Part 1 of our 2-part series on lifestyle factors and fertility features Dr. Alexandra Harvey, Senior Research Scientist at Melbourne IVF. With 25 years of experience in embryology and fertility research, Dr. Harvey breaks down the science behind modifiable factors that can impact your fertility journey. In Part 1 we discuss: <ul> <li>Age as the biggest factor in IVF success - why maternal age matters and how paternal age also plays a role</li> <li>Temperature effects on sperm quality - from underwear choices to sauna use</li> <li>Diet and nutrition myths vs. evidence - why extreme diets aren't helpful and what the Mediterranean diet research actually shows</li> <li>The supplement dilemma - when more isn't necessarily better and the importance of balance</li> <li>Environmental toxins hiding in everyday items - from Teflon pans to thermal receipts</li> </ul> Coming up in Part 2: We'll dive deeper into smoking, alcohol, stress, and other lifestyle factors that can impact your fertility journey. Find us on Instagram - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/knockeduppodcast/">@knockeduppodcast</a> Join our community! Follow Women's Health Melbourne on Facebook and Instagram (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/womenshealthmelbourne/">@womenshealthmelbourne</a>), and follow Dr Raelia Lew on Instagram (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/drraelialew/">@drraelialew</a>). Have a question about women's health? Is there a specific topic you'd like us to cover? Email podcast@womenshealthmelbourne.com.au. We keep all requests anonymous. Women's Health Melbourne is a holistic care precinct, for more information about the work we do click <a href="https://www.womenshealthmelbourne.com.au/">here</a>. This episode is brought to you by <a href="https://ellechemy.com.au/">Ellechemy</a>&nbsp;- Lubricants and intimate care to meet your needs created by women's health authority and Gynaecologist Dr Raelia LewDiscount Code for 10% off and free shipping: KNOCKEDUPWebsite: <a href="https://ellechemy.com.au/">ellechemy.com.au/</a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ellechemy.com.au/">@ellechemy.com.au</a> Hosts: <a href="https://www.womenshealthmelbourne.com.au/dr-raelia-lew">Dr Raelia Lew</a> and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/missjordi">Jordi Morrison</a>Guest: <a href="https://findanexpert.unimelb.edu.au/profile/363403-alexandra-harvey">Dr Alexandra Harvey</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

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