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Iron deficiency anemia can be a significant problem when you're trying to conceive or going into a pregnancy, but even without overt iron deficiency anemia, your iron levels can still have an effect. We'll discuss: Why it's important to test both red blood cell iron levels and also ferritin, the storage form of iron. What iron deficiency anemia feels like, normally and in pregnancy. The possible complications of anemia in pregnancy, childbirth, for the neonate and even for the child of an anemic mother beyond the neonatal period. The relationship between men's iron levels and men's fertility especially with sperm parameters. Iron infusions and why we love them. Iron levels are an important factor in preconception and pregnancy and while every doctor will test basic red blood cell levels, you  may have to advocate for yourself to get your ferritin tested. Here's the video version of our chat. Have genetic polymorphisms? Work on them in the private community, Genetic Rockstars. If you'd like to take a course on MTHFR, click here. To learn more about Dr. Kate Naumes, visit naumesnd.com. For more about Dr. Amy Neuzil, visit tohealthwiththat.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tohealthwiththat/message

Overtly low or overtly high thyroid levels are a well known risk factor for infertility, but today we're going to talk about something a little bit less well known, which is subclinical hypothyroid and fertility. Subclinical hypothyroid is when the thyroid tests are on the lower end of normal, but still within normal limits. The patient experiencing this might have symptoms of mild low thyroid, or might be asymptomatic, but research is showing a link between this "normal" thyroid and fertility difficulty. We'll talk about: The effects of high and low thyroid on women's fertility The suprising effect of low-normal thyroid levels on fertility Thyroid testing TPO antibodies (or thyroid peroxidase antibodies) and their effects on fertility in women with normal thyroid levels Thyroid hormones and when they are prescribed for women in fertility situations The effects of hyperthyroid and hypothyroid on sperm levels and sperm morphology (that is high and low thyroid function) Routine thyroid screening in pregnancy How naturopathic doctors can help Thyroid is a known cause of fertility difficulty, but not all doctors are aware of the link between low-normal thyroid function and impaired fertility.  Follow this link for the video version of Dr. Kate and Dr. Amy talking this one through. If you have MTHFR and want to work on it with an amazing group of other folks with genetic polymorphisms, join Genetic Rockstars. If you'd like to take a course on MTHFR, click here. To learn more about Dr. Kate Naumes, visit naumesnd.com. For more about Dr. Amy Neuzil, visit tohealthwiththat.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tohealthwiththat/message

The infertility journey can be a difficult path and is often an endurance race with sprints mixed in.  This episode is less about mental health expertise, we will defer to therapists, counselors, and mental health professionals for that, and more about starting a conversation around some of the issues we see commonly in our practices.  Four of the big ones that come up are: Self worth, self image, masculinity and femininity The timed sex problem (because making sex a task-based activity takes a lot of the magic out of it) Actual loss Not getting the thing you want, only makes you want harder We'll also talk about the link between the increasing stress of infertility, and stress making it harder to conceive. Additionally, Dr. Amy will mention a couple of homeopathic remedies that are useful in the infertilty space as a support to help you heal. Dr. Kate and Dr. Amy both encourage you to take mental health as seriously as you do your physical health and we hope this episode can encourage some conversations with friends, loved ones, or mental health professionals. See the  video version of Dr. Kate and Dr. Amy talking this one through. If you have genetic polymorphisms and want to work on them with an amazing group of other folks with genetic polymorphisms, click here. If you'd like to take a course on MTHFR, click here. To learn more about Dr. Kate Naumes, visit naumesnd.com. For more about Dr. Amy Neuzil, visit tohealthwiththat.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tohealthwiththat/message

