#74 Lifestyle Tuesday: The Impact of Stress on Fertility & Hormones

English - March 16, 2021 18:42 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MB - ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
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Stress - how does it affect our hormones physiologically?

Some science terms in here, get ready!

Stress response is modulated by cortisol

HPATG Axis : hypothalamus, pituitary, adrenal, thyroid, gonadal

To improve our stress response and resilience -> look at thyroid and adrenal function first and foremost

Cortisol level testing & hormone tests are important

Stress can worsen PCOS androgenic symptoms

Stress can prevent ovulation and periods from occuring

Stress affects fertility

Hyper stimulated & under stimulated stress axis

How to check for electrolyte skewing on your labs to signify your stress response

Nourish your adrenals

Nourish your thyroids (nutrients)

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