Poor embryo development is not random. And "it just didn't work" is not an explanation.

If your embryos stopped growing on Day 3 or Day 5, you've likely been told some version of the same thing. Bad luck. Egg quality. Try again.

But Day 3 vs Day 5 embryo arrest are not interchangeable events.

The timing carries biological clues. And when those clues are ignored, couples often repeat cycles without addressing what actually shaped the outcome.

In this episode, we break down what early arrest, later arrest, and repeating arrest patterns may be signaling and how to think more clearly before your next attempt.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• Why Day 3 embryo arrest often reflects maternal energy and developmental support patterns

• Why Day 5 embryo arrest often leans toward paternal or combined biological coordination

• How sperm contribution becomes more influential as embryo activation progresses

• Why repeating embryo arrest is usually a shared systems pattern, not a single isolated issue

• How to use embryo timing as data instead of accepting vague explanations

I'm Sarah Clark, founder of Fab Fertile and host of Get Pregnant Naturally. For over a decade, my team and I have reviewed hundreds of low AMH and failed IVF cases using functional testing alongside conventional fertility care. We specialize in helping couples identify the physiological patterns driving poor outcomes so decisions are grounded in interpretation, not guesswork.

If you've been moving from cycle to cycle without a clear way to evaluate what's actually been addressed, I created a free resource called the Embryo Audit Checklist. It helps you organize past cycles and labs so you can see what's been looked at and what may not have been considered yet. Access it here.

👉 Start with a Functional Fertility Second Opinion If you want an expert review of your labs, IVF history, and full health picture to identify patterns being missed, this is the smartest first step before another cycle.

Learn more and apply here.

Timestamps

00:00 Why Embryo Arrest Is Not Random 01:05 Early Embryo Arrest: What Day 3 Often Signals About Egg Development 02:00 Signs of Low Egg Energy: Sleep, Stress, Blood Sugar and Cycle Changes 03:05 Later Embryo Arrest: Why Day 5 Often Leans Paternal or Combined 03:45 Sperm Quality Factors: Motility, Morphology, DNA Fragmentation 04:30 Environmental Stress, Illness and Inflammation Impact on Embryo Development 05:00 The Embryo Audit Checklist: Organizing Your IVF Pattern Data 05:20 Repeating Embryo Arrest Across Cycles: Shared Systems Pattern 06:00 Why Changing Protocols Alone Often Fails 06:30 Functional Fertility Second Opinion: Interpreting Your Full Biological Picture

After a failed IVF cycle, the pressure to move quickly into the next one can feel overwhelming. Clinics often encourage momentum. Emotionally, it can feel safer to stay in motion than to pause.

But rushing into another IVF cycle too quickly can quietly reinforce the same biological conditions that shaped the last outcome.

If you've been told to increase stimulation, change protocols, or "just try again," this episode challenges that reflex. Because before another round begins, the more important question is:

What actually needs to shift in the biology?

In this episode of Get Pregnant Naturally, we explore why recovery windows matter after a failed IVF cycle and how back-to-back stimulation can compound physiological stress, especially in cases of low AMH, embryo arrest, or recurrent implantation failure.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• Why stacking IVF cycles too closely can affect cellular energy and egg development

• How hormonal rhythm and communication break down when recovery time is skipped

• The hidden impact of inflammation and immune load between cycles

• Why more medication does not always mean better coordination inside the system

• How to recognize when repetition is happening without recalibration

IVF is physically and emotionally demanding. Medications, procedures, disrupted sleep, and stress all increase the body's workload. Biology improves during recovery windows, not during nonstop stimulation.

Strategic pauses are not delays. They are opportunities for recalibration.

I'm Sarah Clark, founder of Fab Fertile and host of Get Pregnant Naturally. For over a decade, my team and I have reviewed hundreds of low AMH and failed IVF cases using functional testing alongside conventional fertility care. We specialize in helping couples identify the physiological patterns driving poor outcomes so decisions are grounded in interpretation, not guesswork.

