Weight, Fertility & the Science of Healthy Conception with Stephanie Fein, MD (Episode 48)

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How does weight impact fertility? In this episode of Fertile Talks, Dr. Oluyemisi Famuyiwa sits down with Dr. Stephanie Fein, an expert in weight loss for fertility, to uncover the powerful connection between body weight, hormone balance, and reproductive health.

They dive into:
 🔹 How BMI extremes (both high and low) affect ovulation and conception
 🔹 The role of insulin resistance, inflammation, and hormone imbalances in fertility struggles
 🔹 Why just 5% weight loss can dramatically improve ovulation and pregnancy chances
 🔹 The truth about popular diets (keto, intermittent fasting, Mediterranean) and fertility
 🔹 How to reset hunger and satiety cues for long-term weight and hormone balance

If you’re trying to conceive and struggling with weight-related challenges, this episode is packed with expert insights and practical strategies to help you take control of your fertility journey.

About Stephanie

Dr. Stephanie Fein went to medical school at University of California, Irvine and did her internal medicine residency through UCLA. She continued on there doing a research fellowship and earned her Masters in Public Health.  She found her passion while working in their weight loss clinic helping people reverse disease and change their lives.  

The combination of discovering that weight loss improves fertility and having a rough start to motherhood herself lead Dr. Fein to work exclusively with women dealing with fertility issues to optimize their chances though weight loss without guilt, deprivation or frustration.

Connect with Stephanie

Website: https://www.stephaniefeinmd.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephaniefeinmd/?hl=en

Podcast: https://www.stephaniefeinmd.com/podcasts/weight-loss-for-fertility

Dr. Famuyiwa's practice: https://montgomeryfertilitycenter.com/

Social media links and other resources: https://linktr.ee/Dr.Yemi_Famuyiwa

About Dr. Famuyiwa: https://montgomeryfertilitycenter.com/dr-yemi-adesanya-famuyiwa/

Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for educational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Please consult with a qualified healthcare professional before making any decisions regarding your health.