Ep. 284: Understanding Egg Quality with Ashe Milkovic

Join HeHe as she welcomes Ashe to the show to dive into the latest insights on fertility, specifically focusing on egg and follicle quality. They discuss the science behind egg development, the impact of lifestyle and diet on fertility, and the critical role of follicle health. Ashe also debunks common myths and emphasizes the importance of understanding the broader endocrine system, digestive health, and stress management for optimal fertility. Whether you're preparing for conception or just curious about reproductive health, this episode is packed with valuable information.

Expanding Topics: From Pregnancy to Fertility

Understanding Egg Quality

Defining Egg Quality

The Science Behind Egg Development

Follicle Development and Its Importance

Impact of Lifestyle on Follicle Health

The Role of Supplements and Probiotics

Testing and Personalized Recommendations

Exploring DUTCH and GI Map Tests

Understanding the DUTCH Test

Adrenal Health and Hormone Metabolism

When to Consider the DUTCH Test

Alternative Hormone Testing Methods

Introduction to the GI Map

The Importance of Individualized Functional Testing

Cycle Day Three Blood Test Explained

Recognizing Digestive Health Symptoms

Improving Bowel Movements

Stress and Egg Quality

Toxic Load and Generational Fertility

Guest Bio:

Ashe Milkovic is a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and Functional Hormone Health Expert. As the founder and CEO of The International Association for Functional Hormone Health, Ashe strives to make advancements in women's health accessible by teaching tools and strategies to health professionals to expand their knowledge, skill sets, and practices in functional hormone health. Through her association, Ashe is on a mission to educate, collaborate, and create a thriving community of skilled practitioners that are passionate in helping to transform the lives of women all over the globe.

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Visual of follicle development discussed: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK278951/figure/morpho-physio-ovary_f_morpho-physio-ovary_figure1/#:~:text=It%20takes%20~290%20days%20for,)%20or%20gonadotropin%2Ddependent%20period.

Book mentioned: https://www.amazon.com/Deep-Nutrition-Your-Genes-Traditional/dp/1250113822

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