If you’ve had early miscarriage before 12 weeks, especially more than once, and been told everything looks “normal,” or you’ve been diagnosed with low AMH, high FSH, this episode is for you.
We’re going to talk about what’s often overlooked in early term pregnancy loss: gut health, immune dysfunction, clotting disorders, nutrient deficiencies, and hormone imbalance from a conventional and functional medicine perspective.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
Why progesterone, thyroid function and adrenal health are key to early pregnancy
The role of gut dysbiosis, inflammation, and food sensitivities in recurrent miscarriage
What comprehensive bloodwork reveals - including homocysteine, hsCRP, ANA, and more
Functional strategies to support detoxification, reduce stress, and improve implantation
How immune triggers and vaginal microbiome imbalances increase miscarriage risk
While the focus of this episode is on the female side of fertility, it’s not to be overlooked to look at the male partner’s health. Poor sperm quality, oxidative stress, gut infections, and DNA fragmentation can all contribute to miscarriage, poor embryo development,t and implantation failure. Just as we look at gut health, inflammation, and functional bloodwork in women,n we need to apply this lens to the male partner. If you haven’t looked at semen analysis or functional testing for men, be sure to check out our Male Factor Fertility episode for strategies to optimize sperm health and improve pregnancy outcomes. How To Address Men's Reproductive Health (It’s a myth sperm doesn't decline with age!) - https://fabfertile.com/blogs/podcasts/how-to-address-mens-reproductive-health-it-s-a-myth-sperm-doesnt-decline-with-age?_pos=1&_sid=689d505e3&_ss=r
This episode is for you if:
You have experienced a miscarriage before 12–14 weeks of pregnancy and want to understand what might be behind it.
You’re seeking both conventional and functional insights to support healing and improve your chances in future pregnancies.
You want actionable lifestyle, diet, and testing strategies to help your body prepare for a healthy pregnancy.
TIMESTAMPS:
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[00:00:00] Intro: You're not alone—miscarriage and early pregnancy loss
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[00:01:00] What’s missed in early pregnancy loss: inflammation, gut health, nutrient deficiencies
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[00:02:00] Immune system, hormone imbalance, and clotting risk
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[00:03:00] Karyotyping and overlooked functional medicine factors
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[00:04:00] Anti-inflammatory diet, supplements, and clotting support
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[00:05:00] Conventional clotting tests vs. functional approach
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[00:06:00] Elimination diet, inflammation triggers, and caffeine weaning
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[00:07:00] Placental issues, blood sugar, blood pressure
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[00:08:00] ANA, NK cells, and immune dysfunction protocols
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[00:09:00] Gut repair, food intolerances, and leaky gut
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[00:10:00] Vaginal microbiome testing and protocols
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[00:11:00] Infections, immune support, and stress impact on fertility
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[00:12:00] Sleep, cortisol testing, and inflammation
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[00:13:00] GI MAP, food sensitivity testing, personalized protocols
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[00:14:00] AIP diet, gut infections, nutrient-dense eating
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[00:15:00] Iodine, thyroid, autoimmune thyroid conditions
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[00:16:00] Environmental toxins, hormone balance, heavy metals
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[00:17:00] Functional testing priorities and reducing toxic load
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[00:18:00] Detox support: lifestyle, sauna use, and gentle approaches
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[00:19:00] Genetic testing, personalization, and targeted strategies for pregnancy success
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RESOURCES
📩 Get your free 10-day elimination diet plan! Email hello@fabfertile.ca with the subject line 10 DAY to receive your guide and take the first step toward reconnecting with your fertility.
Progesterone, Low AMH & Miscarriage: What You’re Missing
The Clotting Connection: Hidden Causes of Implantation Failure and Miscarriage
Why Genomic Testing Can Help With Recurrent Pregnancy Loss, Birth Outcomes and Preconception Health
Improving Egg Quality and Fertility: The Gut Fertility Connection for Low AMH, High FSH, and Poor Egg Quality
Detox Your Way to Better Egg Health: Strategies to Improve Fertility Naturally
AMH Diet – Start This Today to Support Fertility & Get Pregnant This Year
Autoimmune Roadblocks to IVF: How ANA Affects Fertility
Before Your IVF Transfer, Test This First
How MTHFR and methylation affect fertility with high FSH and low AMH
Our favorite fertility tracker Inito (use code FABFERTILE15 to save 15)
Fab Fertile Method https://www.fabfertile.com/what-we-do/
Ultimate Guide to Getting Pregnant This Year If You Have Low AMH/High FSH
Not sure where to start? Book a 15-minute call here and we’ll give you options to help.
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