Listener Q&A with Your Fertility Bestie, Dr. Kalea Wattles

You asked, Dr. Kalea answered! This episode is dedicated to listener questions - girl talk with a doctor twist! Here are the questions covered in this episode: 

• ( 0:41) At what point in the menstrual cycle should we measure hormones?
• (4:54) How does low estrogen impact fertility?
• (9:59) Why was my period so short?
• (13:15) What are your optimal levels for FSH and LH?
• (15:06) How do we know when we will ovulate when using ovulation predictor kits?
• (20:54) Can an OPK be used as a pregnancy test?
• (25:04) If I am prescribed progesterone to support my luteal phase, will that continue on into pregnancy?
• (28:10) How do I know if I have a gut issue if I don’t have obvious gut symptoms, like constipation or bloating?
• (39:35) Should I take Mucinex for my cervical fluid?
• (40:59) Can you talk about cervical position and fertility?
• (44:28) Is it normal to spot during ovulation?
• (46:18) How do I find a functional medicine doctor?

Thank you to everyone for tuning in to Functional Fertility in 2023. Can't wait to see you in 2024!!