Summary of "Natural Cures for Miscarriage & Infertility w/Dr Duane | E210 Lila Rose Rose"
Summary of Key Wellness Strategies, Self-Care Techniques, and Productivity Tips from "Natural Cures for Miscarriage & Infertility w/Dr Duane | E210 Lila Rose Rose"
Key Wellness and Fertility Strategies
- Fertility Awareness & Education:
- Fertility is a vital sign of overall health, often called the "fifth vital sign."
- Women can learn to chart their menstrual cycle using Fertility Awareness-Based Methods (FABMs) to understand their bodies and reproductive health.
- FABMs empower women to:
- Identify fertile windows (3-6 days per cycle).
- Predict periods.
- Manage reproductive health conditions.
- Plan or prevent pregnancy naturally without hormonal interference.
- Restorative Reproductive Medicine (RRM):
- Infertility is a symptom of underlying health issues, not a disease itself.
- RRM focuses on diagnosing and treating root causes of infertility, miscarriage, and menstrual disorders rather than masking symptoms.
- Common underlying causes include:
- Endometriosis
- Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)
- Thyroid disorders
- Insulin resistance
- Hormonal imbalances (e.g., progesterone deficiency)
- Treatments include lifestyle changes, targeted medications (e.g., bioidentical progesterone, low-dose naltrexone), and surgery (e.g., endometriosis excision).
- Miscarriage Prevention:
- Many miscarriages are preventable by identifying and treating modifiable risk factors.
- Recurrent miscarriage is often linked to endocrine, anatomical, or lifestyle issues rather than genetics.
- Progesterone therapy and hormone optimization (estradiol, DHEA) can significantly reduce miscarriage risk.
- Immune modulation (e.g., low-dose naltrexone) shows promise in improving pregnancy outcomes.
- Early and thorough investigation after even one miscarriage is critical.
- Birth Control Insights:
- Hormonal birth control pills are classified by WHO as a Group 1 carcinogen (same category as tobacco and asbestos).
- Birth control pills suppress natural hormone cycles rather than treat underlying causes of symptoms like painful periods or acne.
- Side effects of hormonal birth control include:
- Increased risk of depression and suicide in adolescents.
- Increased risk of blood clots, heart attack, pulmonary embolism.
- Increased risk of breast, cervical, and liver cancers.
- Disruption of gut microbiome.
- Potential impact on libido and partner attraction.
- Hormonal birth control can sometimes prevent embryo implantation (embryocidal effect), a fact many women are unaware of.
- Long-term use of hormonal birth control may age the cervix and reduce fertile cervical mucus production, possibly impacting fertility later.
- Natural family planning methods and lactational amenorrhea method (LAM) can be effective and safe alternatives for family planning and child spacing.
- Nutrition & Lifestyle for Fertility:
- Insulin resistance is a major factor in both female and male infertility.
- Nutritional recommendations include:
- Starting meals with vegetables and protein to reduce blood sugar and insulin spikes.
- Minimizing processed foods, excess sugar, and carbohydrates.
- Following an anti-inflammatory diet, especially for conditions like endometriosis.
- Exercise is important but should be balanced (not too much or too little).
- Adequate sleep and stress management are essential for reproductive health.
- Fertility Awareness-Based Methods (FABMs) Overview:
- Cervical Mucus Only Methods: Billings Ovulation Method, Creighton Model, Two-Day Method.
- Women track cervical mucus changes to identify fertile periods.
- Symptothermal Methods: Combine cervical mucus observations with basal body temperature tracking to confirm ovulation and fertile window.
- Symptohormonal Methods: Marquette Model uses cervical mucus tracking plus urinary hormone monitoring via fertility monitors.
- Lactational Amenorrhea Method (LAM): Natural contraception based on exclusive breastfeeding and absence of menstruation postpartum.
- Cervical Mucus Only Methods: Billings Ovulation Method, Creighton Model, Two-Day Method.
- Medical Education & Advocacy:
- Fertility awareness and Restorative Reproductive Medicine are not widely taught in medical schools but are gaining traction.
- Dr. Duane and her organization Fax (Fertility Appreciation Collaborative to Teach the Science) work to educate medical students, clinicians, and the public.
- More research and funding are needed in the fields of miscarriage prevention, infertility treatment, and Restorative Reproductive Medicine.
- Patient-centered care requires time and education, which current healthcare systems often do not support.
Actionable Tips and Methodologies
- Learn to chart menstrual cycles using fertility awareness methods to understand fertility and overall health.
- Seek evaluation for underlying causes if experiencing infertility, painful periods, or recurrent miscarriage.
- Consider Restorative Reproductive Medicine approaches before pursuing IVF.
- Use nutrition strategies to reduce insulin resistance.
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Wellness and Self-Improvement
