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Low AMH, high FSH, two miscarriages, told donor eggs were her only option. At 43, she conceived naturally. Here's what her clinic missed before the donor egg recommendation.

This episode is for the woman sitting with a donor egg recommendation. Low AMH or high FSH on the chart. Failed IVF or recurrent miscarriage in the history. A clinic that said the numbers leave you no other options.

Sarah Clark walks through the case of a 43-year-old client whose REI told her IVF or donor eggs were her only realistic path. Her FSH was 13.6. Her AMH was low. She had two pregnancy losses behind her. The diagnosis of diminished ovarian reserve was not wrong. The numbers were what they were. What had not happened was a structured investigation of why those numbers looked the way they did and whether the rest of the picture had been missed.

Eighteen months later, she was pregnant naturally with her own eggs.

What the clinic had not investigated was a long list. Her TSH was 3. Accepted as normal, but well above the range her own REI would have flagged before IVF prep. A full thyroid panel was never run.

Her stool DNA test showed H. pylori, an infection that impairs nutrient absorption and drives inflammation. She had been gluten-free everywhere else for years, but she had been taking a weekly communion wafer every Sunday without realizing it counted. The cabergoline she was on was lowering her cholesterol and impairing her ability to make sex hormones.

Her male partner had not been worked up. His semen analysis showed low volume and low concentration. His blood sugar was elevated. His kidney markers showed stress.

The vaginal microbiome had not been tested. The seminal microbiome had not been tested. Her night sweats and disrupted sleep had been mentioned and dismissed.

Her case is not a guarantee that anyone else will get the same outcome. Every case is different. The patterns we found in hers may not be the patterns in yours. But the principle holds: a diagnosis of diminished ovarian reserve, low AMH, or high FSH is a starting point for further investigation, not a complete picture of what is possible.

What this episode covers:

• Why low AMH and high FSH are not the complete picture when donor eggs are recommended
• Why a TSH of 3 is not normal for fertility even when a clinic accepts it
• How H. pylori, hidden gluten, and gut infections affect egg quality and miscarriage risk
• What a full male partner workup looks like when there has been pregnancy loss or implantation failure
• What a structured second opinion covers when you have been told IVF or donor eggs are your only path

This episode is for you if:

• You have low AMH, high FSH, or a diminished ovarian reserve diagnosis
• You have had a failed IVF cycle, recurrent miscarriage, or implantation failure
• You have been told donor eggs are your next step and you are not ready to agree before you understand what was actually evaluated
• You are in your late 30s or 40s and want to understand whether natural pregnancy with your own eggs is still possible

Timestamps:

[00:00] Low AMH, High FSH, Donor Eggs Recommended at 43

[01:30] Functional Fertility Testing vs Standard REI Workup

[03:00] Thyroid and Fertility: Why TSH 3 Is Not Normal

[04:30] Cabergoline, Cholesterol, and Sex Hormone Production

[06:00] H. pylori, Hidden Gluten, and Gut Infections in Low AMH Cases

[08:00] Vaginal Microbiome and Implantation in Recurrent Miscarriage

[09:30] Male Partner Workup: Seminal Microbiome and Sperm Health

[11:00] Night Sweats, Sleep Disruption, and the Nervous System

[12:30] Constipation, Liver Function, and Hormone Clearance

[14:00] Pregnant Naturally at 43: The 18-Month Timeline

Take action:

If you have been told donor eggs are your only option and you want a structured review of your timeline, your labs, and your IVF history before the next decision, the Functional Fertility Second Opinion is where that review happens.

👉 Apply for a Functional Fertility Second Opinion: https://fabfertile.com/pages/book

Not sure what has been fully evaluated in your workup? Download the free Embryo Audit Checklist to map your past cycles and labs and see what may have been missed.

👉 Download the Embryo Audit Checklist: https://fabfertile.com/pages/embryo-audit-checklist

Or message the team directly: hello@fabfertile.ca, subject line FERTILE to apply for a second opinion or CHECKLIST for the audit.