If you've been moving from cycle to cycle without a clear way to evaluate what's actually been addressed, I created a free resource called the Embryo Audit Checklist. It helps you organize past cycles and labs so you can see what's been looked at and what may not have been considered yet. Access it here.

👉 Start with a Functional Fertility Second Opinion If you want an expert review of your labs, IVF history, and full health picture to identify patterns being missed, this is the smartest first step before another cycle.

Learn more and apply here.

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Timestamps

00:00 Why Rushing Into the Next IVF Cycle Can Backfire 01:10 What Happens When You Stack IVF Cycles Too Close Together 02:05 IVF Recovery Windows and Cellular Energy Depletion 03:15 How Back-to-Back Cycles Impact Egg Maturity and Embryo Development 04:05 Hormone Communication Breakdown During Repeated Stimulation 05:10 Why More Medication Doesn't Always Improve IVF Outcomes 06:00 Embryo Audit Checklist: What to Review Before Another Transfer 06:45 Detox Load, Liver Stress, and IVF Medications 07:20 Inflammation and Failed IVF Cycles: The Overlooked Pattern 08:40 Functional Fertility Second Opinion Before Your Next IVF Round

If you've been told your embryos look good, your lining is appropriate, and your hormones are in range, yet implantation keeps failing, it can leave you with a nagging feeling that something is missing, but you can't quite put your finger on it.

Most couples don't repeat IVF or transfers casually. They follow the plan that's laid out, adjust protocols, and keep moving forward because that's what makes sense. When outcomes don't change, the explanation often shifts to chance, timing, or trying again.

In this episode, we talk about why those explanations often feel unsatisfying, and why implantation failure can persist even when everything looks reasonable on paper. Not because you haven't done enough, but because the full picture may never have been looked at all at once.

This conversation is about stepping back and asking better questions before moving forward again.

In this episode, we explore:

• Why "good embryos" and "normal labs" don't always translate into implantation

• How focusing on individual results can miss what's happening across the whole system

• Why changing protocols doesn't always address repeat outcomes

• The kinds of patterns that tend to go unexplored when everything looks fine

• How to think more clearly about whether another cycle is actually the next step

Rather than offering another checklist or protocol, this episode helps you zoom out and understand why implantation is rarely a single-factor issue.

I'm Sarah Clark, founder of Fab Fertile and host of Get Pregnant Naturally. For over a decade, my team and I have reviewed hundreds of low AMH and failed IVF cases using functional testing alongside conventional fertility care. We specialize in helping couples identify the physiological patterns driving poor outcomes so decisions are grounded in interpretation, not guesswork.

If you've been moving from cycle to cycle without a clear way to evaluate what's actually been addressed, I created a free resource called the Embryo Audit Checklist. It helps you organize past cycles and labs so you can see what's been looked at and what may not have been considered yet. Access it here.

👉 Start with a Functional Fertility Second Opinion If you want an expert review of your labs, IVF history, and full health picture to identify patterns being missed, this is the smartest first step before another cycle.

Learn more and apply here.

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Timestamps

00:00 – When "everything looks normal" but implantation keeps failing 01:05 – Why repeating a protocol often doesn't change the outcome 01:45 – Implantation failure as a big-picture issue, not a single lab problem 02:15 – Pattern 1: Inflammation and immune balance 03:05 – Signs of quiet inflammation that are often dismissed 04:20 – Why standard fertility testing often misses immune activation 05:00 – Pattern 2: Gut and microbiome health and implantation stability 06:10 – How antibiotics, infections, and digestion history can matter later 07:45 – Pattern 3: Stress load, energy, and high-functioning bodies 09:55 – When to pause and question the plan before moving forward again

Most smart women don't stay stuck in fertility treatment because they aren't trying hard enough. They stay stuck because the same pattern keeps repeating, even when the outcomes don't change.

If you've done multiple cycles, followed every recommendation, tried different protocols, and still ended up with the same results, this episode is for you.

