Holistic Conception,
Backed By Science
Our programs integrate the science, research, and behavior change strategies that can enhance fertility potential — and help improve reproductive outcomes.
Powered By The Latest Science
The Doveras Difference
| Us | Them |
|---|---|
| Personalized top recommendations, tailored to you | “Just follow a Mediterranean diet” |
| Egg and sperm health focused | Egg health only focus |
| Screen for and address root causes of your underlying fertility potential | Not root-cause focused |
| Designed to help you stick with behavior change | No follow up, making it hard to follow through |
| Accessible pricing for science-backed programs | $1000s of dollars for “miracle” programs |
| Based on scientific consensus across studies | Cite 1 study as “clinical proof” (even if it is an unscientific or poorly designed study!) |
| Built by scientist and clinician experts, and trusted by doctors across the country | Influencer and guru led |
OUR SCIENCE & CLINICAL ADVISORS
Meet The Experts
Doveras was built in collaboration with leading researchers and doctors. Learn more about our advisors here.
Peter Schlegel, MD
Urology & Reproductive Medicine
Former President of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine
Lynn Westphal, MD
Reproductive Endocrinologist
Chief Medical Officer at Kindbody
Michael Eisenberg, MD
Professor at Stanford University Medical Center
Audrey Gaskins
Reproductive Epidemiologist
Leslie Witt
Chief Product & Design Officer at Headspace Health
What we screen for
Reproductive Health That Goes Beyond Your Reproductive System
You’re more than your egg or sperm count.
Beyond reproductive organs and hormones, a number of biological processes within our bodies have secondary affects on egg health, sperm health, and overall fertility potential. Many of these processes can be addressed or managed through lifestyle changes.
While these factors are important for fertility, understanding their relevance to you requires more time than a typical lifestyle chat at your doctor’s office can cover.
No matter what program you choose, your digital assessment is designed by experts as a 360-degree wellness screen for these underlying factors that can impact fertility. This screen helps us filter the science most relevant to you and share top recommendations tuned to your unique fertility.
WHY THIS MATTERS
- Your metabolism is your body’s ability to turn food into fuel to keep it going. Think of it as the energy you need to support the production and maturation of egg and sperm cells as well as meeting the energetic needs of a developing embryo.
- “Metabolic Health” refers to a combination of blood sugar, waist circumference, blood pressure, cholesterol, and triglycerides benchmarks. These factors directly relate to a person's risk for heart disease, diabetes, and stroke, and also implications for fertility.
WHY THIS MATTERS
- Oxidative stress is a form of cell DNA damage.
- When it comes to reproduction, oxidative stress can deteriorate egg and sperm cells and harm the chromosomes inside them.
- This can lead to lower quality eggs, sperm, and embryos.
WHY THIS MATTERS
- Inflammation is a normal bodily process in response to infection, injury, and even food sensitivities.
- But prolonged or chronic inflammation can damage reproductive tissues, increase oxidative stress, and/or lead to insulin resistance — all of which can negatively impact fertility.
WHY THIS MATTERS
- Studies show even people whose blood sugar is on the higher end of the ‘normal’ range see decreased chances of pregnancy.
- This is because higher blood sugar can trigger insulin resistance, which in turn can impact the hormones that regulate reproduction.
WHY THIS MATTERS
- Hormonal imbalance is when the body produces too much or too little of certain hormones. This can negatively impact both male and female fertility.
- Research also shows that high exposure to certain chemicals in our homes and environments can disrupt hormones and impact fertility.
Microbiome Health
- The best way to think about gut microbiome and health is as a master controller of the “networked body."
- When it comes to hormones and fertility, both gut and vaginal microbiome can influence our ability to get (and stay) pregnant.
The 3 Pillars of Fertility Health
NUTRITION
From how to build a pre-pregnancy plate at each meal to the best fruits and veggies for fertility, we help you build an intuition around food-as-medicine for reproductive health.
TOXIN REDUCTION
We cover why reducing exposures to harmful chemicals is an important part of the fertility health equation — and quick wins you can do to "pre-pregnancy-proof your home."
WELLNESS
This pillar covers everything from stress and mental wellbeing to sexual wellness and physical activity. We break down the science behind these topics and their impact on fertility.
NUTRITION
From how to build a pre-pregnancy plate at each meal to the best fruits and veggies for fertility, we help you build an intuition around food-as-medicine for reproductive health.
TOXIN REDUCTION
We cover why reducing exposures to harmful chemicals is an important part of the fertility health equation — and quick wins you can do to "pre-pregnancy-proof your home."
WELLNESS
This pillar covers everything from stress and mental wellbeing to sexual wellness and physical activity. We break down the science behind these topics and their impact on fertility.