About the Host

Sarah Clark is the founder of Fab Fertile and host of Get Pregnant Naturally: A Functional Fertility Second Opinion, a podcast with over one million downloads.

For over a decade, Sarah and her functional fertility team have worked with couples navigating low AMH, high FSH, diminished ovarian reserve, failed IVF, embryo arrest, implantation failure, and recurrent pregnancy loss, reviewing functional labs and patterns that standard care often misses.

This episode is a re-aired case study originally shared in 2025. Client details have been anonymized.

Most women with low AMH and high FSH get one of two answers about their iron: "it's fine," or "it's low, here's a supplement." Both leave the real problem untouched. Failed transfers, failed IVF cycles, miscarriage, irregular cycles, exhaustion that won't lift, and nobody asking why the iron is low in the first place. This episode shows you what the full iron panel actually reveals.

In this episode, Sarah Clark sits down with Fab Fertile clinical advisor Katy Bradbury (registered nurse and nutritional therapist) to break down the iron panel every woman trying to conceive should be looking at. Not just the one number your doctor checked, but the full picture. They get into why the standard iron prescription is one of the worst forms you can take, why high dose iron can actually make things worse, and why symptoms you've been told are unrelated (brittle nails, cold hands, hair loss, ice cravings, exhaustion) could all be pointing at the same thing.

What you'll learn:

• The full iron panel every woman trying to conceive should request, and what the numbers actually mean
• Why being told "your iron is fine" off one number is missing the picture
• The link between low iron and failed transfers, miscarriage, irregular periods, and pregnancy complications
• Why low iron is so common with low AMH, high FSH, DOR, and POI
• The thyroid and iron connection most doctors miss, especially with Hashimoto's and hypothyroidism
• Hidden reasons your iron is low even when you're eating well: gut infections, H. pylori, SIBO, low stomach acid, celiac, heavy periods
• Why the standard iron prescription often makes you constipated, nauseous, and no better off
• What to take instead, and why every other day often works better than every day
• Iron rich foods that actually move the needle, plus the foods and drinks blocking your absorption without you knowing
• The thyroid medication timing rule nobody tells you about

This conversation is for women navigating low AMH, high FSH, DOR, or POI who have been told their iron is fine without anyone running the full panel. It's also for women who have been on iron supplements for years without anyone asking why the iron got low to begin with, and for anyone who has had a failed transfer, a miscarriage, or a failed IVF cycle and is trying to figure out what was missed.

Not sure what's been fully evaluated?

Download the free Embryo Audit Checklist to map your past cycles and labs so you can see what's been looked at and what may have been missed. 👉 Download the Embryo Audit Checklist here.

Ready to go deeper? If you want an expert review of your labs, IVF history, and full health picture before your next cycle, this is where we start. 👉 Apply for a Functional Fertility Second Opinion here.

About the host: I'm Sarah Clark, founder of Fab Fertile and host of Get Pregnant Naturally, a podcast with over 1 million downloads. My team works with couples navigating low AMH and failed IVF, reviewing functional lab results including gut microbiome, food sensitivity, vaginal microbiome, nutrigenomics, HTMA, DUTCH, toxin testing, and bloodwork, alongside nervous system work, to help identify patterns that may not have been considered. We work alongside your medical team, not instead of them.

Subscribe to Get Pregnant Naturally for weekly episodes on fertility optimization, IVF preparation, and the lab work your doctor probably isn't running.

Originally aired October 22, 2022. Rebroadcast for our growing community navigating low AMH, high FSH, and DOR.

