#10: Beyond the Bump: Leslie Schrock and the Road to Healthy Conception and Fertility Solutions

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Fertility Insights and Innovations with Leslie Schrock

In this episode of Biohacking Eve, host Judith Mueller welcomes Leslie Schrock, an author and angel investor at the intersection of health and technology. Leslie shares her deeply personal journey with infertility, including three failed pregnancies, and how these experiences led her to write her books Bumping: The Modern Guide to Pregnancy and Fertility Rules: The Guide to Male and Female Reproductive Health.

The discussion covers key topics including the importance of preparing the body for conception, common misconceptions about fertility, and the roles both men and women play in infertility. Leslie highlights the need for improved industry standards, shares insights on the latest advances in fertility treatments, and provides practical advice for those undergoing testing or treatment.

Timestamps:

• 00:00 Introduction and Personal Struggles
• 00:48 Guest Introduction: Leslie Schrock
• 01:40 Leslie’s Journey and First Book
• 03:23 Fertility Rules and Preconception Guide
• 04:49 Surprising Fertility Statistics
• 05:48 Male Infertility and Testing
• 06:47 Men’s Health and Fertility
• 07:40 Testing and Treatment Options for Men
• 14:56 Women’s Fertility Testing
• 23:45 Challenges in Diagnosing Women’s Health Issues
• 24:38 Future of Fertility Treatments
• 29:32 Tools and Techniques for Conception

Social Media Links

Website: https://www.leslieschrock.com

Twitter/X: @leslieschrock

Instagram: @leslieschrock

TikTok: @leslieschrock

Email: [email protected]

Resources Mentioned in This Episode

1. Books by Leslie Schrock
   
   
   • 📘 Bumpin’: The Modern Guide to Pregnancy
     A modern, science-backed, no-nonsense guide to pregnancy, designed especially for working families.
     
   • 📗 Fertility Rules: The Definitive Guide to Male and Female Reproductive Health
     A comprehensive preconception guide covering everything from lifestyle and testing to what to expect on your fertility journey.
     
     
2. Fertility Companies & Testing Services
   • Maven Clinic – Virtual healthcare for women and families
   • Legacy – At-home semen analysis kits (U.S.)
   • Jack Fertility – UK-based male fertility testing
   • UVA – At-home ovulation and hormone tracking (including progesterone)
   • Mosey Baby – FDA-cleared at-home insemination kit
   • Conceivable Life Sciences – Automation tech for embryology and IVF labs
   • Alife Health – AI-powered fertility platform for clinics and patients
     
3. Medical Terms & Technologies Referenced
   • Semen analysis + DNA fragmentation testing
   • Varicocele diagnosis
   • AMH, hormone panels, and antral follicle count
   • Fertility treatments: IUI, ICI, IVI, IVF, ICSI, PGTA
   • Preconception checkups for both partn

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