Hey! I'm Dr. Aumatma, a board-certified naturopathic doctor with 15 years of experience in fertility and endocrinology. In today's episode, we're diving into five lesser-known period facts that could make all the difference in your fertility journey.

Did you know that your period offers crucial insights into your reproductive health beyond ovulation? From hormone imbalances to heavy periods, we’ll explore how understanding your cycle can help you get and stay pregnant. Whether you’ve just started trying or have been on this journey for a while, these facts are vital.

Here’s what we’ll cover:

1. Your period is more than just about ovulation.
2. The color of your period blood and what it says about your fertility.
3. Why heavy periods could be a red flag for deeper issues like fibroids or endometriosis.
4. What mid-cycle spotting may reveal about your hormones.
5. The critical role your luteal phase plays in successful conception.

Grab a cup of tea and get comfy as we unlock the secrets your period is telling you about your fertility. Don't forget to subscribe, like, and share this video if you find it helpful!

I am:

• A licensed Naturopathic Doctor for 15 years, with additional board certification in Naturopathic Endocrinology
• Creator of The Restorative Fertility Method
• Host of Egg Meets Sperm Podcast, a Top 5% podcast
• 2x Best-selling author: Fertility Secrets and (in)Fertility: Struggles, Secrets, & Successes
• Awards: Best Naturopathic Medicine Doctor (2015, 2020) and Top Women in Medicine Doctor (2020, 2021), Berkeley Hall of Fame (2022)
• Interviewed on 100+ podcasts about fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum
• Featured as the Holistic Fertility Expert on ABC, FOX, CBS, KTLA, MindBodyGreen, The Bump 
• Has trained hundreds of practitioners around the world in holistic approaches to fertility, and has certified top doctors in the Fertile Foundations™ system 
• Founder of Madre Fertility, with a free Smart Fertility Analysis, to help you better understand blocks to fertility, and create a customized roadmap for the journey.
• Medical Advisor for Mira Fertility, Element, and Feminade - three awesome leaders in fertility & women’s health 

Don't miss out on this in-depth episode filled with practical advice and inspiration to help you on your fertility journey.

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