 at 4 pm PT , where I'll explain IVF and Egg Freezing and answer your questions live on Zoom. Other ways to reach Dr. Aimee: Visit my YouTube channel for more fertility tips Subscribe to the newsletter to get updates Join Egg Whisperer School Request a Consultation 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 .","meta_description":"In this episode of The Egg Whisperer Show, I explain Preimplantation Genetic Testing for Aneuploidy (PGTA) and share the seven essential steps to help you…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":332,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-egg-whisperer-show-441792/episodes/understanding-pgta-7-steps-to-testing-your-embryos-before-transfer/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-egg-whisperer-show-441792/understanding-pgta-7-steps-to-testing-your-embryos-before-transfer.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}