“Is This Normal?” Navigating Fertility, Hormones, & Pregnancy After 40 with Dr. Jolene Brighten

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Today on That Sex Chick:

  • The impact of men’s health on pregnancy
  • Mitochondria health and fertility
  • Choosing to give birth in Mexico vs the US
  • Navigating Hashimoto’s before and during pregnancy
  • Understanding the role of hormones and stress
  • Tracking your cycle for optimal fertility
  • The 5-6 day sexual phase of your cycle

Dr. Jolene Brighten, a pioneer in women’s medicine, board-certified naturopathic endocrinologist, and certified sex counselor, joins Alexa to discuss hormones, fertility, and pregnancy after 40. They delve into the pressures of being a public figure while going through a miscarriage, navigating autoimmune diseases such as Hashimoto’s before and during pregnancy, and the importance of mitochondria health. They also explore how men’s health can impact a couple’s ability to get and stay pregnant and the role of cortisol and adrenal health in pregnancy.

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