Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Mastery for Women's Health Professionals

Today’s episode is all about progesterone. Find out how to tell if your progesterone is low by looking at your menstrual cycle chart, and how to boost your levels if they’re low.

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• How does low progesterone show up in the menstrual cycle chart?
• What is the relationship between estrogen and progesterone during the menstrual cycle?
• How long is your luteal phase supposed to be?
• What are the most common signs of low progesterone?
• What is the role of progesterone in the menstrual cycle?
• What is the relationship between your basal body temperature and your progesterone levels?
• How are your progesterone levels related to the quality of your period?
• The relationship between hormonal contraceptives and progesterone levels
• What are some of the factors that may contribute to signs of low progesterone on your menstrual cycle chart?
• What is the relationship between progesterone and cortisol?
• The impact of stress on the menstrual cycle
• The impact of sleep and light on your progesterone levels
• Coffee, alcohol, sugar, and your menstrual cycle
• Key nutrients to support progesterone production
• When is the right time to seek support?

Resources mentioned:

• Cycle characteristics after discontinuation of oral contraceptives | Pub Med
• 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Group Program
• Fertility Awareness 101 FREE Video Series
• Fertility Friday Facebook Group
• Where the #%$@ is My Period? (ebook) | Fertility Friday
• Taking Charge of Your Fertility by Toni Weschler
• The Effects of Light on the Menstrual Cycle by Joe DeFelice

Related podcasts & blog posts:

• FFP 053 | The Effect of Light on the Menstrual Cycle and Fertility | Sleeping in Darkness to Regulate Menstruation | Natural Family Planning | Joy DeFelice
• FFP 068 | Sleep your way to a Healthy Menstrual Cycle | The Connection Between Sleep and Fertility | Shawn Stevenson
• FFP 106 | What You Need To Know About Progesterone and Pregnancy | Using Your Cycle To Time Hormone Testing | Fertility Awareness Method | Dr. Nora Pope
• FFP 092 | Natural Fertility Info | Nutrition For Fertility | Smart Supplementation | Get Pregnant Naturally | Hethir Rodriguez
• Do You Have Low Progesterone? Read This Before Having Your Levels Tested…
• Fertility Awareness Reality Series Episodes | Fertility Friday
• Fertility Awareness Podcast Episodes | Fertility Friday

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Today I share with you another installment of my Fertility Awareness Reality Series. This is an on-air client session with Aubrey, a member of my most recent 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Group Program.

In today’s show, we delve into transitioning from hormonal birth control, and we talk about optimizing sex for conception.

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• Aubrey's reaction to the pill, and why she decided to come off of it
• How to observe and chart cervical mucus
• How to note period bleeding on your chart
• What is gummy mucus and how does it relate to cervical health?
• How to identify sensation when checking for mucus
• The factors related to the return of normal menstruation post-pill
• How to remember your observations throughout the day
• The relationship between mucus production and hormone production
• What is peak day and how is it related to ovulation?
• How to time sex for conception?
• When is the best time to have a semen analysis?

Resources mentioned:

• Fertility Awareness 101 FREE Video Series
• 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Group Program
• Fertility Friday Facebook Group

Related podcasts & blog posts:

• FFP 134 | Optimizing Sperm Health | Motility, Morphology & Sperm Count | Why He Needs To Get Tested ASAP | Marc Sklar
• FFP 032 | Acupuncture for Fertility | Male Factor Infertility | Marc Sklar
• Fertility Awareness Reality Series Episodes | Fertility Friday
• Fertility Awareness Podcast Episodes | Fertility Friday

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Rose has been charting her own cycles since 1998 and has been a Fertility Awareness Educator since 1999. She has been a facilitator of the non-profit Fertility Awareness Charting Circle since 2005 and completed a Master’s thesis of original research on Fertility Awareness in 2006. She is a certified Justisse Holistic Reproductive Health Practitioner and a faculty member at the pioneering Justisse College. She is a member of the Society for Menstrual Cycle Research and the Assoc

Rose has been charting her own cycles since 1998 and has been a Fertility Awareness Educator since 1999. She has been a facilitator of the non-profit Fertility Awareness Charting Circle since 2005 and completed a Master’s thesis of original research on Fertility Awareness in 2006. She is a certified Justisse Holistic Reproductive Health Practitioner and a faculty member at the pioneering Justisse College. She is a member of the Society for Menstrual Cycle Research and the Association of Fertility Awareness Professionals. Rose has a diverse practice that serves gender and sexual minorities as well as those who are polyamorous or have alternative relationship structures.

