52 min
041: Navigating Infertility: Causes, Testing And Your Options Before IVF with Dr. Carrie Jones, FABNE, MPH Doing It Different
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Struggling to get pregnant? A lot of women are. Here’s what your conventional doctor may be missing.
A pattern I've noticed in society is that more and more women and families are having trouble getting pregnant. With there being little conversation around the space between infertility and IVF, I am very excited and honored to bring you today's episode with Dr. Carrie Jones.
Dr. Carrie Jones is a board-certified Naturopathic Physician with over 15 years of functional medicine experience and is truly an expert on all things hormones. Currently, she serves the Medical Director for Precision Analytical Inc, the company behind the infamous DUTCH Test.
In today's episode, she joins us to talk about hormonal imbalances and how the condition is becoming more prevalent. We go over commonly overlooked causes of infertility, the difference between a conventional and holistic approach to healing, and the first steps you should take when planning for pregnancy.
Whether you are currently on your conception journey or hope to try in the future, this episode is packed with information on how you can make it as smooth as possible.
Enjoy!
Episode Highlights:
6:26 Dr. Carrie’s medical background 7:45 How hormonal imbalances are becoming more common 12:32 The conventional approach to treating infertility 17:17 Three main reasons for infertility 21:53 Indicators that you should be tested for PCOS 24:30 The luteal phase defect and what it means for you 26:04 Why progesterone is important for conceiving and staying pregnant 29:16 How your prolactin levels can impact fertility 31:00 What you can consider prior to IVF treatments 34:30 A holistic view on infertility testing 41:03 Navigating infertility when seeing a conventional doctor 44:13 The first steps to take when considering pregnancy 48:21 What to do when faced with recurring miscarriages
Links and Resources:
Dr. Carrie Jones’ Website Dr. Carrie Jones on Instagram DUTCH Test Podcast 30: Thyroid Health Matters: Preconception, Pregnancy, Postpartum with Dr. Christine Maren
Guest Bio:
Dr. Carrie Jones is a Naturopathic Physician who is board certified in Naturopathic Endocrinology (FABNE) with a Master's in Public Health (MPH) and has over 15 years in the field of functional and integrative medicine. As former Adjunct Faculty for the National University of Natural Medicine (NUNM), she has taught courses in both Gynecology and Advanced Endocrinology and is currently the Medical Director for Precision Analytical Inc, creators of the most cutting edge hormone test on the market, the DUTCH Test.
Dr. Carrie believes in the importance of both men and women understanding their hormones so they're more empowered to take control of their own health especially when they are told everything is "normal" but they don't feel "normal." Her goal is to spread her knowledge of hormones all over the world through lectures, seminars, podcasts, webinars and writings.
Did you enjoy this episode? Please drop a comment below or leave a review on iTunes to let me know! I love hearing what you think and it helps others who want to Do It Different find the podcast as well.
Struggling to get pregnant? A lot of women are. Here’s what your conventional doctor may be missing.
A pattern I've noticed in society is that more and more women and families are having trouble getting pregnant. With there being little conversation around the space between infertility and IVF, I am very excited and honored to bring you today's episode with Dr. Carrie Jones.
Dr. Carrie Jones is a board-certified Naturopathic Physician with over 15 years of functional medicine experience and is truly an expert on all things hormones. Currently, she serves the Medical Director for Precision Analytical Inc, the company behind the infamous DUTCH Test.
In today's episode, she joins us to talk about hormonal imbalances and how the condition is becoming more prevalent. We go over commonly overlooked causes of infertility, the difference between a conventional and holistic approach to healing, and the first steps you should take when planning for pregnancy.
Whether you are currently on your conception journey or hope to try in the future, this episode is packed with information on how you can make it as smooth as possible.
Enjoy!
Episode Highlights:
6:26 Dr. Carrie’s medical background 7:45 How hormonal imbalances are becoming more common 12:32 The conventional approach to treating infertility 17:17 Three main reasons for infertility 21:53 Indicators that you should be tested for PCOS 24:30 The luteal phase defect and what it means for you 26:04 Why progesterone is important for conceiving and staying pregnant 29:16 How your prolactin levels can impact fertility 31:00 What you can consider prior to IVF treatments 34:30 A holistic view on infertility testing 41:03 Navigating infertility when seeing a conventional doctor 44:13 The first steps to take when considering pregnancy 48:21 What to do when faced with recurring miscarriages
Links and Resources:
Dr. Carrie Jones’ Website Dr. Carrie Jones on Instagram DUTCH Test Podcast 30: Thyroid Health Matters: Preconception, Pregnancy, Postpartum with Dr. Christine Maren
Guest Bio:
Dr. Carrie Jones is a Naturopathic Physician who is board certified in Naturopathic Endocrinology (FABNE) with a Master's in Public Health (MPH) and has over 15 years in the field of functional and integrative medicine. As former Adjunct Faculty for the National University of Natural Medicine (NUNM), she has taught courses in both Gynecology and Advanced Endocrinology and is currently the Medical Director for Precision Analytical Inc, creators of the most cutting edge hormone test on the market, the DUTCH Test.
Dr. Carrie believes in the importance of both men and women understanding their hormones so they're more empowered to take control of their own health especially when they are told everything is "normal" but they don't feel "normal." Her goal is to spread her knowledge of hormones all over the world through lectures, seminars, podcasts, webinars and writings.
Did you enjoy this episode? Please drop a comment below or leave a review on iTunes to let me know! I love hearing what you think and it helps others who want to Do It Different find the podcast as well.
52 min