Part 2: Growing Our Family — Recurrent Pregnancy Loss & What We Found

In this episode of To The Root, Robyn Spangler shares her journey through recurrent pregnancy loss after five pregnancies, including chemical pregnancies, a miscarriage, and an ectopic pregnancy.She breaks down her medical timeline, the limitations of conventional fertility care, and the deeper testing she pursued to uncover root causes. Robyn highlights key findings that shaped her treatment plan and emphasizes the importance of self-advocacy and personalized care.This episode offers insight and guidance for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of fertility challenges and potential underlying factors.Tune in now!If you haven’t yet listened to Part 1 of this series, we encourage you to go back and tune in to hear the beginning of Robyn’s journey—including the story behind Scottie and the song written for her: https://www.theclearskinlab.com/opt-in/to-the-root-podcast Highlights:A detailed timeline of Robyn’s recurrent pregnancy loss journeyClinical distinctions between chemical pregnancies, miscarriage, and ectopic pregnancyOverview of standard fertility workups and their limitationsThe role of advanced and self-directed testing in identifying potential root causesInsights into uterine health, microbiome imbalances, and chronic endometritisFindings from surgical evaluation, including uterine septum identification and repairConsiderations around sperm quality and DNA fragmentationThe importance of patient advocacy within the fertility care systemEmotional considerations when navigating repeated loss and uncertaintyKey interventions that contributed to a successful pregnancy outcomeConnect with Robyn:Instagram: @nutritionbyrobyn Website: https://www.theclearskinlab.comTesting & Resources Mentioned:Tests/procedures with did with the fertility doc:-Full recurrent loss panel-Progesterone-All the hormone tests-immune & inflammation labs-АМН-Full thyroid health-Blood clotting factors-Genetics (including mthfr & karyotype)-Laparoscopy procedure to screen for endometriosis-Hysteroscopy + checking for open tubes-Uterine lining checks-Uterine biopsy (with plasma cell testing) during hysteroscopy procedure -Sperm testing with DNA fragmentation (multiple- via fertility clinic & on our own via  Legacy   Use code Robyn for a discount.Testing we did on our own:-Sperm Analysis with DNA fragmentation - via Legacy  Use code Robyn for a discount.-Mold/mycotoxins - Vibrant Wellness* -Minerals - HTMA via Trace Elements*-Heavy metals- via HTMA Trace Elements*-Stool tests- Via GI MAP*-Fertilysis- Female microbiome Test (tests vagina and uterus microbiome)-Fertilysis - Reproductive Immunology Test-Evvy vaginal microbiome testing-plasmalogen testing via Prodrome Science*Any tests with a * are only available via licensed practitioners which I was able to order given my profession.