My Fertility Awareness Programs are designed to help you to master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles. Gain confidence charting your cycles, and gain deep insights into the connection between your health, your fertility, and your cycles. Click here for more information!

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• Clarifying the appropriate terms and defining LGBTQAI
• The benefits of fertility awareness charting for all women regardless of gender identity or sexuality
• Using your menstrual cycle as a diagnostic tool
• How using fertility awareness can help improve your chances of conception outside of the context of a heterosexual relationship
• What is necessary to conceive for gender & sexual minorities
• What is social infertility?
• How can a couple access sperm? What are the options for sperm donation?
• How can fertility awareness be utilized to optimize the chances of conception for a home insemination with either fresh or frozen sperm?
• What is the difference between fresh and frozen sperm?
• What supplies are needed for a home insemination? What are the steps?
• What is the role of cervical mucus in conception?
• What are the special considerations to be aware of when using frozen sperm for a home insemination?
• How can ovulation predictor kits (OPKs) be useful in timing home insemination?
• What are the barriers to accessing sperm?
• Are gender and sexual minorities more likely to be offered artificial reproductive technology for conception?
• The application of fertility awareness to support trans or non-binary persons with natural conception
• Fertility Awareness charting for trans men and trans women
• The benefits of charting your cycles even when using artificial reproductive technology
• The importance of having an informed consent and support for the options that you chose
• Body literacy and reproductive choice

Resources mentioned:

• A Guide to Fertility for Sexual and Gender Minorities
• Charting for Gender and Sexual Minorities
• Fertility Awareness 101 FREE Video Series
• Fertility Friday Facebook Group

Related podcasts & blog posts:

• FFP 002 | Fertility Awareness Method Cycle Charting | Rose Yewchuk
• FFP 003 | Identifying Menstrual Irregularities with Fertility Awareness | Special Charting Considerations | Rose Yewchuk
• FFP 015 | Fertility Awareness Method Cycle Charting Q&A Session | Common Charting Questions | Rose Yewchuk
• [On-Air Client Session] FFP | 113 Fertility Awareness Reality Series | Hypothalamic Amenorrhea | Making Fertility Awareness Work for You | FAM & Breastfeeding | Managing Your Fertile Window | Sarah, Lisa, & Rose Yewchuk
• FFP 088 | IVF Using Donor Eggs | Egg Donation | Infertility | Donor Egg Bank USA | Heidi Hayes
• FFP 109 | The Reality of Aging & Fertility | IVF & Assisted Reproductive Technology | The Future of Fertility Treatments | Dr. Marjorie Dixon
• Fertility Awareness Reality Series Episodes | Fertility Friday
• Fertility Awareness Podcast Episodes | Fertility Friday

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This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here for more information!

iation of Fertility Awareness Professionals. Rose has a diverse practice that serves gender and sexual minorities as well as those who are polyamorous or have alternative relationship structures.

My Fertility Awareness Programs are designed to help you to master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles. Gain confidence charting your cycles, and gain deep insights into the connection between your health, your fertility, and your cycles. Click here for more information!

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Today I share with you the latest installment of my Pill Reality Series. I invited Lorena on the show to share her experience on hormonal contraceptives. Lorena was put on the pill when she was 13 years old and began developing feelings of anxiety, depression, and even suicidal thoughts. After coming off the pill around age 20 she says that she feels like a different person now. In our interview, we explore what her experience on the pill was like, and how she made the connection between the way she was feeling and the hormones in the pill.

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• When did Lorena first started using the pill and how did it impact her moods?
• The connection between mood disorders and hormonal contraceptive use
• How the pill changed Lorena's appetite
• The difference in Lorena's personality after she stopped using the pill
• The link between depression and the pill

Resources mentioned:

• Sweetening The Pill: or when we got hooked on hormonal birth control (book) | Holly Grigg Spall
• The Birth Control from Hell | Tia Taylor 
• Fertility Awareness 101 FREE Video Series

Related podcasts & blog posts:

• FFP 021 | What Hormonal Contraceptives Really do to Women | Sweetening the Pill | Holly Grigg-Spall
• FFP 140 | Transitioning From Hormonal Birth Control After Long-Term Pill Use | Lisa | Fertility Friday
• Pill Reality Series | Fertility Friday
• Fertility Awareness Podcast Episodes | Fertility Friday

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The holidays are often the most challenging time to stay consistent with charting your cycles. Since we’ve just come out of the holiday season I thought it would be a good time to share some of my best tips for how to chart your cycles when life gets busy and stressful. If you plan to rely on fertility awareness as your primary birth control method, you have to find a way to stay consistent with your observations no matter what’s happening in your life.