This isn't about which supplement to take or what protocol to ask for next. It's about how fertility decisions are being made, and why that matters more than effort.

In this episode, I break down the common patterns I see that keep people looping through treatment without getting real clarity.

In this episode, you'll hear about:

• Why clinics often move straight to "try again" instead of stopping to look at what's actually happening

• How following the plan can feel safe, even when the plan isn't working

• Why being busy in treatment isn't the same as making progress

• How fear of rocking the boat keeps people doing the familiar, even when it's disappointing

• The quiet cost of time, money, and energy when nothing truly changes

I also share why I created the Embryo Audit Checklist. Not to give you more things to do, but to help you step back and look at your own data clearly so you can see patterns instead of reacting to the next suggestion. Email [email protected] subject line CHECKLIST for your copy.

I'm Sarah Clark, founder of Fab Fertile and host of Get Pregnant Naturally. For over a decade, my team and I have reviewed hundreds of low AMH and failed IVF cases using functional testing alongside conventional fertility care. We specialize in helping couples identify the physiological patterns driving poor outcomes so decisions are grounded in interpretation, not guesswork.

This episode is for you if:

• You've done "everything right" but the outcomes keep repeating

• You feel like you're always doing something but not moving forward

• You want to understand what's missing before committing to another cycle

👉 Start with a Functional Fertility Second Opinion If you want an expert review of your labs, IVF history, and full health picture to identify patterns being missed, this is the smartest first step before another cycle.

Learn more and apply here.

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Timestamps

00:00 – Why doing "more" isn't changing fertility outcomes Effort isn't the issue when results keep repeating. Decision patterns are.

01:00 – Why fertility treatment rewards compliance, not interpretation How clinics are built for protocols, not understanding why things fail.

02:05 – Outsourcing thinking to authority and why it feels safe Why following the plan feels reassuring even when it keeps producing the same outcome.

03:00 – Medical confidence vs actual completeness When "bad luck" and "poor egg quality" stop deeper investigation.

03:45 – Mistaking motion for progress in fertility treatment New clinics, new supplements, new protocols — same biology.

04:45 – Why activity brings emotional relief but not biological change Doing something feels better than slowing down to assess what's actually working.

05:30 – Fear of deviating from conventional fertility logic Why familiar disappointment often feels safer than uncertainty.

06:15 – The invisible cost of delay in fertility decisions Time, money, and emotional energy add up even when nothing changes.

06:45 – Why the Embryo Audit Checklist exists How stepping back to organize your data reveals patterns you've been missing.

07:40 – Changing the frame, not just the protocol Why progress requires changing how decisions are made, not just what you try next.

If you've been told your failed IVF cycle was "just bad luck" or blamed on "egg quality," that explanation is incomplete. Bad luck is not a diagnosis. It simply means the underlying biological patterns have not yet been identified.

IVF is a technical process that happens in a lab, but embryos still develop inside a living biological environment. If inflammation, energy production, immune signaling, or sperm DNA integrity are compromised, no protocol change alone can override that physiology. Repeating cycles without deeper interpretation often leads to the same outcomes, higher costs, and more emotional exhaustion.

In this episode, I walk through the three biological patterns I consistently see behind embryo arrest, poor blast development, failed transfers, and unexplained IVF failure. More importantly, you'll learn how to use your past cycles as meaningful data so you can stop guessing and start making more strategic decisions before another round.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• Why a technically "perfect" IVF cycle can still fail despite good labs and protocols

• How low cellular energy production impacts embryo development and early growth

• Why sperm DNA fragmentation often matters long before clinics flag it as abnormal

• How oxidative stress, inflammation, hormonal signaling, and metabolic strain influence embryo quality

• How to interpret repeated IVF outcomes instead of labeling them as unexplained or bad luck

I'm Sarah Clark, founder of Fab Fertile and host of Get Pregnant Naturally. For over a decade, my team and I have reviewed hundreds of low AMH and failed IVF cases using functional testing alongside conventional fertility care. We specialize in helping couples identify the physiological patterns driving poor outcomes so decisions are grounded in interpretation, not guesswork.

