91: Can Stress Affect Fertility? A Must-Listen for Doctor Moms with Dr. Yemi Famuyiwa

Find the full transcript and bonus resources for physician moms at inspiredmommds.com/91.Many doctor moms I know can tell you their next professional milestone. Fewer can tell you what their body has been trying to say lately.There’s a question we rarely pause long enough to ask: Can stress affect fertility?Not in a dramatic, breaking-news kind of way. It’s more subtle.In the exhaustion that hits when you finally sit down.In cycles that begin to feel unpredictable.In the aches you override because the next deadline is approaching.Today, I’m joined by Dr. Yemi Famuyiwa, a double board-certified reproductive endocrinologist and doctor mom, who explains what chronic stress actually does to the reproductive system and why your menstrual cycle is a vital sign, not an inconvenience.This episode is about listening now, before “I’ll deal with that later” turns into years.And it’s full of clarity and hope.Links for Dr. Yemi:Fertility Specialist | Maryland - Montgomery Fertility CenterOluyemisi Famuyiwa MD, FACOG | LinkedInOluyemisi’s Substack | Oluyemisi Famuyiwa, MD FACOG | SubstackText me your thoughts on the episode!Loved this one? A rating/review helps more physician moms find the show. And if you know someone who needs to hear this episode specifically, please send it her way!Check out InspiredMomMDs.com for more information about how I help physician moms! You can grab a copy of my freebie! Just click here for a quick download: 4 Steps to Take Back Control, Find Time for What Matters Most and Thrive in Your Practice and at HomeThis podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and isn’t a substitute for medical advice or care. I’m a board-certified physician, but this content isn’t connected to my clinical practice, and no doctor-patient relationship is formed here. Please always talk to your own health professional about any mental or physical health concerns. And as always, take what helps and leave the rest. Please see InspiredMomMDs.com for full legal disclaimer.  __________I work with physician moms who want to take back control of their time and energy so they can prioritize what matters most.