Unlocking Fertility with Functional Lab Testing: Dr. Kela Smith on Hormone Health, Dutch Test & Root Cause Solutions

Hey, it’s Dr. Aumatma, host of Egg Meets Sperm, your holistic fertility podcast. In this episode, we dive deep into the world of functional lab testing with Dr. Kela, a hormone expert and fertility coach. Together, we explore how functional labs go beyond conventional blood tests to uncover the root causes of fertility challenges. Learn how these specialized tests can help you understand what’s happening beneath the surface and create a more personalized approach to optimize your fertility.Dr. Kela shares her favorite tests for fertility, including the Dutch test, microbiome analysis, and mineral testing. She also explains why these offer deeper insights than traditional blood work. Also discussed how stress, hormone detoxification, and mineral deficiencies can impact fertility and the power of a tailored supplement regimen based on your lab results.Dr. Kela Smith is a Holistic-Integrative Fertility and Hormone Doctor. She holds a Ph.D. in Natural and Holistic Medicine as well as Double Board Certification as a Doctor of Natural Medicine (DNM) and Doctor of Humanitarian Medicine (DHM). Dr. Kela is also a Board-Certified Functional Nutritionist (BCFN) and a 5x Board-Certified Health Coach (BCHC). She founded The Hormone Puzzle Society and the Fertility Coach University.The Hormone Puzzle Society is a health hub for fertility, hormones, and pregnancy, and through this platform, Dr. Kela and her team work with women/couples coaching them on how to optimize their body/mind/spirit so they can get and stay pregnant, bring home a healthy baby, have an easy postpartum as well as eliminate symptoms of hormone imbalance. Fertility Coach University is an accredited and certified institute of higher learning for anyone wanting to become a fertility coach.Dr. Kela has over 25 years of experience in integrative health and has published multiple books on fertility, hormones, and pregnancy as well as seven distinct online courses. She is also the host of The Hormone P.U.Z.Z.L.E Podcast, Solving-Infertility Summit, and Healthy Happy Pregnancy Summit.If you’re struggling with unexplained infertility or want to know how functional labs can support your journey, this episode is for you!Key topics covered:What is functional lab testing and how it differ from conventional blood workThe Dutch test for hormone levels and detox pathwaysThe importance of stress management and how cortisol affects fertilityHow gut health and microbiome balance impact fertilityUnderstanding mineral deficiencies and heavy metals through hair tissue analysisTips on navigating the world of supplements for fertilityWhy personalized care and lab testing are key to addressing unexplained infertilityVisit Kela on:www.hormonepuzzlesociety.comIG: @kela_healthcoachIG: @hormonepuzzlemethodLove the episode? Share your thoughts or questions via a voice memo, and we’ll feature them in upcoming episodes!Let’s chat! I want to hear from you! Send me a voice memo with:- what you loved- what you want to see improve- any guests you want me to bring on- AND any questions you want me to cover on the podcast!Did you know you can join my private community to support you in getting Fertile As F***? This is the place for live interactions, support, and learning on the fertility journey.Want more amazing content? Join me on IG.If you found this podcast episode useful, we’d love it if you could take 15 seconds to give us a positive review on whichever platform you’re listening to this episode.🎧 Listen to the full episode on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!📲 Follow Dr. Kayla on Instagram: @Kayla_HealthCoach | @HormonePuzzleMethod💻 Visit her website for fertility resources and freebies: CoachKayla.com🎧 Listen to The Hormone Puzzle Podcast for more fertility insights.