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• Second Trimester Loss & Low AMH: Causes, Testing, and Functional Fertility Insights

  We’re diving into the top functional and conventional tests to consider after the second trimester or late pregnancy loss, especially if you’ve been diagnosed with low AMH, high FSH, diminished ovarian reserve (DOR), or premature ovarian insufficiency (POI). If you’ve had a second trimester loss or late pregnancy loss after 20 weeks and been told “everything looks normal,”this episode is for you. We dive into what’s often overlooked in conventional care and how a functional fertility approach can help uncover underlying imbalances that impact conception, hormone health, and pregnancy outcomes. In this episode we cover 7 categories of testing to consider after late loss especially if you have low AMH, diminished ovarian reserve, autoimmune issues, recurrent miscarriage, or unexplained infertility. You’ll learn: The top clotting and thrombophilia markers to test (including Factor V Leiden and antiphospholipid antibodies) Which inflammatory and immune markers (hs-CRP, ANA, cytokines, NK cells) are often missed and why they matter How the vaginal microbiome and hidden infections like ureaplasma can cause second-trimester loss The role of chronic stress, adrenal hormones and the HPA axis in pregnancy outcomes Why a comprehensive blood chemistry panel can reveal nutrient deficiencies and hormone imbalances that are missed by conventional labs Key methylation and genetic SNPs (like MTHFR) that impact detoxification, clotting and hormone metabolism The impact of gut health and stool testing on immune tolerance, estrogen balance and inflammation We’ll also explain how this whole body functional lens can guide your next steps in preconception planning, whether you’re trying again naturally or preparing for IVF. This episode is for you if: You’ve experienced a loss after 14 weeks of pregnancy and are seeking deeper understanding and support. You want to explore both conventional and functional medicine approaches to uncover underlying causes. You’re looking for practical lifestyle, testing, and healing strategies to improve future pregnancy outcomes. --- TIMESTAMPS [00:00:00] Introduction: Late term pregnancy loss overview, compassion, and what to expect in this episode [00:02:30] Functional fertility testing for late term loss thrombophilia panel, immune markers, inflammation, and infections [00:06:00] Stress hormones, nervous system support, and comprehensive blood chemistry for improving pregnancy outcomes [00:09:00] Blood sugar, insulin, and comprehensive thyroid testing in pregnancy loss [00:12:00] Genetic testing, including MTHFR mutations and the importance of body healing before conception [00:14:30] Role of gut health, infections, and estrogen metabolism in pregnancy loss --- RESOURCES 📩 Get your free 10-day elimination diet plan! Email [email protected] with the subject line 10 DAY to receive your guide and take the first step toward reconnecting with your fertility. Causes of Miscarriage Before 12 Weeks: What Most Doctors Miss: https://fabfertile.com/blogs/podcasts/causes-of-miscarriage-before-12-weeks-what-most-doctors-miss The Clotting Connection: Hidden Causes of Implantation Failure and Miscarriage: https://fabfertile.com/blogs/podcasts/the-clotting-connection-hidden-causes-of-implantation-failure-and-miscarriage Autoimmune Roadblocks to IVF: How ANA Affects Fertility: https://fabfertile.com/blogs/podcasts/autoimmune-roadblocks-to-ivf-how-ana-affects-fertility?_pos=1&_sid=4203e92e4&_ss=r How To Prevent and Reverse Autoimmune Disease and Get Pregnant: https://fabfertile.com/blogs/podcasts/how-to-prevent-and-reverse-autoimmune-disease-and-get-pregnant?_pos=5&_sid=a4eef3155&_ss=r Before Your IVF Transfer, Test This First: https://fabfertile.com/blogs/podcasts/before-your-ivf-transfer-test-this-first?_pos=4&_sid=5114b4bda&_ss=r Low AMH? Why 'Normal' Vitamin D Levels May Still Be Hurting Your Egg Quality: https://fabfertile.com/blogs/podcasts/low-amh-why-normal-vitamin-d-levels-may-still-be-hurting-your-egg-quality?