This episode is for you if:

• You've experienced embryo arrest, failed transfers, or repeated IVF cycles without clear answers
• You've been told everything looks "normal" but results keep falling short
• You want a smarter way to evaluate what your body is signaling before investing in another cycle

👉 Start with a Functional Fertility Second Opinion If you want an expert review of your labs, IVF history, and full health picture to identify patterns being missed, this is the smartest first step before another cycle.

Learn more and apply here.

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Timestamps

00:00 – Why "Bad Luck" Is Not a Diagnosis After IVF Failure Failed IVF cycles are often dismissed as bad luck or egg quality, but that explanation misses the biological patterns driving outcomes.

01:05 – How Low Energy Production Impacts Embryo Development and Arrest Inflammation, thyroid signaling, nutrient depletion, and blood sugar instability can limit cellular energy and stall embryo growth.

02:05 – Why Inflammation and Thyroid Patterns Matter in IVF Outcomes Functional interpretation of inflammatory markers and thyroid signaling reveals hidden stress on embryo development.

02:45 – Sperm DNA Fragmentation and Repeated IVF Failure Why standard clinic thresholds often miss DNA damage that affects embryo quality and implantation.

03:20 – Oxidative Stress and DNA Damage in Male Fertility How inflammation, poor sleep, alcohol, metabolic strain, and toxins increase oxidative damage to sperm DNA.

03:55 – Low Mitochondrial Energy and Hormonal Imbalance in Sperm Health How cellular energy production and hormonal signaling impact sperm DNA integrity even when semen numbers look normal.

04:35 – Chronic Inflammation, Gut Imbalance, and Partner Microbiome Crossover How immune activation and shared microbiome patterns can perpetuate fertility disruption.

05:05 – Environmental Toxins and Occupational Exposure Affecting Sperm Quality The role of radiation, chemicals, air quality, pesticides, and heat exposure in sperm DNA damage.

06:00 – Immune and Stress Signaling and Implantation Challenges Why a body under chronic stress prioritizes survival over reproduction.

07:10 – Using IVF Cycles as Data and When to Seek a Functional Second Opinion How to interpret repeated IVF outcomes instead of escalating protocols blindly.

If you've been told your AMH is low and IVF is your only option, or you already went through IVF and it didn't work, this episode will change how you interpret that number and what decision actually deserves your attention next.

Here's what most patients are never told: AMH reflects egg quantity, not egg capability. It helps clinics predict medication response, but it does not explain why eggs develop poorly, why embryos arrest, or why outcomes fail to improve despite protocol changes. When IVF fails, the cycle itself becomes valuable data if you know how to interpret it across systems instead of treating it as bad luck or age alone.

In this episode, I walk through a real case where the outcome changed not because the AMH changed, but because the physiological environment influencing egg development was finally evaluated. This is not about avoiding IVF or chasing numbers. It is about understanding what the data is actually telling you so you can make a better next decision.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• Why AMH predicts stimulation response, not egg health or developmental capacity

• How inflammatory load quietly interferes with ovarian signaling and embryo development

• Why nutrient absorption and utilization patterns matter more than supplement volume

• How brain–hormone signaling influences ovulation timing, progesterone, and cycle predictability

• Why nervous system state shapes immune balance, implantation readiness, and resilience under treatment stress

I'm Sarah Clark, founder of Fab Fertile and host of Get Pregnant Naturally. For over a decade, my team and I have reviewed hundreds of low AMH and failed IVF cases using functional testing alongside conventional fertility care. We specialize in helping couples identify the physiological patterns driving poor outcomes so decisions are grounded in interpretation, not guesswork.

This episode is for you if:

• You were told your AMH is low, and no one explained what that actually means

• IVF failed, response was poor, or embryos stopped developing without clear answers

• You want better interpretation before repeating another protocol or escalating treatment

👉 Start with a Functional Fertility Second Opinion If you want an expert review of your labs, IVF history, and full health picture to identify patterns being missed, this is the smartest first step before another cycle.

