If you have painful periods or infertility, it's likely that you've wondered about endometriosis. A few years ago, it was announced that a test was now on the market that could tell you, through an endometrial biopsy, if endometriosis was your issue. Today's episode looks at the Receptiva test and how it may or may not help you get to the root cause of your health & fertility concerns with the guidance of Dr. Nicholas Kongoasa, Chief Surgeon at The Center for Restorative Reproductive Surgery and Chief Medical Officer of Reproductive Health Medicine & Gynecology, both based in Atlanta, GA.

NOTE: This episode does include anatomical terms like cervix, uterus, and vagina.

Show Note Links:
Reproductive Health Medicine and Gynecology
The Center for Restorative Reproductive Surgery
Restorative Surgery Lunch & Learn
Infertility 101
Infertility 101 Resource Guide
Advocating in the Dr.'s Office: Asking Good Questions
Endometriosis 101
Endo 101 Resource Guide
What is the Creighton Method?

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Sherelle Gilbert shares the role faith has played during her 5 years of infertility and pregnancy loss. Sherelle is candid about the emotional, physical, and faithful struggles she's experienced over these years, and how her relationships with God,  her husband, and her sisters in Christ have sustained her. You do not want to miss Sherelle's impactful testimony - you will leave encouraged and reminded that you are not alone!

NOTE: This episode is appropriate for all audiences. This episode discusses infertility and miscarriage (no details of loss are mentioned).

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Thank you for listening to today's podcast episode. Woven Well is a branch of Woven Natural Fertility Care, an organization that seeks to empower women & couples through fertility education and connection to restorative health OBGYNs, while honoring the deep connection fertility has with their faith. We would love for you to be a part! Join our newsletter for monthly updates & offerings!

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Talk with Caitlin (you do not have to be a client): Need a safe place to talk about your fertility journey, what you're going through (faith, infertility, medical concerns, etc) or anything else about your fertility? Caitlin would love to hear your story and talk with you during a consultation! 

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Do our bodies really matter? Do they have the ability to teach us things we can't understand otherwise? Or are our thoughts and feelings enough? Today we explore some important things God uses our bodies to remind us of, just in time to celebrate the most important body ever born. Thanks for enjoying this short message! Merry Christmas! 

NOTE: This episode is appropriate for all audiences. 

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Grateful to share a client story with you today that goes through all the emotions! Leslie shares her story of experiencing a honeymoon baby - how she felt about it at the time, how she feels about it now, and what it's taught her about her own relationship with her body, her fertility, and God. Leslie shares her heart and her advice - and it's one you don't want to miss!

NOTE: This episode includes the terms sex and seminal fluid, and may not be appropriate for all ages. 

Begin charting your cycles: Anyone can begin learning more about their reproductive health and how to identify root issues. We'd love to help you get started by attending one of our Introductory Sessions, an online, virtual class available each month. Join us!

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Are you familiar with Advent? Do you practice it? I love Advent - it's one of my favorite seasons of the Church calendar. And I find that it has meaningful lessons for not only our spiritual lives, but our fertility journeys, as well. This episode is a supplement to the Advent focus on our @wovenfertility Instagram page. I'd love to hear your thoughts on Advent there, as well! 

NOTE: This episode is appropriate for all audiences. 

Begin charting your cycles: Anyone can begin learning more about their reproductive health and how to identify root issues. We'd love to help you get started by attending one of our Introductory Sessions, an online, virtual class available each month. Join us!

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Counselor Kerri-Anne Brown joins us again, this time to talk about tips for managing the events and emotions of the holidays when walking through infertility. What makes it so challenging? What do you do when you're hit with sadness in the middle of a Christmas party? Should couples try to suppress the grief and put a smile on their faces? We talk about those topics and more! 

NOTE: This episode is appropriate for all audiences.

Show Links:
Instagram - Kerri Anne's Grief Program is @kerriannebrowncoaching
Instagram - Kerri Anne's Counseling (FL based) is @healingwithwisedomcounseling
Ep. 42: Processing Pregnancy Loss

Begin charting your cycles: Anyone can begin learning more about their reproductive health and how to identify root issues. We'd love to help you get started by attending one of our Introductory Sessions, an online, virtual class available each month. Join us!

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Other great ways to connect with Woven Natural Fertility Care:

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We're keeping this episode short so that you can spend time with family, grab leftovers, and check out the one-day sales! BUT - we think Thanksgiving is the perfect time to pause and give thanks for what we've all learned about fertility and experienced within our fertility journey this year. We hope you'll spend a few minutes to listen while you take your after dinner walk or start your journey home or get a few minutes of "me" time amidst family! Happy Thanksgiving!

