Why Your Gut Microbiome Matters for Low AMH and High FSH

We’re digging into stool testing and what it means for fertility and low AMH/high FSH.

When you are dealing with low AMH and or high FSH, the last place your REI will look is the health of your gut.

The health of your gut is directly tied to the health of your ovaries.

And if you have an infection, no amount of clean eating will matter.

The infection needs to be addressed.

It may be tempting to use an anti-parasitic or anti-fungal to address an infection, but that will wipe out all the good and bad bacteria, making a longer road to repairing the gut.

We are not against medication (sometimes it is needed); however, a targeted supplement protocol will address the infections while maintaining the health of the gut.

So, how do we identify and address the infection to improve pregnancy success?

In this episode, you'll learn:

The conventional medicine approach to gut infections and what is regularly missed (plus, we discuss our favourite stool test in detail)
Top infections we see with low AMH and/or high FSH
How to know if you have a leaky gut and why this matters for fertility
Why DIY wastes time with addressing infections and how to fast-track pregnancy success

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HIGHLIGHTS

3:27 WELCOME KATY

5:49 WHY WE DO STOOL TESTING

The gut is the centre of our health.
The connection between gastrointestinal issues and reproductive health
When it comes to fertility, inflammation is not good news
Limitations of conventional stool tests
Gut health is highly correlated with ovarian health.

9:30 CHRONIC INFECTIONS

There’s a hierarchy to how we address chronic infections.
What you might be getting wrong with an anti-Candida diet
The importance of addressing infections before attempting to eliminate Candida

11:07 HOW THE GI-MAP TEST FITS INTO THE BIGGER PICTURE

What’s involved in our comprehensive and personalized Fab Fertile approach

12:22 H. PYLORI INFECTIONS

The prevalence of H. pylori and the potential impact on digestion and nutrient absorption
How H. pylori can be spread

14:51 COMMENSAL BACTERIA

We want the large intestines to be populated with an abundance of microbes.
Commensal bacteria have an essential job to do.
When commensal bacteria is depleted, it can make space for opportunistic bacteria
How we treat gut imbalances and infections
Why we don’t address SIBO directly, but rather the root causes
Symptoms of SIBO

18:42 OPPORTUNISTIC BACTERIA

These are not pathogens but can cause symptoms if their numbers are too high
Symptoms of excess opportunistic bacteria

21:18 PARASITES & GUT HEALTH

Modern living has made us less tolerant to parasites.
Different types of parasites and their symptoms
The functional medicine approach to treating parasites

28:15 EPSTEIN-BARR VIRUS

This is relatively common and can be deactivated or reactivated
How Epstein-Barr connects to low energy and hormone imbalances
We typically use a nutritive approach to support the immune system
Autoimmune conditions associated with Epstein-Barr

30:20 YEAST & FUNGAL OVERGROWTH

With fungal infections, we first need to address gut dysbiosis

31:35 GUT HEALTH MARKERS

How gut markers can give us insights into our overall health
What low elastase levels suggest and the connection to stress
You might be eating a great diet, but it doesn't help if you’re not absorbing it
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What β-Glucuronidase tells us about metabolic function
Elevated beta-glucuronidase can be a sign of estrogen imbalances.
Markers that can signal issues with intestinal permeability
With low AMH/high FSH, we see a theme of non-celiac gluten sensitivity
Any kind of inflammatory response is an immune response.
We need to be working with the immune system in any kind of fertility support.
Secretory IgA is almost the first line of defence for your body's innate immune system
What elevated zonulin levels indicate
Why elevated calprotectin levels can indicate localized inflammation in the gut

43:51 THE FAB FERTILE APPROACH

Why a target approach with personalized protocols makes a massive difference
Addressing the mental and emotional aspects

49:20 FINAL THOUGHTS

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RESOURCES:

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

Ultimate Guide to Getting Pregnant This Year If You Have Low AMH/High FSH

Top Fertility Supplements You Need To Get Pregnant This Year - Access your free guide at www.suppguideffl.com email to hello@fabfertile.ca to get your copy.

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