_pos=4&_sid=eac9ba23d&_ss=r Why Addressing Homocysteine Levels Can Boost Egg and Sperm Health: https://fabfertile.com/blogs/podcasts/why-addressing-homocysteine-levels-can-boost-egg-and-sperm-health?_pos=1&_sid=2e1b473ff&_ss=r How MTHFR and methylation affect fertility with high FSH and low AMH: https://fabfertile.com/blogs/education/mthfr-methylation-high-fsh-low-amh-fertility?_pos=2&_sid=d553bdf89&_ss=r How Iron Deficiency Impacts Fertility, Egg Quality & Low AMH: https://fabfertile.com/blogs/podcasts/ferritin-iron-deficiency-fertility-low-amh-high-fsh?_pos=3&_sid=022381a8b&_ss=r 1. Factor V Leiden & Prothrombin Mutation in Late Fetal Loss Martinelli I et al. (2000, New England Journal of Medicine) This study found that women who carry Factor V Leiden or the prothrombin G20210A mutation have a 3.2× greater risk of late fetal loss, likely due to impaired placental blood flow. https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJM200010053431405 2. Antiphospholipid Antibodies & Late Fetal Demise Branch DW et al. (1992, Obstetrics & Gynecology) This foundational paper established the connection between antiphospholipid antibodies—such as lupus anticoagulant and anticardiolipin—and late pregnancy loss. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8602296/ 3. Elevated NK Cell & Cytokine Activity in Recurrent Miscarriage  Kwak-Kim JYH et al. (2003, American Journal of Reproductive Immunology) Researchers found that women with recurrent pregnancy loss often show elevated natural killer (NK) cell activity and inflammatory cytokines like IL-6 and TNF-alpha, suggesting immune dysregulation as a key contributor.  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32992208/#:~:text=Different%20authors%20have%20described%20an,Reproductive%20immunology;%20Uterine%20NK%20cells. 4. Vaginal Dysbiosis & Risk of Preterm Birth Aagaard K et al. (2014, Science Translational Medicine) This study highlighted how reduced Lactobacillus dominance in the vaginal microbiome increases risk of preterm birth and pregnancy complications, including second-trimester loss. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5782380/ 5. MTHFR Mutation & Homocysteine in Recurrent Miscarriage Nelen WL et al. (2000, Fertility and Sterility) This meta-analysis showed that MTHFR mutations can lead to elevated homocysteine levels, which are associated with increased risk of recurrent early and late miscarriage due to vascular and clotting issues. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0015028206030706#:~:text=An%20elevated%20plasma%20homocysteine%20concentration,using%20a%20comprehensive%20literature%20search. Our favorite fertility tracker Inito (use code FABFERTILE15 to save 15)  Fab Fertile Method https://www.fabfertile.com/what-we-do/ Ultimate Guide to Getting Pregnant This Year If You Have Low AMH/High FSH  Not sure where to start? Book a 15-minute call here and we’ll give you options to help. --- 💛 Join my free Facebook group: Get Pregnant Naturally With Low AMH and/or High FSH: https://www.facebook.com/groups/451444518397946 ---  Please note we only promote products that Sarah Clark or her Fab Fertile team has tried and believes are beneficial for someone who is TTC. 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• Low AMH, IVF Failure, and Miscarriage: How This Couple Found IVF Success with Functional Fertility Support

  Discover how this couple conceived and had their daughter after 3 failed IVFs, 2 Miscarriages, and diminished ovarian reserve After 5 years of trying to conceive, 3 failed IVF cycles, 2 miscarriages and being told she only had donor eggs left, Heather was exhausted. At 38 with a diagnosis of diminished ovarian reserve (DOR), she reached out to Fab Fertile for a new way.   She had a 10-day luteal phase, excessive bleeding, vaginal dryness, daily fatigue, anxiety, and a history of HPV - all signs her body was stressed. Meanwhile, her partner Peter had poor sleep, headaches, muscle stiffness, and sperm DNA fragmentation.   