Listener Q&A with Your Fertility Bestie, Dr. Kalea Wattles

You asked, Dr. Kalea answered! This episode is dedicated to listener questions - girl talk with a doctor twist! Here are the questions covered in this episode:  ( 0:41) At what point in the menstrual cycle should we measure hormones? (4:54) How does low estrogen impact fertility? (9:59) Why was my period so short? (13:15) What are your optimal levels for FSH and LH? (15:06) How do we know when we will ovulate when using ovulation predictor kits? (20:54) Can an OPK be used as a pregnancy test? (25:04) If I am prescribed progesterone to support my luteal phase, will that continue on into pregnancy? (28:10) How do I know if I have a gut issue if I don’t have obvious gut symptoms, like constipation or bloating? (39:35) Should I take Mucinex for my cervical fluid? (40:59) Can you talk about cervical position and fertility? (44:28) Is it normal to spot during ovulation? (46:18) How do I find a functional medicine doctor? Thank you to everyone for tuning in to Functional Fertility in 2023. Can't wait to see you in 2024!!