This episode of Fertility Cafe debunks common fertility and conception myths, focusing on topics like the overlooked role of male fertility, contributing to 20% of all infertility cases, and the clinical definition of infertility. It delves into the average time it takes to conceive and the crucial role of ovulation timing. The significant impact of lifestyle factors on fertility, such as stress, sleep deprivation, weight, and substance use, is explored. The importance of fertility tests and the need to view them in context with a full medical history is discussed, along with the proposal to make fertility testing part of regular medical care for women of reproductive age, promoting early understanding and informed family planning decisions.

Resources

● Learn more about our podcast: Fertility Cafe

● Learn more about our surrogacy and egg donation agency: Family Inceptions

● On the podcast: Ep 35 | Infertility Epidemic

● On the podcast: Ep 79 | Infertility Increase and Media Negative Reputation

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