Woven Well Caitlin Estes

Client, Sarah, joins me today to talk about her story of years long infertility and how working with the right providers along the way allowed her to welcome to her son last summer. She fully believes that if she had not had the supportive, knowledgable, and humble providers that she did, she would not be where she is today. Hear what tools her providers used, how she partnered with her providers (like through the Creighton Model System), issues diagnosed and treated (like endometriosis, ovarian cysts, uterine infection, scar tissue and adhesions, etc), and how she knew when it was time to begin working with someone new. Listen to the end, because she provides her main tip for other women fearful of unexplained infertility! 

NOTE: This episode is does briefly discuss pregnancy loss, and is centered around a story of infertility that ends with a live birth. 

SHOW NOTES: 
Ep.116: Explaining Chronic EndometritisEp. 72: NaProTechnology with Dr. Kristina PakizEp. 10: Endometriosis 101Ep .97: Ovarian Cysts, with Dr. Naomi WhittakerInterested in learning about the Creighton Model System? You're in the right place! 
Register for Creighton Introductory Session: Register here for our next Introductory SessionLooking for ways to implement fertility awareness into your life and faith? Check out out most helpful resources: 
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This podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute providing medical advice or professional services. The information provided should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, and those seeking personal medical advice should consult with a licensed physician. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health provider regarding a medical condition. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room immediately. Neither Woven nor its staff, nor any contributor to this podcast, makes any representations, express or implied, with respect to the information provided herein or to its use.

Progesterone is an incredibly vital reproductive hormone that's responsible for many aspects of overall health. When it's not doing what it should be, it stands out! Issues like PMS/PMDD, implantation failure, early miscarriage, and postpartum depression can all be due to low progesterone! In order to address these issues at their source, it's best to first learn as much as we can about Progesterone. Today's episode shares a great introduction, including what it is, how it functions, how to tell if it may be low, and the process in diagnosis and treatment. You'll even learn about bioidentical progesterone vs. progestin!

NOTE: This episode makes use of female anatomical terms, and does briefly mention pregnancy loss possibilities.

SHOW NOTES:
Ep. 16: PMS 101
Ep. 3: BASICS: Reproductive Hormones
Ep. 24: Postpartum Fertility 101
Ep. 84: Early Pregnancy with NaProTechnology
Ep.57:  Why and How Gut Health affects Fertility with Chiara Estes, RD
Ep. 92: Glucose is for Everyone

Interested in learning about the Creighton Model System? You're in the right place! 
Register for Creighton Introductory Session: Register here for our next Introductory SessionLooking for ways to implement fertility awareness into your life and faith? Check out out most helpful resources: 
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This podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute providing medical advice or professional services. The information provided should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, and those seeking personal medical advice should consult with a licensed physician. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health provider regarding a medical condition. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room immediately. Neither Woven nor its staff, nor any contributor to this podcast, makes any representations, express or implied, with respect to the information provided herein or to its use.

Dr. Sarah Pederson joins us to talk about fertility tests that are often ignored in traditional approaches to women's health, but are key to getting to the root cause of issues related to women's health. We started off the episode talking about issues related to infertility, but quickly came to the conclusion that these tests were not only beneficial when trying to get pregnant, but for all women's reproductive health -- regardless of pregnancy goal, marital status, etc! Dr. Pederson talks about her holistic approach to women's health and her  many tools that she utilizes to diagnose and treat women's health issues related to things like endometriosis, inflammation, vaginal microbiome issues, infections, hormone imbalances, psychological stress, and more. You do not want to miss this episode!

NOTE: This episode is appropriate for most audiences, and does utilize anatomically correct terminology.

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Want to work with Dr. Sarah Pederson? You can schedule an appointment with her (in person in Denver, CO or anywhere in the country through telemedicine) at verafertility.com

Want to learn more about some of the topics discussed in today's episode? Check out these previous episodes by Woven Well: 
Ep. 10: Endometriosis 101Ep. 16: PMS 101Ep. 72: NaProTechnology with Dr. Kristina PakizEp. 113: Inflammation's Impact on Women's health, with Chiara Estes, RDEp.116: Explaining Chronic EndometritisInterested in learning about the Creighton Model System? You're in the right place! 
Register for Creighton Introductory Session: Register here for our next Introductory SessionLooking for ways to implement fertility awareness into your life and faith? Check out out most helpful resources: 
Substack Newsletter (free)Website Resources (free)Support the Show.
This podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute providing medical advice or professional services. The information provided should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, and those seeking personal medical advice should consult with a licensed physician. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health provider regarding a medical condition. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room immediately. Neither Woven nor its staff, nor any contributor to this podcast, makes any representations, express or implied, with respect to the information provided herein or to its use.

