143: POI - Premature Ovarian Insufficiency, Is It Possible to Reverse It?

POI is on the rise and many women are told they won’t be able to have biological children….this is a harsh prognosis and not necessarily true for women diagnosed with POI.  In this episode I break down the development and progression of disease and what are some things you can do to slow down it’s progression or even reverse it. Tune in to learn more ==========STOP wasting time and grasping at straws. Let’s navigate your fertility journey together, so you can feel more confident and in control for this next BIG chapter of your life. Within the Fertility 101 membership, you'll join me - Dr. Jane, Naturopathic Doctor and a Natural Fertility expert, to learn how to optimize your hormones, improve egg quality and enhance your fertility naturally. JOIN HEREEvery month, Dr. Jane takes on 2 couples where she works with them 1:1 to identify and overcome the root cause of their infertility.APPLY TODAY⁠==========Key Takeways5:03 Three mechanisms of ovarian insufficiency7:06 Methylation's role in follicle development13:13 Generational impacts on ovarian health18:19 Timeline of follicle development and recruitment21:23 Inhibitory vs stimulatory factors for follicles24:55 Case study: Addressing premature ovarian insufficiencyMemorable Quotes"The body reproduces from the parasympathetic nervous system, which is this rest and digest and relaxation.""Healing is two things. You need good blood flow and you need nutrients in that blood.”"I'm not here to instill fake hope, but I'm always going to have hope for my patients. And to be honest, sometimes I have more belief and more hope for my patients than they do themselves, because they're trying to protect themselves. They don't want to be devastated. They don't want to be hurt."Connect With Dr. Jane LevesqueClick Here To Sign Up For Dr. Jane’s Hormones MasterclassWebsite - https://www.drjanelevesque.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drjanelevesque/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DrJaneLevesque/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@dr.janelevesque7319🎙️Podcast Production & Marketing by FullCast