The Coherence Code Podcast 139: Stop Chasing Egg Numbers: The Truth About Egg Quality, IVF, and Ovarian Rejuvenation with Dr. Zaher Merhi
In this episode, Dr. Lorne Brown sits down with renowned reproductive endocrinologist Dr. Zaher Merhi to explore the rapidly evolving field of ovarian rejuvenation and fertility optimization. Dr. Merhi shares cutting-edge insights on PRP (platelet-rich plasma), low-level laser therapy, stem cells, mini-IVF protocols, and why egg quality—not just quantity—matters most.
They dive into how mitochondria influence egg health, why high-dose IVF medications may compromise embryo quality, and how integrative approaches can improve outcomes for women with low ovarian reserve, high FSH, or repeated IVF failure. This conversation bridges science, clinical experience, and holistic fertility care.
Key takeaways:
- Egg quality matters more than egg quantity for achieving healthy embryos and live births.
- PRP can improve ovarian function and egg quality when applied correctly and paired with appropriate stimulation strategies.
- High-dose IVF medications may negatively affect egg quality, especially in women with low ovarian reserve or high FSH.
- Low-level laser therapy shows promising potential for improving ovarian markers and mitochondrial function.
- Not all fertility patients truly need IVF—many implantation issues can be addressed without aggressive treatment.
Dr. Zaher Merhi’s Bio:
Dr. Zaher Merhi is the founder and the medical director of Rejuvenating Fertility Center (RFC). He is an internationally recognized fertility doctor, lecturer, editor, and grant reviewer. His training and faculty appointments included Albert Einstein College of Medicine/Montefiore Medical Center, NYU School of Medicine, and University of Vermont. He was a Professor at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University and the Director of the Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (REI) Fellowship program (ACGME accredited). He is currently a Professor at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Maimonides Medical Center in New York. He has 3 American Board certifications in OB/GYN, Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, and High-Complexity Laboratory Director (HCLD).
Dr Merhi is one of the few Reproductive Immunologists in the country and is an active researcher with an interest in women older than 40 with Low Ovarian Reserve (low AMH or high FSH), Stem Cell ovarian rejuvenation, gentle stimulation IVF, natural IVF, and IVF without injectables. He was named “ONE OF THE TOP 2% SCIENTISTS IN THE WORLD.”
Where To Find Dr.Zaher Merhi
- Website: https://www.rejuvenatingfertility.com/
- Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/dr_merhi/?hl=en
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064035250450
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