About this episode
In this episode, Dr. Rena Malik welcomes Dr. Lora Shahine to explore the essentials of fertility optimization for both men and women. Together, they discuss practical lifestyle changes, the role of supplements, the impact of stress and environmental toxins, and clarify myths around conception, sex, and in vitro fertilization. Listeners will gain actionable insights on preparing for pregnancy, navigating miscarriage, and supporting overall reproductive health with empathy and evidence-based advice. Become a Member to Receive Exclusive Content: renamalik.supercast.com Schedule an appointment with me: https://www.renamalikmd.com/appointments ▶️Chapters: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:02:55 Male fertility optimization 00:06:45 Diet and fertility 00:09:27 Stress and conception 00:11:41 Obesity and male fertility 00:19:22 Orgasms, sex, conception 00:27:31 Preconception checklist 00:43:00 Frequency and timing sex 00:53:43 IVF process and misconceptions 01:00:34 Miscarriage and support Stay connected with Dr. Lora Shahine on social media for daily insights and updates. Don’t miss out—follow her now and check out these links! INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/drlorashahine/?hl=en TIKTOK - https://www.tiktok.com/@drlorashahine?lang=en YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/c/drlorashahine X - https://x.com/drlorashahine?lang=en WEBSITE - https://drlorashahine.com/ Let's Connect!: WEBSITE: http://www.renamalikmd.com YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@RenaMalikMD INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/RenaMalikMD TWITTER: http://twitter.com/RenaMalikMD FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/RenaMalikMD/ LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/renadmalik PINTEREST: https://www.pinterest.com/renamalikmd/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/RenaMalikMD ------------------------------------------------------ DISCLAIMER: This podcast is purely educational and does not constitute medical advice. The content of this podcast is my personal opinion, and not that of my employer(s). Use of this information is at your own risk. Rena Malik, M.D. will not assume any liability for any direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of information contained in this podcast including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness or death. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices