Listener Q&A with Your Fertility Bestie, Dr. Kalea Wattles

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!!  

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Functional Fertility is designed to help you demystify your hormones, up-level your lifestyle, and supercharge your fertility potential. Dr. Kalea Wattles is joined by experts in the field of functional and integrative medicine, combining cutting-edge science with treasured traditional wisdom on an exploration of preconception wellness. Whether you’re trying to get pregnant for the first time, or you’re exploring assisted reproductive technologies, Dr. Wattles is here to give you the tools you need to combat period problems, perfect your cycle tracking skills, power up your egg health and build the family of your dreams. This is functional fertility.