About this episode

This episode explores the various factors affecting fertility and offers insights on timing for those looking to get pregnant.

Whether you’re ready to become pregnant today or thinking about the future, there’s a lot to learn about your fertility. In this episode, a reproductive endocrinologist and a reproductive psychiatrist walk through the basic factors that contribute to your ability to get pregnant — and explain the best ways to get your timing right. Sign up for Life Kit's skin care newsletter . Follow us on Instagram: @nprlifekit Sign up for our newsletter here. Have an episode idea or feedback you want to share? Email us at lifekit@npr.org Support the show and listen to it sponsor-free by signing up for Life Kit+ at plus.npr.org/lifekit See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy

People in this episode

Guests: reproductive endocrinologist, reproductive psychiatrist

Topics covered

• fertility
• pregnancy
• health
• reproductive health
• timing

Keywords

• fertility
• pregnancy
• reproductive health
• timing
• health

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: NPR

More episodes of Life Kit

• A decision coach's approach to making hard decisions · July 21, 2026 · 22 min
• Before you fibermaxx, know these tips · July 20, 2026 · 15 min
• When your best friend tells you to stop texting her · July 16, 2026 · 17 min
• Summer fun that doesn't break the budget · July 14, 2026 · 12 min
• A financial planner's advice for spending without guilt · July 13, 2026 · 23 min
• You can have a good divorce · July 7, 2026 · 27 min

Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the Life Kit podcast page.