My Fertility Awareness Programs are designed to help you to master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles. Gain confidence charting your cycles, and gain deep insights into the connection between your health, your fertility, and your cycles. Click here for more information!

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• What are some of the ways you can incorporate fertility awareness charting into your day to day life?
• Stack the new habit of charting your fertile signs onto existing habits you already have
• The best time of day to check for cervical mucus
• How to remember to take your temperature every morning before you get out of bed
• How to incorporate cervical checks into your daily routine
• How establishing these habits help you to continue charting when your normal routine is thrown off
• Why interpreting your chart may be more challenging during times of stress or travel
• Learning to rely on cervical mucus or BBT alone when one sign is difficult to interpret
• Establishing the habit of recording your observations at the end of the day
• Why finding your "people" or finding a charting buddy can help you to develop a consistent habit of charting
• What to do when something throws you off and you miss an observation (or several)

Resources mentioned:

• Fertility Friday Facebook Community
• Fertility Awareness 101 FREE Video Series

Related podcasts & blog posts:

• Fertility Awareness Podcast Episodes | Fertility Friday
• 10 Unexpected Benefits of Fertility Awareness Charting
• How to Check Your Basal Body Temperature in 3 Simple Steps | Fertility Friday
• How to Check For Cervical Mucus | Fertility Friday

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Dr. Lara Briden is a naturopathic doctor with 20 years experience in women’s health, and she is the author of Period Repair Manual: Natural Treatment for Better Hormones and Better Periods. This is Dr. Briden’s third appearance on the podcast. If you haven’t had an opportunity to listen to the other episodes we recorded together you’ll want to listen to Episode 7 where we spoke about the impact of the pill on your hormones, and Episode 86 where we covered hypothalamic amenorrhea.

In today’s show, we will be talking about dysmenorrhea (period pain), heavy bleeding, endometriosis, and addressing the question of what you can do when you experience period pain.

My Fertility Awareness Programs are designed to help you to master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles. Gain confidence charting your cycles, and gain deep insights into the connection between your health, your fertility, and your cycles. Click here for more information!

• How common is period pain among women?
• What does a "normal" period feel like? Is pain normal?
• If you have painful periods does it automatically mean that you have endometriosis?
• How is endometriosis diagnosed?
• How do conventional approaches to period pain fall short?
• How to know if your period pain is over and above what is considered normal
• What is the difference between "run of the mill" period pain and endometriosis?
• What are some of the other symptoms associated with endometriosis?
• What steps can you take to reduce period pain?
• The role of dairy consumption in period pain
• The difference between A1 and A2 dairy products
• Nutrients that reduce inflammation and improve painful periods
• The connection between omega 6 oils, inflammation, and period pain
• What is histamine and how does it affect your period?
• The connection between histamine and food allergies and sensitivities
• When to consider surgery for endometriosis

Resources mentioned:

• Period Repair Manual: Natural Treatment for Better Hormones and Better Periods
• Larabriden.com | Period Repair Manual
• Larabriden.com | When Period Pain is not Normal 
• The Efficacy of Zinc Administration in the Treatment of Primary Dysmenorrhea
• Fertility Awareness 101

Related podcasts & blog posts:

• FFP 007 | What the pill really does to your hormones | PCOS & Menstrual Irregularities | Dr. Lara Briden
• FFP 086 | Hypothalamic Amenorrhea | Period Repair Manual | Healthy Hormones | Dr. Lara Briden
• FFP 173 | Reclaiming Menstruation | The Wisdom and Power of Your Menstrual Cycle | Lara Owen
• FFP 136 | Endometriosis, PCOS & Fibroids | Surgical Techniques That Preserve Fertility | NaPro Technology | Dr. Kyle Beiter
• FFP 017 | Natural Treatment for Unexplained Infertility | Treating Endometriosis and Fibroids | Dr. Shawna Darou, ND
• FFP 145 | Overcoming Endometriosis Naturally | Endoempowered | Melissa Turner
• Fertility Awareness Podcast Episodes | Fertility Friday

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Colleen is a Chiropractic Doctor who utilizes a functional medicine approach to menstrual cycle and reproductive health challenges. Combining her functional medicine background and her passion for women’s health, Colleen embarked upon her own discovery of healing and reconnection to fertility. She began charting her cycles and completed certification in The Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy™ while pursuing continuing education to deepen her understanding of endocrinology, the microbiome, and reproductive health.  Before long, she enrolled in Justisse College to become a fertility awareness educator and holistic reproductive healthcare provider. Now, Colleen teaches charting and uses her patient's cycle charts as a valuable diagnostic tool to help women regain their fertility while empowering them with a connection to their cycles and control over their family planning desires. It is her goal to help women have robust fertility, healthy pregnancies, thriving babies, and effective birth control without compromising their health and vitality.

