Join HeHe as she welcomes Ashe to the show to dive into the latest insights on fertility, specifically focusing on egg and follicle quality. They discuss the science behind egg development, the impact of lifestyle and diet on fertility, and the critical role of follicle health. Ashe also debunks common myths and emphasizes the importance of understanding the broader endocrine system, digestive health, and stress management for optimal fertility. Whether you're preparing for conception or just curious about reproductive health, this episode...
Join HeHe as she welcomes Ashe to the show to dive into the latest insights on fertility, specifically focusing on egg and follicle quality. They discuss the science behind egg development, the impact of lifestyle and diet on fertility, and the critical role of follicle health. Ashe also debunks common myths and emphasizes the importance of understanding the broader endocrine system, digestive health, and stress management for optimal fertility. Whether you're preparing for conception or just curious about reproductive health, this episode is packed with valuable information.
Expanding Topics: From Pregnancy to Fertility
Understanding Egg Quality
Defining Egg Quality
The Science Behind Egg Development
Follicle Development and Its Importance
Impact of Lifestyle on Follicle Health
The Role of Supplements and Probiotics
Testing and Personalized Recommendations
Exploring DUTCH and GI Map Tests
Understanding the DUTCH Test
Adrenal Health and Hormone Metabolism
When to Consider the DUTCH Test
Alternative Hormone Testing Methods
Introduction to the GI Map
The Importance of Individualized Functional Testing
Cycle Day Three Blood Test Explained
Recognizing Digestive Health Symptoms
Improving Bowel Movements
Stress and Egg Quality
Toxic Load and Generational Fertility
Guest Bio:
Ashe Milkovic is a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and Functional Hormone Health Expert. As the founder and CEO of The International Association for Functional Hormone Health, Ashe strives to make advancements in women's health accessible by teaching tools and strategies to health professionals to expand their knowledge, skill sets, and practices in functional hormone health. Through her association, Ashe is on a mission to educate, collaborate, and create a thriving community of skilled practitioners that are passionate in helping to transform the lives of women all over the globe.
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Visual of follicle development discussed: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK278951/figure/morpho-physio-ovary_f_morpho-physio-ovary_figure1/#:~:text=It%20takes%20~290%20days%20for,)%20or%20gonadotropin%2Ddependent%20period.
Book mentioned: https://www.amazon.com/Deep-Nutrition-Your-Genes-Traditional/dp/1250113822
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