If you have low AMH, high FSH, diminished ovarian reserve , or premature ovarian insufficiency and keep hearing that your TSH is "normal," you may be missing a key piece of your fertility story. Even small shifts in thyroid function can influence egg quality, ovarian reserve, embryo development, implantation, and early pregnancy. In this episode, we look at how thyroid health connects to your labs, symptoms, and IVF outcomes so you can understand what is being overlooked.
Why a normal TSH does not always mean your thyroid is optimal for fertility
The thyroid markers most clinics miss and why they matter
How thyroid patterns influence egg development, ovarian aging, and implantation
The connection between thyroid antibodies, low AMH, and IVF failure
Practical steps to support thyroid function and improve your chances of conception
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.
You have low AMH, DOR, POI, or high FSH and want clarity on how thyroid health plays a role
You have irregular cycles, unexplained infertility, or repeated loss and wonder if your thyroid is involved
You have thyroid symptoms, thyroid antibodies, or a diagnosis like Hashimoto's and want to understand how this affects ovarian function
Next Steps in Your Fertility Journey
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Timestamps
00:00 Why thyroid health matters for low AMH, DOR, and POI
01:02 Normal TSH vs optimal TSH for fertility
02:14 Full thyroid panel and what your REI may be missing
03:00 How low thyroid slows follicle development
03:45 Oxidative stress, inflammation, and egg quality
04:30 Thyroid dysfunction and accelerated ovarian aging
05:10 Hyperthyroidism, cycle disruption, and implantation
06:02 Thyroid antibodies and IVF outcomes
07:12 What high TPO antibodies mean for your transfer
08:00 Functional steps to support thyroid and egg quality
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