In this episode, we go through how we used the Fab Fertile Method to uncover hidden imbalances - H. pylori, nutrient depletion, fat malabsorption, leaky gut, and immune dysfunction, and how they committed to foundational changes in nutrition, stress support, and targeted supplementation. ✨ With one embryo, they finally conceived after years of heartbreak. We believe in miracles, but you've got to meet your miracle partway. Using a functional, personalized, whole body approach to prepare the body for pregnancy even when the odds are against you. This episode is for you if: You’ve experienced miscarriage before 12 weeks and want answers beyond “everything looks normal.” You’ve been diagnosed with low AMH, high FSH, or diminished ovarian reserve and are looking for a deeper approach. You want to explore functional strategies like gut health, immune balance, and advanced bloodwork to improve pregnancy outcomes. In this episode you'll learn: How low AMH, short luteal phases, and hormone imbalance can impact IVF success and getting pregnant naturally Why gut infections like H. pylori and fat malabsorption are often overlooked in preconception planning The role of sperm DNA fragmentation in recurrent miscarriage and poor embryo quality and why testing for the partner is essential for pregnancy success How inflammation, food sensitivities, and immune dysfunction affect egg and sperm health Practical steps to improve fertility naturally using the Fab Fertile Method - even after IVF failure or a REI tells you donor eggs - getting pregnant with your own eggs is still possible Timestamps – IVF Success After 3 Failed Rounds, 2 Miscarriages and Low AMH [00:00:00] IVF Didn’t Work - Now What? Why Failed IVF and Miscarriage May Signal Deeper Imbalances A look at what your body could be telling you after repeated IVF failure or pregnancy loss [00:01:00] Low AMH, High FSH, Diminished Ovarian Reserve - What Your Doctor May Be Missing Why conventional bloodwork isn’t enough and how functional fertility testing fills the gap [00:03:00] Signs Your Hormones and Gut Are Off: PMS, Fatigue, Anxiety, Body Aches Symptoms that seem “normal” could be key fertility red flags [00:05:00] Functional Fertility Testing That Made the Difference: GI MAP, Food Sensitivities, Genetics The tests we use to personalize protocols for low AMH, egg quality, and miscarriage risk [00:08:00] Male Fertility and DNA Fragmentation: Why His Health Matters Too How sperm quality and inflammation affect embryo success and pregnancy outcomes [00:11:00] Personalized Fertility Plan Results in IVF Success and Healthy Pregnancy How addressing inflammation, gut health, and hormone imbalances led to conception --- RESOURCES 📩 Get your free 10-day elimination diet plan! Email [email protected] with the subject line 10 DAY to receive your guide and take the first step toward reconnecting with your fertility. 📩 Get your free guide! Email [email protected] with the subject line PROTEIN to access your personalized fertility protein plan. DOR & IVF: Essential Insights for Your Next Cycle: https://fabfertile.com/blogs/podcasts/dor-ivf-essential-insights-for-your-next-cycle Causes of Miscarriage Before 12 Weeks: What Most Doctors Miss: https://fabfertile.com/blogs/podcasts/causes-of-miscarriage-before-12-weeks-what-most-doctors-miss The Link Between Sleep and Fertility: Why Getting Enough Rest Matters: https://fabfertile.com/blogs/podcasts/how-poor-sleep-could-be-sabotaging-your-egg-quality?_pos=6&_sid=a9a91f006&_ss=r What does gut health have to do with hormone balance and infertility? https://fabfertile.com/blogs/education/gut-health-hormone-balance-fertility?_pos=6&_sid=0dd89b0d0&_ss=r Our favorite fertility tracker Inito (use code FABFERTILE15 to save 15)  Fab Fertile Method https://www.fabfertile.com/what-we-do/ Ultimate Guide to Getting Pregnant This Year If You Have Low AMH/High FSH  Not sure where to start? Book a 15-minute call here and we’ll give you options to help. --- 💛 Join my free Facebook group: Get Pregnant Naturally With Low AMH and/or High FSH: https://www.facebook.com/groups/451444518397946 ---  Please note we only promote products that Sarah Clark or her Fab Fertile team has tried and believes are beneficial for someone who is TTC. We may receive a small commission

