Office Hours: Preparing Your Body for Pregnancy — Fertility, Nutrition & Hormones
Mark Hyman
Jan 26, 2026
Episode description
What’s Really Driving Infertility—and What You Can Do About It
Fertility struggles are far more common than most people realize—and far more complex than we’re often told. Today I answer listener-submitted questions on fertility, hormone balance, and preparing your body for conception.
Here’s what I cover:
• Why infertility is rising and what’s really driving it
• The hidden role of blood sugar, inflammation, and toxins in hormone balance
• What to do if labs are “normal” but fertility struggles persist
• How lifestyle and nutrition improve egg and sperm quality
• Simple, practical steps to support fertility now and long-term
Fertility challenges are complex and often influenced by underlying imbalances. Addressing root causes can help support your body’s natural resilience over time.
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Helpful Resources:
Grab Our FREE Fertility Blueprint: 7 Daily Practices That Support Conception
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Join the 10-Day Detox to Reset Your Metabolic Health
https://drhyman.com/pages/10-day-detox Register for The Ultra Learning Series: Functional Fertility on Thursday, February 12 at 12PM ET here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_D-Tzh9z8QmyQdZpBOgohKQ#/registration Have a question you’d love answered on Office Hours? Submit it here 👉https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdNF2y4lFWEOMLlzVNlFDpJ4xl7oOpH9NlImMoHr5mHggL_Ww/viewform?usp=header
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