Get Pregnant Naturally

In this episode, we dig into how to navigate the holiday season with low AMH/high FSH. The fertility journey can be all-encompassing, and the holiday season can be challenging. The pressure of the season may have you feeling overwhelmed or burnt out. Visiting friends and family and seeing coworkers who ask that intrusive and annoying question, "Do you have kids yet?" So many of us have been on the...

We're digging into how to improve egg quality if you have premature ovarian insufficiency or diminished ovarian reserve. When you have premature ovarian insufficiency or diminished ovarian reserve, you may have been told you have poor egg quality. This may have you scouring the internet, following egg-quality diets and taking a boatload of supplements. Before you start another diet or take one mor...

We're digging into how the immune system impacts fertility. To get pregnant and have a healthy pregnancy, we need a robust immune system. Pushing your body with hormones and medications is not the answer. This can lead to cancelled cycles, poor response to medications, abnormally tested embryos or pregnancy loss. Remember, the majority of us can get pregnant naturally. So, how do we boost our immu...

We're digging into how to reduce inflammation to get pregnant. I've been recording the Get Pregnant Naturally podcast for over 6 1/2 years. Everything we talk about on the podcast is designed to reduce inflammation in the body and improve pregnancy success. This episode gives us the foundational steps you can take right now to reduce inflammation that can disrupt hormones and interfere with ovulat...

We're digging into why panic attacks matter when TTC. One in ten adults have a panic attack each year, and they usually begin between 15-25. Anyone who has experienced a panic attack may feel like they're losing control or even dying. So, what do panic attacks have to do with your reproductive health? Panic attacks can be caused by nutrient deficiencies, mineral deficiencies, poor gut microbiome,...

We're digging into how to balance blood sugar when you are TTC. If your blood sugar is on a roller coaster every day, this can impact the menstrual cycle, disrupt ovulation, and negatively affect implantation. I know you may have been told that your blood sugar is normal. But is it optimal? Optimal biomarkers are needed for preconception health. You may be experiencing mood swings, poor sleep, sug...

We're digging into hormone replacement therapy and when/if you need to use it during the fertility journey. We get so many questions about hormone replacement therapy. Especially if you're dealing with low AMH and/or high FSH. You may be experiencing hot flashes, night sweats, insomnia, low libido, painful sex or mood swings. So, how do we know when to use hormone replacement therapy (HRT)? What i...

We're digging into how to boost estrogen levels naturally to improve pregnancy success. Many of us are struggling with symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats, low libido, and irregular or absent periods. Your doctor may have told you to rush to IVF or that donor eggs were your only hope. Maybe they told you to get on hormone replacement therapy (HRT) right away to protect your heart and your b...

We're digging into lipid replacement therapy while TTC. You may have heard of intralipid therapy. Many fertility clinics are offering this service to improve pregnancy outcomes (especially for recurrent pregnancy loss or elevated natural killer cells). Intralipids are synthetic and made from soybean, egg yolk, glycerine and water. Possible side effects are headache, dizziness, nausea, sweating, or...

We're digging into reproductive immunology and why this can help pregnancy outcomes. Reproductive immunology is a hot topic in the fertility space. There are some cutting-edge therapies that can help address diminished ovarian reserve, repeat miscarriage, elevated NK cells, positive antinuclear antibodies (ANA), secondary infertility and unexplained infertility. I've hosted the Get Pregnant Natura...

We're digging into how to know if IVF is the next step if you have low AMH/high FSH. If the majority of us can get pregnant naturally, why is there such a push to go to IVF? First of all, most doctors get little more than one week of nutrition training in medical school. They simply don't know the power of personalized lifestyle changes to improve pregnancy success. So, their go-to solution is med...

We're digging into how homocysteine impacts fertility. Our goal at Fab Fertile is to reduce inflammation in your body and boost your immune system so you can prepare for pregnancy success. But how can you tell if you have inflammation in the body? A good marker to get tested is your homocysteine. Optimal homocysteine levels are crucial for overall health and high levels can lead to inflammation. P...