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• Causes of Miscarriage Before 12 Weeks: What Most Doctors Miss

  If you’ve had early miscarriage before 12 weeks, especially more than once, and been told everything looks “normal,” or you’ve been diagnosed with low AMH, high FSH, this episode is for you. We’re going to talk about what’s often overlooked in early term pregnancy loss: gut health, immune dysfunction, clotting disorders, nutrient deficiencies, and hormone imbalance from a conventional and functional medicine perspective. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why progesterone, thyroid function and adrenal health are key to early pregnancy The role of gut dysbiosis, inflammation, and food sensitivities in recurrent miscarriage What comprehensive bloodwork reveals - including homocysteine, hsCRP, ANA, and more Functional strategies to support detoxification, reduce stress, and improve implantation How immune triggers and vaginal microbiome imbalances increase miscarriage risk While the focus of this episode is on the female side of fertility it’s not to be overlooked to look at the male partner’s health. Poor sperm quality, oxidative stress, gut infections, and DNA fragmentation can all contribute to miscarriage, poor embryo development,t and implantation failure. Just as we look at gut health, inflammation, and functional bloodwork in women,n we need to apply this lens to the male partner. If you haven’t looked at semen analysis or functional testing for men, be sure to check out our Male Factor Fertility episode for strategies to optimize sperm health and improve pregnancy outcomes. How To Address Men's Reproductive Health (It’s a myth sperm doesn't decline with age!) - https://fabfertile.com/blogs/podcasts/how-to-address-mens-reproductive-health-it-s-a-myth-sperm-doesnt-decline-with-age?_pos=1&_sid=689d505e3&_ss=r This episode is for you if: You have experienced a miscarriage before 12–14 weeks of pregnancy and want to understand what might be behind it. You’re seeking both conventional and functional insights to support healing and improve your chances in future pregnancies. You want actionable lifestyle, diet, and testing strategies to help your body prepare for a healthy pregnancy. 📩 Get your free 10-day elimination diet plan! Email [email protected] with the subject line 10 DAY to receive your guide and take the first step toward reconnecting with your fertility. Progesterone, Low AMH & Miscarriage: What You’re Missing: https://fabfertile.com/blogs/podcasts/progesterone-low-amh-miscarriage-what-you-re-missing?_pos=2&_sid=419b85b54&_ss=r The Clotting Connection: Hidden Causes of Implantation Failure and Miscarriage: https://fabfertile.com/blogs/podcasts/the-clotting-connection-hidden-causes-of-implantation-failure-and-miscarriage?_pos=1&_sid=7be65c286&_ss=r Why Genomic Testing Can Help With Recurrent Pregnancy Loss, Birth Outcomes and Preconception Health: https://fabfertile.com/blogs/podcasts/why-genomic-testing-can-help-with-recurrent-pregnancy-loss-birth-outcomes-and-preconception-health?_pos=1&_sid=276b731ef&_ss=r Improving Egg Quality and Fertility: The Gut Fertility Connection for Low AMH, High FSH, and Poor Egg Quality: https://fabfertile.com/blogs/podcasts/improving-egg-quality-and-fertility-the-gut-fertility-connection-for-low-amh-high-fsh-and-poor-egg-quality?_pos=8&_sid=4a5e4c45f&_ss=r Detox Your Way to Better Egg Health: Strategies to Improve Fertility Naturally: https://fabfertile.com/blogs/podcasts/detox-your-way-to-better-egg-health-strategies-to-improve-fertility-naturally?_pos=3&_sid=721d5ef4d&_ss=r AMH Diet – Start This Today to Support Fertility & Get Pregnant This Year: https://fabfertile.com/blogs/podcasts/amh-diet-start-this-today-to-support-fertility-get-pregnant-this-year?_pos=4&_sid=436729b60&_ss=r Autoimmune Roadblocks to IVF: How ANA Affects Fertility: https://fabfertile.com/blogs/podcasts/autoimmune-roadblocks-to-ivf-how-ana-affects-fertility?_pos=1&_sid=67f4ee988&_ss=r Before Your IVF Transfer, Test This First: https://fabfertile.com/blogs/podcasts/before-your-ivf-transfer-test-this-first?_pos=4&_sid=7a3816cfa&_ss=r How MTHFR and methylation affect fertility with high FSH and low AMH: https://fabfertile.com/blogs/education/mthfr-methylation-high-fsh-low-amh-fertility?_pos=3&_sid=83df85b36&_ss=r

