Fertility Explained: What Everyone Deserves to Know with Dr. Lora Shahine
Episode Description
Picture this: You're 28, recently married, and everyone keeps asking, "when are you having kids?" You realize you know more about your car's maintenance schedule than your own reproductive system. When should you start trying? What warning signs matter? What's actually normal? Dr. Bayo sits down with Dr. Lora Shahine (@drlorashahine) to give you the fertility knowledge you should have learned years ago.
Dr. Shahine is a double board-certified reproductive endocrinologist and OBGYN who reaches millions monthly with evidence-based fertility content. She breaks down when to seek fertility testing, what lifestyle changes actually matter, and how to navigate the financial maze of fertility care. Perfect for anyone planning ahead or already on their fertility journey.
Key Takeaways:
Essential fertility knowledge schools never taught you
Which lifestyle factors impact fertility (and which don't)
How age affects fertility: separating truth from fear-mongering
When to consider fertility testing and what it reveals
Navigating fertility care without insurance coverage
The truth about egg freezing and who should consider it
What to know about IVF before starting treatment
Understanding miscarriage and breaking the silence around pregnancy loss
How to advocate for yourself in the healthcare system
Resources Mentioned:
Not Broken: An Approachable Guide to Miscarriage and Recurrent Pregnancy Loss
Planting the Seeds of Pregnancy: An Integrative Approach to Fertility Care
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Dr. Shahine's Website
Brave & Curious Podcast
YouTube
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