Knocked Up Podcast - LIFESTYLE FACTORS PART 1: HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR FERTILITY OUTCOMES

Written By Women's Health Melbourne

Dr. Alexandra Harvey, Senior Research Scientist at Melbourne IVF joins us to explain the real impact of lifestyle modifications on your fertility.

 

Part 1 of our 2-part series on lifestyle factors and fertility features Dr. Alexandra Harvey, Senior Research Scientist at Melbourne IVF. With 25 years of experience in embryology and fertility research, Dr. Harvey breaks down the science behind modifiable factors that can impact your fertility journey.

  • Age as the biggest factor in IVF success - why maternal age matters and how paternal age also plays a role

  • Temperature effects on sperm quality - from underwear choices to sauna use

  • Diet and nutrition myths vs. evidence - why extreme diets aren't helpful and what the Mediterranean diet research actually shows

  • The supplement dilemma - when more isn't necessarily better and the importance of balance

  • Environmental toxins hiding in everyday items - from Teflon pans to thermal receipts

Coming up in Part 2: We'll dive deeper into smoking, alcohol, stress, and other lifestyle factors that can impact your fertility journey.

Hosted by Dr Raelia Lew and Jordi Morrison

Dr Raelia Lew is a RANZCOG Board Certified CREI Fertility specialist, Gynaecologist and the Director of Women’s Health Melbourne. 

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Have a question about women's health? Is there a specific topic you'd like us to cover? Email podcast@womenshealthmelbourne.com.au. We keep all requests anonymous.

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