Episode 29: Learn Key Strategies to Improve Fertility and Hormonal Health with Dr. Marc Sklar 3c6459

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. Social Handles: Facebook Instagram TikTok  Fertility TV Weekly Episode  Apply to Qualify for Fertility Coaching  the Free Fertility Guide 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 s 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 Connect with Modern Endocrine: Check out the ⁠website⁠ Follow Cassie on ⁠Instagram⁠ Follow Cassie on ⁠Facebook⁠ Follow Cassie on ⁠YouTube⁠ Follow Cassie on ⁠TikTok⁠ Sign up for Modern Endocrine’s ⁠newsletter⁠ ⁠Disclaimer 2ij3b