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• The Clotting Connection: Hidden Causes of Implantation Failure and Miscarriage

  We’re diving deep into thrombophilia panel and why this matters for miscarriage or implantation failure You’ve been told it’s “just bad luck” after another miscarriage or another IVF round with perfect embryos that didn’t implant. But what if your body is trying to tell you something deeper? In this episode, we uncover the critical role of thrombophilia an often-overlooked clotting issue in recurrent pregnancy loss and failed implantation. We’ll walk through what should be included in a full thrombophilia panel, what research reveals about its connection to miscarriage, and how a functional approach digs deeper into inflammation, methylation, estrogen balance, and more. This episode is for you if: You've experienced miscarriage or implantation failure and wonder if a clotting issue like thrombophilia could be the missing link. Your bloodwork is “normal,” but you suspect inflammation, nutrient deficiencies, or hormone imbalances are being overlooked. You’re preparing for IVF or trying to conceive naturally and want a proactive, functional approach to reduce clotting risk and support implantation. In this episode you'll learn: The link between thrombophilia and recurrent miscarriage, implantation failure, and pregnancy complications like preeclampsia What’s included in a complete thrombophilia panel and which tests are often overlooked in conventional fertility care How inflammation markers like hs-CRP, homocysteine, and fibrinogen affect fertility and clotting risk The role of MTHFR mutations, poor methylation, and high estrogen in increasing clotting and miscarriage risk How a functional approach addresses clotting risk through gut health, hormone balance, and personalized nutrient support --- RESOURCES 📩 Get your free 10-day elimination diet plan! Email [email protected] with the subject line 10 DAY to receive your guide and take the first step toward reconnecting with your fertility. Why Addressing Homocysteine Levels Can Boost Egg and Sperm Health: https://fabfertile.com/blogs/podcasts/why-addressing-homocysteine-levels-can-boost-egg-and-sperm-health?_pos=1&_sid=24ab2fd4b&_ss=r Why Your Gut Microbiome Matters for Low AMH and High FSH: https://fabfertile.com/blogs/podcasts/why-your-gut-microbiome-matters-for-low-amh-and-high-fsh?_pos=4&_sid=60f99c093&_ss=r Why This Is The Best Test For Your Hormones: https://fabfertile.com/blogs/podcasts/why-this-is-the-best-test-for-your-hormones?_pos=3&_sid=0b565b874&_ss=r Why Genomic Testing Can Help With Recurrent Pregnancy Loss, Birth Outcomes and Preconception Health: https://fabfertile.com/blogs/podcasts/why-genomic-testing-can-help-with-recurrent-pregnancy-loss-birth-outcomes-and-preconception-health?_pos=10&_sid=8f89d49cd&_ss=r Beyond Hormones: Why Inflammation May Be Driving Poor Egg Quality and Miscarriage:  https://fabfertile.com/blogs/podcasts/beyond-hormones-why-inflammation-may-be-driving-poor-egg-quality-and-miscarriage?_pos=2&_sid=a9c34f2d9&_ss=r Our favorite fertility tracker (use code FABFERTILE15 to save 15) - https://www.inito.com/en-us/?srsltid=AfmBOoo85sXu_esmFN5Kz6iysaTkBKgYl35Jubv-BaLkkxXVggdk6nes Fab Fertile Method https://www.fabfertile.com/what-we-do/ Ultimate Guide to Getting Pregnant This Year If You Have Low AMH/High FSH - https://fabfertile.clickfunnels.com/optinvbzjfsii Not sure where to start? Book a 15-minute call here and we’ll give you options to help. --- 💛 Join my free Facebook group: Get Pregnant Naturally With Low AMH and/or High FSH: https://www.facebook.com/groups/451444518397946 ---  Please note we only promote products that Sarah Clark or her Fab Fertile team has tried and believes are beneficial for someone who is TTC. We may receive a small commission.

