Ep 23: What is the EMMA/ALICE test? Amy finally gets some answers about what's happening in her uterus

Ep 23: What is the EMMA/ALICE test? Amy finally gets some answers about what's happening in her uterus

In this deeply personal episode, Amy shares her EMMA/ALICE test results—and what they revealed about chronic uterine infections that may have been silently impacting her body since her miscarriage two and a half years ago. We talk about the emotional whiplash of paying $1,200 out of pocket for a test insurance won’t cover, the frustrating standard of care for Asherman’s syndrome, and how this newly uncovered information might change her IVF path going forward.

We also dive into the role of AI in fertility research, how Deep Research from ChatGPT helped Amy validate her medical concerns, and the exhaustion of self-advocacy when your uterus becomes a case study.

Other things we cover are friendship during fertility treatment, Kayti's baby shower, and entering the third trimester of an IVF pregnancy, how to stay grounded when your body feels like a medical mystery.

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Intro music by Fog Chaser, https://www.fogchaser.net/
Recorded live with support from Twenty20 Productions in Culver City.


Disclaimer: This episode is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional for personalized care.

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Ep 25: Same eggs, new basket: Amy opens up about surrogacy and next steps

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Ep 24: Male fertility and sperm health with WeNatal Founders Ronit Menashe & Vida Delrahim

Ep 24: Male fertility and sperm health with WeNatal Founders Ronit Menashe & Vida Delrahim

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Ep 22: Is National Infertility Awareness Week more than a hashtag? (we want insurance coverage, not balloon arches)

Ep 22: Is National Infertility Awareness Week more than a hashtag? (we want insurance coverage, not balloon arches)

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29 Apr 202552min

Ep 21: Needle phobia and using gofundme to pay for IVF with Hannah Gerber

Ep 21: Needle phobia and using gofundme to pay for IVF with Hannah Gerber

Use FRIEDEGGS15 for 15% off your first order at https://daybird.co/!In today’s episode, we sit down with our friend Hannah Gerber (@yourgirlhg⁠) as she shares about her infertility "safari"—the twists...

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Ep 20: Pelvic floor health & why vibrators are better than kegals with Dr. Rachel Gelman

Ep 20: Pelvic floor health & why vibrators are better than kegals with Dr. Rachel Gelman

In today's episode, we sit down to chat with Dr. Rachel Gelman, a pelvic floor specialist, AASECT-certified sexuality counselor, and founder of Pelvic Wellness & Physical Therapy in San Francisco. She...

18 Mar 20251h 6min

Ep 19: Should you have sex before an embryo transfer? (listener q&a part 2)

Ep 19: Should you have sex before an embryo transfer? (listener q&a part 2)

Today we're back with Part 2 of our IVF Q&A, answering more of your questions! We're talking about what to pack when you're traveling for IVF (heating pad, heating pad, heating pad!), how we really fe...

11 Mar 202537min

Ep 18: Should you get a second opinion about your IVF treatment? (Listener Q&A part 1)

Ep 18: Should you get a second opinion about your IVF treatment? (Listener Q&A part 1)

In today's episode, we're spilling the IVF tea and tackling your top listener questions in a fun Q&A! We chat about why second (and third!) opinions can be game-changers, whether acupuncture is worth ...

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