Detox Nation with Sinclair Kennally "Infertility Is a Signal" How a 3-Month Detox Improves Sperm & Pregnancy | Ann Shippy, MD
Feb 23, 2026
Ann Shippy, MD, a functional medicine physician specializing in root-cause care and epigenetics. She discusses the fertility crisis, how a focused 3-month detox can reshape sperm epigenetics and support egg quality. Practical toxin-reduction tips, nutrient and male preconception priorities, new sperm tests, and nervous system tools to improve reproductive readiness.
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Dramatic Sperm Decline Is Driving The Fertility Crisis
- Male sperm counts have dropped about 50% over the last 50 years with declines now >2% per year.
- Ann Shippy links this to rising environmental toxins, inflammation, nutrient depletion, and lifestyle stress reducing fertility globally.
Ann's Personal Fertility Turnaround In Her 30s
- Ann Shippy had pregnancies into her late 30s despite being told IVF was necessary; lifestyle changes and targeted prep helped her conceive.
- She recounts getting pregnant at 34 and again at 38 after changing habits during medical training and residency.
Begin Fertility Prep With A Low Inflammation Diet
- Start preconception with a low-inflammation diet: shop the perimeter for fruits, vegetables, clean meats, nuts, and seeds and remove packaged foods.
- For motivated people remove gluten, dairy, and grains and add nutrients like inositol and mitochondrial support such as MitoQ.