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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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

Prioritize Gut And Foundational Supplements

  • Support gut health with fiber, fermented foods, prebiotics, and a probiotic to improve estrogen metabolism and nutrient absorption.
  • Use a foundational regimen: multivitamin, fish oil, vitamin D, probiotic, and magnesium.
ADVICE

Reduce Stress To Protect Fertility

  • Regulate stress with meditation, breathwork, or yoga nidra to protect ovulation and sperm production.
  • Optimize sleep and exercise to lower the stress response and restore reproductive hormones.
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