Intimacy and sperm health made clear—Dr. Rena Malik, MD explains sex and intimacy while you're trying to conceive, evidence‑based lifestyle factors, timing, when to seek urology care, and how to think about next steps across IVF, IUI, and at‑home TTC. 

Confusion around intimacy and “sperm quality” stalls a lot of TTC journeys. In this episode, Dr. Rena Malik, MD (urology and sexual health) breaks down:

What “sperm health” actually means and how poor sperm quality can be an indication of poor health

Disclaimer: Educational only, not medical advice. Confirm with your clinician.

Learn more about Dr. Rena Malik: https://www.renamalikmd.com/

#TTC #SpermHealth #RenaMalik #SexualHealth #FertilityEducation #IVF #IUI #MaleFertility #Intimacy #ReproductiveMedicine

In this episode, we make legalese usable. You’ll get the operating rules to protect your surrogacy/donor journey when things get messy, so decisions are fast, fair, and aligned.

What you’ll learn fast:

#Surrogacy #DonorConception #Fertility #IntendedParents #LGBTQFamily #SingleParentByChoice #IVF #SurrogacyContract #WomenHealthcare

There’s a lot of strong advice about nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle. This episode shows how to make it work for your season of life—without “doing it all.” Dietitian and intuitive eating specialist Sam Previte explains gentle nutrition for TTC and pregnancy, so you can make steady improvements with less all‑or‑nothing pressure.

You’ll learn:

Intuitive eating: what it is (and isn’t) for TTC/pregnancy

Learn more about Sam Previte: https://find-foodfreedom.com/

#Fertility #IntuitiveEating #FertilityDiet #IVF #PCOS #WomensHealth #TryingToConceive #NutritionMyths

The most‑asked question: “If I don’t use my genetics, will the baby be mine?” Lauren Tassi (Your IVF BFF) shares her three‑year journey—how she moved from repeated IVF to choosing donor embryos—and what finally made the decision feel 100% hers.  

  You’ll hear:  

Follow Lauren on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hopefullykidding/

#DonorEmbryos #DonorConception #Fertility #IVF #TTC #PatientStory #YourIVFBFF #WomensHealth #ThirdPartyReproduction

Cut through fertility misinformation. Dr. Lowell Ku (REI; leads ASRM’s technology professional group) separates myths from facts so you know what to trust online, from influencers, and in clinic—plus how to think about supplements and opinion vs evidence.  

  - What to trust online: source hierarchy (guidelines/studies - summaries - opinions)  

Learn more about Dr. Lowell Ku: https://dallasivf.com/

 #Fertility #IVF #IUI #FertilityMyths #EvidenceBased #ASRM #WomensHealth #TryingToConceive #DonorConception #Surrogacy

You don’t need to stop exercising before or during fertility treatment—pause near the end of the cycle and right after retrieval. Here’s how to train smart, read your body, and know when it’s too much (or not enough)—plus high‑level pregnancy guidance.  

- You’ll learn  

Learn more about Dr. Sheeva Talebian: https://www.ccrmivf.com/

Get evidence‑based answers on endometriosis—what it is (and isn’t), how it’s diagnosed, and what actually helps, so you know where to start today.

You’ll learn:

What endometriosis is (and common misconceptions)

Learn more about Dr. Ryniec: https://www.ccrmivf.com/boston/jessica-ryniec-md/

#Endometriosis

What genetic tests actually do—and what they don’t—so you know when to use them (and when not to). Practical next steps.

You’ll learn:

Screening vs diagnostic: what each actually tells you

📚 Learn more about Dr. Thakur: https://www.genomeally.com/

#GeneticTesting #CarrierTesting #NIPT #PGT #Preconception #FamilyPlanning #WomensHealth #Fertility #TryingToConceive

If you could reduce medical risks for your future child, would you? A reproductive medicine doctor + geneticist explains what actually helps before pregnancy—so you know where to start today.

Guest: Dr. Mili Thakur, MD/Geneticist • Host: Lisa Schuman, LCSW

📚 Learn more about Dr. Thakur: https://www.genomeally.com/

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#GeneticTesting #CarrierTesting #NIPT #PGT #Preconception #FamilyPlanning #WomensHealth #Fertility

A fertility doctor who also has PCOS shares exactly what she does herself—and what she recommends to patients. Dr. Roohi Jeelani (MD, PhD) also breaks down ovarian aging, environmental toxin exposure, and the emotional/practical tools that actually help when you’re trying to conceive.

Follow Dr. Roohi Jeelani on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roohijeelanimd/