In today’s episode, we focus on sex steroid metabolism & how to support your liver to ensure your hormones are balanced.

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• How is your menstrual cycle related to your hormone cycle?
• How are your main reproductive hormones, estrogen and progesterone, metabolized by your liver?
• The role of cholesterol in sex steroid metabolism
• What is the relationship between progesterone and cortisol?
• How does stress affect the menstrual cycle?
• What is the pregnenolone steal?
• What role does the liver play in your body?
• What nutrients does your liver need to function normally?
• How would you know if your liver is impaired?
• How to improve your liver health and support hormone metabolism
• How does alcohol impact your liver?
• How does caffeine affect liver metabolism?
• How can issues with liver metabolism show up on your menstrual cycle chart?
• How fertility awareness can connect you with your body on a deeper level

Resources mentioned:

• Nourishing Fats: Why We Need Animal Fats for Health and Happiness
• Detoxify or Die (book) Sherry Rogers
• Fertility Awareness 101

Related podcasts & blog posts:

• FFP 172 |  Nourishing Fats | Why You Need Animal Fats For Fertility & Pregnancy | Sally Fallon Morell
• FFP 054 | The MTHFR Gene Mutation and Fertility | Recurrent Miscarriage, Nutrient Deficiencies, and Folic Acid | Diane Keddy
• FFP 154 | Managing Your Toxic Load | Optimizing Digestion and Liver Function | Dr. Joseph Pizzorno | Dr. Joe Klassen
• FFP 122 | Liver Function, Fertility, & Menstrual Health | Xenoestrogens | Liver Detoxification | Fatty Liver Disease | Lisa Leger, HRHPE
• FFP 065 | 6 Easy Ways to Reduce Your Xenoestrogen Exposure with Lisa | Fertility Friday
• Fertility Awareness Podcast Episodes | Fertility Friday

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Dr. Stephanie is a Senior Research Scientist at MIT's Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA. She has a BS degree from MIT in biology and a Ph.D. from MIT in electrical engineering and computer science.   Her recent interests have focused on the role of toxic chemicals and micronutrient deficiencies in health and disease, with a special emphasis on the pervasive herbicide, Roundup, and the mineral, sulphur.  She has authored over 30 peer-reviewed journal papers over the past few years on these topics.

In today’s episode, we talk about the impact of glyphosate on fertility. Glyphosate is a common herbicide that is being used more and more in our environment - even if you haven’t heard of glyphosate, you’ve most likely heard of round-up, and Dr. Seneff is breaking down what it does in the body.

My Fertility Awareness Programs are designed to help you to master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles. Gain confidence charting your cycles, and gain deep insights into the connection between your health, your fertility, and your cycles. Click here for more information!

Topics discussed in today's episode:
• The link between glyphosate and autism
• What is glyphosate and how is it used in our food supply?
• How is the use of glyphosate tied to genetically modified foods?
• What foods contain glyphosate?
• The impact of glyphosate on metabolism, hormone production, and gut health
• How to avoid foods that contain glyphosate
• The role of apple cider vinegar in neutralizing glyphosate in the body
• How does glyphosate exposure impact fertility and pregnancy?
• Is glyphosate a xenoestrogen?
• The link between glyphosate and anencephaly, microcephaly, and other birth defects
• Why you may want to consider using organic tampons as a way of reducing your glyphosate exposure
• The link between PCOS and glyphosate.
• The impact of glyphosate on folate absorption
• The relationship between glyphosate and glycine
• The impact of glyphosate on sperm quality

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Dr. Davis is a cardiologist and author of the #1 New York Times bestseller, Wheat Belly: Lose the Wheat, and several other books on adopting a wheat-free diet as a way to improve health, and lose weight. Dr. Davis’ most recent book is Undoctored: Why Health Care Has Failed You and How You Can Become Smarter Than Your Doctor. Dr. Davis has made a number of television appearances including the Dr. Oz Show, and the Colbert Report, and he now focuses on preventive care and providing self-empowering strategies to the public through his books and projects.