When I polled our  Get Pregnant Naturally with Low AMH/High FSH Facebook group , they told me that their biggest struggle right now is what to eat to improve pregnancy success. There can be a lot of contradictory information about the right diet for fertility. Remember, generalized dietary recommendations such as carnivore, paleo, keto or vegan only waste time. We need a personalized approach beca...

We're digging into the top fertility supplement that you must have to improve pregnancy success this year Most people who are trying to conceive know that they need to take some supplements. After all, it's difficult to get essential nutrients from our food because the soil is so depleted. You've probably scoured the internet trying to determine which supplements will boost egg and sperm health. B...

We're digging into how functional genetics can improve pregnancy outcomes. At Fab Fertile, we've been offering genetic/genomic testing as part of our method for years. This genetic testing is very different from the testing you would receive from your doctor. When you go to a fertility clinic, they typically conduct karyotyping genetic testing to understand your ability to produce a healthy embryo...

We're digging into what IBS/SIBO has to do with reproductive health. So many of us are experiencing digestive complaints such as loose stools, constipation, bloating or gas. And while these may be common, they are certainly not normal. When you're trying to conceive, they are a clue to dig deeper. This is especially true if you've been diagnosed with the catch-all diagnosis of irritable bowel synd...

We're digging into why a continuous glucose monitor can help when TTC. Balancing blood sugar may not be on your radar when you have low AMH and or high FSH. At Fab Fertile HQ, it's one of the top themes we see with couples that have diminished ovarian reserve and premature ovarian insufficiency. You may even have signs of blood sugar imbalance, such as poor sleep, sugar cravings, feeling hangry, o...

We're digging into cancer prevention and having cancer while TTC. Many of us have been touched by cancer in some way. A cancer diagnosis can be an overwhelming experience and challenges individuals in ways that can be hard to imagine. Conventional medicine tells us that chemotherapy, radiation and surgery are the only treatment options. While those options may be suitable for some, there are alter...

We're digging into what you need to know if you have low AMH and want to get pregnant this year. Most people I speak with have their AMH (anti-Mullerian hormone) biomarker memorized. A low result can have you feeling confused and panicked about your next steps. But what if we are focusing on the wrong biomarker? After all, AMH does not predict egg quality or your body's ability to get pregnant nat...

We're digging into period health and how to regulate your menstrual cycle. A healthy menstrual cycle is essential for optimal fertility. Many of us are dealing with heavy cycles, light cycles, irregular cycles, anovulation, or amenorrhea. What are our periods telling us about our fertility? And how do we regulate our cycles to improve pregnancy success? Lisa Hendrickson-Jack is a certified Fertili...

We're digging into how the elimination diet can improve pregnancy success. A theme we see with low AMH and/or high FSH is food sensitivities. I know you've already made dietary changes. Maybe you took out gluten and dairy and didn't even notice a difference. So, you kept eating them. But you're still struggling to conceive. If you didn't notice any symptoms, you could still have underlying inflamm...

We're digging into how to improve your libido when you are TTC. When you're on the fertility journey, your focus may be on babymaking rather than lovemaking, with intimacy feeling more like a chore rather than experiencing true connection. Or what if your libido has been impacted, and you don't even want to have sex? But you're trying to conceive, and you have no idea how to reclaim the passion an...

We're digging into what to do after you've read It Starts With The Egg. Most people on the fertility journey have read It Starts with the Egg by Rebecca Fett. It has become the bible for egg health and the fertility community. The well-researched book includes actionable steps for diet, lifestyle, and supplement recommendations. However, the advice does skew towards IVF preparation rather than get...

We're digging into the impact of using Ozempic when you are TTC. Ozempic, a drug used to treat diabetes, is getting a lot of attention as celebrities have described using it to lose a lot of weight in short time frames. Search "Ozempic babies" on TikTok and you'll see quite a few videos declaring surprise pregnancies (Ozempic also reduces the efficacy of oral birth control). You may have been told...

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,...