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Fertility is often viewed through the lens of pregnancy, but it can reveal far more about overall health. From energy levels and menstrual cycles to sleep, stress, and blood sugar regulation, fertility can offer valuable insight into how the body is functioning long before more serious issues develop.

In this episode, I am talking to reproductive acupuncturist and founder of Conceivable, Kirsten Karchmer. 

We explore what fertility can tell us about women's health, the role of lifestyle and physiology in reproductive outcomes, and how technology may change the future of fertility care. We also discuss fatigue, cycle health, PMS, supplements, and why personalised approaches matter more than one-size-fits-all solutions.

Kirsten and I talk about:

• Why fertility is a reflection of overall health, not just reproductive health
• How energy levels can influence hormones, ovulation, and conception
• Common causes of fatigue and where to start when addressing low energy
• What an optimal menstrual cycle looks like and what different cycle patterns may reveal
• How basal body temperature tracking can provide insight into fertility and hormone health
• The relationship between stress, PMS, and nervous system regulation
• Why blood sugar balance matters for fertility and overall wellbeing
• How lifestyle factors can affect male fertility and sperm health
• The role of liver function in hormone metabolism and menstrual symptoms
• What women should know about tracking symptoms while using hormonal birth control

Kirsten Karchmer is a reproductive acupuncturist, women's health expert, and founder of Conceivable. After more than 20 years working in fertility care and helping more than 10,000 women in her clinic, she developed Conceivable to make personalized fertility and hormone support more accessible through technology. Her work combines clinical experience, data analysis, and lifestyle-based interventions to help women better understand and improve their reproductive health. 

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