PCOS is one of the more common causes of female-factor infertility because it creates a situation in which ovulation is unpredictable or not occurring and babies can't be made if no good eggs are released. Dr. Kate and Dr. Amy will talk about The diet they typically suggest for PCOS Why a PCOS diagnosis is commonly missed Inositol for PCOS The difference between working with PCOS for clients on a fertility journey vs. clients who are just looking for health Supplements used for PCOS. For the full  video version of Dr. Kate and Dr. Amy talking this one through, click here. If you have genetic polymorphisms and want to join the most amazing group of other folks with genetic polymorphisms, click here. If you'd like to take a course on MTHFR, click here. To learn more about Dr. Kate Naumes, visit naumesnd.com. For more about Dr. Amy Neuzil, visit tohealthwiththat.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tohealthwiththat/message

Last week we talked about how endometriosis affects fertility and pregnancy outcomes. This week, let's dive deeper into what is really going on with endometriosis and why it has such far reaching effects for women. We'll discuss Gene SNPs associated with endometriosis The link between inflammation and endo Endometriosis and oxidative stress Treatment goals with endo Association between endometriosis and autoimmune disease, depression, migraines, and more. To see a video version of Drs Kate and Amy talking this one through, click here. If you have genetic polymorphisms and want to work on them with an amazing group of other folks with genetic polymorphisms, click here. If you'd like to take a course on MTHFR, click here. To learn more about Dr. Kate Naumes, visit naumesnd.com. For more about Dr. Amy Neuzil, visit tohealthwiththat.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tohealthwiththat/message

Endometriosis is one of the leading causes of female factor infertility and it's responsible for incredibly painful menses, heavy bleeding, and often pain with intercourse as well.  This week we'll talk about the links between endometriosis and fertility and next week we'll deep dive into some of the underlying causes, including inflammation and hormone imbalances. We'll also talk about the value of integrative medicine indulging main stream medical practice with naturopathic care specifically for endometriosis. For the video version of Drs Kate and Amy talking this through, click here. If you have genetic polymorphisms and want to work on them with an amazing group of other folks with genetic polymorphisms, click here. If you'd like to take a course on MTHFR, click here. To learn more about Dr. Kate Naumes, visit naumesnd.com. For more about Dr. Amy Neuzil, visit tohealthwiththat.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tohealthwiththat/message

Lots of people come to NDs to help them on their fertility journey, but what does an ND actually do? In short, your ND can support your fertility journey in a lot of ways, no matter where you are in the process. We can Balance your hormones and help you with preconception (for both sperm and egg donor) so your baby can have the healthiest start Help to get your body ready for Assisted Reproductive Technology like IVF Help you to reduce the side effects of Assisted Reproductive Technology and other fertility interventions An ND that focuses on reproductive health and fertility can help you at any stage of the journey, whether you're in the early days, or you've been through three rounds of IVF and you're considering a surrogate.  For the video version of Dr. Kate and Dr. Amy talking this one through, click here. If you have genetic polymorphisms and want to work on them with an amazing group of other folks with genetic polymorphisms (Genetic Rockstars), click here. If you'd like to take a course on MTHFR, click here. To learn more about Dr. Kate Naumes, visit naumesnd.com. For more about Dr. Amy Neuzil, visit tohealthwiththat.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tohealthwiththat/message

The idea of getting an infertility evaluation is a daunting one, but it gives you such a wealth of valuable information and can help you to steer your treatment in the right direction, for both potential parents, without wasting precious time. Let's talk about: The best doctors to visit for this, and how to get it if you're in an area with limited health resources. When to get a complete infertility evaluation Why it matters for both partners What tests are included in an infertility evaluation for men and women How Ovarian Reserve is assessed Why the uterus and fallopian tubes might need investigation and how that is done For the full show notes including a video version of Dr. Kate and Dr. Amy recording, click here. If you have genetic polymorphisms and want to work on them with an amazing group of other folks with genetic polymorphisms, click here. If you'd like to take a course on MTHFR, click here. To learn more about Dr. Kate Naumes, visit naumesnd.com. For more about Dr. Amy Neuzil, visit tohealthwiththat.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tohealthwiththat/message