Keywords: iron and fertility, low iron and miscarriage, iron and failed IVF, iron and failed transfer, anemia trying to conceive, low AMH iron, high FSH iron, DOR iron deficiency, POI iron, iron and pregnancy loss, iron and Hashimoto's, iron and hypothyroidism, why is my iron low, ferritin trying to conceive, Sarah Clark, Fab Fertile, Get Pregnant Naturally

Timestamps:

00:00 Why this episode matters if you have low AMH, high FSH, DOR, POI, or have had a failed transfer or miscarriage

02:00 Why iron matters for getting and staying pregnant: ovulation, miscarriage, and pregnancy complications

03:00 Why the standard "you're anemic, take this supplement" approach misses the bigger picture

06:00 Hereditary anemia and why some women look fine on paper but aren't

07:00 Symptoms of low iron most women don't connect: fatigue, hair loss, cold hands, brittle nails, ice cravings

11:00 The full iron panel every woman trying to conceive should request

15:00 The thyroid and iron connection: why Hashimoto's and hypothyroidism almost always need iron checked

17:00 Heavy periods, blood loss, and ruling out internal bleeding before anything else

19:00 Why your gut decides whether iron actually gets absorbed: H. pylori, SIBO, low stomach acid, celiac, Crohn's

23:00 When pregnancy, breastfeeding, endurance training, and even turmeric can drain your iron stores

26:00 The thyroid medication timing rule, plus the foods and drinks blocking your absorption

28:00 Iron rich foods that actually work: grass fed red meat, organ meats, salmon, dark leafy greens, blackstrap molasses

33:00 What to take instead of the standard iron prescription, and why every other day often works better

35:00 The vitamin C piece, and why store bought orange juice doesn't count

36:00 Final thoughts: get the full iron panel as part of your fertility workup

Most couples do not walk into IVF lightly.

By the time you reach a cycle, you have likely changed your diet, added supplements, tried acupuncture, adjusted your lifestyle, and done everything you were told might help.

And yet, stimulation begins, and the outcome feels underwhelming.

Here's the biological reality: egg and sperm development are influenced during the 90 days before a cycle ever starts. Follicles recruited at stimulation were already developing months earlier. During that window, metabolic signaling, inflammatory load, hormonal communication, and stress physiology quietly set the ceiling for response.

When outcomes disappoint, protocols are often adjusted. Doses increase. Supplements stack. Timelines shorten.

But stimulation does not create egg quality. It recruits what has already been developing.

In this episode, we clarify the difference between preparing for IVF and auditing biological readiness so your next decision is informed, not reactive.

• Why egg and sperm quality are shaped months before retrieval

• How metabolic instability and inflammation influence follicle recruitment

• Why adding support without removing interference often changes very little

• The difference between execution and systems readiness

• How a functional systems lens protects time, energy, and future cycles

I'm Sarah Clark, founder of Fab Fertile and host of Get Pregnant Naturally. For over a decade, my team and I have reviewed hundreds of low AMH and failed IVF cases using functional testing alongside conventional fertility care. We specialize in helping couples identify the physiological patterns driving poor outcomes so decisions are grounded in interpretation, not guesswork.

If you've been moving from cycle to cycle without a clear way to evaluate what's actually been addressed, I created a free resource called the Embryo Audit Checklist. It helps you organize past cycles and labs so you can see what's been looked at and what may not have been considered yet. Access it here.

👉 Start with a Functional Fertility Second Opinion
If you want an expert review of your labs, IVF history, and full health picture to identify patterns being missed, this is the smartest first step before another cycle.

Learn more and apply here.

TImestamps

[00:00] Why IVF Really Starts 90 Days Before Stimulation
Understanding follicle development timing and why egg and sperm quality are shaped months before retrieval.

[01:00] The 3 Biological Patterns That Limit IVF Success
An overview of ovarian signaling, inflammation, and metabolic readiness before a cycle begins.

[02:00] Why Stimulation Medications Don't Create Egg Quality
How IVF drugs recruit existing follicles rather than improve underlying egg quality.

[03:00] Inflammation and hs-CRP: What Gets Missed Before IVF
How elevated inflammatory markers can quietly influence follicle recruitment and embryo development.

[04:00] When Pre-IVF Prep Becomes Busy Work
Why stacking supplements without investigating root physiological drivers rarely changes outcomes.