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• When Alert Becomes Alarm: How Hypervigilance Impacts Egg Quality and Low AMH

  We’re diving deep into hypervigilance, how this so-called superpower might actually be standing in the way of your fertility success. If you can’t stop researching, tracking, and worrying, this episode is for you. We’re talking about hypervigilance being on high alert all the time and how it’s interfering with your fertility. From disrupted hormone signaling to suppressed ovulation and declining egg quality, chronic stress changes how your body works at a fundamental level. Hypervigilance shows up as: Over-researching and second-guessing every decision Micromanaging protocols or switching supplements often Feeling like no matter how hard you try, it’s never enough This state may feel productive but it’s keeping your nervous system in survival mode. And when your body thinks it’s in danger, it prioritizes protection over reproduction. Fertility isn’t just about what you eat or which supplements you take, it’s also about how your body feels. And the truth is: your reproductive system needs calm to function optimally. Tune in to find out how stress affects egg quality and what to do next on your path to pregnancy. This episode is for you if: Constantly feel like you have to be “on” or in control of your fertility journey - researching, tracking, planning every detail. Struggle to relax or switch off, even when you're doing all the "right" things to support your hormones and egg quality. Have been told your AMH is low or you have diminished ovarian reserve, and you're wondering if stress is playing a bigger role than you thought. In this episode we'll cover: Why chronic stress and hypervigilance disrupt ovulation and hormone balance How high cortisol impacts AMH, egg quality, and IVF outcomes The role of mitochondrial health in egg development and how stress gets in the way Simple somatic practices to calm the nervous system and restore reproductive function How to shift from over-control to trust without losing your sense of agency --- RESOURCES How Perfectionism Affects Fertility and Egg Quality - And What to Do About It:  https://fabfertile.com/blogs/podcasts/is-perfectionism-affecting-your-fertility-how-to-let-go-and-support-egg-health-naturally?_pos=1&_sid=d6bf4d95b&_ss=r IVF Prep with Low AMH: Boosting Your Chances for Success: https://fabfertile.com/blogs/podcasts/ivf-prep-with-low-amh-boosting-your-chances-for-success-1?_pos=1&_sid=462c4eac8&_ss=r AMH Diet – Start This Today to Support Fertility & Get Pregnant This Year:  https://fabfertile.com/blogs/podcasts/amh-diet-start-this-today-to-support-fertility-get-pregnant-this-year?_pos=4&_sid=b64c3e6f1&_ss=r Success Story: POI at 27 and Pregnant:  https://fabfertile.com/blogs/education/success-story-poi-at-27-and-pregnant?_pos=1&_sid=125e01ba3&_ss=r Our favorite fertility tracker (use code FABFERTILE15 to save 15) - https://www.inito.com/en-us/?srsltid=AfmBOoo85sXu_esmFN5Kz6iysaTkBKgYl35Jubv-BaLkkxXVggdk6nes Fab Fertile Method https://www.fabfertile.com/what-we-do/ Ultimate Guide to Getting Pregnant This Year If You Have Low AMH/High FSH - https://fabfertile.clickfunnels.com/optinvbzjfsii Not sure where to start? Book a 15-minute call here and we’ll give you options to help. --- 💛 Join my free Facebook group: Get Pregnant Naturally With Low AMH and/or High FSH: https://www.facebook.com/groups/451444518397946 ---  Please note we only promote products that Sarah Clark or her Fab Fertile team has tried and believes are beneficial for someone who is TTC. We may receive a small commission.

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