169. My Summer Recap and Your Q&A Submissions
In this episode, Dr. Danielle provides an update on her summer travels and shares her personal experience with low AMH levels. She discusses how she improved her AMH levels through various methods, including taking antioxidants, doing acupuncture, and optimizing her thyroid function. Dr. Danielle also answers listener questions about high LDL and total cholesterol, improving period color and flow, increasing egg white cervical mucus, and optimizing estrogen levels. She clarifies the difference between insulin resistance and PCOS and provides tips for weight loss with PCOS. Lastly, she announces an upcoming download on optimal hormone levels for fertility testing. Takeaways Low AMH levels can be improved through various methods, such as taking antioxidants, doing acupuncture, and optimizing thyroid function. High LDL and total cholesterol can be influenced by factors like genetics, constipation, and low thyroid function. Period color and flow can indicate hormone imbalances, with light flow potentially indicating low estrogen and heavy flow potentially indicating high estrogen. Egg white cervical mucus is important for fertility, and its absence can be caused by low estrogen, lack of ovulation, or other factors. Optimizing estrogen levels can be achieved through a balanced diet, supporting egg quality, and addressing adrenal function. Insulin resistance and PCOS are related but not the same, with insulin resistance being a blood sugar issue and PCOS being a syndrome with metabolic and hormonal imbalances. Eating a bigger breakfast and lighter dinner can be effective for weight loss with PCOS, but it's important to focus on nutrient-dense foods and consider other factors beyond meal timing. An upcoming download will provide comprehensive information on optimal hormone levels for fertility testing and how to advocate for your own health. Sharing the podcast and leaving reviews can help others discover valuable information about hormone health. Chapters 00:00 Summer Recap and AMH Updates 06:32 Understanding LDL Cholesterol 10:53 Improving Period Color and Flow 13:25 Increasing Egg White Cervical Mucus 16:16 Optimizing Hormone Levels for Fertility 23:15 Insulin Resistance and PCOS: Explained 25:05 The Role of Breakfast in Weight Loss with PCOS 28:38 Comprehensive Hormone Testing for Fertility ----- Have a topic you want covered? DM me on Instagram @drdanielle.nd Schedule your strategy call here. Join the newsletter here! Fullscript Supplement Dispensary 👉 Download your free Hormone Balancing Smoothie Recipe Instagram: @drdanielle.nd Website: drdanielledesroche.com