Why Adrenal Insufficiency Can Be A Factor with Low AMH and High FSH

We’re digging into why addressing adrenal insufficiency matters when TTC.

I can’t tell you how many people I speak with that have low AMH/high FSH that are:

Working more than 50 hours per week and dealing with a toxic workplace and/or demanding boss
Holding down a full-time job and in graduate school
Have experienced a traumatic event such as pregnancy loss or death in the family
Dealing with relationship struggles or estrangement with family members
Have tried unsuccessfully to get pregnant for years with multiple rounds of IVF
Have been told donor eggs are their only hope

Chronic stress is real. We see it all the time with low AMH/high FSH. The good thing is there are targeted strategies to address the stress, heal your adrenals, optimize your egg health and restore your fertility.

In this episode, you'll learn:

What the adrenals have to do with fertility (differences between adrenal fatigue and HPA dysfunction)
Signs of adrenal dysfunction and some potential causes
The impact of the adrenals on the thyroid
MTHFR and the adrenals (how to support methylation)
Diet/lifestyle and supplement recommendations to support the adrenals and improve egg health and fertility

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HIGHLIGHTS

2:30 WELCOME KATY BRADBURY

3:18 WHY WE’RE TALKING ABOUT THE ADRENALS

Chronic stress has a significant impact on our fertility.
We can’t and shouldn’t do it all.
The mind is a part of the body - you can’t separate the two

5:33 WHAT ARE THE ADRENALS?

Adrenal hormones - primarily stress hormones - are produced by the adrenal glands
Our fight or flight response is an instinctive physiological reaction to any real or perceived threat
In the modern world, we have the same response to the everyday high-stress situations many of us find ourselves in

9:09 ADRENAL FATIGUE VS. HPA DYSFUNCTION

We have to consider adrenal hormones in the context of the brain
The HPA axis and feedback loops between our hormones

12:43 SIGNS OF ADRENAL DYSFUNCTION

Tired, wired, and anxious.
Many times in conventional medicine, we’re given a pill for anxiety when it’s actually adrenal dysfunction
Cortisol is an essential hormone involved in our circadian rhythm
How cortisol is expected to fluctuate throughout the day
Why you might get a second wind late at night and then find it hard to sleep
Cortisol works in tandem with melatonin
Melatonin is a vital antioxidant for our eggs
Things to consider before rushing to supplement
Common conditions that indicate your adrenals need support
Your adrenal function is connected to your immune system
When your body is in fight or flight, it prioritizes survival over all other systems

22:10 HIGH ACHIEVER IMPATIENCE

I felt like taking a step back would be a failure.
So many of us are so used to being stressed that we don’t even recognize it.
Sometimes it takes an outside perspective to help us to shift habits that aren’t working for us

25:11 SOURCES OF STRESS

There are myriad ways your body can be under stress, both mentally and physically
Hidden infections impact the HPS axis and can cause strain on the body
While high-intensity exercise may feel good at the moment but can be detrimental to your fertility journey

29:02 FOOD INTOLERANCES & GUT HEALTH

We’re yet to see a couple with no food intolerances
The many environmental toxins we’re exposed to in our daily lives

31:14 THYROID & ADRENALS

Testing TSH alone is not enough.
The thyroid-adrenal connection

33:24 FUNCTIONAL TESTING

The DUTCH test gives us insights into what’s happening with your adrenals
The vast majority of us could use some adrenal support

35:17 THE MTHFR GENE & METHYLATION

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How methylation links with the neurotransmitter cycle and your stress response

37:28 NUTRITION & LIFESTYLE

Eating the rainbow is essential for supporting your adrenals
Nutrient-dense superfoods that support your hormone health
Foods that can negatively impact your stress response
Shifting into healthier sleep habits
Getting support can be a crucial factor in making necessary changes without the overwhelm
Simple things you can do to support your mental and emotional health

43:22 SUPPLEMENTS TO SUPPORT YOUR ADRENALS

Vitamins, minerals, and adaptogens that can offer good support
We highly recommend working with a practitioner before taking supplements

44:52 FINAL THOUGHTS

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RESOURCES:

Fab Fertile Method - https://fabfertile.com/pages/what-we-do

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