Moment: Top 5 Fertility Killers You’re Overlooking [And How to Fix Them]

Dr. Lora Shahine, fertility specialist, joins Dr. Rena Malik to break down what men and women should do before trying to conceive. They discuss optimizing overall health, medication reviews, lifestyle changes like nutrition, exercise, and sleep, as well as the effects of alcohol, smoking, and heat exposure on fertility. The episode offers practical tips for reducing environmental toxins, understanding menstrual cycles and ovulation, timing intercourse, and navigating sexual and emotional challenges during conception.

Dr. Lora Shahine, renowned fertility specialist, joins Dr. Rena Malik to discuss essential steps for men and women to optimize health before trying to conceive. The conversation covers preconception checkups, the impact of chronic conditions and medications, key lifestyle factors such as nutrition, exercise, sleep, and stress management, as well as the effects of alcohol, smoking, hot tubs, and saunas on fertility. They explore practical strategies for reducing exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals in daily life, timing and frequency of intercourse for conception, and demystifying the menstrual cycle and ovulation. The episode also addresses emotional and physical challenges couples face when sex becomes routine, with advice on maintaining intimacy and available medical solutions for sexual dysfunction during the conception journey.

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