[04:45] Blood Sugar, Gut Health, and Immune Signaling Before IVF
How metabolic instability and immune activation affect egg and sperm quality.

[05:30] Stress Physiology and Cortisol Dominance in Fertility
The impact of chronic nervous system activation on ovarian signaling and implantation.

[06:00] Preparing for IVF vs Auditing Biological Readiness
The difference between assuming the plan is correct and evaluating whether the body is ready.

[06:30] Is Now the Right Time to Push the System?
Why timing matters before deploying another IVF cycle.

[07:00] The Embryo Audit Checklist and Functional Fertility Second Opinion
How to review your labs, IVF history, and systems patterns before making another high-stakes decision.

We're digging into what mineral levels mean for your fertility.

Minerals are the body's spark plugs and are essential for reproductive health.

But poor diet, alcohol, medications, and stress can deplete your vital mineral stores.

So, if you have brittle hair/nails, mouth ulcers/cracks in the corners of your lips, bleeding gums, poor night vision, dandruff, fatigue, weakness, red bumps on the skin, restless leg syndrome, dry skin, or hair loss (frankly, the list goes on…) there may be a mineral deficiency.

The right balance of minerals in our body is essential for optimal health.

I know you've been told that the low AMH and high FSH diagnosis is the end of the line.

However, we are focusing on the wrong biomarkers.

Let's learn how to take simple steps that balance our minerals to restore our reproductive health.

I'm excited to welcome Terra Vitiello. Terra is a Functional Fertility Practitioner who has dedicated her career to helping couples grow their families naturally. She is the creator of the Fertility-Ready Roadmap Program, the author of Before the Bump Supplement Guidebook, and a clinical advisor for the HTMA test.

In this episode, you'll learn:

1) The top 7 minerals that impact fertility and how to ensure your body is not deficient

2) What depletes our minerals and simple steps (using diet/lifestyle and targeted supplementation) that can bring our levels into the optimal range (which is essential for reproductive health)

3) How to measure your minerals and what is often missed at your conventional doctor's visit

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RESOURCES:

Fab Fertile Method https://www.fabfertile.com/what-we-do/

Connect with Terra Vitiello

Website: https://thefertilitymovement.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.fertility.movement/

Ultimate Guide to Getting Pregnant This Year If You Have Low AMH/High FSH - https://fabfertile.clickfunnels.com/optinvbzjfsii

Ultimate Diet for Egg and Sperm Health - https://fabfertile.com/blogs/podcasts/the-ultimate-diet-for-egg-and-sperm-health

Want to Get Pregnant This Year - https://fabfertile.com/blogs/podcasts/want-to-get-pregnant-this-year

Top Fertility Supplements You Need To Get Pregnant This Year - Access your free guide here at www.suppguideffl.com

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Where should I start to optimize pregnancy success?

Get started with the Fertility Preparation Bundle (US residents only) here https://fabfertile.com/products/fertility-preparation-bundle and use code LAUNCH15 to save 15%.

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Get your free copy of our Spring Fertility Recipe Guide (includes 5-day meal plan/grocery shopping list, all free from the TOP allergens) at https://www.fertilitydietfreebie.com/. 

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Join my FREE Facebook group and get my training on HOW to improve pregnancy success with your own eggs.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/451444518397946

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Check out https://www.fabfertile.com/blogs/podcasts/why-a-mineral-deficiency-matters-when-you-are-trying-to-conceive-with-terra-vitiello/

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Please note when promoting a product, we only select products that either Sarah Clark or her team has tried and believe are beneficial for someone who is TTC. We may receive a small commission.

We're digging into the essential testing needed for preconception health.

It may feel overwhelming when you are trying to conceive with all the contradictory advice out there.

But what if your doctor is missing critical testing that can fast-track your chances of pregnancy success?

It's not about waiting until you've tried for more than one year if you're under 35 or six months if you're over 35. That's outdated advice that only keeps you stuck.

It's about taking charge of your health now to optimize preconception health and get pregnant.

So, what tests will help you understand your reproductive health so you can prepare your body in the best way for your baby?