In today’s interview, we talk about wheat, and why it causes so many issues for so many people.

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• How did Dr. Davis become the "wheat guy"?
• Is gluten the only problem with wheat?
• What are some of the other issues with wheat and other grains beyond gluten?
• Can human beings even digest grains?
• If grains are so indigestible, how have human beings been consuming it for thousands of years?
• What is the difference between modern wheat and the wheat our ancestors used to eat?
• How has wheat been modified over the years, and why is this "new" wheat so problematic?
• Why cooking with wheat is different from cooking with flour that doesn't contain gluten
• How does eating wheat affect your appetite?
• What effect do wheat and other grains have on your blood sugar?
• We know that there are people that absolutely can't eat grains, but what about the rest of us are there negative implications for all of us?
• Should we all stop eating wheat? Is there a middle ground?
• The relationship between PCOS and wheat consumption
• Is wheat and other grain consumption related to infertility?
• How to transition away from wheat and other grains

Resources mentioned:

• Dr. William Davis | Wheat Belly Blog
• Wheat Belly: Lose the Wheat, Lose the Weight and Find Your Path Back to Health | Dr. William Davis
• Undoctored: Why Health Care Has Failed You and How You Can Become Smarter Than Your Doctor | Dr. William Davis
• 10 Day Grain Detox | Dr. William Davis

Related podcasts & blog posts:

• [On-Air Client Session] FFP 131 | Fertility Awareness Reality Series | Managing Hashimoto’s Naturally | Going Gluten Free | Kelly & Lisa
• Fertility Awareness Podcast Episodes | Fertility Friday

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Dr. Flechas has been in medical practice for 35 years. He is the Medical Director of Flechas Family Practice in Hendersonville, N.C. In addition to family practice, Dr. Flechas's areas of specialization include Iodine therapy for thyroid and breast disorders, bio-identical hormone replacement for both men and women, and diagnosis and treatment of cardiac-related issues such as coronary artery disease, atherosclerosis, and hypertension.

In today’s show, we talk about iodine, and the implications of iodine deficiency for thyroid health, breast health, fertility, pregnancy and much more.

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• The link between fibrocystic breast disease and iodine deficiency
• The connection between iodine deficiency and cancer
• What is the relationship between iodine deficiency and thyroid function?
• What are the factors that contribute to the development of a goiter?
• Is iodine only necessary for thyroid function?
• How Iodine is distributed inside your body?
• What is fibrocystic breast disease and what are the most common signs and symptoms?
• The link between iodine and the development of scar tissue
• How is iodine related to breast, ovarian, and thyroid cancer?
• If iodine can reverse fibrocystic breast disease, then why isn't it standard treatment?
• The link between iodine deficiency, polycystic ovary, and insulin resistance?
• What is the recommended dietary allowance (RDA) for iodine and why does Dr. Flechas recommend significantly higher amounts?
• How can you determine if you are deficient in iodine?
• What is the most accurate way to test your iodine levels?

Resources mentioned:

• References & research papers on Iodine | Hakala Labs
• Iodine replacement in fibrocystic disease of the breast (PubMed)| Dr. Eskin
• Linalool, a plant-derived monoterpene alcohol, reverses doxorubicin resistance in human breast adenocarcinoma cells (PubMed)
• Perillyl Alcohol Inhibits Human Breast Cancer Cell Growth in vitro and in vivo (PubMed)
• Hakala Research Lab | Iodine Testing

Related podcasts & blog posts:

• FFP 124 | Thyroid Health & Fertility, Why the TSH Test Isn’t Enough | Iodine & Thyroid Function | Wilson’s Temperature Syndrome | Dr. David Brownstein, MD | Dr. Denis Wilson, MD
• FFP 164 | Thyroid Health and Fertility | Erika Enos
• FFP 143 | Choosing the Right Practitioner | How To Find A Functional Practitioner Who Will Really Help You | Lisa | Fertility Friday
• FFP 116 | Stop The Thyroid Madness | Going Beyond Synthroid & Getting to the Root Cause of Thyroid Disorders | Why the TSH Test Isn’t Enough | What to do when your Doctor Won’t Cooperate | Janie Bowthorpe, M. Ed.
• FFP 041 | Thyroid Health and Fertility | Dr. Maureen Rozenn
• Fertility Awareness Podcast Episodes | Fertility Friday

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