Learn more and apply here.

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Timestamps

00:00 – Low AMH and IVF: What the Number Actually Tells Us (and What It Doesn't) Reframing AMH as a planning metric, not a diagnosis or predictor of natural pregnancy.

01:00 – Why AMH Does Not Measure Egg Quality or Uterine Receptivity How AMH predicts medication response only and why poor response requires deeper interpretation.

02:00 – When Failed IVF Becomes Valuable Data Instead of Bad Luck Why canceled cycles, failed transfers, and losses reveal patterns when properly interpreted.

03:00 – The Four System Patterns That Influence Egg Development Inflammatory load, nutrient absorption, brain–hormone signaling, and nervous system state.

04:00 – Why These Patterns Don't Tell You What To Do (They Tell You What to Evaluate) Moving away from DIY protocols toward clinical interpretation and sequencing.

05:00 – Why Escalation Made Sense From the Clinic's Perspective Understanding conventional IVF logic and what was missing in the evaluation process.

05:45 – Restoring Capacity Instead of Forcing Pregnancy Why physiology must be addressed hierarchically instead of through checklists.

06:30 – How We Knew the Physiology Was Shifting Before Pregnancy Upstream fertility signals: cycle predictability, energy, sleep, stress resilience, ovulation clarity.

07:15 – Natural Conception Without Chasing the AMH Number Why AMH change was irrelevant and why AMH should never end the investigation after IVF failure.

08:00 – Pause Before Repeating IVF: Readiness Over Urgency Why better interpretation leads to better decisions before another cycle.

"Poor egg quality" is not a diagnosis. It's where clinics stop looking.

If you've been told you have poor egg quality after failed IVF, low AMH, embryo arrest, or recurrent pregnancy loss, this episode will change how you understand that label and what to do next.

Here's the truth most women are never told: poor egg quality is not directly measured. It's a conclusion clinics infer based on age, embryo grading, or how your ovaries responded to stimulation. When IVF fails, that label often becomes the end of the conversation instead of the beginning of a deeper investigation.

In this episode, I break down the five physiological patterns we see repeatedly in women with low AMH, failed IVF, embryo arrest, and pregnancy loss and why correcting these patterns can lead to pregnancy even when AMH does not change.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• Why "poor egg quality" is a label, not a test result and what clinics are actually inferring

• How gut and vaginal microbiome stress drive inflammation and impair nutrient absorption critical for egg development

• Why mineral depletion disrupts mitochondrial energy, hormone signaling, and cellular communication in the ovary

• How blood sugar instability and circadian disruption interfere with ovulation and progesterone

• Why nervous system overload and HPA-axis patterns affect immune balance, implantation, and early embryo development

I'm Sarah Clark, founder of Fab Fertile and host of Get Pregnant Naturally. For over a decade, my team and I have reviewed hundreds of failed IVF cases and helped couples improve pregnancy outcomes naturally and alongside IVF. We specialize in low AMH, high FSH, diminished ovarian reserve, premature ovarian insufficiency, and recurrent pregnancy loss using functional testing and personalized fertility strategies.

This episode is for you if:

• You were told you have poor egg quality with no clear explanation why

• IVF failed, embryos stopped growing, or all embryos tested were abnormal

• You don't want another medication tweak or repeated protocol, you want answers

👉 Start with a Functional Fertility Second Opinion If you want an expert review of your labs, IVF history, and full health picture to identify patterns being missed, this is the first step before another cycle.

Learn more and apply here.

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00:00 – Poor egg quality is not a diagnosis Why egg quality is assumed, not measured, and what clinics actually use as proxies like age, embryo grading, and IVF response.

01:10 – What clinics are not evaluating when egg quality is blamed Inflammation, mineral status, immune balance, nervous system regulation, and metabolic health are rarely assessed.

02:15 – Stress physiology, low AMH, and hormone signaling How chronic stress, adrenal function, and thyroid signaling influence AMH, FSH, and follicle development.

