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Do you have PCOS? Do you want to increase your fertility? Are you tired of battling PCOS symptoms and wondering if you'll ever get pregnant? Feeling broken, unheard or fed up with being told to "just eat better"? You deserve real answers that will help you increase your fertility and how to increase your chances of getting pregnant. Join fertility specialist, Dr. Angela Potter, every Wednesday to get to the root cause of your PCOS and take natural, empowering steps to improve your fertility ...
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Ready to turn around your PCOS symptoms so you can have optimal fertility? Daily habits are revolutionary in turning around symptoms like irregular cycles, poor ovulation and fertility struggles. And mornings? Are the perfect time to put certain habits into place so you are set up for a day full of fertile abundance! Join me today as I cover five d…
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Ovulation medication, how do you know if it's right for your fertility journey? Letrozole (femara), the most common ovulation induction medication for PCOS, has been found to have a live birth rate of 27.5%. Now, of course I’m hoping that you are in that 27.5% of women who successfully get pregnant. But what if you are in the other percentage group…
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Today’s episode is a special one. You are going to learn the PCOS path to pregnancy that women before you have proven to be successful. Women come to see me after having tried to conceive for 6, 7 or 11 years. They are desperate to grow their families and yet feeling like their body is broken. Left without answers to their irregular cycles, poor ov…
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Is gluten the evil fertility food that it is often made out to be? Is it the one thing that is standing between you and baby? Today you are going to find out the answer that may surprise you. And you will know how to confidently move forward with your relationship with gluten for your fertility. Here’s what you will discover about PCOS and gluten: …
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Do you have PCOS and are you trying to get pregnant? Have you been trying to get pregnant for the past 6...7...11 years? Do you keep getting dismissive fertility advice like, "your labs are fine, come back when you're ready for IVF"? You know there must be something missing. If your labs are fine, why do you still have irregular periods, and why ha…
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Fertility food is a powerful tool in the PCOS journey to baby. Which is exactly why today you are going to learn about 5 simple foods to keep on hand in your pantry. Not only are they delicious, but they are also helpful for fertility. You’ll find out why they help in the episode. Here’s what you will discover today: The top 5 foods to stock in you…
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Fertility friendly meals that taste good! Do you frequently get stuck on that question “what’s for dinner?” Are you excited about making nutrition changes for your fertility but get stuck with meal planning? If that’s you, then don’t miss this episode! I have a special guest, Allison Schaaf who is the founder and CEO of Prep Dish a meal-planning se…
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Do you have you first IVF consult scheduled? Are you on the fence about going through with it? Were you referred to IVF because your last doctor said your labs are “fine” and the only path forward is IVF? And here you are, you’re left wondering how your labs could be fine and you still have irregular periods. If that sounds like you then this episo…
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Do you ask yourself, "am I ovulating?" How do you know if you are ovulating when your periods are all over the place? Sometimes they are 35 days, sometimes 49 and sometimes 90 days apart. But you really want to know if you’re ovulating so you can plan your baby making time and get pregnant already! If that sounds like you then you will love today’s…
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Birth control pills are not the only answer for irregular periods with PCOS. Today I'll show you what to do if you've been told to take birth control pills for your fertility, but you want other answers. Here's the thing, the birth control pills are the #1 top recommendation for women with PCOS who have irregular periods. But what do you do if you …
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Irregular periods and you've been told your labs are "fine"?? Have you ever been told that? Yet here you are, you still have irregular periods and can’t get pregnant? And you’re left thinking, “shouldn’t 2+2=4? If my labs are fine, shouldn’t my periods be fine?” Today on the podcast we are going to talk about what’s happening when you’re given advi…
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What's a reasonable timeline to think about your fertility? How soon will you be able to see fertility changes? If that's been on your mind, then this episode is for you! Here's what you will discover in today's episode: A reasonable timeline for fertility expectations when you want to get to the root cause of your fertility struggles What building…
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What signs does your body give you when your fertility is improving? If you're curious about this then today's episode is perfect for you! Here's what you will discover: Why fertility is whole-body health and why that's important to your goals of growing your family Misconceptions about common fertility plans and what to look for instead The surpri…
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Do you want to use food to help improve your fertility? If that's you, then you will love today's episode. I am joined by Judy Simon who is a registered dietitian specializing in fertility. She has worked with countless women to help them transform their fertility nutrition. And today she is going to share this masterclass on the key aspects of opt…
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PCOS medications can be confusing when you're trying to conceive. Today, holistic pharmacist, Dr. Ami Patel, will help you get the clarity you need on these important PCOS medications for fertility. She holds the expertise about how to weave pharmaceutical medications and lifestyle support together for optimal fertility. In today’s episode you will…
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Not all advice for PCOS is made for fertility! Today on the podcast I am walking you through three common PCOS tips that aren’t actually helpful for fertility. Give the episode a listen and make sure these common PCOS tips aren’t setting you back from your pregnancy goals! 🎉Ready to increase fertility and have the best chance at getting pregnant? B…
