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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▶️Chapters:

00:00 Introduction
00:05 Preconception health checkups
00:38 Optimizing health habits
01:25 Saunas, hot tubs, fertility
02:13 Alcohol recommendations
03:39 Endocrine disrupting chemicals
05:11 Reducing plastic and toxin exposure
09:04 Stopping contraception and ovulation
12:14 Understanding menstrual cycles
16:09 Timing intercourse for conception
17:52 Addressing intimacy challenges

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