{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"What Embryo Development Can Tell Us About IVF Success with Dr. Tricia Adams","description":"What actually happens inside the IVF lab can have a major impact on embryo development, genetic testing results, and ultimately your chances of IVF success. I'm pulling back the curtain on how embryologists evaluate embryos, what makes one embryo more likely to succeed than another, and how the timing of biopsy, freezing, and embryo development can influence outcomes. We also tackle common questions, including whether a day 6 blastocyst is something to worry about and what patients should know about embryo grading and PGT-A testing. Joining me for this fascinating conversation is Dr. Tricia Adams, senior embryologist and laboratory manager at Ovation Fertility in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Adams brings a rare combination of deep scientific expertise, from equine oocyte cryopreservation research to cutting-edge human embryology, along with a genuine passion for improving patient outcomes.  In this episode, I cover: \u2022 What embryologists actually do behind closed laboratory doors \u2014 and why you may never meet yours \u2022 Hatching vs. fully hatched blastocysts: what Dr. Adams' research revealed about ploidy status and implantation rates \u2022 The truth about day five vs. day six vs. day seven embryos \u2014 and why the day alone doesn't tell the whole story \u2022 How to advocate for yourself by asking the right questions about your specific lab's data \u2022 The rapid rise of elective egg freezing and what women should realistically understand about timing, expectations, and outcomes \u2022 Lessons from cryopreserving horse eggs and what that research taught Dr. Adams about protecting human oocytes \u2022 The future of embryo assessment: AI, non-invasive tools, and individualized embryo scoring Resources Ovation Fertility Website Fertility Answers (Baton Rouge & Lafayette, LA) Subscribe to The Egg Whisperer Show on YouTube Subscribe to The Egg Whisperer Show on Spotify 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, 2026, at 4 pm PST, where I\u2019ll explain IVF and Egg Freezing, and answer your questions live on Zoom. Other ways to connect with me: Visit my YouTube channel for more fertility tipsSubscribe to the newsletter to get updatesJoin Egg Whisperer SchoolRequest a Consultation with Dr. Aimee Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh is one of America\u2019s 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.   ","author_name":"The Egg Whisperer Show","author_url":"https:\/\/draimee.org\/","html":"