About My Guest:

Dr. Marc Sklar, a.k.a The Fertility Expert, has been helping couples conceive naturally for 21 years, with a mission to restore hope and confidence in their fertility journey. He holds a Doctorate in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine and trained at Harvard Medical School’s Mind/Body Institute. As the creator of Fertility TV, MarcSklar.com, and ReproductiveWellness.com, Dr. Sklar also serves as a Fellow of the American Board of Oriental Reproductive Medicine. Based in San Diego, he runs Reproductive Wellness and offers fertility coaching worldwide through the Hope Fertility Program, while educating a global audience via his YouTube channel, Fertility TV.

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Summary:

In this episode of Back to the Basics, Dr. Cassie Smith welcomes Dr. Marc Sklar, DACM, LAc, a leading natural fertility specialist, to discuss the increasing struggles couples face with infertility. Dr. Sklar highlights the role toxins and processed foods play in declining fertility rates. He also emphasizes the importance of foundational health practices—proper nutrition, stress management, and quality sleep—in optimizing fertility outcomes.

The conversation dives deep into the necessary medical assessments for couples facing fertility challenges, including hormone panels and male fertility evaluations, and how certain lifestyle adjustments can make a profound impact on reproductive health. Dr. Sklar also covers specific advice for women with PCOS, stressing the importance of balancing blood sugar levels and addressing thyroid and gut health issues to increase the likelihood of conception.

Timestamps:

02:16 - Rising Infertility Rates

04:40 - Environmental Toxins Affect Male Fertility

05:56 - Food and Fertility

08:24 - Impact of Stress and Lifestyle on Reproductive Health

10:46 - Sleep and Hormonal Balance

14:06 - IVF Without Lab Testing Concerns

20:48 - Key Fertility Lab Tests

28:06 - Managing PCOS Naturally

34:13 - Gut Health and Fertility

41:06 - Essential Fertility Supplements

44:17 - Dangers of Self-Medicating with DHEA

45:12 - PCOS, Insulin Resistance, and Fertility

48:16 - Genetic Impact of Fertility Issues

49:49 - Lifestyle Changes for Fertility

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