03:20 – Gut and microbiome health and egg development Why gut inflammation, infections, and poor nutrient absorption can directly affect ovarian environment and outcomes.

04:55 – Food sensitivities, immune activation, and fertility How immune reactions and chronic inflammation can disrupt egg maturation and implantation.

06:10 – Mineral depletion and egg energy production The role of iron, magnesium, zinc, and other minerals in mitochondrial function and hormone synthesis.

07:25 – Blood sugar instability and ovulation health Why glucose swings, night waking, and metabolic stress impact egg development even in normal-weight individuals.

08:20 – Mitochondrial function and the 90-day egg development window Why egg development takes time and how energy production affects egg competence.

09:10 – Nervous system dysregulation and fertility outcomes How anxiety, trauma, perfectionism, and chronic vigilance signal the body that it is not safe for reproduction.

10:40 – Why pregnancy can happen with low AMH How improving the internal environment can lead to pregnancy even when AMH stays low or unchanged.

If you're over 35 with low AMH and have experienced a failed IVF cycle or been told IVF is your only option, this episode is for you. AMH provides information, but it does not tell the full story about your ability to get pregnant. In this episode, we break down what actually predicts pregnancy success when AMH is low and why focusing only on numbers often leads to frustration and stalled progress.

You'll learn:

• What AMH truly represents and why it reflects ovarian reserve, not egg capability

• Why IVF often fails for women with low AMH despite "normal" standard lab results

• The difference between producing many eggs versus developing one high-quality egg

• How inflammation, digestion, immune activation, and mineral depletion affect egg development

• Why mitochondrial health is essential for egg quality and embryo development

• How stress physiology and circadian rhythm disruption impact ovulation, progesterone, and implantation

• The four underlying patterns we consistently see improve before pregnancy occurs, regardless of AMH

Sarah Clark is the founder of Fab Fertile Inc. and the host of Get Pregnant Naturally. For over a decade, her team has helped hundreds of couples improve their chances of pregnancy success naturally and with IVF. Fab Fertile specializes in low AMH, high FSH, diminished ovarian reserve, premature ovarian insufficiency, and recurrent pregnancy loss using functional testing and personalized fertility strategies.

This episode is especially for you if:

• You have low AMH and are over 35

• You've had a failed IVF cycle or been advised donor eggs are your only option

• You want a deeper understanding of what actually drives egg quality and pregnancy success

• You're looking for a functional fertility approach beyond standard clinic protocols

Next Steps in Your Fertility Journey

Subscribe to Get Pregnant Naturally for evidence-based guidance on functional fertility, and share this episode with anyone on their fertility journey.

Not sure where to start? Download our most popular guide: Ultimate Guide to Getting Pregnant This Year If You Have Low AMH/High FSH it breaks everything down step by step to help you understand your options and take action

For personalized support to improve pregnancy success, book a call here.

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Timestamps

00:00 Low AMH After 35: What AMH Really Means for Fertility 01:02 Low AMH vs Egg Quality: Why Numbers Don't Predict Pregnancy 02:08 Why IVF Often Fails With Low AMH and Diminished Ovarian Reserve 03:18 Hidden Reasons IVF Fails: Inflammation, Digestion, and Immune Stress 04:28 Mitochondrial Health and Egg Quality After 35 05:35 Ovulation Stability and Why Weak Ovulation Blocks Pregnancy 06:42 Signs of Inflammation in Women With Low AMH and High FSH 07:52 Stress, Sleep, and Circadian Rhythm Effects on Fertility Hormones 09:00 What Improves Before Pregnancy Happens With Low AMH 10:12 What to Do Next After Failed IVF With Low AMH

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Resources

📩 Get your free 10-day elimination diet plan Email [email protected] with the subject line 10 DAY to receive your guide.

