Did you know that Lyme disease might be playing hide-and-seek with your fertility? It’s true—and some of your favorite celebrities have been there. From Justin Timberlake to Venus Williams, the battle with this stealthy tick-borne illness is more common than you think.

Recently, Business Insider featured a list of 16 celebrities who have spoken out about their Lyme disease diagnoses here. Their stories shine a light on the struggles of getting diagnosed and managing symptoms — but there’s another side to this coin, especially for those trying to conceive.

Lyme Disease: The Silent Fertility Saboteur?

Lyme disease isn’t just those hallmark bullseye rashes and flu-like symptoms. It can have long-term effects on your body’s systems, including your reproductive health. Chronic inflammation, hormone disruption, and immune system challenges caused by Lyme can complicate the already tricky terrain of getting pregnant.

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