MYF 93 | Question & Answer Session 6 with Kristin
Welcome to Episode 93!
In episode 93, I answer a series of questions I've received recently from listeners! If you've missed any of the past Q&A episodes, be sure to check out episodes 64, 68, 72, 77, and 81. This week, I'm answering questions about:
The best ways to confirm ovulation each month
The stress-infertility connection and how to reduce stress when you can't change your job or life circumstances
Low estrogen with normal (or high) luteal progesterone levels
How to address low T3 thyroid hormone when TSH and T4 are normal
Possible causes of and solutions for vulvodynia (vulvar pain)
How often to test thyroid or hormone labs if you're struggling to conceive
Timing for diet and lifestyle changes prior to an IVF egg retrieval
Possible causes of hair loss
How to get your partner on board with changes to support fertility
If you have a topic you’ve been wanting to learn more about, send me an email at info@tinyfeet.co or shoot me a message on Instagram @tinyfeet.co and share your question. I'll get back to you shortly with an answer and then add your question to the list of potential topics for future Q&A episodes.
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Links to Resources & Episodes Discussed
Proov Test Strips: https://proovtest.com/
Progesterone: https://tinyfeet.co/my-podcast/25
Low Estrogen: https://tinyfeet.co/my-podcast/83
Thyroid Function: https://tinyfeet.co/my-podcast/39
Histamine: https://tinyfeet.co/my-podcast/47 and https://tinyfeet.co/my-podcast/90
Male Fertility: https://tinyfeet.co/my-podcast/19, https://tinyfeet.co/my-podcast/20, and https://tinyfeet.co/my-podcast/34
Legacy Semen Analysis: https://www.givelegacy.com/
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Show Notes:
3:25 What is the best way to actually confirm that I’ve ovulated each cycle?
7:25 How does stress cause infertility and how do I reduce stress if I can’t change my job or life circumstances?
17:15 What would cause low estrogen throughout the cycle with either normal or high luteal phase progesterone?
21:45 Is low T3 a problem for fertility even if TSH and T4 levels are normal? What can I do about this?
27:55 What are some of the possible causes of vulvodynia (vulvar pain)?
33:45 How often should I test my thyroid and/or hormone levels if I’m still not conceiving?
37:30 Should I postpone my IVF egg retrieval so I can spend 3-4 months working on diet, lifestyle, and supplements for egg quality?
40:00 What else could cause hair loss aside from thyroid problems and high DHEA/testosterone?
44:55 How do I get my husband on board to make changes to support our fertility?