I'm excited to welcome Alexandria DeVito to the podcast. Alexandria is the CEO of Poplin, the first pre-pregnancy wellness company of its kind, and a functional nutritionist specializing in fertility and preconception health.

In this episode, you'll learn:

1) What tests to ask for if you're planning to get pregnant

2) Our take on AMH testing and which markers are more important to test

3) Which biomarkers you need to ask to be tested (these are regularly missed), and why they are so crucial for preconception health

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RESOURCES:

Fab Fertile Method https://www.fabfertile.com/what-we-do/

Connect with Alexandria DeVito

Alexandria DeVito's Book | 9 Months Is Not Enough: The Ultimate Pre-pregnancy Checklist to Create a Baby-Ready Body and Build Generational Health https://9monthsisnotenough.com/

Poplin: the first pre-pregnancy wellness company for couples - use code GPN10 for 10% off (US residents only) https://getpoplin.com/

Ultimate Guide to Getting Pregnant This Year If You Have Low AMH/High FSH - https://fabfertile.clickfunnels.com/optinvbzjfsii

Ultimate Diet for Egg and Sperm Health - https://fabfertile.com/blogs/podcasts/the-ultimate-diet-for-egg-and-sperm-health

Want to Get Pregnant This Year - https://fabfertile.com/blogs/podcasts/want-to-get-pregnant-this-year

Top Fertility Supplements You Need To Get Pregnant This Year - Access your free guide here at www.suppguideffl.com

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Where should I start to optimize pregnancy success?

Get started with the Fertility Preparation Bundle (US residents only) here https://fabfertile.com/products/fertility-preparation-bundle and use code LAUNCH15 to save 15%.

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Get your free copy of our Spring Fertility Recipe Guide (includes 5-day meal plan/grocery shopping list, all free from the TOP allergens) at https://www.fertilitydietfreebie.com/. 

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Join my FREE Facebook group and get my training on HOW to improve pregnancy success with your own eggs.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/451444518397946

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Check out https://www.fabfertile.com/blogs/podcasts/essential-tests-to-optimize-preconception-health-that-your-doctor-wont-tell-you-about-with-alexandria-devito/

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Please note when promoting a product, we only select products that either Sarah Clark or her team has tried and believe are beneficial for someone who is TTC. We may receive a small commission.

We're digging into how to know if IVF is the next step if you have low AMH/high FSH.

Most of us focus on the AMH and FSH levels.

After all, your REI may have told you that IVF is your only hope.

But what if there was a proven method to naturally improve AMH and FSH levels?

A method that, when followed, dramatically increases pregnancy success with your own eggs.

What we see with low AMH and/or high FSH when a couple selects IVF (without making targeted diet/lifestyle changes) is cancelled cycles, poor response to medications, poor embryo quality, and miscarriages.

Couples share these stories with me daily.

I don't want you to go through the emotional and financial heartache of failed IVF.

Let's discuss how to know if/when IVF is right for you if you have low AMH and/or high FSH.

This episode is for you if:

You've tried diet/lifestyle changes, and you feel like IVF is the next step

You're not sure how to optimize successful IVF

You feel like something is being missed, but your REI keeps telling you that you're running out of time

You've already experienced failed IVF, and they want to rush you again to another retrieval and/or transfer (sometimes with the same protocol)

You feel hesitant to rush back in again without making targeted changes to your health

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RESOURCES:

Fab Fertile Method https://www.fabfertile.com/what-we-do/

Ultimate Guide to Getting Pregnant This Year If You Have Low AMH/High FSH - https://fabfertile.clickfunnels.com/optinvbzjfsii

Ultimate Diet for Egg and Sperm Health - https://fabfertile.com/blogs/podcasts/the-ultimate-diet-for-egg-and-sperm-health

Want to Get Pregnant This Year - https://fabfertile.com/blogs/podcasts/want-to-get-pregnant-this-year

Top Fertility Supplements You Need To Get Pregnant This Year - Access your free guide here at www.suppguideffl.com

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Where should I start to optimize pregnancy success?

