Welcome to the Fertility in Focus Podcast, hosted by Dr. Christina Burns, a Doctor of Eastern Medicine and holistic fertility expert. In today's episode, Dr. Burns dives into the crucial topic of thyroid health and its significant impact on fertility. Learn about the prevalence of thyroid disorders, how they can influence reproductive health, and natural strategies to support thyroid function. Whether you're undergoing fertility treatments or trying to conceive naturally, understanding your thyroid health could be the key to success.

Thyroid health is a vital factor in fertility, yet it's often overlooked. In this episode, Dr. Christina Burns explores the connection between thyroid function and fertility challenges, including conditions like hypothyroidism, Hashimoto's disease, and their effects on ovulation, ovarian reserve, and pregnancy outcomes.

In this episode, you will learn:

• The prevalence of thyroid disorders in the general population versus fertility patients.
• How thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) levels affect fertility treatment success rates.
• The role of the thyroid in regulating ovarian reserve, luteal phase defects, and overall hormonal balance.
• Natural remedies, including ashwagandha and kelp, that support thyroid function and improve reproductive health.
• How lifestyle factors such as diet, stress management, and inflammation play a role in thyroid health and fertility.

Timestamps:

• [00:05:30] Prevalence of thyroid disorders and their specific impact on fertility patients.
• [00:10:15] Understanding TSH levels and their role in fertility success.
• [00:15:45] Association between low thyroid function, low ovarian reserve, and fertility challenges.
• [00:20:30] Natural strategies for supporting thyroid health, including herbal remedies like ashwagandha.
• [00:30:00] The importance of addressing underlying causes such as diet, stress, and inflammation.

About Dr. Christina Burns:

Dr. Christina Burns is the founder and Doctor of Chinese Medicine at the Naturna Institute. Committed, compassionate, and highly skilled in multiple disciplines, Dr. Burns has been in practice since 2004. She empowers both women and men to achieve their optimal life and health goals through natural medicine practices, integrative nutrition, lifestyle management, and personalized mind-body programs. Dr. Burns holds advanced certifications in acupuncture, herbs, nutrition, life coaching, and yoga therapy. She is also the best-selling author of "The Ultimate Fertility Guidebook."

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