Did you know that abstinence is a part of fertility awareness methods or natural family planning? Many ask: WHY?! Is this really the BEST way? The ONLY way? Fair questions!  This episode starts the conversation about why abstinence is used in fertility awareness based methods (FABM) and natural family planning (NFP) and why it's worth considering for confidence, success, and even your marriage. 

NOTE: This episode makes frequent use of terminology like intercourse and sex and discusses sensitive topics. It may not be appropriate for all audiences. 

SHOW NOTES: 
Using a natural method and overwhelmed by how many days of fertility you have? They may not all be fertile! Working with a Certified FertilityCare Practitioner who is experienced and knowledgeable in accurately narrowing down this window of fertility is key. We may recommend abstaining, but only for the smallest window possible! Join our upcoming Introductory Session to learn more: 

Interested in learning about the Creighton Model System? You're in the right place! 
Register for Creighton Introductory Session: Register here for our next Introductory SessionLooking for ways to implement fertility awareness into your life and faith? Check out out most helpful resources: 
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This podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute providing medical advice or professional services. The information provided should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, and those seeking personal medical advice should consult with a licensed physician. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health provider regarding a medical condition. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room immediately. Neither Woven nor its staff, nor any contributor to this podcast, makes any representations, express or implied, with respect to the information provided herein or to its use.

This episode focuses on Ashley, a Woven client, and her journey to overcome PMDD with the help of Creighton Model System and NaProTechnology. Hear about her 10 year journey to have it accurately diagnosed, frustration over limited options, and how the Creighton System and NaProTechnology drastically changed how she understood premenstrual dysphoric disorder (not premenstrual syndrome or PMS) and how it could be treated. This is the happy ending we all hope for, and I know you'll enjoy hearing Ashley's story! 

NOTE: This episode includes brief references to sex, pregnancy loss, anxiety, and depression. 

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Woven Well Episodes: 
Ep. 19: PMS 101Ep. 106: Creighton vs. NaProTechnologyEp.72: NaProTechnology with Dr. Kristina PakizInterested in learning about the Creighton Model System? You're in the right place! 
Register for Creighton Introductory Session: Register here for our next Introductory SessionLooking for ways to implement fertility awareness into your life and faith? Check out out most helpful resources: 
Substack Newsletter (free)Website Resources (free)Support the Show.
This podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute providing medical advice or professional services. The information provided should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, and those seeking personal medical advice should consult with a licensed physician. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health provider regarding a medical condition. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room immediately. Neither Woven nor its staff, nor any contributor to this podcast, makes any representations, express or implied, with respect to the information provided herein or to its use.

Chronic Endometritis doesn't always have many symptoms, yet it can affect your cycle health and contribute to infertility and pregnancy loss. What is this silent condition and how can you know if it's affecting you? This episode explores what endometritis is, how to diagnose and treat it, while also explaining its differences from acute endometritis (and endometriosis, which is a separate condition). If you're experiencing unexplained infertility or recurrent pregnancy loss (miscarriage), you may want to explore the possibility of chronic endometritis. Charting your cycles with the Creighton Model System may help you to spot this possibility earlier, and work with a NaProTechnology provider in order to heal. 

NOTE: This episode includes references to abortion and pregnancy loss, and uses anatomical terms. 

SHOW NOTES: 
Studies from today's episode: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK553124/https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5234283/Woven Well Episodes about Endometriosis: Ep. 53: Is the Receptiva test best for Endometriosis diagnosis?, with Dr. Nicholas KongoasaEp. 10: Endometriosis 101Free Fertility Resources, like Endometritis 101

Interested in learning about the Creighton Model System? You're in the right place! 
Register for Creighton Introductory Session: Register here for our next Introductory SessionLooking for ways to implement fertility awareness into your life and faith? Check out out most helpful resources: 
Substack Newsletter (free)Website Resources (free)

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This podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute providing medical advice or professional services. The information provided should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, and those seeking personal medical advice should consult with a licensed physician. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health provider regarding a medical condition. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room immediately. Neither Woven nor its staff, nor any contributor to this podcast, makes any representations, express or implied, with respect to the information provided herein or to its use.