Fertility 101 – What no one's told you about your reproductive health
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Have you ever wondered how to optimise your fertility – whether you’re thinking about conceiving now or in the future?
In this episode, Dr Peta, Dr Thea, and Sam break down the essential factors influencing fertility.
From understanding ovulation to the impact of lifestyle choices, they share key insights to help you reconnect with your body and take charge of your reproductive health.
Listen now to find out:
🌿 The physiology of conception and what needs to happen for pregnancy to occur.
🌿 How to track ovulation naturally – recognising key signs your body gives you.
🌿 The role of stress and nervous system regulation in fertility.
🌿 The impact of age, environmental toxins, and lifestyle factors on reproductive health.
🌿 Why fertility is more than just baby-making – it's a key indicator of overall wellbeing.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
💫 Unlocking the Power of Your Cycle – A self-paced online course from Vera Wellness to understand and work with your menstrual cycle.
📖 The Fifth Vital Sign by Lisa Hendrickson-Jack – A guide to understanding your menstrual cycle as a health report card.
💻 YourFertility.org.au – A trusted resource for evidence-based fertility information.
📱 Yuka App – A helpful tool for checking endocrine disruptors in personal care products.
🥦 The Dirty Dozen & Clean 15 – A guide to reducing pesticide exposure in your diet.
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If you struggle with endometriosis, debilitating periods, or persistent pelvic discomfort – find out more about our new online course Heal Your Pelvic Pain.
Heal Your Pelvic Pain is a 9-week program, led by Vera Wellness gynaecologists Dr Peta and Dr Thea, alongside physiotherapist Paula Hindle, which combines evidence-based practices to help you:
✨ Understand the root cause of your pain.
✨ Calm your nervous system.
✨ Reconnect with your body to experience more ease and vitality.
The course begins on Monday, 17 February 2025.
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DISCLAIMER:
This podcast is for information and educational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.