If you've ever been told your FSH is too high or that you're not a good candidate for IVF, today's episode will help you understand what that number actually means and the many ways you can still support your fertility. When most people hear "high FSH," they immediately think poor ovarian reserve or low egg count. That's not the full story. In this episode, we look at what high FSH signals, how to interpret it alongside other markers, and what both conventional and functional fertility options can help you move forward with clarity.
You'll learn:
• What high FSH actually measures and why context matters when paired with AMH, estradiol, and AFC
• How inflammation, stress, thyroid imbalance, sleep, and environmental toxins influence FSH
• Conventional treatment options such as mini IVF, natural cycle IVF, Letrozole, and individualized stimulation protocols
• How functional fertility improves the internal environment so your ovaries respond better to any treatment
• The key labs, nutrients, and lifestyle factors that support egg quality and hormone communication in high FSH cases
This episode is especially for you if:
• You've been told you have high FSH or diminished ovarian reserve and worry the window is closing
• You've had canceled IVF cycles or poor responses and want to understand what else you can do
• You want to see how a functional fertility approach can support egg quality so your next steps feel strategic and not desperate
Sarah Clark is the founder of Fab Fertile Inc. and the host of Get Pregnant Naturally. Her team specializes in functional approaches for low AMH, high FSH, diminished ovarian reserve, premature ovarian insufficiency, recurrent miscarriage and helping couples prepare their bodies for pregnancy success naturally or with IVF.
Next Steps in Your Fertility Journey
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 – What High FSH Really Means for Fertility
What FSH actually measures, why it does not reflect egg quality, and why high FSH is often misunderstood in conventional fertility care.
01:00 – The Emotional Impact of High FSH and Canceled IVF Cycles
Understanding why high FSH triggers fear, how it influences IVF decisions, and how a functional lens shifts your strategy.
02:00 – Real Case Story: FSH in the 60s Reduced to 7
A Fab Fertile client lowered FSH dramatically after three failed IVFs and conceived with her own eggs after being told donor eggs were the only option.
03:00 – Drivers of High FSH: Inflammation, Stress, Thyroid, Sleep, and Toxins
FSH as feedback, not failure. Exploring how inflammation, poor sleep, blood sugar imbalance, thyroid dysfunction, and environmental toxins impact ovarian response.
04:00 – Conventional Treatment Options for High FSH
Mini IVF, natural-cycle IVF, Letrozole, Clomid, individualized protocols, medication dosing considerations, and how clinics determine next steps.
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