Extend Podcast with Darshan Shah, MD 144. Dr. Mao Shing Ni: Fertility Optimization, Egg Freezing, and Menopause as "Second Spring"
Mar 5, 2026
Dr. Mao Shing Ni, a 38th generation doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine and integrative longevity clinician, combines Eastern wisdom with modern reproductive medicine. He discusses fertility decline, optimizing egg freezing outcomes, how stress and metabolic health reshape reproduction, acupuncture and herbs for improving live birth rates, mind‑body practices like Tai Chi, and reframing menopause as a powerful Second Spring.
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Grandmother Had A Natural Late Pregnancy
- Mao Shing Ni cites his grandmother who had 14–15 children and naturally bore her last child at age 55 to illustrate long natural reproductive spans.
- He uses this family history to argue bodies can function reproductively much longer with proper signaling.
Use Targeted Supplements And Herbs
- Supplement strategically for egg and sperm quality: ensure adequate vitamin D, CoQ10, and omega‑3s to support hormonal regulation and reduce DNA fragmentation.
- Mao Shing Ni also highlights fertility herbs like dong quai and astragalus to regulate menses and stress response.
Use Reproductive Acupuncture During IVF
- Use specialized acupuncture protocols during IVF to increase live birth rates; studies show a 40–60% improvement when combined with IVF.
- Seek practitioners trained in reproductive acupuncture (postdoc or certification) rather than general acupuncture.
