If you’ve been trying to conceive for over a year and want this level of detective work on your case, apply to work with me and my team here: https://drjanelevesque.com/application/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=podcast_audio_captivate

It takes about 5–7 minutes to complete. If we can help, we’ll invite you to a free Fertility Clarity Call with one of my team members. On that call, we’ll go through your story, see what’s been missed, and walk you through our simple 3‑step Clarify → Correct → Conceive process that’s helped over 70% of our clients finally bring home a healthy baby.

Episode Summary

If you're in your 40s and trying to conceive, and you feel like you're constantly hearing that your clock is running out, this episode is for you. I share two real stories from my practice: both women are 45 years old, and both got pregnant, but through completely different paths. One went through IVF after a previous clinic wrongly blamed her egg quality when the real issue was her husband's sperm. The other conceived naturally during a break from active treatment. You'll learn why biological age matters more than the number on your birth certificate, why sperm quality is just as important as egg quality, and why age alone should never be the reason you're written off.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Age is only one factor; biological age (shaped by stress, toxins, and history) matters more than the number on your birth certificate
• Embryo quality reflects both partners; blaming poor results on egg quality alone often overlooks sperm quality
• DNA fragmentation in sperm can improve significantly with focused work; one husband's dropped from 25 to 17 in about two months
• Natural conception after 40 requires real discipline, less room for alcohol, dietary lapses, or disrupted sleep than in your 20s or 30s
• After 40, every cycle matters; most patients need 3 to 6 months of focused, tested work before deciding on next steps
• Going into IVF blindly out of fear can cause more harm than good; get tested and optimize your health first

About Dr. Jane’s Practice

I’m a Naturopathic Doctor and Natural Fertility Expert. My team and I work 1:1 with couples who’ve been struggling with infertility for 1+ years to get to the root cause of their fertility issues so they can conceive and bring a healthy baby home, using advanced lab testing and personalized protocols.

Our mission is to make science-backed, natural fertility care the standard so more couples can build healthy, thriving families.

If you want this level of support on your own case, apply here: drjanelevesque.com/application