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How can I detox my body for fertility? What is detox and how can it be beneficial for fertility? Are there better times than others for a detox? Are there certain things to watch out for with a detox when trying to conceive? You’ll find out all those things and more in this 3-part series! Today, in Part 3 you will discover: What the difference is b…
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How can I detox my body for fertility? What is detox and how can it be beneficial for fertility? Are there better times than others for a detox? Are there certain things to watch out for with a detox when trying to conceive? In Part 2 of this 3 part Fertility Detox Series you will discover: What types of detoxes there are What kind of ttc timeline …
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How can I detox my body for fertility? Is detox beneficial for PCOS and fertility? Are there better times than others for a detox? Are there certain things to watch out for with a detox when trying to conceive? You’ll find out all those things and more in this 3-part Fertility and Detox series all about How I Can Detox My Body for Feritlity . Today…
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The hidden rise of male infertility is affecting many couples. Maybe yourself? If you’ve been told that your partner's sperm analysis “looks fine” and yet you have had failed IUI cycles and can’t get pregnant naturally, this episode is for you! Male infertility is estimated to be the cause in 30-40% of couples struggling with fertility. How do you …
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DHEA vs CoQ10: which is better for PCOS fertility? You want to be supporting your body as much as you can for optimal fertility and you've heard of both DHEA and CoQ10. But you want to know, is there a difference? And which one of them is better for PCOS? If that’s you, then this episode is for you! In today's episode, you will discover: How DHEA h…
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Fertility medications for PCOS - when do you start them? Have you asked yourself this question? Do you desperately want to get pregnant and you hope that this cycle you got pregnant naturally? At what point do you start fertility medications? In today’s episode you will discover important facts about fertility medications for PCOS including: Why fe…
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How does infertility impact relationships? Do couples breakup due to infertility? If you've been struggling with your relationship during your infertility treatments and asking yourself questions like these, you are not alone. But there is hope! Today you are going to get a masterclass on how to fertility-journey proof your relationship with Rosann…
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Signs of ovulation after stopping the pill - if you're curious about ovulation after taking the pill, then today's episode is for you! Did you know that the pill (the birth control pill, that is) is the first line medication recommended to help with irregular periods for someone like yourself with PCOS? That may not surprise you and I’m guessing th…
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Does PCOS go away? Do you find yourself asking yourself that question? Or maybe you're asking yourself, “as someone with PCOS, is PCOS going to be part of my life forever?” If that question goes through your head, you are not alone. A podcast listener had this same question and sent it over to me. I think it’s a really important topic to cover abou…
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The holiday’s are a festive time, aren’t they? But when you’re trying to manage your PCOS so you can get pregnant it can also be a hard time. You want to stay focused on nourishing your body to help your fertility so you’re sad that you can’t eat foods that you love. It’s hard to stay on track and honestly? It’s hard to know what to eat. Am I right…
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Signs of insulin resistance for PCOS - learn what you need to know for your fertility. Insulin resistance affects 80% of women with PCOS. And that insulin resistance? It shuts down ovulation and reduces your fertility. If you're one of those women with insulin resistance and PCOS? You do not want this to be a missing link as you try to increase fer…
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Good gut health for fertility - what does it look like and why does it matter? If you want to get to the root cause of your fertility struggles, then gut health is an important topic for your fertility health. You are listening right in the middle of a 5 part series talking about common root cause issues that contribute to PCOS fertility struggles.…
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How do I improve my egg quality and why does it matter for fertility? If you want to get to the root cause of your fertility struggles, then you're in exactly the right place. You are listening right in the middle of a 5 part series talking about common root cause issues that contribute to PCOS fertility struggles. The fertility support that you wi…
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You want to know how to naturally balance hormones for fertility, is that right? And you also want to figure out the root cause of your fertility struggles. You’re tired of hearing that “everything looks fine on your labs” and yet you still have irregular periods and you can’t get pregnant. Well, if that’s you then this episode is perfect for you! …
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You want to know how to naturally balance hormones for fertility, am I right? You also want to figure out the root cause of your fertility struggles? You’re tired of hearing that “everything looks fine on your labs” and yet you still have irregular periods and you can’t get pregnant. Well, if that’s you then this episode is perfect for you! We are …
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Fertility elimination diet, is it helpful? You want to get to the root cause of your fertility struggles. You want to understand why your body isn't doing what it's supposed to, and then fix that. Am I right? In today's episode, you are going to learn about fertility elimination diets - if they are helpful, or if they are harmful when you're trying…
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Do you want simplified nutrition for your optimal PCOS fertility? And have you gone through a scenario like this one? Your doctor told you, "you've got PCOS and you need to go through IVF to get pregnant". And you respond, "I don't like those answers because I don't actually know what the actual problem is. My body should be doing this on it's own,…
