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Can a simple $20 test reveal your risk for endometriosis?

Join Dr. Aumatma, host of Egg Meets Sperm, as she dives into a groundbreaking study connecting the Triglyceride-Glucose (TYG) Index to endometriosis risk.

Dr. Aumatma is;

• A licensed Naturopathic Doctor for 15 years, with additional board certification in Naturopathic Endocrinology
• Creator of The Restorative Fertility Method
• Host of Egg Meets Sperm Podcast, a Top 5% podcast
• 2x Best-selling author: Fertility Secrets and (in)Fertility: Struggles, Secrets, & Successes
• Awards: Best Naturopathic Medicine Doctor (2015, 2020) and Top Women in Medicine Doctor (2020, 2021), Berkeley Hall of Fame (2022)
• Interviewed on 100+ podcasts about fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum
• Featured as the Holistic Fertility Expert on ABC, FOX, CBS, KTLA, MindBodyGreen, The Bump 
• Has trained hundreds of practitioners around the world in holistic approaches to fertility, and has certified top doctors in the Fertile Foundations™ system 
• Founder of Madre Fertility, with a free Smart Fertility Analysis, to help you better understand blocks to fertility, and create a customized roadmap for the journey.
• Medical Advisor for Mira Fertility, Element, and Feminade - three awesome leaders in fertility & women’s health 

Learn how this low-cost tool could help screen for a condition that takes many women over a decade to diagnose.

Here’s what we’ll uncover:

🔹 What the TYG Index is and how it works

🔹 Why endometriosis often goes undiagnosed for years

🔹 Key markers like 4-OH-E1 in hormone testing

🔹 The holistic approach to managing endometriosis for fertility success

We’ll also explore why traditional methods like MRIs and surgeries may miss early-stage endo, and how holistic strategies can support your body post-surgery.

✨ Ready to learn how to better understand your fertility journey?

Listen now and Don't miss out on this in-depth episode filled with practical advice and inspiration to help you on your fertility journey.

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- what you loved

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- AND any questions you want me to cover on the podcast!

Did you know you can join my private community to support you in getting Fertile As F***? This is the place for live interactions, support, and learning on the fertility journey.

Want more amazing content? Join me on IG.

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Hey, it’s Dr. Aumatma, host of Egg Meets Sperm, your holistic fertility podcast. In this episode, we dive deep into the world of functional lab testing with Dr. Kela, a hormone expert and fertility coach. Together, we explore how functional labs go beyond conventional blood tests to uncover the root causes of fertility challenges. Learn how these specialized tests can help you understand what’s happening beneath the surface and create a more personalized approach to optimize your fertility.

Dr. Kela shares her favorite tests for fertility, including the Dutch test, microbiome analysis, and mineral testing. She also explains why these offer deeper insights than traditional blood work. Also discussed how stress, hormone detoxification, and mineral deficiencies can impact fertility and the power of a tailored supplement regimen based on your lab results.

Dr. Kela Smith is a Holistic-Integrative Fertility and Hormone Doctor. She holds a Ph.D. in Natural and Holistic Medicine as well as Double Board Certification as a Doctor of Natural Medicine (DNM) and Doctor of Humanitarian Medicine (DHM). Dr. Kela is also a Board-Certified Functional Nutritionist (BCFN) and a 5x Board-Certified Health Coach (BCHC). She founded The Hormone Puzzle Society and the Fertility Coach University.

The Hormone Puzzle Society is a health hub for fertility, hormones, and pregnancy, and through this platform, Dr. Kela and her team work with women/couples coaching them on how to optimize their body/mind/spirit so they can get and stay pregnant, bring home a healthy baby, have an easy postpartum as well as eliminate symptoms of hormone imbalance. Fertility Coach University is an accredited and certified institute of higher learning for anyone wanting to become a fertility coach.

Dr. Kela has over 25 years of experience in integrative health and has published multiple books on fertility, hormones, and pregnancy as well as seven distinct online courses. She is also the host of The Hormone P.U.Z.Z.L.E Podcast, Solving-Infertility Summit, and Healthy Happy Pregnancy Summit.

