How It Ticks: The Swiss Culture, Business & Life Podcast The Truth About Fertility That No One Talks About | Lisa Falco PT2
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Feb 17, 2025 In this insightful discussion, Lisa Falco, a data scientist and digital health expert with a PhD in Biomedical Imaging, reveals the often-overlooked truths about fertility. She discusses the impact of age on conception and how external factors like microplastics can affect pregnancy. Lisa also tackles the emotional strains of miscarriage and the societal pressures women face during their fertility journeys. Additionally, she busts common myths about conception, emphasizing the importance of understanding women's health for better outcomes.
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Pregnancy Risks Rise With Age
- Maternal risk increases significantly with age, partly driven by cardiovascular issues like preeclampsia.
- Lisa Falco warns that pregnancy becomes riskier as women age, contributing to higher maternal mortality in some countries.
Age Affects Egg Quality Not Just Quantity
- Miscarriage risk rises after 35 and especially after 40 due to declining egg quality rather than egg count.
- Chromosomal defects in lower-quality eggs often cause early pregnancy loss with many miscarriages occurring before pregnancy is noticed.
Prioritize Major Fertility Factors
- Avoid excessive worry about toxins if you live in well-regulated regions like much of Europe.
- Lisa Falco suggests focusing on major factors like age and genetics rather than minor environmental exposures.
