The Dr. Hyman Show

Office Hours: Preparing Your Body for Pregnancy — Fertility, Nutrition & Hormones

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Jan 26, 2026
Discussion covers why infertility is rising and the roles of metabolic health, toxins, and the microbiome. Topics include blood sugar, inflammation, and PCOS as metabolic issues. Practical lifestyle and nutrient strategies for improving egg and sperm quality are explored. Testing for subtle thyroid, nutrient and toxin imbalances is recommended.
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INSIGHT

Metabolism And Toxins Drive Infertility

  • Metabolic dysfunction is a primary driver of infertility through insulin and blood sugar disturbances.
  • Environmental toxins, inflammation, microbiome damage, stress, and age amplify fertility decline.
ANECDOTE

MTHFR Story That Changed Outcomes

  • A woman with recurrent miscarriages had elevated homocysteine and an MTHFR variant affecting folate metabolism.
  • After switching to methylfolate she conceived and delivered a healthy baby.
ADVICE

Balance Blood Sugar First

  • Balance blood sugar by cutting starch and sugar and prioritizing protein, healthy fats, fiber, and phytochemicals.
  • Build muscle through exercise and stabilize insulin to improve ovulation and hormone balance.
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