Ep. 181: Are You Still Wearing Thongs? What Your Underwear Has to Do with Your Fertility

EPISODE SUMMARY:In this solo episode, I share what I’ve been seeing in clinic lately, specifically how certain bugs like Enterococcus faecalis are showing up in the vaginal microbiome and impacting fertility. I walk you through why gut and vaginal health are deeply connected, why testing matters, and yes… why it might be time to say goodbye to your thongs. If you’re struggling with unexplained infertility, recurrent loss, or endometriosis, this is a must-listen.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 pregnant, have a stress free pregnancy and a healthy baby.Learn more about Dr. Jane’s practice: www.drjanelevesque.com/practiceApply to work with Dr. Jane & her team: www.drjanelevesque.com/applicationJoin to receive Dr. Jane's weekly Fertility Files: https://link.getcmm.com/widget/form/JStvkHpRAamc7VwPMEQE CHAPTERS:00:00:01 Introduction to Vaginal Microbiome00:00:29 Clinical Observations and Case Studies00:01:25 Impact of Enterococcus Faecalis00:02:19 Thongs and Bacterial Transfer00:03:42 Clothing and Microbiome Health00:04:39 Comprehensive Testing and Treatment00:06:05 Case Studies and Treatment Plans00:08:34 Endometriosis and Microbiome Testing00:10:56 Infections and Fertility Challenges00:14:09 Holistic Approach to FertilityTAKEAWAYS:High levels of infection in the vaginal microbiome are alarming.Infections can travel to the cervix and endometrium.CA125 is a key marker for endometrial inflammation.Elevated CA125 can indicate issues beyond endometriosis.Some women are misinformed about their fertility health.Fertility clinics may overlook important health markers.Patients deserve transparency in fertility treatments.Understanding one's health is crucial before procedures.Injustice in healthcare can lead to unnecessary procedures.Awareness of health markers can empower women.ABOUT NATURAL FERTILITY:Pregnancy is a natural process, so if it’s not happening or it’s not sticking, something is missing.  Join Dr. Jane, a naturopathic doctor and a natural fertility expert, every Tuesday at 9am for insightful case studies, expert interviews and practical tips on optimizing your fertility naturally. If you’ve struggling with infertility, pregnancy loss, women’s health issues or just want to be proactive and prepare yourself for the next big chapter in your life… this show is for you.SUBSCRIBE TO & FOLLOW NATURAL FERTILITY:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0WjrEeP...Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...CONNECT WITH DR. JANE:Website - www.drjanelevesque.comInstagram - www.instagram.com/drjanelevesque/?hl=enFacebook - www.facebook.com/dr.janelevesque.ndYouTube - www.youtube.com/@dr.janelevesque7319 Individualized care is essential for effective treatment of chronic fertility issues.