Get started with the Fertility Preparation Bundle (US residents only) here https://fabfertile.com/products/fertility-preparation-bundle and use code LAUNCH15 to save 15%.

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Get your free copy of our Spring Fertility Recipe Guide (includes 5-day meal plan/grocery shopping list, all free from the TOP allergens) at https://www.fertilitydietfreebie.com/. 

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Join my FREE Facebook group and get my training on HOW to improve pregnancy success with your own eggs.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/451444518397946

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Check out https://www.fabfertile.com/blogs/podcasts/how-to-increase-amh-levels-naturally-before-starting-ivf/

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Please note when promoting a product, we only select products that either Sarah Clark or her team has tried and believe are beneficial for someone who is TTC. We may receive a small commission.

We're digging into how to improve pregnancy success over 40.

Getting pregnant over 40 may have you feeling panicked.

After all, the fertility industry tells us our fertility falls off a cliff after 40.

While we can't ignore that fertility declines with age, there are specific steps you can take to improve egg quality in your 40s.

Let's discuss how to improve egg quality and reduce pregnancy loss when you're TTC in your 40s.

Katy Bradbury is a registered nurse and nutritional therapist and is part of my team at Fab Fertile. She is an integral part of our Couples Coaching program, which uses functional lab testing, diet, and lifestyle changes to dramatically improve conception. If you are struggling with infertility, your body is desperately trying to tell you something. Focusing on your health will either help you get pregnant naturally or, if you do need to go to the fertility clinic, it will improve your chances of success.

In this episode, you'll learn:

1) The risks of pregnancy over 40 and how you can improve your chances of pregnancy success

2) The exact diet for you if you're in your 40s to optimize egg health and reduce the risk of miscarriage

3) The role of stress, blood sugar, thyroid and gut health for women in their 40s and how to improve fertility

4) The top theme we see with women in their 40s and simple strategies to improve your reproductive health

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RESOURCES:

Fab Fertile Method https://www.fabfertile.com/what-we-do/

Ultimate Guide to Getting Pregnant This Year If You Have Low AMH/High FSH - https://fabfertile.clickfunnels.com/optinvbzjfsii

Ultimate Diet for Egg and Sperm Health - https://fabfertile.com/blogs/podcasts/the-ultimate-diet-for-egg-and-sperm-health

Want to Get Pregnant This Year - https://fabfertile.com/blogs/podcasts/want-to-get-pregnant-this-year

Top Fertility Supplements You Need To Get Pregnant This Year - Access your free guide here at www.suppguideffl.com

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Where should I start to optimize pregnancy success?

Get started with the Fertility Preparation Bundle (US residents only) here https://fabfertile.com/products/fertility-preparation-bundle and use code LAUNCH15 to save 15%.

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Get your free copy of our Spring Fertility Recipe Guide (includes 5-day meal plan/grocery shopping list, all free from the TOP allergens) at https://www.fertilitydietfreebie.com/. 

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Join my FREE Facebook group and get my training on HOW to improve pregnancy success with your own eggs.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/451444518397946

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Check out https://www.fabfertile.com/blogs/podcasts/top-tips-to-improve-pregnancy-success-in-the-40s/

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Please note when promoting a product, we only select products that either Sarah Clark or her team has tried and believe are beneficial for someone who is TTC. We may receive a small commission.

We're digging into what thinning/shedding hair means for reproductive health.

Being told that hair shedding or thinning is normal is frustrating, especially when trying to conceive.

If you notice a noticeable change in your hair, this is a clue to examine your health more closely.

It's not about selecting the right shampoo or serum (although this can help). It's about determining why your hair is shedding or thinning in the first place.

Medical gaslighting is real, and being told changes in your hair are normal (nothing to worry about) is not helpful.

If you are TTC and your hair is experiencing changes, it's time to figure out why so you can improve your hair and your fertility.