NOTE: This episode is appropriate for all audiences.

Show Links:
Ep. 7: 5 Conversations for every couple practicing NFP
Ep. 14: Navigating your biggest fertility fears
Ep. 15: Dealing with Fertility-focused anxiety with Ashley Yeager, LICSW
Ep. 18: Nurturing Intimacy while practicing NFP and beyond
Ep. 28: When your body feels broken

Begin charting your cycles: Anyone can begin learning more about their reproductive health and how to identify root issues. We'd love to help you get started by attending one of our Introductory Sessions, an online, virtual class available each month. Join us!

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Other great ways to connect with Woven Natural Fertility Care:

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This episode is for you! Tracy Mann has spoken with us before about PCOS-specific nutrition tips, but today's episode applies to every female of reproductive age. She goes over a wealth of great information; I learned a lot myself! She talks about what nutrients women need the most, how our body tells us when we aren't getting them, what to do with cravings (and what our cravings can tell us) and more.

She also is offering us early access to her Healthy Habits for the Holidays course! You can learn more and/or register here!

NOTE: This episode is appropriate for all ages.

Show Links:
EverydayNutritionLLC.com
Healthy Habits for the Holidays

Begin charting your cycles: Anyone can begin learning more about their reproductive health and how to identify root issues. We'd love to help you get started by attending one of our Introductory Sessions, an online, virtual class available each month. Join us!

Talk with Caitlin (you do not have to be a client): Need a safe place to talk about your fertility journey, what you're going through, or anything else about your fertility? Caitlin would love to hear your story and talk with you! 

Send us a text

Support the show

Other great ways to connect with Woven Natural Fertility Care:

• Learn the Creighton Model System with us! Register here!
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• Chat about issues of fertility + faith: Substack
• Follow us on Instagram: @wovenfertility
• Watch our episodes on YouTube: @wovenfertility
  
  

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This podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute providing medical advice or professional services. The information provided should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, and those seeking personal medical advice should consult with a licensed physician. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health provider regarding a medical condition. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room immediately. Neither Woven nor its staff, nor any contributor to this podcast, makes any represe...

Did you know all women follow the same general fertility timeline and milestones throughout their life? This is called the Reproductive Continuum. And knowing what it is and how it works can make understanding your phase of fertility (and what to expect next!) that much easier. Today's episode explains the Reproductive Continuum and what to expect in each phase, when they begin, and what to expect of each. 

NOTE: This episode is appropriate for all ages. 

Begin charting your cycles: Anyone can begin learning more about their reproductive health and how to identify root issues. We'd love to help you get started by attending one of our Introductory Sessions, an online, virtual class available each month. Join us!

Talk with Caitlin (you do not have to be a client): Need a safe place to talk about your fertility journey, what you're going through, or anything else about your fertility? Caitlin would love to hear your story and talk with you! 

Send us a text

Support the show

Other great ways to connect with Woven Natural Fertility Care:

• Learn the Creighton Model System with us! Register here!
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• Chat about issues of fertility + faith: Substack
• Follow us on Instagram: @wovenfertility
• Watch our episodes on YouTube: @wovenfertility
  
  

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Today's client story is with Anna, who began charting with me a little less than a year ago when her doctor wasn't listening to her about her reproductive concerns. Hear Anna share what her experience was like with her local OBGYN versus her Napro medical professional, what she gained from learning to chart, and her story of healing through the restorative health approach!

NOTE: This episode is appropriate for all audiences.

I would LOVE to help you on your fertility journey, as well.
Begin charting your cycles: Anyone can begin learning more about their reproductive health and how to identify root issues. We'd love to help you get started by attending one of our Introductory Sessions, an online, virtual class available each month. Join us! 

Talk with Caitlin (you do not have to be a client): Need a safe place to talk about your fertility journey, what you're going through, or anything else about your fertility? Caitlin would love to hear your story and talk with you! 

Send us a text

Support the show

Other great ways to connect with Woven Natural Fertility Care:

• Learn the Creighton Model System with us! Register here!
• Get our monthly newsletter: Get the updates!
• Chat about issues of fertility + faith: Substack
• Follow us on Instagram: @wovenfertility
• Watch our episodes on YouTube: @wovenfertility
  
  

Love the content? The biggest gift you could give is to click a 5 star review and write why it was so meaningful!

This podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute providing medical advice or professional services. The information provided should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, and those seeking personal medical advice should consult with a licensed physician. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health provider regarding a medical condition. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room immediately. Neither Woven nor its staff, nor any contributor to this podcast, makes any represe...