This week we're talking about a basic tool in every woman's arsenal, it's tracking her period and charting her cycle. Especially on the fertility journey, knowing when you're ovulating and your most fertile window is invaluable, and knowing if you ovulate at roughly the same time every month gives you a great indicator of how things are going in your body right now.  We'll talk about: Why to use the Fertility Awareness Method of Cycle charting Who this might not be right for Why we're not suggesting paper tracking vs. period tracker apps in the US How to tell when you're ovulating A great resource to learn more. For the show notes including a video version of Drs. Kate and Amy talking this one through, click here. If you have genetic polymorphisms and want to work on them with an amazing group called Genetic Rockstars, click here. If you'd like to take a course on MTHFR, click here. To learn more about Dr. Kate Naumes, visit naumesnd.com. For more about Dr. Amy Neuzil, visit tohealthwiththat.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tohealthwiththat/message

Folic acid is the standard of care for both prenatal vitamins and high doses for couples struggling with infertility. So let's look at a compelling research study about using 5-LMTHF as an intervention instead of folic acid for couples who have been struggling with infertility for four years and have already failed high-dose (5000 mcg) folic acid. We'll talk about  The potential risks of 5000 mcg folic acid in pregnancy UMFA and the dangers of unmetabolized folic acid A remarkable study that  helped 27/33 couples get pregnant after FOUR YEARS of infertility The difference between people who have an MTHFR mutation and people who don't. Research that you can take to your care team if you'd prefer to try 5-LMTHF instead of folic acid. For the full show notes including the full video conversation between  Dr. Kate and Dr. Amy, click here. If you have genetic polymorphisms and want to work on them with a fantastic group of other folks with genetic polymorphisms, click here. If you'd like to take a course on MTHFR, click here. To learn more about Dr. Kate Naumes, visit naumesnd.com. For more about Dr. Amy Neuzil, visit tohealthwiththat.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tohealthwiththat/message

Seed Cycling sounds too simple to work, but it's a lovely nutritive way to get your menstrual cycle back in balance. This technique uses a combination of four seeds, flax seeds, pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, and sunflower seeds, to balance and regulate hormones. Seed cycling can help to: Reduce heavy bleeding Reduce cramping Decrease frequency and/or severity of hormonal migraines Regulate cycle length Reduce severity of PMS For the full show notes including a video version of Dr. Kate and Dr. Amy talking this one through, click here. If you have genetic polymorphisms and want to work on them with an amazing group of other folks with genetic polymorphisms, click here. If you'd like to take a course on MTHFR, click here. To learn more about Dr. Kate Naumes, visit naumesnd.com. For more about Dr. Amy Neuzil, visit tohealthwiththat.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tohealthwiththat/message

There are so many women's hormone symptoms that women have regularly that we think of as a "normal" part of being a woman, but that might give you some good clues about your fertility. This week we'll expand on this topic from last week and go over symptoms like pelvic pain, cramping, PMS, PMDD, fatigue, chronic acne or hormonal acne, lower abdominal bloating, fatigue, hot flashes and night sweats, unexplained weight gain, pain with sex, low sex drive or low libido, infertility or difficulty getting pregnant, sores that won't heal, a sudden change in your period, and spotting. For the full show notes including the video version of Drs Kate and Amy talking, click here. If you have genetic polymorphisms and want to work on them with an amazing group of other folks with genetic polymorphisms, click here. If you'd like to take a course on MTHFR, click here. To learn more about Dr. Kate Naumes, visit naumesnd.com. For more about Dr. Amy Neuzil, visit tohealthwiththat.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tohealthwiththat/message

There are lots of red flags in every day life that might indicate a hormone imbalance or other problem that could have fertility consequences. This week we'll talk about the first ones, including: Skipped or missed periods Heavy bleeding or flooding Scanty bleeding (even though it makes for a nicer period) Abnormal hair growth Hair loss Next week, we'll go over more red flags because women's hormones can go crazy in so many ways. For the full show notes including a video version of Dr. Kate and Dr. Amy talking this one through, click here. If you have genetic polymorphisms and want to work on them with an amazing group of other folks with genetic polymorphisms, click here. If you'd like to take a course on MTHFR, click here. To learn more about Dr. Kate Naumes, visit naumesnd.com. For more about Dr. Amy Neuzil, visit tohealthwiththat.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tohealthwiththat/message