Why A Mineral Deficiency Matters When You Are Trying To Conceive: https://fabfertile.com/blogs/podcasts/why-a-mineral-deficiency-matters-when-you-are-trying-to-conceive-with-terra-vitiello?_pos=2&_sid=c33eefa71&_ss=r

Improving Egg Quality and Fertility: The Gut Fertility Connection for Low AMH, High FSH, and Poor Egg Quality: https://fabfertile.com/blogs/podcasts/improving-egg-quality-and-fertility-the-gut-fertility-connection-for-low-amh-high-fsh-and-poor-egg-quality?_pos=8&_sid=9b852ae0f&_ss=r

How Gluten Impacts Implantation, AMH/FSH & Fertility Health: https://fabfertile.com/blogs/education/the-impact-of-gluten-on-embryo-implantation-pregnancy-loss-nk-cells-endo-and-amh-fsh-levels?_pos=4&_sid=8f32ae154&_ss=r

Fab Fertile Method: https://www.fabfertile.com/what-we-do/

Ultimate Guide to Getting Pregnant This Year If You Have Low AMH / High FSH: https://fabfertile.clickfunnels.com/optinvbzjfsii

Our favorite fertility tracker (use code FABFERTILE15 to save 15%) https://www.inito.com/en-us/

💛 Join my free Facebook group: Get Pregnant Naturally With Low AMH and/or High FSH

Please note: We only promote products that Sarah Clark or the Fab Fertile team has personally used and believes are helpful for those trying to conceive. We may receive a small commission.

As 2025 wraps up, it is normal to ask, "What's next for my fertility?" Maybe your cycles felt unpredictable, lab results felt confusing, or you have been living in constant action mode with supplements, protocols, and timelines. In this episode, we slow it down and get intentional. Instead of piling on more, we look at what your body has been signaling and how to enter 2026 with a clear, steady plan using a functional fertility lens.

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• Why pausing at year-end can support ovarian signaling and reduce the stress loop that keeps you stuck

• How to review 2025 without spiraling, including what helped, what added pressure, and what your symptoms have been communicating

• Which labs to consider rechecking in 2026 and why they matter for fertility strategy, including TSH, vitamin D, ferritin, hsCRP, AMH, and FSH.

• The foundation for egg quality support through mitochondria basics, including sleep, protein, minerals, and CoQ10.

• How to build a realistic nervous system plan that fits a Type A life, so your next step is aligned, not rushed

Sarah Clark is the founder of Fab Fertile Inc. and the host of Get Pregnant Naturally. Her team specializes in functional approaches for low AMH, high FSH, diminished ovarian reserve, premature ovarian insufficiency, recurrent miscarriage and helping couples prepare their bodies for pregnancy success naturally or with IVF.

This episode is especially for you if:

• You have low AMH (ng/mL), high FSH, DOR, or POI and want to enter 2026 with a plan that supports your body without adding more overwhelm

• You have been pushing through and want to make decisions based on insight, not urgency

• You want a functional fertility approach that connects testing, nutrition, lifestyle, and emotional balance in a practical way

Next Steps in Your Fertility Journey

Subscribe to Get Pregnant Naturally for evidence-based guidance on functional fertility, and share this episode with anyone on their fertility journey.

Not sure where to start? Download our most popular guide: Ultimate Guide to Getting Pregnant This Year If You Have Low AMH/High FSH it breaks everything down step by step to help you understand your options and take action

For personalized support to improve pregnancy success, book a call here.

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Timestamps

00:00 – Reflecting on fertility as 2025 ends and why slowing down matters

01:05 – Why constant doing and hypervigilance disrupt ovarian signaling

02:10 – Nervous system dysregulation in low AMH, high FSH, DOR, and POI

03:15 – Why rushing into IVF at year-end can backfire

04:40 – Secondary infertility and when fertility issues appear unexpectedly

05:20 – Reviewing what actually helped your energy, sleep, digestion, and mood

06:15 – Supplements vs personalized testing and why guessing adds stress

07:30 – Gut health, thyroid, inflammation, and missed underlying imbalances

08:45 – Retesting labs and focusing on mitochondria and egg quality

10:05 – Choosing your next fertility step intentionally, not from fear

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Resources

📩 Get your free 10-day elimination diet plan! Email [email protected] with the subject line 10 DAY to receive your guide and take the first step toward reconnecting with your fertility