If you’re struggling with unexplained infertility or want to know how functional labs can support your journey, this episode is for you!

Key topics covered:

• What is functional lab testing and how it differ from conventional blood work
• The Dutch test for hormone levels and detox pathways
• The importance of stress management and how cortisol affects fertility
• How gut health and microbiome balance impact fertility
• Understanding mineral deficiencies and heavy metals through hair tissue analysis
• Tips on navigating the world of supplements for fertility
• Why personalized care and lab testing are key to addressing unexplained infertility

Visit Kela on:

www.hormonepuzzlesociety.com

IG: @kela_healthcoach

IG: @hormonepuzzlemethod

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Hey! I'm Dr. Aumatma, a board-certified naturopathic doctor with 15 years of experience in fertility and endocrinology. In today's episode, we're diving into five lesser-known period facts that could make all the difference in your fertility journey.

Did you know that your period offers crucial insights into your reproductive health beyond ovulation? From hormone imbalances to heavy periods, we’ll explore how understanding your cycle can help you get and stay pregnant. Whether you’ve just started trying or have been on this journey for a while, these facts are vital.

Here’s what we’ll cover:

1. Your period is more than just about ovulation.
2. The color of your period blood and what it says about your fertility.
3. Why heavy periods could be a red flag for deeper issues like fibroids or endometriosis.
4. What mid-cycle spotting may reveal about your hormones.
5. The critical role your luteal phase plays in successful conception.

Grab a cup of tea and get comfy as we unlock the secrets your period is telling you about your fertility. Don't forget to subscribe, like, and share this video if you find it helpful!

I am:

• A licensed Naturopathic Doctor for 15 years, with additional board certification in Naturopathic Endocrinology
• Creator of The Restorative Fertility Method
• Host of Egg Meets Sperm Podcast, a Top 5% podcast
• 2x Best-selling author: Fertility Secrets and (in)Fertility: Struggles, Secrets, & Successes
• Awards: Best Naturopathic Medicine Doctor (2015, 2020) and Top Women in Medicine Doctor (2020, 2021), Berkeley Hall of Fame (2022)
• Interviewed on 100+ podcasts about fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum
• Featured as the Holistic Fertility Expert on ABC, FOX, CBS, KTLA, MindBodyGreen, The Bump 
• Has trained hundreds of practitioners around the world in holistic approaches to fertility, and has certified top doctors in the Fertile Foundations™ system 
• Founder of Madre Fertility, with a free Smart Fertility Analysis, to help you better understand blocks to fertility, and create a customized roadmap for the journey.
• Medical Advisor for Mira Fertility, Element, and Feminade - three awesome leaders in fertility & women’s health 

Don't miss out on this in-depth episode filled with practical advice and inspiration to help you on your fertility journey.

Let’s chat! I want to hear from you! Send me a voice memo with:

- what you loved

- what you want to see improve

- any guests you want me to bring on

- AND any questions you want me to cover on the podcast!

Did you know you can join my private community to support you in getting Fertile As F***? This is the place for live interactions, support, and learning on the fertility journey.

Want more amazing content? Join me on IG.

If you found this podcast episode useful, we’d love it if you could take 15 seconds to give us a positive review on whichever platform you’re listening to this...

Prepare for an extraordinary week ahead with Egg Meets Sperm's insightful fertility tip episodes! 

We're starting off the week with a deeply meaningful topic: "The Leading Cause of Fertility Issues and What You Can DO About It". 

Get ready to be captivated and motivated by the exceptional Dr Miranda Naylor as she shares her profound insights and invaluable perspectives in every tip episode! 

Stay tuned, invite your friends, and let's make this week filled with fertility wisdom and empowerment! 

