The Fertility Sisterhood: Cleaning Up Your Lifestyle For Future Generations

Did you know that multiple sleep elements can impact your chances of conceiving? Welcome back to The Fertility Sisterhood: Cleaning Up Your Lifestyle For Future Generations with Harvard Reproductive Epidemiologist & Fertility Expert Dr. Carmen Messerlian and her sister, Lara. In this episode, Carmen and Lara dive into the key facets of sleep, including duration, quality, and the consequences of a disrupted circadian rhythm, particularly due to nighttime light exposure. They also highlight how sleep quality can directly impact various aspects of reproductive well-being, including antral follicle counts, cortisol production, hormonal equilibrium, and even sperm quality. Brought to you by Rescripted.

Did you know that up to 50% of infertility cases include a male factor? Welcome back to The Fertility Sisterhood: Cleaning Up Your Lifestyle For Future Generations with Harvard Reproductive Epidemiologist & Fertility Expert Dr. Carmen Messerlian and her sister, Lara. In this episode, Carmen and Lara dive deep into the topic of male fertility. From the importance of sperm quality for conception to the various lifestyle factors that can impact it, they shine a necessary light on how infertility is not just a women's issue; it's a couple's issue. Brought to you by Rescripted.

We know that mental health plays an important role in our overall health and well-being, but can stress have an impact on our reproductive health? Welcome back to The Fertility Sisterhood: Cleaning Up Your Lifestyle For Future Generations with Harvard Reproductive Epidemiologist & Fertility Expert Dr. Carmen Messerlian and her sister, Lara. In this episode, Carmen and Lara discuss the importance of taking care of your mental health while trying (and struggling) to conceive, as well as offer practical tips for how to cope. Brought to you by Rescripted.

Let’s talk about sex and intimacy as they relate to our reproductive health! Welcome back to The Fertility Sisterhood: Cleaning Up Your Lifestyle For Future Generations with Harvard Reproductive Epidemiologist and Fertility Expert Dr. Carmen Messerlian and her sister, Lara. In this episode, Carmen and Lara discuss the importance of physical connection for couples trying to conceive (and not just for the reasons you may think!), as well as emotional readiness when it comes to their family-building timeline. Brought to you by Rescripted.

Did you know that exercise and physical activity can have a positive impact on your reproductive health? Welcome back to The Fertility Sisterhood: Cleaning Up Your Lifestyle For Future Generations with Harvard Reproductive Epidemiologist & Fertility Expert Dr. Carmen Messerlian and her sister, Lara. In this episode, Carmen and Lara discuss the impact of physical fitness and lifestyle choices on fertility — including how regular, moderate exercise is crucial for both women and men seeking to raise their chances of conception by improving their physical state, maintaining a healthy weight, and promoting healthier ovulation and sperm counts. Brought to you by Rescripted.

"Should I be eating only organic produce?" "What's the deal with processed foods?" Welcome back to The Fertility Sisterhood: Cleaning Up Your Lifestyle For Future Generations with Harvard Reproductive Epidemiologist & Fertility Expert Dr. Carmen Messerlian and her sister, Lara. In this episode, Carmen and Lara discuss how the food you eat and the water you drink can impact your reproductive health, and offer advice for "cleaning up" your diet to better support your fertility and overall health. Brought to you by ⁠⁠Rescripted⁠⁠.

Did you know that the personal care products you use every day may be causing harm to your reproductive health and fertility? Welcome back to The Fertility Sisterhood: Cleaning Up Your Lifestyle For Future Generations with Harvard Epidemiologist & Fertility Expert Dr. Carmen Messerlian and her sister Lara. In this episode, Carmen and Lara discuss what's actually in your personal care products — from makeup to skincare — and offer practical tips for making "cleaner" choices, free of endocrine-disrupting chemicals. Brought to you by ⁠Rescripted⁠.

Did you know the average home may contain as many as 400 chemicals? Welcome back to The Fertility Sisterhood: Cleaning Up Your Lifestyle For Future Generations with Harvard Reproductive Epidemiologist & Fertility Expert Dr. Carmen Messerlian and her sister, Lara. In this episode, Carmen and Lara discuss the impact everyday toxins in your home — from kitchen utensils to cleaning supplies — can have on your fertility, and offer practical tips for reducing your exposure. Brought to you by Rescripted.

1 in 6 couples struggle with infertility, and we know that the environment affects how our bodies reproduce. In The Fertility Sisterhood: Cleaning Up Your Lifestyle For Future Generations, Harvard Reproductive Epidemiologist & Fertility Expert Dr. Carmen Messerlian and her sister, Lara take a deep dive into what everyone needs to know about how the food we eat, the water we drink, the air we breathe, and our everyday lifestyle habits and environmental exposures impact our health and therefore, our fertility. Now let’s dive in and learn how we can clean up our lifestyles for future generations! Brought to you by ⁠⁠⁠Rescripted⁠⁠⁠.

Links to research:

EARTH Study: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5990043/

Phthalates: https://www.niehs.nih.gov/research/supported/assets/docs/j_q/phthalates_the_everywhere_chemical_handout_508.pdf

The effects of the phthalate DiNP on reproduction: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33125036/

Chemicals in coatings of coffee-to-go cups: https://www.foodpackagingforum.org/news/chemicals-in-coatings-of-coffee-to-go-cups

Phthalates and Ovulation: https://doi.org/10.1093/toxsci/kfaa170

Phthalates and Pregnancy Loss: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32866875/

Reproductive and developmental effects of phthalate diesters in females: ⁠https://doi.org/10.3109/10408444.2013.766149⁠

The overview of current evidence on the reproductive toxicity of dibutyl phthalate: https://doi.org/10.13075/ijomeh.1896.01658

Introducing The Fertility Sisterhood: Cleaning Up Your Lifestyle For Future Generations featuring Dr. Carmen Messerlian — Harvard Epidemiologist and Fertility Expert — and her sister, Lara Messerlian. In this podcast, Carmen and Lara will discuss what everyone needs to know about how the food we eat, the water we drink, the air we breathe, and our everyday environmental exposures, impact our health and, therefore, our fertility. Listen as they share practical tips for how you can clean up your lifestyle not only for yourself but for future generations. Brought to you by Rescripted, and now available wherever you get your podcasts!