Is IVF the only answer for infertility—or is there a better way? In this episode, Samantha Stephenson welcomes back Grace Emily Stark, editor of Natural Womanhood and a leading voice in restorative reproductive medicine (RRM). Together, they unpack what RRM really is, how it differs from conventional gynecology and fertility treatments like IVF, and why so few women have ever heard of it.

We explore:

The science behind cycle charting and hormone diagnostics

Why the birth control pill often masks—not solves—reproductive issues

How RRM treats the root causes of infertility (like PCOS, endometriosis, and fibroids)

The cultural and political barriers to this life-giving approach

How anti-Catholic bias and insurance policy keep women from real options

Why restoration of fertility should be the gold standard—not bypassing it

If you're fed up with “lazy medicine,” frustrated by the one-size-fits-all approach of the pill, or wondering if IVF is really your only path forward, this conversation is a must-listen.

Mentioned in the Episode

Natural Womanhood

International Institute for Restorative Reproductive Medicine

nfpandmore.com

femmhealth.org

neofertility.com

Article: Should you take ozempic for PCOS?

Period Genius Program

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