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19th Sep 2024

Master Your Fertility: Essential Hormone Tests, Stress Solutions, and Expert Tips for Conception Success

Hey, it's Dr. Aumatma, host of Egg Meets Sperm, your go-to podcast for holistic fertility advice! In today’s episode, we dive into an insightful conversation about fertility, hormone testing, and the importance of understanding your body’s unique needs on the path to conception. I share my personal journey into fertility medicine, how I became passionate about supporting others in their fertility journeys, and some of the key science-based insights I’ve gathered along the way.

We cover the essential hormone tests like FSH, LH, estradiol, and AMH that are crucial for fertility, and how to properly interpret these results to optimize your chances of conceiving. I also discuss how toxins, stress, and mindset can deeply impact fertility and offer actionable tips to start making positive changes today!

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 

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

Key Topics Covered:

  • The story behind why I became a fertility expert
  • How hormone testing can reveal critical insights into your fertility
  • The importance of testing hormones on Cycle days 2, 3, or 4
  • How to interpret FSH, LH, estradiol, and AMH results
  • Why high FSH or LH could indicate deeper issues like PCOS
  • How toxins like chemicals in pads, tampons, and other everyday items impact fertility
  • Practical tips to detox your environment and boost fertility health
  • How mindset and stress play a huge role in reproductive health
  • The connection between adrenal health, thyroid function, and fertility
  • Why focusing on the right tests can save you time and money on your fertility journey

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Timestamps:

0:00 Introduction to Dr. Amatma & her fertility journey

3:00 How I became a fertility expert

7:30 The power of hormone testing for fertility

10:00 FSH, LH, and estradiol explained

13:45 The truth about AMH and what it really tells you

18:30 The connection between toxins and fertility

24:00 Essential steps to detox your environment for better fertility

28:45 Why stress and mindset matter for fertility

33:00 How to improve egg quality naturally

38:00 The role of nutrition and supplements in fertility health

43:30 How adrenal and thyroid health impact fertility

48:00 Practical tips to support your fertility journey naturally


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About the Podcast

Egg Meets Sperm
Because Fertility takes TWO.
Egg Meets Sperm: Because Fertility Takes Two.

Attention: Women and couples in their 30s & 40s, CEOs, high-achieving badasses. If you're struggling to conceive, there is likely a reason. On Egg Meets Sperm, Dr. Aumatma interviews leading experts in fertility & wellness to help you on your journey to parenthood.
Starting Season 3: Dr. Aumatma will also offer a short, informative masterclass. If you want to get answers to your burning questions, send them here: https://www.speakpipe.com/EggMeetsSpermPodcast

This podcast is for you if:
* You are a BADASS - which also means you're a high-achiever, sometimes with a tendency towards wanting control, being a "boss" and carrying the world on your shoulders
* "infertility" makes you feel powerless and hopeless
* You're not sure there's anything you can do to help get your pregnant
* You are seeking alternatives to IVF, IUI, and Ovulation induction
* Your hormones are all over the place
* You have been diagnosed with PCOS, Endometriosis, Unexplained infertility
* You've suffered from Pregnancy loss and were told it's normal
* You and your partner are a power couple that wants to bring an incredible child into this world
* You are into natural & holistic approaches
* You want to do everything in your power to get pregnant
* You have experienced a loss and are ready to take your power back

Let's GO! Let's get you FertileAF so that you can have the family you dream of!

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