Your Labs Are Normal" But Are They? 20 Overlooked Blood Markers & Functional Tests to Improve Egg Quality & Fertility: https://fabfertile.com/blogs/podcasts/your-labs-are-normal-but-are-they-20-overlooked-blood-markers-functional-tests-to-improve-egg-quality-fertility

Trying Everything and Still Not Pregnant? Why Your Nervous System May Be the Missing Link: https://fabfertile.com/blogs/education/stress-low-amh-high-fsh-dor?_pos=2&_sid=8e3a507b6&_ss=r

Fab Fertile Method https://www.fabfertile.com/what-we-do/

Ultimate Guide to Getting Pregnant This Year If You Have Low AMH/High FSH - https://fabfertile.clickfunnels.com/optinvbzjfsii

Our favorite fertility tracker (use code FABFERTILE15 to save 15) - https://www.inito.com/en-us/?srsltid=AfmBOoo85sXu_esmFN5Kz6iysaTkBKgYl35Jubv-BaLkkxXVggdk6nes

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💛 Join my free Facebook group: Get Pregnant Naturally With Low AMH and/or High FSH: https://www.facebook.com/groups/451444518397946

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Please note we only promote products that Sarah Clark or her Fab Fertile team has tried and believes are beneficial for someone who is TTC. We may receive a small commission.

If you have low AMH, high FSH, diminished ovarian reserve , or premature ovarian insufficiency and keep hearing that your TSH is "normal," you may be missing a key piece of your fertility story. Even small shifts in thyroid function can influence egg quality, ovarian reserve, embryo development, implantation, and early pregnancy. In this episode, we look at how thyroid health connects to your labs, symptoms, and IVF outcomes so you can understand what is being overlooked.

You'll learn:

• Why a normal TSH does not always mean your thyroid is optimal for fertility

• The thyroid markers most clinics miss and why they matter

• How thyroid patterns influence egg development, ovarian aging, and implantation

• The connection between thyroid antibodies, low AMH, and IVF failure

• Practical steps to support thyroid function and improve your chances of conception

Sarah Clark is the founder of Fab Fertile Inc. and the host of Get Pregnant Naturally. Her team specializes in functional approaches for low AMH, high FSH, diminished ovarian reserve, premature ovarian insufficiency, recurrent miscarriage and helping couples prepare their bodies for pregnancy success naturally or with IVF.

This episode is especially for you if:

• You have low AMH, DOR, POI, or high FSH and want clarity on how thyroid health plays a role

• You have irregular cycles, unexplained infertility, or repeated loss and wonder if your thyroid is involved

• You have thyroid symptoms, thyroid antibodies, or a diagnosis like Hashimoto's and want to understand how this affects ovarian function

Next Steps in Your Fertility Journey

Subscribe to Get Pregnant Naturally for evidence-based guidance on functional fertility, and share this episode with anyone on their fertility journey.

Not sure where to start? Download our most popular guide: Ultimate Guide to Getting Pregnant This Year If You Have Low AMH/High FSH it breaks everything down step by step to help you understand your options and take action

For personalized support to improve pregnancy success, book a call here.

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Timestamps

00:00 Why thyroid health matters for low AMH, DOR, and POI 01:02 Normal TSH vs optimal TSH for fertility 02:14 Full thyroid panel and what your REI may be missing 03:00 How low thyroid slows follicle development 03:45 Oxidative stress, inflammation, and egg quality 04:30 Thyroid dysfunction and accelerated ovarian aging 05:10 Hyperthyroidism, cycle disruption, and implantation 06:02 Thyroid antibodies and IVF outcomes 07:12 What high TPO antibodies mean for your transfer 08:00 Functional steps to support thyroid and egg quality

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