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

Send us Fan MailFertility Insights and Innovations with Leslie SchrockIn 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 Struggles00:48 Guest Introduction: Leslie Schrock01:40 Leslie’s Journey and First Book03:23 Fertility Rules and Preconception Guide04:49 Surprising Fertility Statistics05:48 Male Infertility and Testing06:47 Men’s Health and Fertility07:40 Testing and Treatment Options for Men14:56 Women’s Fertility Testing23:45 Challenges in Diagnosing Women’s Health Issues24:38 Future of Fertility Treatments29:32 Tools and Techniques for ConceptionSocial Media LinksWebsite: https://www.leslieschrock.comTwitter/X: @leslieschrockInstagram: @leslieschrockTikTok: @leslieschrockEmail: [email protected] Mentioned in This EpisodeBooks 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.Fertility Companies & Testing ServicesMaven Clinic – Virtual healthcare for women and familiesLegacy – At-home semen analysis kits (U.S.)Jack Fertility – UK-based male fertility testingUVA – At-home ovulation and hormone tracking (including progesterone)Mosey Baby – FDA-cleared at-home insemination kitConceivable Life Sciences – Automation tech for embryology and IVF labsAlife Health – AI-powered fertility platform for clinics and patientsMedical Terms & Technologies ReferencedSemen analysis + DNA fragmentation testingVaricocele diagnosisAMH, hormone panels, and antral follicle countFertility treatments: IUI, ICI, IVI, IVF, ICSI, PGTAPreconception checkups for both partnersLifestyle and medication screening (e.g., impact of THC, SSRIs, steroids on fertility)Insta/TikTok: @BiohackingEveWebsite: www.BiohackingEve.com