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September 24, 2025
Moment: Top 5 Fertility Killers You’re Overlooking [And How to Fix Them]
Rena Malik, MD PodcastAbout this episode
Dr. Lora Shahine, renowned fertility specialist, joins Dr. Rena Malik to discuss essential steps for men and women to optimize health before trying to conceive. The conversation covers preconception checkups, the impact of chronic conditions and medications, key lifestyle factors such as nutrition, exercise, sleep, and stress management, as well as the effects of alcohol, smoking, hot tubs, and saunas on fertility. They explore practical strategies for reducing exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals in daily life, timing and frequency of intercourse for conception, and demystifying the menstrual cycle and ovulation. The episode also addresses emotional and physical challenges couples face when sex becomes routine, with advice on maintaining intimacy and available medical solutions for sexual dysfunction during the conception journey. Become a Member to Receive Exclusive Content: renamalik.supercast.com Schedule an appointment with me: https://www.renamalikmd.com/appointments ▶️Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 00:05 Preconception health checkups 00:38 Optimizing health habits 01:25 Saunas, hot tubs, fertility 02:13 Alcohol recommendations 03:39 Endocrine disrupting chemicals 05:11 Reducing plastic and toxin exposure 09:04 Stopping contraception and ovulation 12:14 Understanding menstrual cycles 16:09 Timing intercourse for conception 17:52 Addressing intimacy challenges 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