Your annual exam isn't normally the place where you're looking for fertility insights, but if you know where to look there is hidden information in: Your annual bloodwork Your breast exam Your bimanual exam Your pap smear Just because it isn't "about" fertility, doesn't mean this isn't useful. Look here for the show notes with more information about other findings in your annual exam, and here if you want to join the amazing community of folks working on their genetics together, Genetic Rockstars. If you're interested in a course, click here. To learn more about Dr. Kate Naumes, visit naumesnd.com. For more about Dr. Amy Neuzil, visit tohealthwiththat.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tohealthwiththat/message

Last week we talked about basic preconception supplements. This week, we expand on that and add some specifics about: Magnesium Choline Iron and iron infusions Preconception supplements for people with PEMT Preconception supplements for people with COMT Preconception supplements for people with VDR Preconception supplements for people with GST or GPX For the full show notes including a video version of Dr. Kate and Dr. Amy talking this one through, click here. If you have genetic polymorphisms and want to work on them with an amazing group of other folks with genetic polymorphisms, click here. If you'd like to take a course on MTHFR, click here. To learn more about Dr. Kate Naumes, visit naumesnd.com. For more about Dr. Amy Neuzil, visit tohealthwiththat.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tohealthwiththat/message

Lots of people talk about what you need to take while you're pregnant, but what about the supplements that will boost your fertility and give your baby the healthiest foundation before you conceive? This week we'll discuss: The three preconception must-haves - one of these will definitely surprise you. Supplements for special situations like mothers at risk of preeclampsia, mothers with leg cramping, and more. Next week we'll talk about modifying your preconception supplement routine based on your gene SNPs. For the show notes and video version click here or follow Dr. Amy on youtube @tohealthwiththat. If you're working with some gene SNPs and want to join the most amazing community of genetic geniuses on the web, check out Genetic Rockstars. For courses, click here. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tohealthwiththat/message

If you're in the ideal situation of planning things out before you decide to get pregnant, then here are the factors you should work on before you try to conceive. What to watch for on your blood work The hormone test that isn't a sex hormone (but is important for healthy pregnancy) The lifestyle habits that might need to change  How often you should be gettin' down The video version of this episode can be viewed here. To join Genetic Rockstars and make your genetic picture the best it can be, click here. For course offerings from Dr. Amy, click here.  To learn more about Dr. Kate Naumes, go to naumesnd.com and for more about Dr. Amy Neuzil, go to tohealthwiththat.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tohealthwiththat/message

Lots of us have babies without a lot of planning, but if you have the opportunity to plan your family then here is information about: Questions to ask your primary care provider Well woman exam Talking to your dentist What to do with your prescriptions Some hard conversations you might want to have The video version and show notes can be found here. If you are working on optimizing your genetics and want to be a Genetic Rockstar, click here. For courses, check here. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tohealthwiththat/message

Last week, we talked about Estrogen, the primary female sex hormone. This week, let's round out the conversation with a discussion about progesterone, testosterone, the pituitary hormones LH and FSH. We'll talk about: Progesterone and its role in pregnancy Testosterone  Signs and symptoms of both testosterone excess and deficiency in men and women The pituitary hormones FSH And LH and the different roles they play for both women and men What is involved in a basic infertility diagnostic work-up for a couple. To see the video versions of this podcast and the show notes, click here. To join genetic rockstars and get the most out of your genes, click here. To learn more in a course, click here. Here is more about Dr. Amy and here is more about Dr. Kate. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tohealthwiththat/message

We've all heard of estrogen, of course, but how much do you really know about it? Let's talk about why estradiol is called the Marilyn Monroe hormone. Also, the relative value of hormones vs the absolute value - which matters more? Let's talk about high estrogen symptoms, low estrogen symptoms and some of the causes for both. There is a video version of this podcast available here.  The amazing community of folks getting better together called genetic rockstars is here. You can take a course from Dr. Amy, here. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tohealthwiththat/message