Dr. Miranda Naylor, DO, DABFM, IFMCP is a board-certified Functional Medicine Physician and expert in women's health and fertility. She supports couples in getting and staying pregnant by identifying their unique barriers to optimal fertility and addressing them systematically using her proven method, the Fertility Restoration Method. She is located in Encinitas, CA and sees patients locally and virtually.

Gift to listeners:  Free fertility lab guide - https://drmirandanaylor.com/resources/fertility-lab-guide/

Follow Dr Naylor on: 

Facebook: @drmirandanaylor

IG: @drmirandanaylor

TT: @drmirandanaylor

Follow me on:

Instagram: @holisticfertilitydoctor

TikTok:  @holisticfertilitydoctor

Youtube:  @Holistic Fertility Expert

Facebook: Join our private Fertile AF tribe!

Prepare for an extraordinary week ahead with Egg Meets Sperm's insightful fertility tip episodes! 

We're starting off the week with a deeply meaningful topic: "The Leading Cause of Fertility Issues and What You Can DO About It". 

Get ready to be captivated and motivated by the exceptional Dr Miranda Naylor as she shares her profound insights and invaluable perspectives in every tip episode! 

Stay tuned, invite your friends, and let's make this week filled with fertility wisdom and empowerment! 

Dr. Miranda Naylor, DO, DABFM, IFMCP is a board-certified Functional Medicine Physician and expert in women's health and fertility. She supports couples in getting and staying pregnant by identifying their unique barriers to optimal fertility and addressing them systematically using her proven method, the Fertility Restoration Method. She is located in Encinitas, CA and sees patients locally and virtually.

Gift to listeners:  Free fertility lab guide - https://drmirandanaylor.com/resources/fertility-lab-guide/

Follow Dr Naylor on: 

Facebook: @drmirandanaylor

IG: @drmirandanaylor

TT: @drmirandanaylor

Follow me on:

Instagram: @holisticfertilitydoctor

TikTok:  @holisticfertilitydoctor

Youtube:  @Holistic Fertility Expert

Facebook: Join our private Fertile AF tribe!

Prepare for an extraordinary week ahead with Egg Meets Sperm's insightful fertility tip episodes! 

We're starting off the week with a deeply meaningful topic: "The Leading Cause of Fertility Issues and What You Can DO About It". 

Get ready to be captivated and motivated by the exceptional Dr Miranda Naylor as she shares her profound insights and invaluable perspectives in every tip episode! 

Stay tuned, invite your friends, and let's make this week filled with fertility wisdom and empowerment! 

Dr. Miranda Naylor, DO, DABFM, IFMCP is a board-certified Functional Medicine Physician and expert in women's health and fertility. She supports couples in getting and staying pregnant by identifying their unique barriers to optimal fertility and addressing them systematically using her proven method, the Fertility Restoration Method. She is located in Encinitas, CA and sees patients locally and virtually.

Gift to listeners:  Free fertility lab guide - https://drmirandanaylor.com/resources/fertility-lab-guide/

Follow Dr Naylor on: 

Facebook: @drmirandanaylor

IG: @drmirandanaylor

TT: @drmirandanaylor

Follow me on:

Instagram: @holisticfertilitydoctor

TikTok:  @holisticfertilitydoctor

Youtube:  @Holistic Fertility Expert

Facebook: Join our private Fertile AF tribe!

Join us this week as we dive into "The Leading Cause of Fertility Issues and What You Can DO About It" 

Prepare to be captivated and inspired by the exceptional Dr Miranda Naylor as she imparts her  insights and delivers invaluable perspectives on this crucial topic. 

Embark on a journey like no other and uncover the reasons behind the fertility challenges many face. 

Dr. Miranda Naylor, DO, DABFM, IFMCP is a board-certified Functional Medicine Physician and expert in women's health and fertility. She supports couples in getting and staying pregnant by identifying their unique barriers to optimal fertility and addressing them systematically using her proven method, the Fertility Restoration Method. She is located in Encinitas, CA and sees patients locally and virtually.

