About this episode

In this episode, Katie and Dr. Jane discuss the limitations of IVF and the importance of addressing underlying health issues in fertility.

EPISODE SUMMARY: Too many couples are promised a fast track to pregnancy through IVF, only to end up more confused, depleted, and heartbroken. In this episode, Katie and I break down what IVF was originally designed for and why it cannot override inflammation, poor sperm DNA integrity, blood sugar dysfunction, or immune imbalance. We discuss the emotional toll on both partners and why proper testing changes the trajectory. Fertility is not separate from your overall health, it is a reflection of it. ABOUT DR. JANE’S PRACTICE: Dr. Jane is a Naturopathic Doctor and a Natural Fertility Expert. She and her team of expert practitioners help couples navigate infertility for 1+ years, get to the root cause of their struggles, heal, and bring healthy babies home. After having a family member struggle with infertility and experiencing a miscarriage herself, Dr. Jane realized how little support and education women receive. She is on a mission to change that. Since 2020, she has dedicated her practice to fertility, where she and her practitioners work with couples 1:1, running functional lab work, customizing treatment plans and providing her couples with the support they need to get…

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Jane Levesque

Guest: Katie Redding

Topics covered

• IVF
• infertility
• health
• emotional toll
• testing
• sperm DNA integrity

Keywords

• IVF
• infertility
• health
• sperm DNA
• blood sugar dysfunction
• immune imbalance
• emotional support

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Dr. Jane’s practice

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