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Do you wonder if a detox can help you with your PCOS fertility? In today’s episode of the PCOS Fertility Health Podcast I will share with you what detox means, how it helps with fertility and what it looks like to support your natural detox systems on a daily basis to, in turn, help with hormones and fertility. Do you need clarity on what's keeping…
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Struggling with sleep issues? Can't shut off your mind when you lay down to sleep? Do you wake up in the middle of the night and can't fall back asleep? Then this week's episode is for you! You are going to discover: What these sleep patterns say about your hormones What these sleep patterns say about your fertility What you can do about these issu…
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This is a very special podcast episode! Megan, a client of mine, shares her powerful story of struggling with infertility for 7 years. Then shortly after she began working with me, she started having regular cycles and then got pregnant with a healthy baby boy! You will discover: The hormone issues Megan was struggling with for 20 years! How she go…
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In today's episode, you will discover the top 3 hormone imbalances that I see with PCOS, the symptoms they cause and what to do about it. Your body is telling you something about your fertility and today's episode will teach you how to listen to it. Here's what you will discover: The 3 top hormone imbalances that I see with PCOS How these hormone i…
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Have you been told that it's not possible to get regular periods when you have PCOS? This will be an important episode for you! In today's episode I am going to unpack this misconception and you will learn: Why many doctors say that it's not possible to have regular periods with PCOS The truth about whether or not it's possible to get regular perio…
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Do you want to get pregnant with PCOS? This is the important roadmap to get there that you've been looking for. Today's episode is really exciting because it's more like a workshop. The first thing you need to do is download the PCOS Fertility Checklist (it's free!) right here. Have that in your hands as you begin this episode. You will get a deep-…
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Here's a quick note from me with exciting updates coming your way for the fall! Do you need clarity on what's keeping you from getting pregnant on your unique fertility journey? Sign up for a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FREE PCOS Fertility Breakthrough Session⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get the clarity on how to find the root cause of what's standing in the way of you and g…
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Metformin vs myo-inositol for PCOS fertility - what are the differences and is one better than the other? You’ll get the answers to those fertility questions in today’s episode. Here’s what you will discover: Why metformin has been so widely used for PCOS and fertility and why it isn’t being used as much anymore What inositol is and how it helps wi…
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DHEA vs CoQ10 for improving egg quality, which is better to help you on your journey to PCOS pregnancy? I'll help you answer that question in today's episode. You will discover: The importance of egg quality for PCOS fertility How DHEA improves egg quality How CoQ10 improves egg quality Which one is better for PCOS fertility Do you need clarity on …
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Ready to turn around your fertility with PCOS? Even when you haven’t been able to get pregnant for the past 6 years and you get fertility advice like “the only way you’ll be able to get pregnant with PCOS is through IVF”? Do you want to figure out the root cause of your fertility struggles so you can have the very best chance at getting pregnant? P…
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Have you been trying to get pregnant for the past 6 years and yet you haven’t had any positive pregnancy tests? Are you frustrated because you keep hearing from doctors that your labs are fine and yet the only thing they can do for you is put you on fertility meds or refer you forward for IVF? You aren’t against medications, but that kind of fertil…
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Is this common misconception about fertility meds for PCOS keeping you stuck? Here’s the thing, PCOS leaves you feeling defeated, discouraged, hopeless and like your body is broken, right? On top of that when you go to the doctor they are recommending fertility meds and you’re thinking, “it doesn’t make sense to force this if my body can’t do it on…
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Have you been told that your labs are fine but you don't have a period? Have you gone in to talk with your doctor about your irregular periods and they tell you that your labs are fine and the only option is to go back on birth control. But you’ve been on birth control and it took 6 months for your period to come back and since then? Your periods a…
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Fertility labs play an important role in PCOS fertility. If one of these fertility labs is missing (which is really common, BTW), then you will have a missing piece in your fertility plan that is keeping you stuck. But the good news? You can easily turn that around by getting these important fertility labs ordered and interpreted by a PCOS speciali…
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Are you struggling, asking yourself, "why haven't I gotten pregnant after 6 years of trying??!" 6 years is a long time, of course you are going to be frustrated and mad! Which is why today's episode is going to be so important for you. I'm going to outline a common PCOS fertility plan that actually moves you further away from getting pregnant. So l…
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Could this one sperm analysis be a missing link for you and your husband's fertility journey? If you’ve been told that your partners sperm analysis “looks fine” and yet you have had failed IUI cycles and can’t get pregnant naturally, then this will be important information for you! You will learn about the SpermQT test and how it looks even deeper …
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These three PCOS hormones affect fertility which is why you need to know what hormones they are, how they are affecting your fertility, and of course? What to do about it! Here's what you will discover: The 3 top hormone imbalances that I see with PCOS How these hormone imbalances are impacting your fertility The symptoms that these hormones cause …
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