Gift to listeners: Free fertility lab guide - https://drmirandanaylor.com/resources/fertility-lab-guide/

Follow Dr Naylor on: 

Facebook: @drmirandanaylor

IG: @drmirandanaylor

TT: @drmirandanaylor

Follow me on:

Instagram: @holisticfertilitydoctor

TikTok:  @holisticfertilitydoctor

Youtube:  @Holistic Fertility Expert

Facebook: Join our private Fertile AF tribe!

Prepare for an extraordinary week ahead with Egg Meets Sperm's insightful fertility tip episodes! 

We're starting off the week with a deeply meaningful topic: "Gut - Hormone Connection". 

Get ready to be captivated and motivated by the exceptional Dr. Kelsey Stang as she shares her profound insights and invaluable perspectives in every tip episode! 

Stay tuned, invite your friends, and let's make this week filled with fertility wisdom and empowerment! 

Dr. Kelsey Stang is a licensed Naturopathic Physician who runs a thriving clinical practice focused on reproductive health & fertility. Through her Fertile Future program, she guides couples into healthy pregnancies through fertility education, healing hormone imbalances and helping couples conceive with confidence. She consults with medical professionals worldwide on hormone diagnostics, up to date treatment options & research.

Gift to listeners:  https://drkelseystang.clickfunnels.com/health-functional-fertility-checklist

Follow Dr Kelsey on:

https://www.instagram.com/drkelseystang/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/loveyourhormones

Follow me on:

Instagram: @holisticfertilitydoctor

TikTok:  @holisticfertilitydoctor

Youtube:  @Holistic Fertility Expert

Facebook: Join our private Fertile AF tribe!

Prepare for an extraordinary week ahead with Egg Meets Sperm's insightful fertility tip episodes! 

We're starting off the week with a deeply meaningful topic: "Gut - Hormone Connection". 

Get ready to be captivated and motivated by the exceptional Dr. Kelsey Stang as she shares her profound insights and invaluable perspectives in every tip episode! 

Stay tuned, invite your friends, and let's make this week filled with fertility wisdom and empowerment! 

Dr. Kelsey Stang is a licensed Naturopathic Physician who runs a thriving clinical practice focused on reproductive health & fertility. Through her Fertile Future program, she guides couples into healthy pregnancies through fertility education, healing hormone imbalances and helping couples conceive with confidence. She consults with medical professionals worldwide on hormone diagnostics, up to date treatment options & research.

Gift to listeners:  https://drkelseystang.clickfunnels.com/health-functional-fertility-checklist

Follow Dr Kelsey on:

https://www.instagram.com/drkelseystang/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/loveyourhormones

Follow me on:

Instagram: @holisticfertilitydoctor

TikTok:  @holisticfertilitydoctor

Youtube:  @Holistic Fertility Expert

Facebook: Join our private Fertile AF tribe!

Prepare for an extraordinary week ahead with Egg Meets Sperm's insightful fertility tip episodes! 

We're starting off the week with a deeply meaningful topic: "Gut - Hormone Connection". 

Get ready to be captivated and motivated by the exceptional Dr. Kelsey Stang as she shares her profound insights and invaluable perspectives in every tip episode! 

Stay tuned, invite your friends, and let's make this week filled with fertility wisdom and empowerment! 

Dr. Kelsey Stang is a licensed Naturopathic Physician who runs a thriving clinical practice focused on reproductive health & fertility. Through her Fertile Future program, she guides couples into healthy pregnancies through fertility education, healing hormone imbalances and helping couples conceive with confidence. She consults with medical professionals worldwide on hormone diagnostics, up to date treatment options & research.

Gift to listeners:  https://drkelseystang.clickfunnels.com/health-functional-fertility-checklist

Follow Dr Kelsey on:

https://www.instagram.com/drkelseystang/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/loveyourhormones

Follow me on:

Instagram: @holisticfertilitydoctor

TikTok:  @holisticfertilitydoctor

Youtube:  @Holistic Fertility Expert

Facebook: Join our private Fertile AF tribe!