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Back to Episodes143. Trying to Conceive? Here Is What Both Partners Need to Do
Description
When a couple struggles to conceive, the focus almost always falls on the woman. Her labs. Her cycle. Her body. But conception is a team effort — and the three to six months before trying to conceive may be the most important and most overlooked window in the entire fertility journey.
In this episode of Cycle Wisdom, Dr. Monica Minjeur makes the case for proactive, intentional preconception care for both partners — before a single failed cycle happens. Through the story of Mia and Daniel, a couple labeled with unexplained infertility after 18 months of trying, you will see how a complete evaluation of both partners revealed a very clear picture — and a very clear path forward.
You will learn:
- Why a normal semen analysis does not mean male factor has been ruled out — and what a complete evaluation actually looks like
- How the three to six months before conception shape egg quality, sperm quality, and even the long-term health of the baby
- What preconception care looks like for each partner — from cycle charting and hormone testing to DNA fragmentation and gut health
If you have been trying to conceive without a complete evaluation of both partners, this episode will change how you think about your next step. Learn more or schedule a free discovery call at radiantclinic.com