Fertility in Crisis: Exploring the Toxic Threats to Fertility and the Rise in Infertility

The Doctor's Farmacy with Mark Hyman, M.D.

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Infertility is a significant challenge for many couples, with statistics now showing that one in six couples face difficulties conceiving. What was previously perceived primarily as a woman's issue is now recognized as a shared concern between partners. In today’s episode, we'll explore the factors in our modern environment contributing to this growing problem.

In this episode, we’ll explore what’s driving this infertility epidemic and a step-by-step Functional Medicine protocol for correcting hormonal imbalances and elevating overall health through targeted dietary choices, lifestyle changes, and the strategic use of supplements. Tune in for a comprehensive approach to addressing infertility from the inside out.

In this episode, I discuss:

• The fertility crisis (4:03)
• Top drivers of the global decline in fertility (7:01)
• How sugar can cause hormonal imbalances (7:36)
• Chronic inflammation and trouble conceiving (9:46)
• The role of the gut microbiome (12:50)
• Conventional Medicine fails to get to the root cause of infertility (17:12)
• The Functional Medicine approach to infertility (19:33)
• The importance of testing and correcting nutrient deficiencies (20:21)
• Hormones to test and why (26:59)
• Step-by-step protocol to support fertility (34:32)
• Choosing the right prenatal supplement (44:59)

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