The Male Fertility Crisis and Future-Proofing Fertility With Dr. Ann Shippy

Episode Highlights With Ann

• Key ways to future proof fertility and protect mitochondria to have healthy pregnancies, even as we get older
• New studies show mitochondria in eggs are preserved better than other parts of the body
• How minimizing toxins is protective of fertility in a major way
• Ways to lower inflammation to protect fertility 
• The dramatic decline in sperm quality and count in the last few years
• Male infertility and how health of sperm can impact the pregnancy 
• Why there are often many other things couples can do even if they’ve been told they can only do IVF
• In most cases, it's possible to help the body get to a place of health and thriving without IVF to conceive naturally
• A few situations where IVF does make sense as a first resort 
• The most important factors to focus on to future proof fertility
• How protein and movement come into play for optimal fertility 
• A message of hope and incredible stories of how the body can heal and thrive at any age

Resources Mentioned

• The Preconception Revolution book
• Her website
• Follow Ann on Facebook or Instagram

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