I'm excited to welcome Julie Olson to the podcast. Julie is a triple-certified nutritionist and functional medicine expert, named a "Top 23 Expert to Watch in the Health & Wellness Space" by the Los Angeles Tribune Magazine, host of the "Healthy Body, Healthy Hair: The Truth About Hair Loss" summit.

In this episode, you'll learn:

1) What is normal hair shedding, and what type of hair loss needs to be investigated further

2) Reasons for hair loss and solutions to help (once addressed, this improves pregnancy success, too).

3) Biomarkers to ensure are optimal to prevent hair loss and restore hair growth

4) Nutrition, supplements, serums and shampoo to help with hair loss

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RESOURCES:

Fab Fertile Method https://www.fabfertile.com/what-we-do/

Julie Olson's Free Guide | Strategies for Regrowing Your Hair Naturally
https://fortitudefunctionalnutrition.com/roadmap-to-healthy-hair

Ultimate Guide to Getting Pregnant This Year If You Have Low AMH/High FSH - https://fabfertile.clickfunnels.com/optinvbzjfsii

Ultimate Diet for Egg and Sperm Health - https://fabfertile.com/blogs/podcasts/the-ultimate-diet-for-egg-and-sperm-health

Want to Get Pregnant This Year - https://fabfertile.com/blogs/podcasts/want-to-get-pregnant-this-year

Top Fertility Supplements You Need To Get Pregnant This Year - Access your free guide here at www.suppguideffl.com

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Where should I start to optimize pregnancy success?

Get started with the Fertility Preparation Bundle (US residents only) here https://fabfertile.com/products/fertility-preparation-bundle and use code LAUNCH15 to save 15%.

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Get your free copy of our Spring Fertility Recipe Guide (includes 5-day meal plan/grocery shopping list, all free from the TOP allergens) at https://www.fertilitydietfreebie.com/. 

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Join my FREE Facebook group and get my training on HOW to improve pregnancy success with your own eggs.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/451444518397946

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Check out https://www.fabfertile.com/blogs/podcasts/what-hair-loss-has-to-do-with-preconception-health-and-how-to-restore-your-hair-and-fertility-with-julie-olson/

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Please note when promoting a product, we only select products that either Sarah Clark or her team has tried and believe are beneficial for someone who is TTC. We may receive a small commission.

We're digging into anxiety and how this impacts reproductive health.

A theme we see with low AMH and high FSH is mood problems such as anxiety.

There can be situational anxiety from being on the fertility journey, such as feeling worried, overwhelmed or impatient.

And there can also be anxiety that we may have dealt with our whole lives.

We get hyper-focused on our mental health diagnosis, and this may be a clue as to why we are struggling to conceive.

When we rebalance the nervous system, our reproductive health comes back into balance.

Today, I'm excited to welcome Dr. Traci Potterf to the podcast. Dr Traci is a Functional Health anxiety detective. She helps growth-minded professionals overwhelmed by anxiety to find and fix the hidden causes with natural solutions so they can live a limitless life at peace in their own skin.

In this episode, you'll learn:

1) Why the gut-brain connection matters for someone on the fertility journey, and why the gut is referred to as the second brain

2) The most common causes of anxiety (we discuss factors that influence brain health, such as digestion, microbiome imbalances/infections, blood sugar imbalance, adrenal dysfunction, thyroid problems, hormone imbalance and nutrient deficiencies) and why this matters if you are trying to get pregnant naturally

3) The conventional approach to treat anxiety and how the functional approach can begin to regulate the nervous system and balance your mood (which helps with reproductive health)

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RESOURCES:

Fab Fertile Method https://www.fabfertile.com/what-we-do/

Access your Magic Brain Trick Meditation from Dr. Traci Potterf: https://innergeniushealth.com/

Ultimate Guide to Getting Pregnant This Year If You Have Low AMH/High FSH - https://fabfertile.clickfunnels.com/optinvbzjfsii

Ultimate Diet for Egg and Sperm Health - https://fabfertile.com/blogs/podcasts/the-ultimate-diet-for-egg-and-sperm-health

Want to Get Pregnant This Year - https://fabfertile.com/blogs/podcasts/want-to-get-pregnant-this-year

Top Fertility Supplements You Need To Get Pregnant This Year - Access your free guide here at www.suppguideffl.com

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Where should I start to optimize pregnancy success?

