Season 1 · Episode 32
Listener Q&A with Your Fertility Bestie, Dr. Kalea Wattles
Functional Fertility with Dr. Kalea Wattles · Kalea Wattles, ND
December 28, 202348m 41s
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Show Notes
You asked, Dr. Kalea answered! This episode is dedicated to listener questions - girl talk with a doctor twist! Here are the questions covered in this episode:
- ( 0:41) At what point in the menstrual cycle should we measure hormones?
- (4:54) How does low estrogen impact fertility?
- (9:59) Why was my period so short?
- (13:15) What are your optimal levels for FSH and LH?
- (15:06) How do we know when we will ovulate when using ovulation predictor kits?
- (20:54) Can an OPK be used as a pregnancy test?
- (25:04) If I am prescribed progesterone to support my luteal phase, will that continue on into pregnancy?
- (28:10) How do I know if I have a gut issue if I don’t have obvious gut symptoms, like constipation or bloating?
- (39:35) Should I take Mucinex for my cervical fluid?
- (40:59) Can you talk about cervical position and fertility?
- (44:28) Is it normal to spot during ovulation?
- (46:18) How do I find a functional medicine doctor?
Thank you to everyone for tuning in to Functional Fertility in 2023. Can't wait to see you in 2024!!