Get started with the Fertility Preparation Bundle (US residents only) here https://fabfertile.com/products/fertility-preparation-bundle and use code LAUNCH15 to save 15%.

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Get your free copy of our Spring Fertility Recipe Guide (includes 5-day meal plan/grocery shopping list, all free from the TOP allergens) at https://www.fertilitydietfreebie.com/. 

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Join my FREE Facebook group and get my training on HOW to improve pregnancy success with your own eggs.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/451444518397946

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Check out https://www.fabfertile.com/blogs/podcasts/why-getting-to-the-bottom-of-your-anxiety-can-optimize-fertility-and-improve-pregnancy-success-with-dr-traci-potterf/

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Please note when promoting a product, we only select products that either Sarah Clark or her team has tried and believe are beneficial for someone who is TTC. We may receive a small commission.

We're digging into how skin conditions impact your ability to conceive.

If you're struggling with skin issues such as psoriasis, eczema, acne, rashes or hives, this is a clue for you when you're TTC.

The body does not work in silos even though conventional medicine has us believe that we need to see a different specialist (i.e. dermatologist, REI, gastroenterologist etc.) for every ailment, and no one stops to think it's all connected.

Skin conditions are a HUGE clue as to why you may struggle to conceive.

It is time to look at your whole body and not just treat the skin condition with topical creams and medication that does not address the underlying reason (hence, the skin issue just comes back).

The skin is a reflection of the gut microbiome, and the gut is highly tied to the health of the ovaries.

Today, I'm excited to welcome Sururat Coulibaly. Sururat is a mother, enthusiastic traveller, and functional wellness practitioner and coach who specializes in skin wellness. She founded The Holistic Skin Coach and Celebrate Wellness and developed the "Clear Skin Reset Program."

In this episode, you'll learn:

1) What skin conditions mean for fertility and how to address them (which ultimately improves reproductive health)

2) How food sensitivities impact skin health and why nutrient deficiencies are commonly missed

3) Some hidden root causes of chronic skin rashes such as psoriasis, eczema, rosacea and hives. 

4) What biomarkers you need to know about that can shift the needle that your dermatologist will not tell you about 

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RESOURCES:

Fab Fertile Method https://www.fabfertile.com/what-we-do/

Download Sururat Coulibaly's FREE GUIDE: Transform Itchy, Flaky Skin - https://www.theholisticskincoach.com/clear-skin

Ultimate Guide to Getting Pregnant This Year If You Have Low AMH/High FSH - https://fabfertile.clickfunnels.com/optinvbzjfsii

Ultimate Diet for Egg and Sperm Health - https://fabfertile.com/blogs/podcasts/the-ultimate-diet-for-egg-and-sperm-health

Want to Get Pregnant This Year - https://fabfertile.com/blogs/podcasts/want-to-get-pregnant-this-year

Top Fertility Supplements You Need To Get Pregnant This Year - Access your free guide here at www.suppguideffl.com

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Where should I start to optimize pregnancy success?

Get started with the Fertility Preparation Bundle (US residents only) here https://fabfertile.com/products/fertility-preparation-bundle and use code LAUNCH15 to save 15%.

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Get your free copy of our Spring Fertility Recipe Guide (includes 5-day meal plan/grocery shopping list, all free from the TOP allergens) at https://www.fertilitydietfreebie.com/. 

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Join my FREE Facebook group and get my training on HOW to improve pregnancy success with your own eggs.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/451444518397946

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Check out https://www.fabfertile.com/blogs/podcasts/why-addressing-psoriasis-acne-rashes-eczema-can-improve-pregnancy-success-with-sururat-coulibaly/

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